Reservations
A cozy Sicilian spot with standout tiramisu and seafood pastas, excellent hospitality, small portions, and premium pricing; book early and come for the cooking, not large plates.
Amuri delivers competitive quality with exceptional fresh pasta and seafood execution paired with warm, owner-led hospitality that creates genuine connection. However, quality varies noticeably between visits, and cramped seating with peak-hour noise limits the experience. The intimate Grafton Street setting appeals to special occasions, but modest portions at premium pricing prevent it from reaching the area's premier dining tier.
Up a discreet stairwell off Grafton Street, Amuri opens into a small room that feels warm and intimate. Service carries a personal touch, often with the owner checking in, and the atmosphere shifts from relaxed early to lively and buzzing at peak. One diner summed it up: "We felt genuinely looked after, like guests at a family table." However, noise can spike, and the entrance is easy to miss. The cooking leans Sicilian with modern polish: fresh pastas, pristine seafood, and desserts with a playful flourish. Think scallops with inky crunch, seafood tagliolini, and a tiramisu delivered in a vintage moka pot. It is produce-driven and precise more than experimental; fans praise clean flavors and execution, while a minority find the pistachio pasta bland or portions small. Wine service is enthusiastic, though vintages and pacing occasionally misfire. For families, the menu has accessible anchors like ragù, rigatoni alla Norma, and triple-cooked potatoes that kids might enjoy, but plates skew refined and portions run modest. There is no kids menu noted, and the room gets noisy when full, so earlier seatings suit younger diners best.
Area: Busy central shopping and nightlife zone near Grafton Street; mixed locals, office workers, and visitors.
Safety: Generally safe, high foot traffic, well-lit; typical city-centre bustle.
Nearby: Steps from boutiques, pubs, and theatres; upstairs entrance via shared stairwell.
Available: Reservations
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