Columbia University & Arco Cafe
A Sardinian Celebration,
Steps from Campus
Authentic homemade pasta, freshly baked focaccia, and a full bar with BYO wine — all on Amsterdam Avenue, minutes from Columbia. Whether it’s graduation, a family visit, or a Tuesday night with friends, your table is waiting.
Why Arco Cafe
The Right Restaurant for Your Celebration
Arco Cafe has been serving the Upper West Side since 2014. Here’s why Columbia families keep coming back.
Minutes from Campus
We’re on Amsterdam Avenue between 103rd and 104th — a 15-minute walk south of Low Library, or one stop on the 1 train (116th to 103rd). The same street that runs through Morningside Heights runs right past our door.
Fresh Pasta Made from Scratch
Our kitchen makes its fresh pasta from scratch, every morning — malloreddus, pappardelle, fregula, busa, and more. Sardinian recipes you won’t find at any other restaurant in New York.
BYO Wine — $25 Corkage
Bring your best bottle to celebrate. Corkage is just $25 per bottle — a fraction of the markup at most Manhattan restaurants. We also have a full wine list and cocktail bar.
Booking a Table
Tables for up to 4 can be booked online. For a larger group, write to us and we will tell you what is possible on the day.
Celebrate with Us
Every Milestone Deserves a Table
Graduation, birthdays, visiting parents, the end of finals — every celebration is better with homemade pasta and a bottle you picked yourself.
Graduation Dinners
The pasta your parents will still be talking about at Thanksgiving.
Family Visits
When they come to the city, give them a real neighborhood dinner.
Celebrations
Birthdays, promotions, end-of-semester — tables for every occasion.
Date Night
A quiet corner, fresh pasta, and a bottle of your choosing.
Open daily 12:00pm – 9:30pm · Reservations recommended
Year-Round
Not Just for Graduation
BYO Wine
Bring your own bottle any night of the week. Just $25 corkage — perfect for celebrating a finished paper, a birthday, or just because. We also have a full wine list and cocktail bar.
Lunch Special
Two-course prix fixe for $21, daily 12–5pm. Choose a starter and a main.
A Neighborhood Spot
We’ve been on Amsterdam Ave since 2014 — the same street, the same neighborhood. Come once for a celebration, come back every week for the pasta. We remember our regulars.
Columbia Students
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Getting Here
From Campus to Our Door
Walk
Head south on Amsterdam Avenue from Columbia’s campus. Arco Cafe is between 103rd and 104th Streets — about 15 minutes from Low Library. The same street, straight line, no turns.
Subway
Take the 1 train one stop south from 116th St–Columbia University to 103rd St. Walk half a block north on Amsterdam — we’re on the east side of the street.
Address
886 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(646) 781-9080
Contact Us
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
About a 15-minute walk south on Amsterdam Avenue, or one stop on the 1 train (116th St to 103rd St). We’re between 103rd and 104th Streets — a 2-minute walk from the subway exit.
Absolutely. Arco Cafe is BYO wine-friendly — bring your favorite bottle with a $25 corkage fee per bottle. We also have a full wine list and cocktail bar if you’d prefer to order from us.
Tables for up to 4 can be booked online. For a larger group, write to us and we will tell you what is possible on the day.
We’re open daily from 12:00pm to 9:30pm, including holidays and graduation season. We recommend reserving in advance for celebrations.
Yes. A gluten-free pasta is available on request. It is the one pasta on our menu that we do not make ourselves, and because every pasta is cooked in the same kitchen we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. Please tell us about any allergy when you order.
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Sardinian Dining Near Columbia University
Arco Cafe is an authentic Sardinian restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue, serving the Upper West Side since 2014. Our kitchen makes its fresh pasta from scratch daily — from the ridged malloreddus to the delicate pappardelle. The focaccia is freshly baked throughout the day, and the menu reflects the culinary traditions of Sardinia, an island with a cuisine all its own.
Located just 15 blocks south of Columbia University’s Morningside Heights campus, Arco Cafe has become a favorite for students, faculty, and visiting families. The BYO wine policy ($25 corkage) makes celebrations accessible. Whether you’re planning a graduation dinner, hosting visiting parents, or looking for a neighborhood spot that feels like home, Arco Cafe is your table on Amsterdam Avenue.
Explore our full menu, order online for pickup, or send a gift card to your favorite Columbia graduate.