Cafe Amici Menu
Welcome to Cafe Amici, a cozy Italian restaurant in Hamden, CT. Offering a wide range of vegetarian options and happy hour specials, this casual eatery has something for everyone. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and gender-neutral restrooms, Cafe Amici provides a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for diners of all kinds.
Customers rave about the delicious eggplant Parmesan, shrimp toast appetizer, arugula pizza, and rigatoni salsiccia. While some mention the occasional slow service, the overall consensus is that Cafe Amici is a go-to spot for tasty Italian fare. The bread may not always be on par, but the fantastic food and friendly service make up for it. Whether you're stopping by for dinner with the family or attending an event in one of their banquet rooms, Cafe Amici is sure to leave you satisfied and coming back for more.
Appetizers
Eggplant Rollatini
Marinara + Ricotta + Mozzarella
Meatballs
Marinara + Ricotta + Grilled Bread
Eggplant Tower
Fried Eggplant + Fresh Mozzarella + Greens + Tomato + Aged Balsamic
Zuppa Di Clams
Red or White w/ Grilled Bread
Zuppa Di Mussels
Red or White w/ Grilled Bread
Bruschetta
Tomato + Fresh Mozzarella+ Red Onion + Aged Balsamic
Fried Calamari
Polenta Squares
Bolognese + Ricotta
Artichoke Hearts Milanese
Lemon Vinaigrette + Greens
Toasted Farro Salad
Lemon Aioli + Tomato + Zucchini + Goat Cheese + Capers + Roasted Peppers + Eggplant + Assorted Mushrooms + Kalamata Olives
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
EVOO + Garlic + Chili Flakes + Grilled Bread
Fried Mozzarella
Marinara + Parmesan
Panecotto
Escarole + White Beans + Bread + Pancetta
Mac -N- Cheese
Cheese Blend + HomemadeElbows + Bacon + Breadcrumbs
Zucchini + Eggplant Fries
Lemon Aioli
Shrimp LaTorraca
Shrimp + Garlic-Wine + Herbs + Grilled Bread
Pasta Fagioli
Pancetta + Pasta + Beans
Escarole & Beans
Escarole + White Beans
Chicken Fedellini
Spinach + Broken Angel Hair
Caesar
Romaine + Croutons + Parmesan
Amici House
Romaine + Red Onion + Tomato + Amici Balsamic
Mixed Greens
Amici Balsamic + Tomato +Red Onion+ Gorgonzola + Pine Nuts+ Walnuts + Craisins
Roasted Beet
Goat Cheese + Walnuts + LemonVinaigrette
Pear Salad
Mixed Greens + Red Wine Vinaigrette + Poached Pears + Prosciutto + Red Onion + Gorgonzola + Walnuts + Craisin
Soup & Salad
Pizza
Small Mozzarella
$. More for Each Additional Topping: Extra Mozzarella, Mushroom, Black Olive, Pepperoni, Peppers, Sliced Tomato, Sausage,Eggplant, Hot Cherry Peppers, Anchovies, Jalapeño, Meatball, Broccoli, Bacon, Spinach, Onion
Medium Mozzarella
$. More for Each Additional Topping: Extra Mozzarella, Mushroom, Black Olive, Pepperoni, Peppers, Sliced Tomato, Sausage,Eggplant, Hot Cherry Peppers, Anchovies, Jalapeño, Meatball, Broccoli, Bacon, Spinach, Onion
Large Mozzarella
$. More for Each Additional Topping: Extra Mozzarella, Mushroom, Black Olive, Pepperoni, Peppers, Sliced Tomato, Sausage,Eggplant, Hot Cherry Peppers, Anchovies, Jalapeño, Meatball, Broccoli, Bacon, Spinach, Onion
Lil Tony's
Shaved Rib-Eye + Gorgonzola +Jalapeño + Shaved Red Onion
Pear & Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola + Pear + Honey
Buffalo Chicken
Cutlet + Gorgonzola + Hot Sauce
Meat Lover's
Meatball + Bacon + Sausage + Onion + Eggplant
