Amici Restaurant is a lively modern Italian restaurant in Alwoodley, serving classic dishes alongside house specialities in a warm but modern Italian setting. Open for both lunch and dinner, this popular eatery in Leeds is well suited to birthday celebrations, date nights, and relaxed family meals. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, so it's an easy choice for mixed parties looking for authentic Italian food.
The menu covers a broad spectrum of Italian favourites, moving from traditional antipasti through to hearty mains and stone-baked pizzas. To start, guests can choose from homemade chicken liver pate with toasted bread and chutney, Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, bruschetta topped with fresh ingredients or insalata di mare packed with fresh seafood.
Pasta dishes include penne arrabbiata with a gentle chilli kick, ricotta and spinach ravioli, linguine alla carbonara, and creamy risotto al funghi. Pizzas range from simple classics ike Margherita or Napoli to generously filled calzone, seafood topped options and vegetarian combinations. House specialities extend to comforting mains such as pollo crema in a mushroom and white wine sauce, pan fried calves' liver with sage and butter, beef stroganoff and rib-eye steak, with sides including truffle and parmesan fries or buttery mashed potato.
The drinks list features a wide selection of Italian and international wines available by the glass or bottle, alongside cocktails such as Aperol Spritz, Bellinis and Negronis, plus mocktails, beers and premium spirits.
Inside, the decor features padded leather seating, wooden floors and a large glass-fronted wine cabinet, showcasing the restaurant's impressive selection. An open kitchen allows diners to watch the chefs at work, adding to the buzz.