Arco Cafe

Steps from Central Park on Amsterdam Avenue, this neighborhood spot steers clear of heavy, predictable Italian menus. The kitchen focuses on Sardinian family recipes, serving regional specialties like light, airy artichoke fritters alongside pasta dishes featuring ingredients like pistachios or salmon and shrimp. While dinner leans into a warmer, more relaxed dining atmosphere, the space draws a steady daytime crowd for its highly regarded weekday lunch specials.