Amarena

4.2 (120)restaurant

151 East 82nd Street

Tucked under a staircase on the Upper East Side, this sleek Italian spot pairs fresh house bread and delicate pastas with inventive mains.

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Led by Chef Medina, the restaurant features a modern, upscale atmosphere. The kitchen takes flavorful risks with plates like roasted duck, octopus, and crab pasta. While prices run high and portion sizes lean moderate rather than typically American, the bar draws crowds for its popular happy hour specials, which include deals on house red wine and squash blossoms.


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