Johnny's Tavern - Amherst

Wonderful food and great ambience for a relaxed dinner. We were a group of 6 and it can be quite much to do when the school is in the session, so a reservation could be helpful. The fried Calamari is a must. If you like spicy food (real spicy), try the Fra Diavolo Tagliatelle. One day the sourdough bread and the sauce was just as good as the appetizers and desserts.

A great find! We passed it a few years ago and said we wanted to try. We finally stopped and the drinks, menus and combinations were unique and wonderful. Portions are big, so ready to take a few home.

We couldn't make a reservation in advance since we didn't have a large enough group. However, we arrived at 6:30 PM and only waited about ten minutes to be seated. The atmosphere was vibrant yet cozy at the same time. Our waitress was fantastic, and our menu selections were excellent. We ordered short ribs, a rare tuna sandwich, and fried Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. Oh my goodness, the Brussels sprouts were the standout dish for me. It's a wonderful restaurant that I would definitely return to if I'm in the area again.

Have two great experiences with ordering some wine and share a few appetizers. Limited wine selection, but we will be price and curated. Apps were delicious and interesting, not your typical price. The bartender was fantastically pleasant and attentive. Will definitely return!

My wife and I arrived at 4:50pm and got seated at a tall table without a reservation. Us early birds were rewarded with no wait and a tasty meals. The staff on 4/21 were good, but the manager-on-duty was amazing to watch. He glided everywhere and helped make perfect drinks, cleared tables, trained new staff and dealt with some TV issues. If I still owned a business, I would have hired him on the spot. The only negative was the limited close-in paid parking.