Enjoy high-quality Mediterranean dishes that are a fusion of Italian and French classics at this cozy Upper East Side hotspot which offers sidewalk tables and a fully open front for that summer open-air dining experience. Start with Amaranth's renowned Focaccia Robiola, that's baked on-site in the restaurant's brick oven, then filled with fresh Robiola cheese, marinated tomato and drizzled with white truffle oil. Sample other classic summer entrees such as Pan Seared Nantucket Sea Scallops with mushrooms, braised leeks, and lemon white wine sauce; Straccetti di Manzo, super-thin pounded sliced filet mignon served with arugula and shaved Parmigiano; homemade fresh Four Cheese Raviolini with Butter and Sage, prawn carpaccio, sushi quality thin sliced raw jumbo prawns marinated in extra virgin olive oil and fresh grated ginger or watermelon and feta cheese salad with fresh mint. The wine list, boasts a balanced selection of old and new world providers ranging from France and Italy to Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and California. To complete this unique dining experience, try some of Amaranth's homemade desserts, such as Tiramisú or Warm Flourless Valhrona Chocolate Cake, for something light Amaranth offers a fresh fruit salad- fresh drizzled with Grand Marnier and Mint.
