Thanks to a good friend for an amazing lunch suggestion today. Amici Cafe in Old Louisville (on Ormsby) had gone under-the-radar for me and I'm not quite sure why. This makes me realize that, while I'm aware of some fantastic locations in town, there are obviously some truly great places I'm missing. Amici had a wonderful quaint, romantic European decor and such a lovely outside seating area. Although we ate there during the middle of the day, I could tell by the lighting that the interior would surely come to life at night (code for I'm going back after dark, preferably with a date).
(Artichoke fritti w/ horseradish sauce)I just hit the tip of the iceberg as far as menu offerings go, trying the artichoke fritti and grilled vegetable panini with parmesan fries; let me tell you, I've had a LOT of fries in my life, and I'd put these at the top any day. Perfectly cooked, a light crispy coating, fluffy on the inside... these were perfectly seasoned potatoes, people! Also, a nice treat was our server, who suggested dipping the complimentary sesame bread sticks in their delicious herbed blue cheese dressing. I could have eaten them all day long.
For those looking to add a really quant, romantic -Italian option to your restaurant repertoire, Amici Cafe is the perfect option. Be sure to check out their Facebook deals for special offers like half-priced wine and pizza and sangria specials.
