Ammazzacaffè

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Ammazzacaffè, Brooklyn: Italian Amaro Bar & Restaurant | NYC

Ammazzacaffè on Grand Street

On a Brooklyn corner at 702 Grand Street, Ammazzacaffè brings together Italian tradition and a contemporary bar spirit. The space is a neighborhood destination for lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks, centered on one of the city’s most serious amaro collections.

The Bar

The drink program is the heart of the place. Ammazzacaffè stocks over 60 amaro selections, and the cocktail list is built around these bitter, herbal Italian liqueurs. The wine list is described as “fun & funky,” with a focus on Italian bottles and a rotating selection of limited reserved wines and vintage amari. Whether you’re after a classic Negroni or something more obscure, the bar delivers.

Food and Atmosphere

The kitchen serves Italian-inspired fare across bar, lunch, and dinner menus. Details of specific dishes are not available from the restaurant’s own materials, but the approach is straightforward: good ingredients, simple preparation, and a menu that pairs naturally with the drinks.

Ammazzacaffè also hosts live music with Jazz Sunday sessions and private events. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with outdoor seating and wheelchair access.

Recognition

Ammazzacaffè earned a Michelin Recommended distinction in the 2026 guide, a nod to its focused concept and consistent execution. It’s a place where the bar and the kitchen work in tandem, and where the Italian tradition of the ammazzacaffè—the drink that “kills the coffee”—is just the beginning.