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

Arco Cafe

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 12:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 486 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
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

486 Reviews

  1. Judi

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Judith

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Brad

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Dean

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Meg

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 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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  6. Phoebe

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. Wonderful food and wine at great prices. Amazing salad dressing!

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  7. Sharon

    New York City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A neighborhood gem. Always a pleasure going there.

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  8. Caren

    New York City

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful home made pasta and sauces Great value

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  9. Marc

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Quiet, so it was easy to talk. Great neighborhood restaurant.

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  10. Andrew

    New York State

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Attentive service. Was very busy last night and quite loud.

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FAQs

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

Arco Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 486 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
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Arco Cafe

886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    103
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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