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Amerigo Italian Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
34 reviews for Amerigo Italian Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"...cheese, and I also loved sun dried tomatoes, so it was a..." In 3 reviews -
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34 reviews in English
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Review from Vim I.
4/6/2012
I know, I know...it's a chain but hear me out. This is a small chain based in Nashville, Memphis, and Jackson, MS--so to me that's still fairly local--or at least puts it in a different league than the mammoth Italian restaurant chains--which I obviously don't need to name here. They do things right at Amerigos.
I was introduced to Amerigos in Jackson, MS...and although the setup is slightly different in Memphis--it's the same great food and impeccable service. I've never been disappointed here.
My staples are the Cheese Fritters (seriously tasty!), Caprese Salad, Chicken Marsala (with Mushrooms, Artichokes, and thick, savory sauce), and Tiramisu.
The best thing about Amerigo's is their lunch menu...entrees are roughly $10 each. And they offer a Pizza/Salad/Soup combo if you didn't want to go for a regular meal. And vegetarians have good options here--without feeling like they're deprived.
Amerigo's is the Park Place Shopping Center on Ridgeway so it's extremely convenient...and after lunch you can shop or get your nails done. :-) -
Review from Dean D.
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice atmosphere and good service but the food can be inconsistent. I've dined here many times and there's been times I'd give them four stars but this last time they get only three. The crab cake appetizer was tasty and the presentation was excellent, the only complaint I have is too much breading and not enough crab. We also ordered the Veal Picatta and the veal was way too tough. A good Veal Piccata should melt in your mouth or at least you should be able to cut it with your fork. This was tough. The sauce was good though. Finally, I had a version of their Eggplant Parmesan which was very good. Overall, this dinning experience was just OK.
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Review from B S.
Collierville, TN
5/13/2012
Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Memphis. My personal favorite has been the Lasagna, generally can't finish the portion,so I can save room for some excellent Cheesecake!
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Review from Josh B.
Springfield, MO
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good Italian place to visit when in Memphis. Nice atmosphere, good service, and good food. Parsnip soup was great!
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Review from Robert S.
Southaven, MS
11/14/2011
Well, I can say the food/service was not good. I ordered the Wahoo fish special which was very dry and way over cooked. The wife got the filet mignon, and it was way under seasoned and slightly over cooked.
Next the service. Possibly worse than the food. Our waiter was uninterested in being pleasant and with a party of 9, he made close to $100 and seemed annoyed the entire time. Also, he charged my dinner to my buddies card only for my buddy to see two charges of $110 on his bank account. He obviously voided one charge but never let him know, causing him to have his card declined at the bar later.
Lastly, the restaurant was extremely warm. He even said it was 75 degrees and needed to speak with manager. Nothing was done about it and we sat there and roasted!!!
All in all, overpriced, overhyped, and won't waste my time again. -
Review from P B.
Memphis, TN
12/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
You can't tell from the outside, but once your are in the door, BAM! This place is sophisticated, classic and romantic. I was very comfortable here. And the price is surprisingly low for the menu selections. Plenty of room for groups, family or "Just The Two of Us". Everything was perfect! The service, the food, the ambience. Coming here on a raining Sunday afternoon, was soo romantic! I must go again soon!
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Review from Sean K.
Germantown, TN
2/14/2012
Consistent service & good food that is reasonably priced.Great for lunch!
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Review from Nancy T.
Germantown, TN
2/29/2012
I met a friend recently on a Wednesday night after work at the Amerigo bar. We were pleasantly surprised to see that they have a special menu from 4:00-6:00. Many of the salad/appetizer items were $2-$4 and the entrees $10. I ordered the crab cake and a salad, from the appetizer menu, expecting them to be very small portions. The salad was a fabulous regular salad plate size and the crab cake was large and sitting on a bed of some delicious white bean concoction. It was delicious and both only cost $6!! They also had several different wines to choose from for $4. I will definitely be making my way back to Amerigo after work.
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Review from Kristin R.
