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Amata

4.8 (1035)
$31 to $50
Italian
209 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022

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Amata

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Midtown East

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
AMATA is a vibrant yet cozy Italian steakhouse and restaurant serving delicious traditional Italian fare with a modern flair. Located in East Midtown of Manhattan, NYC, Amata boasts a large, splendidly-decorated room, with white linen service, sidewalk café seating, a quaint and lively bar, and a smaller intimate room for private events.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
  • Public transit
    4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.8

4.8
(1035)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amata offers a "great neighborhood find" with "excellent food and service." Renowned for its "best pork chop and martini in Manhattan," it provides a "wonderful experience" with "classic, quiet elegance." Guests praise the "fantastic recommendations" and "charming service," making it a "favorite" spot in New York.
1,035 Reviews
  1. Dina Gold

    New York City166 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They brought back mussels in white wine sauce. Devine!!!

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  2. Rino Gold

    New York City192 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Bianca salad, I recommend the linguine with vongole, delicious 👍

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  3. Ileana Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood find! Food is really good and staff is wonderful.

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  4. Dave Gold

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night with our family celebrating my wife’s birthday. Chris and Carol were fantastic with recommendations and checking in on us. We will definitely be heading back and would suggest this spot for friends and family alike.

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  5. Rino Gold

    New York City192 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luv the the salad Bianca very light and refreshing

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  6. Speedoo Gold

    New York City80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great neighborhood white-tablecloth Italian with great service and reasonable prices!

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  7. Mark Gold

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 28, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    super solid neighborhood spot - enjoyed the meal and some fun wine on the menu

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  8. HENRY Gold

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amata never disappoints. The ambience is just right and the service is excellent. They make the best pork chop and the best martini in Manhattan. What more can one say.

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  9. Boyce Gold

    Denver7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 18, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Maybe it was an off night or something but the food was missing a lot. Cannot recommend this to anyone.

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  10. Regina Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Was there twice this week. Tonight with a party of six and everyone loved it

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
  • Public transit
    4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Amata offers sidewalk café seating, a pleasant spot for people-watching and al fresco dining in Midtown East.

Amata feels vibrant yet cozy, a large, splendidly decorated dining room with white‑linen service, a quaint lively bar, and a smaller intimate room that guests call inviting and civilized.

Yes, Amata’s “vibrant yet cozy” room, white‑linen service, and multiple guests recommending it for dates make it a warm choice for a special evening.

Amata's large, splendidly decorated main dining room is joined by sidewalk café seating, a lively bar, and a smaller intimate room used for private events.

Yes, Amata is family-friendly: staff made a guest's granddaughter's birthday special with a sparkler and song, and the reviewer recommends it for family dining.

If you want a quieter meal, Monday evenings are a great choice; for a busier, more lively night out, guests report Wednesdays can be crowded and energetic.

For a quieter visit, aim for a Monday evening when guests say it was “nice and quiet” and easy to talk; weekday lunch is also praised, while Wednesday nights often fill up and feel busier.

Amata fills up at peak times, guests reported it was crowded on a Wednesday night, while Monday evenings and some Tuesday nights were described as nice and quiet for easy conversation.

Amata's dress code is Business Casual, aim for neat, polished, and comfortable attire that fits the restaurant's casually elegant, white‑linen dining room.

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Amata

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Midtown East

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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