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Italian Sardinian Specialties in New York - Arco Cafe, New York, NY

Arco Cafe

4.9
4.9
515 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Italian (Sardinia)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Arco Cafe presents the flavors of the Italian region of Sardinia in an atmosphere of family hospitality. Lovers of Italian food will find familiar dishes and discover new tastes. Brother & sister Daniele & Francesca invite you to visit the Mediterranean in New York City.


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Additional information

  • Location
    886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
  • Phone number
    (646) 781-9080
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Italian (Sardinia), Mediterranean, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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What 515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arco Cafe is a charming, cozy spot on the Upper West Side, celebrated for its "very delicious food" and "spectacularly good pasta." Guests rave about the "home made pasta," fresh focaccia, and Sardinian wines. It's a "neighborhood gem" with a warm, welcoming vibe, perfect for intimate dining experiences.

515 Reviews

  1. David

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy coming back to Arco, and everyone I introduce it to loves it.

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  2. Todd

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific as always. Fresh pastas and wonderful cream sauce, what could be better. The fried artichokes, with a very light batter. If you are there to chat and catch up it can be a bit of a challenge, but otherwise our fav Italian restaurant in the neighborhood!

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  3. John

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Every dish was very flavorful, service was attentive, and the interior comfortable. We will definitely return soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious, it is always so good!

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  5. jon

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy, small spot featuring delicious home made pasta and focaccia offerings. Food and wine prices are reasonable. Service is a bit slow as they had limited staff. Definitely recommend.

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  6. Wendy

    VIP

    New York City

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch if you want to have a conversation and the food is very good.

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  7. Linda

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely and delicious neighborhood gem. Highly recommend.

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  8. Caren

    New York City

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful neighborhood gem. Love the homemade Sardinian food

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  9. Daniel S .

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Delicious food, great service, do not miss out on dining here!

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  10. Nancy

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently welcoming and food fresh and delicious

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FAQs

Arco Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Arco Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 781-9080.

Arco Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 515 OpenTable diners.

Arco Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Arco Cafe

886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (646) 781-9080
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Italian (Sardinia), Mediterranean, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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