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

Arco Cafe

4.8
4.8
491 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Italian (Sardinia)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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Dining areas

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
    (646) 781-9080
  • Website
    https://arcocafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Location
    886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
  • 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 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arco Cafe is a charming neighborhood gem on the Upper West Side, celebrated for its "delicious pastas" and "friendly service." The homemade pasta and unique wines are standout features, and the diverse menu offers something for everyone. While it can get noisy, the cozy atmosphere and "attentive staff" make it a delightful dining experience.

491 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem. Vibe is welcoming and cozy. Everyone loved the pasta, including our good friend who was born in Italy (and lives here now) and her sister who was visiting from home. Lunch is amazing here too!

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  2. Mario

    VIP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Cozy family atmosphere and nice wine selection from Sardegna. A definite must try and now on my favorite list when visiting NYC!!

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  3. Sascha

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pasta & focaccia— can’t wait to return! What a neighbor gem- wedged between the colorful uptown businesses… so glad we dropped in!

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  4. Deborah

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful to be taken care of by Francesca and her staff!

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  5. Anne-Marie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very simply the best pasta, by far, in NYC. Arco Café knows what it's doing. I will never eat pasta anywhere else in this city.

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  6. Judi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food with such gracious staff. This is a neighborhood gem!

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  7. Judith

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Arco from the moment we walked in until we left. Every bite was delicious. We were well attended to, and we were able to sit at a quieter table and have conversation. The value was really good and the homemade pasta was amazing.

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  8. Brad

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arco Cafe's food, especially the spectacularly good pasta made in house with sauces, its ambiance and service, and the hands-on work of its always-present Sardinian principals make it one of the very best UWS restaurants.

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  9. Dean

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want an authentic Italian meal, this is the place to go. Never saw so many different pastas on a menu. I've had 4 so far and all were outstanding.

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  10. Meg

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    ARCO is a secret neighborhood gem. It's small, personal and warm. Handmade, perfectly cooked pastas with a dozen fresh sauces are the big attraction here. The two deserts we tried last night - olive oil cake and pistachio cake - were outstanding. Keeping it simple really works!

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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 4.8 stars by 491 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
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