Chicago, IL
4/13/2011
I was on a business trip in Memphis, and needed to find a nearby reasonably priced restaurant; so, yelp led me to Amerigo Italian Restaurant.
Turns out I had a friend I had known since kindergarten in Memphis as well, so she met me for dinner, and while I was waiting, the waitress made sure she brought me my first glass of wine.
They had a fairly expansive menu, with about every main Italian dish you could expect at an Italian restaurant. I ordered the pasta with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes, which was pretty good. I'm a sucker for goat cheese, and I also loved sun dried tomatoes, so it was a win-win for me.
The glasses of wine were a little on the pricey side for Memphis. This is only the second time I'd traveled to Memphis but I believe our glasses were around $9, which just seems wrong for middle America. Or is Memphis considered the south?
Anyway, my experience was just as this review suggests: A-OK. They did have some pretty bomb bread as well, which is always a plus in my books as I could live on bread and butter for the rest of my life if I could. -
Review from zenhyo c.
Santa Clara, CA
10/9/2011
I had their baked salmon on cedar wood and it was the best salmon I've ever had.
The salmon has a slightly crispy exterior, but once you take a bite, its as if it melts in your mouth. To top it off, every bite has a slight taste of the cedar, which has seeped into the meat while it was being baked.
The atmosphere was okay and the service was average. -
Review from Paul A.
Plano, TX
7/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
So, my better half and I are in Memphis for a mini-vacation of blues music, beer and BBQ. So somehow we wind up at an Italian food place.
All I have to say about that unlikely chain of events is "thank goodness it happened!"
Good ole Yelp came through in the clutch here. Found Amerigo and we decided to give it a shot as a change of pace. I knew we were on the right track as soon as we walked in the door.
Very nice decor and atmosphere. Waitstaff was very friendly, attentive and informative. Now on to the food:
My wife chose the eggplant parmigiana with a house salad to start. I chose the pepperoni pizza, also with a salad to start.
First, the salads... wonderful mix of greens with roasted red bell peppers mixed in. Great salad, but the red peppers put it over the top.
Main entrees: Wife said the eggplant was wonderful. My pizza was probably the best that I have ever had. Perfect thin crust with just the right amount of sauce and pepperoni... but here is the kicker... they also put a generous amount of the roasted red bell peppers on it as well. That just made it perfect.
Great place... our only complaint is that we live 500 miles away in Texas and cannot go back anytime we want.
If you are in Memphis and want a break from all the great BBQ give this place a shot... you'll be glad you did. -
Review from Jolynna M.
Memphis, TN
9/21/2010 1 photo
Yes, it's a chain. But it's such a good one. And I have a good friend that swears Amerigo has the best sea bass in town. I think Tsunami has them beat on that particular item, but only barely.
This is an Italian restaurant, so you have your choice of all the traditional pasta dishes like Spaghetti and Lasagna. But they also have really good steaks here too. I especially like the Filet with gorgonzola and rosemary butter. The Tuscan Ribeye is good too.
Oh, be sure and start with the Cheese Fritters. They have been featured in Bon Appetit and are fantastico! -
Review from Benjamin D.
Memphis, TN
1/24/2011
We had a pleasant meal here. The waitress was a sweetheart!
The cheese fritters were delicious and had a good contrast in texture but I found the calamari to be rubbery and difficult to chew. The veal piccata was very tasty, the accompanying polenta rich and creamy.
The place has a comfy and warm feel. Personally, I don't care if there are three Ameriagos. It's no chain to me. -
Review from Torri M.
1/13/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Yes in all honesty this is not a consistently four star Restaurant ... Nor technically is this a four star review. However, I am a fan of Amerigo's
I first fell in love at the One in Jackson, MS many many years ago. And it is admittedly a bit better than the one here on Memphis- and so is the one in Nashville, TN.
I have always received excellent service at every Amerigo's I have been to. When something wasn't liked by someone at our table it was replaced at no cost with something else. If I found my food over salty I was not charged for it ... Managers are always attentive and nice - often bringing deserts 'on the house' when I have a larger group so everyone can give them a try with a bite or two.
