Amici’s Italian Bistro: Good Italian Food in Scottsville

Amici’s means friends in Italian. This is the philosophy that is used by Sal Mini, Alex and Joe Lentini in their family business that includes three restaurants. Sal is Alex’s father and runs Sal’s Restaurant in Fork Union. Alex’s husband Joe runs Pino’s Restaurant in Dillwyn. When Alex and Joe married nine years ago, they opened Amici’s in Scottsville which incorporated Alex’s vision of Italian restaurant dining. The family is from Sicily, where many of their extended family still live.

The menu is varied, and all of the main dishes are freshly made per order. The tomato sauce and pizza dough are Sal’s original recipes. Diners can choose from antipasti (appetizers), soups, salads, classic Italian main dishes, pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli, and many Italian desserts. There is also a kid’s menu, as well as American-style burgers. Customers can make their decisions while sipping on a glass of vino from the choice of wines they offer  

Jenny, a long- time waitress at the restaurant said, “No one leaves without taking home leftovers as the portions are so large.”

As this reporter can attest, the food is delicious For example, Penne Puttanesca is “Diced roma tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, capers, garlic and basil simmered with olive oil and served tossed over  penne pasta.” The cost for this dish served with salad and house made bread knots is $12.95. The aroma of Italian cooking and beautiful presentation of the dishes gives diners a true Italian experience.

Customers will also enjoy the “Italian Bistro” atmosphere with outside tables, as well as a tastefully decorated, art- filled interior that makes them feel as though they have truly entered Little Italy.

Amici’s lives up to its name with their warm and friendly atmosphere with staff, and their small family business origins. It is a great place to visit and no one will leave hungry.

Consider coming to Scottsville for a  great dine in or take out experience, while enjoying the many activities that Scottsville has to offer. As Grandma says, “Chi mangia bene, mangia mediteraneo!” (“Eat well, eat mediterranean!”)