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

Arco Cafe

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–17:00 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 499 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arco Café is a charming neighborhood gem celebrated for its "excellent homemade pasta," "authentic Sardinian cuisine," and "fantastic cocktails." Diners appreciate the "cozy atmosphere," "friendly service," and "reasonable prices." Although some found the ambiance noisy, the "delicious food" and "wonderful staff" consistently impress, making it a must-visit spot in NYC.

499 Reviews

  1. Randall

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious. The welcome is warm. This is like a long-ago New York: the perfect neighborhood restaurant.

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  2. Caren

    New York City

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood restaurant The best homemade pasta to eat in snd fresh pasta to make st home Prices are excellent Great lunch special

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  3. Noah

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Love this restaurant, repeat customer

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  4. Benjamin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always great at Arco. One of our favorite places to eat on the Upper West Side.

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  5. Phoebe

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the best spot in the area. Great food, great wine selection, feel the love.

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  6. CH

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good, authentic Sardinian) Italian food. Excellent friendly service and tasteful (very soft) music; in off hours very cozy and peaceful.

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  7. raymond

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this small restaurant! I like to go early for dinner when it is less crowded, and quieter. The food is always excellent, and they make their own pasta.

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  8. Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    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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  9. Christine

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints!! Delicious focaccia. Great pasta dishes. Fantastic cocktails and excellent service

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  10. Mario

    VIP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 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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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 499 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 7 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 12:00–17:00 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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