Ameci Pizza and Pasta – Italian
Stepping into this lively neighborhood hub, guests are greeted by the comforting scent of golden-crusted dough and savory marinara that promises a quintessential Italian-American feast. The table quickly fills with an abundance of shareable treasures, from crispy, cheese-filled "munchers" and toasted garlic rolls to the signature Pizza Twins, creating a vibrant atmosphere where every bite celebrates the simple joy of a hearty, well-made pie.
1494 Madera Road, Simi Valley CA 93065 https://amecimadera.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, sugar-free, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its warm and professional service, guests rave about the consistently excellent menu where the fresh, standout salads are a particular highlight. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere and recommend making a reservation to enjoy the high-quality experience that spans from flavorful appetizers to satisfying main courses.
Menu
Pizza Twins Deal
- Great 2 Pizza Deal - Pizza Twins - $28.99: One topping each Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Appetizers
- Wings - $14.99: Spicy or BBQ. Served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Munchers - $10.99: 24 pieces. Comes with choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Potato Cheese Munchers - $10.99: 15 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mozzarella Marinara - $10.99: 4 pieces. Comes with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Zucchini Sticks - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Cheese Breadsticks - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Cheese Rolls - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breaded Cheese Ravioli - $10.99: 8 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders with Fries - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jalapeno Poppers - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders - $9.99: 4 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $11.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Garden Salad - $11.99: Lettuce, red cabbage, sliced tomatoes and carrots Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $11.99: Romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Antipasto Salad - $14.99: Lettuce, red cabbage, ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, tomatoes, black olives, peppers and giardinera Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Italian Salad - $14.99: Lettuce, red cabbage, garbanzo beans, black olives, shredded mozzarella, tomatoes and pepperoncinis Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $14.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $14.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chef Salad - $14.99: Lettuce, ham, Turkey, American cheese, egg, red cabbage, black olives and sliced tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Candida
- Tuna Salad - $14.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Buckets of Salad
- Antipasto Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Chef Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Dinner Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Italian Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Caesar Salad Bucket - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Submarines
- Cold Cut Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Meatball Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sausage Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Philly Cheesesteak - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Italian Turkey Submarine - $12.99: 8". With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana Submarine - $12.99: 8" roll. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Chicken Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Caesar Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Ranch Submarine - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Parmigiana Submarine - $12.99: 8" roll. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tuna Submarines - $11.99: 8" rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Gyro Sandwich - $12.99: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheeseburger - $12.99: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- N.Y. Steak Sandwich - $12.99: 8" rolls. With cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Calzones
- Ricotta & Mozzarella Calzone - $12.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Meatlovers Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetarian Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Combo Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- BBQ Chicken Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hawaiian Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Alfredo Calzone - $15.99: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza (7" Mini) - $11.99: 4 Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza (12" Medium) - $16.99: 6 Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza (14" Large) - $20.99: 8 Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $22.99: 12 Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza (18" Giganti) - $25.99: 16 Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten-Free Pizza - $19.99: 14". 8 slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cauliflower Pizza - $16.99: 12" Medium. 6 slices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- 14" Large Seafood Pizza - $26.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Specialty Pizzas
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Mozzarella, BBQ sauce, chicken breast, red onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Combo Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Margherita Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Tomato, Garlic and Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Meatlovers Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, Ameci meatballs, Canadian Bacon and Italian sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ranch Chicken Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Mozzarella, ranch dressing, chicken breast, mushrooms and red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Fresh tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, green peppers and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- White Knight Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Mozzarella, ricotta cheese, fresh tomatoes, garlic and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- #8 - Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Mozzarella, chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #9 - Buffalo Chicken Pizza (16" Jumbo) - $28.99: Buffalo wing sauce, chicken breast, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Classic Pastas
- Rigatoni with Marinara Pasta - $11.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Rigatoni with Meatballs (3) Pasta - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rigatoni with Italian Sausage Pasta - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Marinara Pasta - $11.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Spaghetti with Meatballs (3) Pasta - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Italian Sausage Pasta - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Parmigiana Pasta - $14.99: Served with bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Specialty Pastas
- Baked Meat Lasagna Pasta - $14.99: All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pesto Chicken Pasta - $15.99: Tossed with rigatoni pasta. All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Linguini Clams Red or White Sauce Pasta - $15.99: Red or white sauteed baby clams, fresh. Garlic and olive tossed with linguini. All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Ravioli Pasta - $14.99: Circle shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta. Cheese with marinara sauce. All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Meat Ravioli Pasta - $15.99: Circle shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta. Beef with marinara sauce. All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $14.99: Fettucine noodles tossed in a delicate cream sauce. All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Alfredo - $15.99: All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Parmigiana - $15.99: All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $15.99: All served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Buckets of Pasta
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Pasta Bucket - $24.99: Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Meatballs in Marinara Pasta Bucket - $22.99: 15 pieces. Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rigatoni with Meatballs Pasta Bucket - $24.99: 8 pieces. Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Marinara Pasta Bucket - $22.99: Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Pasta Bucket - $24.99: Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pesto with Chicken Pasta Bucket - $24.99: Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti with Meatballs Bucket - $24.99: 8 pieces. Feeds 3-4 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Garlic Bread - $3.99: 8" Italian roll with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Loaf Butter Roll - $3.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Side of Sausage - $5.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Side of Meatballs (4) - $5.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Side of Eggplant - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side Eggplant Parmigiana - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- N.Y. Cheesecake - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Cake - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chip Pizza Cookie - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lunch Specials
- Mini Pizza with 1 Topping & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Meatball Sub & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sausage Sub & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cold Cut Sub & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggplant Sub & Drink Lunch - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti with Meatballs & Drink - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ameci Pizza and Pasta
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers highly praise the warm, professional service, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently excellent menu, specifically highlighting the fresh, standout salads.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Make a reservation to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, professional service, and shareable favorites like the signature Pizza Twins and salads.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should expect professional service, fresh salads, and a signature "Pizza Twins" deal in a welcoming, moderate-priced atmosphere.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting warm service, fresh salads, and a consistently excellent menu.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include garden salad and spaghetti marinara, while garden and Italian salads provide keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the signature Pizza Twins, chicken and potato cheese munchers, toasted garlic rolls, and fresh, highly-rated salads.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Ameci Pizza and Pasta.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein, mediterranean, and dairy-free across various salads, pastas, and submarines.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Ameci Pizza and Pasta is currently operational, with a website available at amecimadera.com and a consistently excellent menu.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere and warm, professional service, describing the restaurant as a lively neighborhood hub with a vibrant ambiance.