The food ranges from very good to 'OK' ... And there is a distinct issue with over salting at the one here in Memphis.
I do love the Goat Cheese Pasta and I order it with grilled shrimp(which have always been cooked properly) - and yes it is often times a bit dry but when I order I request that it have a little more olive oil (they have really good olive oil here) and I have Been known to send it back if there are sparse sun dried tomatoes. All in all when it us finally eaten it is good.
I really like the Mediterranean pasta Salad which is a mix if cold and warm and sweet and salty ... I have never been disappointed in it.
Their mussels are always cooked well just done enough and tender ... However at the Amerigo's here they are sometimes a bit too salty.
My Salmon is always cooked perfectly ... Not too done just the way I like it and it has relatively good flavor.
Their calamari is most of the time cooked perfectly and the calamari is most of the time of good quality ... There have been a few times when it wasn't.
I don't care much for the Cheese fritters ... They are OK but it's personal taste I think that steers me away from it.
They also have a nice culinary blast from the past ... Stuffed mushrooms - I like them and only once where they not too good.
All in all I have never left Amerigo's feeling hungry, unhappy, or dissatisfied in general.
I have been to the one here at least a dozen times in the past three and a half years ... The one on Jackson, MS about quadruple that amount in the past 10 years ( or maybe it's been longer) ... and the one in Nashville, TN twice.
To me ... It is the best chain Italian out there that doesn't specialize on Pizza.
Their Tiramisu is perhaps one of the better Restaurant Tiramisu I've ever had; (mine is much better ... :p but this one is very YUM) do be sure not to miss it ... I tell them to hold any chocolate syrup because I don't care for it ... But I think it's better without it anyway .., chocolate syrup is a little heavy for such a desert.
Maybe a lot of it has to do with nostalgia; all the years of good memories that I have had with good friends at an Amerigo's .... Maybe that makes me biased. I'm not sure. I suppose the only way to be sure is you'll have to try it out for yourself and see.
Cheers to your good meal :)Listed in: To say I have a sweet tooth…
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Review from Ming Z.
Updated - 9/8/2010 5 photos
Alright. Last time I gave a 3-. After I tried it again 6 months later, I give a 3+ this time. I think, FINALLY, the 'new' manager has got his'old' fame back by an inch. Good for him.
I ordered 'Roast vegetable on penny'. The presentation is 4+. Perfect cooked penny pasta mixed with roasted vegetable (yellow pepper, squash, sun-dried tomato, green onion) blended with fresh made pesto sauce. Flavor is plain. Need a punch on seasoning in my opinion. A touch of white pepper will do and use peeled roast pepper will rich the flavor more. Service is much better than last time. Our waiter is polite and arrogant (not a bad thing for an above average restaurant). We were attended well. Wine list is very good as always.
I will check them again next time to see if it is just a one time luck.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/14/2010
This one is hard to rate. When you enter the restaurant, the ambiance will have you rated it 4+… Read more »
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Review from cin f.
Memphis, TN
2/8/2007
Amerigo's is small chain of upscale Italian restaurants. The interior which consists mostly dark wood with constrasting yellow orange walls creates a cozy, intimate type atmosphere. On the tables is usually white paper on white tablecloths. The servers wears white shirts, ties and black pants.
Amerigo's is open for lunch and dinner. Lunch is a bit less pricey than dinner. As far as the food goes, it fairly good. The bread sticks are dense and flavorful. I would recommend the chicken ravioli. Also, they have a portabello mushroom salad that i believe was featured in
Southern Living magazine. The service there is usually spot on. A nice thing they do is wrap your doggie bag in plastic wrap so car doesn't smell like garlic later. also, their bathrooms are stocked with mouthwash and lotion. Also, save room for dessert because the tiramisu is quite the "pick me up." -
Review from Seth W.
Cordova/Appling, TN
1/5/2010
This is a great alternative to other 'chain' Italian restaurants. And, though there are a couple Amerigo's, it feels more authentic than the other places I have been.
