In business for 10 months, Amici Ristorante Italiano in Friendswood had a successful holiday season, staff said. General Manager Amanda Leiker called the Italian food eatery “reservation central” by year’s end.

“I know that [owner Giuseppe “Joseph” Trama] was very happy with the [amount of business in] November and December,” Leiker said.

Catering has also increased, and a growing number of parties continue to fill the restaurant’s space.

“We are getting better at parties,” Leiker said. “I would like to incorporate live music.”

Recipes at Amici are inspired by those of Trama’s mother. Some of the most popular menu items are lasagna, chicken fettuccini, chicken Parmesan and the stuffed mushroom appetizer.

Leiker said the restaurant will add menu items this year, including eggplant Parmesan and carbonara pasta.

Amici no longer offers lunch on weekdays but will continue to open for dinner at 4 p.m. However, lunch hours will remain on weekends, Leiker said.

While most customers come from Friendswood and Pearland, Leiker said she hopes to expand the restaurant’s reach this year.