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Italian · New York · $
Italian · New York, NY · $$
Chef Laurent Tourondel's restaurant, L’Amico, offers a seasonal American menu with Italian influences. Featured offerings include: crostini's, pizzas, house made pastas, and gelatos. The first-floor restaurant fuses New York City’s historic Italian culture with the contemporary, featuring two large copper-clad wood fire ovens. An intimate bar allows single diners to enjoy a pleasant meal, while the dining room accommodates parties of all sizes.
“The restaurant is attached to the hotel through the lobby, so it's very easy to access if you're staying at the Kimpton. I had breakfast 2 mornings I was there, mainly out of convenience. Both mornings were quiet and peaceful, just a few other guests. The staff was very attentive and friendly. I had some kind of eggs Benedict dish (don't mind my travel buddy action figure). It was pretty good, a bit heavy and greasy for my taste, but it took a really long time, like 25 minutes. The server kept coming out and apologizing, but I wasn't in any rush. So I was pleasantly surprised when he came back with a slice of fresh banana bread, on the house. It was delicious! I had the bagel and lox the next time. This was really good but pricey, like $25+ tax. I understood when it came out. The portion was huge! It was a build-it-yourself board, and while it was outstanding, there was enough salmon for more than 2 bagels. I could barely finish half of it. The prices were very good for the quality and amount of food, but as a solo diner, I found my selections to be too much food. I'd definitely come back if I stay at this hotel again, but I'd look for something a bit smaller or lighter.”
“L’Amico is the kind of place that makes an ordinary meal feel special. The vibe is warm and stylish, service is friendly and polished, and the food is consistently delicious—fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully plated. We loved the handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza (that perfect chewy-crisp crust), and the seasonal small plates are great for sharing. Cocktails were on point, too. It’s an easy pick for date night, celebrations, or a relaxed dinner with friends. Highly recommend—can’t wait to go back.”
“It was big. We went right before the city turned the water off (as we were told) so everyone used the facility first. (around 9pm) The food was great. The service was good considering how many customers were there. Everyone had a good time there.”
“Food was surprisingly good.... And the service made up for some gaffes. Like when we politely asked our waiter if we could just get a 1/2 glass of wine since our original order of a glass of wine hadn't arrived yet when we already finished with our appetizers... He had to ask the manager... And then the manager arrived a little later with a full glass of wine and informed us that it was on the house. Pleasantly surprised but also not... Since this is a Kimpton property and that brings with it an expectation of good service. We will be back.”
“Took my fiance here for our 3 year anniversary. Place was supposed to be 5 stars across the board. Food LOOKED great. I ordered the wood roasted chicken. Overcooked and dry. My fiance ordered the scallops. They were super mushy. Might want to check the date or the supplier. Also, ordered "still" water. Waiter came over with an open bottle and we got charged $10 for it. The bottle wasn't even opened in front of us. Disgusting food and service. $94 for sub par service. Should have went to McDonald's Update: had it coming out both ends all night. Got food poisoning. Great experience 🙄”
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