More UES, Amali

If you're shopping at Bloomingdales or Barney's, visiting a museum, living in the area or looking for a good dinner spot, I'd recommend Amali.

The Food

Greek

I'd just like to preface by saying that the NYmag review over hyped this place by a tad and the only reason I say this is because I did not love the fish. The black bass, which is served whole and then filleted, is chewy and lacks flavor. Otherwise, I would really recommend anything else on the menu. Everything has a lot of flavor and isn't heaping with oil and butter. The spagehtti has pieces of tomatoes but isn't over flowing with heavy chunks and the spagehtti itself is thin and doesn't leave you feeling heavy. 

Spaghetti

I recommend the eggplant appetizer served israeli style with two whole pieces of mini eggplants and a light tahini sauce. The oven roasted broccoli are a great side order and the mini potatoes are a bit crunchy and the cheese and fresh herbs add the perfect kick. We actually ordered a second serving without the cheese and they were just as good.

Potatoes with shaved cheese

We left feeling satsified with a clean, healthy and well rounded meal that wasn't overfilling or heavy on the stomach.

Ambiance

It's modern but yet rustic and upscale. You wouldn't find this sort of layout downtown as it has a bit more of an uptown decor. The lights are dim and there are mirrors and dark wooden tables. It isn't the rustic vibe of Uva but isn't the downtown Il Buco Alimentari either. It's great for a dinner night out with friends or on a date where you're looking to impress and not in the mood to run into anyone you know. We sat for hours and finished our meal with cappuccinos and tea. 

Wait Time & Resos

We made reservations and were seated after a short wait (partially because we added another person to our party without letting them know). They weren't obnoxious. 

Good For: Dinner/Lunch with Friends or Family, Intimate and no-scene Date 

Location

Amali 

East 60th St. 

Between Lex & Park 

http://amalinyc.com/