The award recognizes culinary excellence in “good value” restaurants
The open air backyard garden is mentioned as a highlight for the Italian trattoria.
Ammazzacaffè has just been recognized by Michelin as part of their 2020 guide’s Bib Gourmand selection. The award was created in 1997 to highlight restaurants that achieve Michelin guide quality at more affordable prices.
Michelin states that Ammazza is “bound to surprise you from the moment you enter.” It goes on:
“The large and welcoming space draws you in thanks to an impressive wood bar, sleek dining tables and a handsome penny-tiled floor. Both the tables and light olive-tinged walls are dressed minimally—the former with wild flowers and the latter with beautifully framed photos. The garden outside will transport you to a trattoria in Umbria—on a dime. The well-edited menu spins to the season, but get nibbling on grilled pancetta spiedini, topped with a spicy aïoli and agro dolce. Follow this up with such light and simple pastas as garganelli tossed with a cream-kissed ragù Bolognese and Parmigiano—this is Italian cuisine in all its glory.”
This is the first year that Ammazzacaffè has been selected for the Michelin Guide, joining the ranks of just 7 total Brooklyn restaurants named for the award. Opening at 702 Grand Street in 2016, the restaurant’s name directly translating to “coffee killer” and alludes to a traditional Italian liqueur consumed with an after dinner espresso. The restaurant also happens to be at the location of author Betty Smith’s childhood upbringing, that inspired her novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
Ammazza is a regular participant in both our summer and winter Grand Street restaurant weeks, where you can enjoy their Michelin quality cuisine for prix fixe prices up to $35. See more information on our last restaurant week here.
Find Ammazzacaffè’s full menu here, make a reservation, and follow @ammazzacaffe.nyc for updates on their events, such as weekly jazz performances on Sunday from 7pm to 9pm.