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

Arco Cafe

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

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Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    103
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the 1 train to 103rd Street, or the M7 or M11 buses.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 522 people are saying

Arco Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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 delightful neighborhood gem on the Upper West Side, renowned for its "authentic Sardinian cuisine" and "homemade pasta." The cozy atmosphere and "friendly service" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. With "reasonable prices" and a "warm, welcoming vibe," it's a must-visit for Italian food lovers.
522 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arco is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant serving Sardinian food & wine. The salads, pasta dishes and the desserts are all very good. Prices are reasonable. Francesca is a friendly and very efficient maitre d'. The place is very popular so a reservation is essential.

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  2. Julie

    Puerto Vallarta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. SO happy to find this authentic place with excellent food, service and ambience. THANK YOU.

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  3. Maggie VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Focaccia pizza is delish. Also recommend artichoke hearts.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh pasta made on-site and Sardinian specialties make Arco stand out from your typical Italian restaurant. Family owned and operated

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  5. Alex VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was creative and excellent. The fennel salad we had as appetizer was really good. The homemade pasta as “primo piatto” is always a winner for us. The calves liver as main course were tender and tasty, and the Sardinian wine enhanced the enjoyment of the courses. The dessert of pastry filled with goat cheese and a drip of honey made for a happy ending to the whole experience.

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  6. Marty

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience. A neighborhood family owned Italian restaurant that is much much more than that.

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  7. Kevin

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very comfortable. Favorite neighborhood restaurant! The food is very good and the service is very friendly.

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  8. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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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  9. Todd

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    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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  10. John VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 522 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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Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Arco Cafe

886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    103
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Italian (Sardinia), Mediterranean, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the 1 train to 103rd Street, or the M7 or M11 buses.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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