Clams Casino
Bacon + Garlic + Clams + Peppers +Onion
Veggie Lovers
Broccoli + Red Onion + Mushrooms+ Olives + Sliced Tomato
Portabello
Balsamic + Roasted Tomato + Roasted Mushrooms + Thyme + Fresh Mozzarella
Cheese Ravioli
Marinara
Mac & Cheese
Cheese Blend + Homemade Elbows + Bacon + Breadcrumbs
Penne Marinara
Penne & Butter
Linguini & Meatballs
Marinara
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Kids Menu
Pastas (Served with Side Salad or Substitute Side Caeser for $ More)
Penne Marinara
Amici Marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese
Hearty Meat Sauce
Penne Vodka
Pancetta + Peas + Marinara + Vodka Cream
Linguini & Meatballs
Marinara + Parmesan
Homemade Cheese Ravioli
Marinara + Parmesan
Lasagna
Bolognese + Ricotta + Marinara
Lobster Ravioli
Pancetta + Grape Tomato + Tomato Cream + Peas
Baked Penne
Marinara + Ricotta + Mozzarella
Fettucini Carbonara
Pancetta + Peas + Cream
Rigatoni Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
EVOO + Garlic + Herbs + Chili Flakes
Linguini & Clams
Red - Marinara White - EVOO + Garlic +Herbs
Linguini & Muscles
Red - Marinara White - EVOO + Garlic + Herbs
Gnocchi Marano
Crumbled Sausage + AmiciMarinara + Fresh Mozzarella
Michaels Stuffed Rigatoni
Baby Spinach + Grape Tomato +Parmesan Cream
Buccatini Amatriciana
Pancetta + Red Onion + Black Pepper + Parmesan + Amici Marinara
Aimee's Rigatoni
Assorted Mushrooms + Broccoli + Blackened Chicken + Gorgonzola Cream
Pasta Verdura
Zucchini + Roasted Eggplant + Homemade Tagletelle + Baby Spinach + Grape Tomato +Roasted Peppers
Fettuccine Barraco
Baby Spinach + Grape Tomato + Parmesan Cream + Chicken
Rigatoni Salsiccia
Roasted Peppers + Crumbled Sausage + Caramelized Onion + Splash Marinara
Penne Migliaro
Roasted Eggplant + Zucchini + Amici Marinara + Ricotta
Lynns Chicken
Artichoke Hearts + Capers + Roasted Peppers + Lemon Butter
Chicken Arielle
Assorted Mushrooms + Kalamata Olives + Sun-Dried Tomato
Chicken Florentine
Egg Batter + Baby Spinach + Lemon Butter
Chicken Amici
Assorted Mushrooms + Baby Spinach + Roasted Peppers + Mozzarella
Steve's Chicken
Onions + Sausage + Fried Potato + Herbs + Hot Cherry Peppers
Chicken Parmesan
Amici Marinara + Parmesan + Mozzarella
Veal Parmesan
Amici Marinara + Parmesan + Mozzarella
Veal Saltimbocca
Assorted Mushrooms + Peas + Mozzarella + Prosciutto
Veal Anastasio
Asparagus + Roasted Peppers + Mushrooms
Veal Piccata
Lemon-Butter + Capers + Spinach
Veal Enzo
Eggplant + Prosciutto + Peas + Mozzarella + Touch Marinara
Eggplant Parmesan
Marinara + Mozzarella
Shrimp Puttanesca
Capers + Kalamata Olives + AmiciGluten Free Options AvailableAll Items Cooked To OrderThoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.Eggplant ParmesanMarinara + MozzarellaMarinara + Linguini
Shrimp Marinara
Amici Marina + Linguini
Erin's Shrimp
Asparagus + Assorted Mushrooms +Sun-Dried Tomato + Homemade Buccatini
Shrimp Limoncello
Roasted Peppers + Baby Spinach +Fettuccine + Limoncello Cream
Shrimp Anders
Baby Spinach + Capers + Pine Nuts +Prosciutto + Dijon Cream
Scrod Oreganato
EVOO + Garlic + Herbs + Linguini
Scrod Fra Diavlo
Amici Marinara + Chili Flakes +Linguini
Talapia Al Forno
Grape Tomato + Capers + EVOO +Lemon + Kalamata Olives + Spinach
Talapia Almandine
Baby Spinach + Farro + Toasted Almonds + Lemon Butter