They always serve bread with cracked pepper and olive oil which is a great compliment. I have eaten several items on the menu and enjoyed them all. The prices range from about $10 to upwards of $30 for an entree depending on the item. However, I have found the cheaper items to be spectacular and the more expensive ones to be lackluster.
There rarely seems to be a wait.
Recomend: the Lasagna is quite good! -
Review from Christopher H.
San Diego, CA
12/17/2009 1 photo
Upon settling in for the first of what turned out to be two dinners that night (long story) I ordered my usual Maker's manhattan. It came served in a smaller than usual martini glass, with the rest of the drink in a small carafe in an ice water bath to keep the rest cold while I enjoyed the first half. Very nice touch.
I went for the goat cheese penne (I love me some goat cheese), which came with tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, and chicken (well, that ad goat cheese and penne pasta, but I'm assuming you figured that part out already), and started with a side salad.
The salad was actually rock solid - weeds, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions with a nice balsamic vinaigrette. The pasta was missing something - as the French say, a certain "I don't know what." Maybe a drizzle of olive oil. Maybe a little sauce. Something. It just didn't seem complete as it was. All the ingredients were good on their own - well seasoned chicken, yummy goat cheese - but it needed something to bring it all together.
I'd really like to give this place a second shot to get a final opinion on the place, but as of right now I'm left with a 4 star place that could end up swinging either way - to a 3 or to a 5 depending on a second experience. -
Review from Roberto N.
Orlando, FL
3/5/2010 2 photos
Chicken fettucini imperial is really good here- and, reasonably priced at about 12 bucks, if I remember right. The wait staff is attentive.
Lines can form here. Get here early! -
Review from Noelle V.
Memphis, TN
7/3/2010
We really like Italian food, and try to try any Italian place when we come to a new area. And I'm not a pasta-loving Italian food person, so this makes it difficult.
American is a smart-casual, pretty restaurant with nice black and white checkered floors and dark wood. You don't need to wear dress pants, but leave the t-shirt at home.
Try the Italian Chopped Salad -- I do it sans ham, it's very good and I love the pepperoni. Wish I could buy it in bulk. -
Review from David M.
Memphis, TN
3/24/2008
I normally loathe Italian 'chain' restaurants, really I'd rather eat at 'Pete and Sam's' and have them open the can of tomato sauce than have the generic italian ('McRib' version of 'barbecue') you find at the Can ta-loni! Capriousoni! Olive-Oil-Whatever Grill/Garden 'Real Italian!' restaurant chains.
I've eaten too many home cooked Italian meals, to know the difference.
Having said all that (smart ass pill-taken) I went to Amerigo's with a large group of friends last week and really enjoyed the Fettuccine Imperial and my friend had a really choice steak and potato dish.
They served the prerequisite focaccia bread with olive oil (but no balsamic on the table?) with the salads, which were large and fresh.
Overall: good basic Italian 'restaurant' food, not awe-inspiring or even 'homey original' and they did have prompt friendly service. -
Review from Samilia C.
Memphis, TN
3/1/2011
We went to Amerigo for a Valentine's family dinner (brought baby along). The food was amazing! My husband had the Tuscan Ribeye (which was gone before I even knew what happened; luckily I snagged a taste) and I had the veal off the gluten-free menu, which I was especially pleased about. Our son scarfed down his chicken tenders kids meal (also yummy). Nice sized, well-presented portions with great service and a lovely atmosphere.
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Review from Jason H.
Longmont, CO
10/2/2006
I really liked this place. I'll definitely be back when I return to Memphis. It has that nice romantic atmosphere for those who want that, but it isn't so overwhelming like some places, which was good because I was alone. The hostess writes your name down on a card that the server then picks up, which allows the server to then address you by name. Which is an awesome way to make a connection with your guests!
