Restaurant bar
Unclaimed profileAmici Italian Grill
Avon, CT · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Amici Italian Grill's bar program is a study in breadth done right. Cocktails lean creative, with house-made rosemary-infused gin anchoring a Hendrick's & Tonic and vanilla-bean syrup in an Old Fashion. The wine list spans familiar varietals and Italian reds, priced by multiple pour sizes. Local drafts come in a four-pour flight. Mocktails hold their own at $8. Expect a lot of options, most of them respectable.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hendrick's & Tonic, made with house-made rosemary-infused gin, grapefruit oil, fresh lime, and St. Germain. For a wine pour, the La Crema Chardonnay at $13 for six ounces offers a step up, or try the Banfi Col di Sasso for an Italian red. A beer flight of any four drafts lets you sample local Hooker and Two Roads offerings.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like options will find plenty: cocktail enthusiasts can work through a martini-heavy list, wine drinkers get familiar varietals by the glass or bottle, and craft-beer fans can sample local New England IPAs. The $8 mocktails give designated drivers a real choice.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine glasses start at $8 and reach $17 for the 10-ounce pour of La Crema; bottles top out at $82. Mocktails are a flat $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- House-made infusions are the hook: rosemary-infused Hendrick's gin and vanilla-bean simple syrup show up in otherwise familiar drinks. The wine list's recorking policy for unfinished bottles is a practical perk. A four-draft beer flight and three dedicated mocktails round out a program that rarely says no.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is wide and inventive, spanning classic martinis, old fashioneds, and originals like the Key West Martini. House-made infusions, including rosemary gin and vanilla-bean syrup, add a craft edge. A recent customer called the variety good, specifically praising the Bellini.
Menu strengths
- — House-made infused spirits, including rosemary-infused Hendrick's gin and vanilla-bean simple syrup, show a beyond-basic approach.
- — A broad menu covers everything from a Bellini to a Woodford Reserve Manhattan, giving non-vodka drinkers solid bourbon options.
- — The Sangria comes by the glass or pitcher, making it an easy group choice.
Standout selections
- — Hendrick's & Tonic: house-made rosemary-infused gin, grapefruit oil, fresh lime, St. Germain, and tonic.
- — Vanilla Old Fashion: Jim Beam bourbon, orange bitters, club soda, vanilla-bean infused simple syrup.
- — Woodford Reserve Manhattan: Woodford Reserve, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, cherry.
Pricing: No cocktail prices listed.
Wine
Wine is a value-forward program with broad varietal coverage, including Italian reds. Pours come in 6 oz, 10 oz, and bottle sizes. The list spans Pinot Grigio to Malbec, with a few Italian standbys. Recorking unfinished bottles for take-home is a thoughtful touch.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple pour sizes (6 oz, 10 oz, bottle) suit solo drinkers and groups alike.
- — Italian reds like Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Chianti, and Barbera connect to the kitchen.
- — The recorking policy for unfinished bottles is an unusual convenience.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Chardonnay: $13 for 6 oz, $17 for 10 oz, $53 bottle.
- — Avissi Prosecco: $10 for 6 oz, $14 for 10 oz, $36 bottle.
- — Banfi Col di Sasso: Italian red, $9 for 6 oz, $13 for 10 oz, $34 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses from $8–$17; bottles from $33–$82.
Beer
Beer is a compact but local-leaning draft list, with Stella Artois for the lager loyalists and several New England IPAs from Connecticut and New York breweries. The flight of any four drafts is the standout format, encouraging exploration.
Menu strengths
- — The beer flight of any four drafts allows easy sampling of the local lineup.
- — Inclusion of Thomas Hooker, Two Roads, and Fat Orange Cat gives the list a regional craft identity.
Standout selections
- — Fat Orange Cat: 6.5% ABV New England IPA with citrus, mango, and pineapple notes.
- — Thomas Hooker: juicy New England-style IPA dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic.
Pricing: No beer prices listed.
Nonalcoholic
A small but genuine mocktail program offers three drinks built with fresh juice and purees, not just soda. The Guava Mocktail Mule and Mango Mojito are proper non-alcoholic cocktails. At a flat $8, they're priced fairly for the effort.
Menu strengths
- — Three distinct mocktails go beyond standard soda-and-lime, using guava puree, mango puree, and ginger beer.
- — The flat $8 price makes the non-alcoholic option a deliberate, accessible choice.
Standout selections
- — Guava Mocktail Mule: guava puree, fresh lime, simple syrup, ginger beer.
- — Mango Mojito: lime, mint, simple syrup, mango puree, club soda.
Pricing: $8 each.
How it sits with the food
Italian reds like Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Chianti sit on the wine list, ready for pasta and grilled meats. The Bellini or Prosecco could open a meal, while the Hendrick's & Tonic's herbal note might cut through richer appetizers.
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