The staple of any Italian restaurant is the bread and oil. In this case it wasn't the usual fluffy bread, but was more of a flat bread with many of the spices you usually find in the oil on the bread. The sausage and cheese pizza was good, though I did find myself wondering if the dough was frozen. The nicest part was the bill. I have grown accustom to spending a lot and getting something I could have made myself at an Italian restaurant, but Amerigo didn't leave me wondering if I was paying for the atmosphere first and the food second. It is definitely worth a return trip. -
Review from Larry C.
San Diego, CA
5/20/2009
Service: 9
Food: 3
Worst.Pesto.Ever. A giant bowl of mediocre pasta swimming in a gallon of olive oil with some tiny chunks of basil/garlic/parmesan cheese. Over-cooked, dried-out, flavorless chicken breast on top. Inedible.
Won't make the mistake of going to this place again. -
Review from Myia B.
11/26/2010
Best Asiago & Leek potatoes I've ever had...the pork tenderloin was killer. I would go back :)
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Review from Mike J.
9/27/2007
Poopsie and I went for supper on a Wednesday night. It was latish, about 9 PM. The hostess initially tried to sit us in a corner beside two big groups. We politely declined and asked for a table a little ways away from them.
Nancy had the Mahi-Mahi and was quite pleased with it. It was on the pricy side, $26. I had the Chicken Margarite, it was pretty good and reasonably priced. It was a bit bland and the grilled chicken didn't stand out much. There was plenty of pasta, maybe a bit much.
We did notice that they have new menus and the prices have gone up a bit. We like the cheese fritters, but they are priced a bit high for an appetizer now.
A glass of red wine (heaven forbid) went well with my meal.
It was nice that even though it was late, they did not seem to be hurrying us to get out or sweeeping up around us. We left at about 9:45.
It was a nice pleasant evening. Unfortunately it's getting a bit pricey for a casual meal. I still like the place but we may go less often. -
Review from Linda T.
Monterey Park, CA
8/17/2008
Amerigo's is a upscale italian restaurant, and they offer early bird specials between 4-6 pm. Which offers a short list of items betweeen $6-10, which i consider quite a steal. They also offer wheat pasta, which makes me feel a little less guilty scarfing down the whole meal.
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Review from G J J.
San Francisco, CA
12/29/2007
Great Italian food. Great bread and pizza.
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Review from Gary J.
Olive Branch, MS
4/21/2009 2 Check-ins Here
love the Cedar Plank Salmon.
I've never had poor service here.
It is a bit pricey, but it is worth it for a great night out. -
Review from Rudy B.
Collierville, TN
5/22/2009
This is a great italian restuarant with great service and that sometimes is very rare to find now alot in restaurants. I normally go with my parents and relatives to Amerigos when there in town and never been dissapointed. Always have the swordfish its my favorite!!
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Review from David D.
Memphis, TN
5/27/2009
Great Italian restaurant with exceptional service. I have been many times and have always noticed how great the service has been. The ambiance is also great for a restaurant like this.
Try the cedar plank salmon, which I have never been disappointed by and enjoyed so much that I started to try to learn how to make it on my own to recreate it -
Review from James D.
Memphis, TN
9/13/2009
Great place. The food is good and the service is always very attentive. Pleasant, low-key atmosphere with nice lighting. The management is very friendly and checks on us every time we dine here. The staff is very well trained.
I really can't say enough good things about this place. -
Review from Aparna B.
Santa Clara, CA
4/12/2007
overrated !!! Olive Garden serves better entrees though the gratis bread with olive oil is mmmm...food was very mediocre, wouldnt be too sore but considering the price I was shelling out for a dish, could've been much better
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Review from j g.
Arlington, TN
7/31/2009
its decent food if you have to go with a group for lunch. I have not had a bad meal there. It's just that if you are in that part of town for the same money you are halfway between 2 of my favs & much better italian...with LOCAL ownership and tastier food. Brooklyn Bridge at edge of gtown & Ciao Bella at poplar and mendenhall. bb has awesome dense cheese lasagna & best gnocchi. Ciao bella has top bartenders (rare for mem), a cute patio on the 3 days in memphis u can use it, great spanikopita ( i know not italian ) but great pastas.
