Lara VanVolkinburg

We had the BEST experience at Amore last night. We held a private event in the basement venue, and it was the perfect space for what we needed. Jenna and her team went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to make the event so special. I cannot recommend supporting this business enough. Jenna (the owner) is a beautiful person, and deserves all the praise.

Danielle Hunter

So impressed with this restaurant! I truly felt so taken care of all night. Experiences like this are hard to come by. A few points that made our night special: 1. The service was great throughout our meal. Service is becoming a lost art since the covid days, and I appreciate Amore for carrying the torch. This is how it should be! Our server was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The little details are what matter and they made a difference for us. Even the small gesture of our server packing our to go boxes for us - chefs kiss! 💋 2. The atmosphere is nostalgic and cozy. I appreciated the intentional decor. Not to drag other restaurants but these days they are very minimalist and sleek, almost soulless. That is NOT the case here. It’s almost as if Chef Jenna is serving you in her home. It is so refreshing! 3. THE FOOD! Yum! Everything we tried was fantastic and exactly what we were hoping for. Portions are generous and menu items are varied from pork to chicken to seafood. Gnocchi, arancini, and osso bucco was fantastic with perfectly cooked risotto. We had the peanut butter tiramisu dessert special packed to go and OMG YUM! It even sparkled! Highly, highly recommend Amore. Fantastic establishment that is sure to impress you. Thank you for a great night!

Josh

Located just outside Grand Rapids, Amore Trattoria is truly a culinary oasis that redefines the Italian dining experience. On my most recent visit with friends, I was once again reminded of why this restaurant stands head and shoulders above the rest. From the moment we stepped inside, the warm and inviting atmosphere enveloped us. The rustic decor, paired with attentive service, set the stage for an enjoyable evening. As we settled in, we couldn't resist diving into the appetizers—and I must say, the Arancini are a must-have! These golden, crispy rice balls, stuffed with creamy risotto and melted mozzarella, are paired with a rich marinara sauce that elevates them to another level. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, and they perfectly balance crunch and creaminess. Equally impressive was the Gamberetti, a delightful shrimp appetizer that showcases the freshness of the seafood. Cooked to perfection, the shrimp were tender and succulent, beautifully complemented by a subtle and delicious spicy pink sauce. It's easy to see why these appetizers are a staple on the menu. For our main courses, we indulged in the Lasagna, Lobster Ravioli, and Papparadelle. Each dish was presented beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. The Lasagna was rich and hearty, layered with perfectly seasoned meat, béchamel, and marinara sauce, delivering comfort food at its finest. The Lobster Ravioli, filled with fresh lobster meat and served in a delicate vodka cream sauce, was nothing short of heavenly. It’s a dish that makes you feel as if you’re dining on the Amalfi Coast. The Papparadelle, tossed in a robust sauce, showcased the expertly crafted pasta that Amore is known for; it was al dente and absorbed the sauce wonderfully. Throughout the meal, we laughed, shared stories, and savored every delicious bite. The experience was not just about the food; it was about friendship and great conversations in an atmosphere that encourages relaxation and enjoyment. Having visited Amore Trattoria multiple times, I can confidently say that this will not be my last visit. Each trip reveals new dishes to try and a consistent quality that keeps me coming back for more. If you're searching for fantastic Italian cuisine that truly stands out, make your way to Amore Trattoria. You won't be disappointed!

The Hiker Therapist

Lovely little restaurant. The service was great. Food was amazing. Live music was phenomenal. Had a dark mojito (non alcoholic), rabbit and tiramsu.

Virginia VanSlambrouck

This was our first time here, was a much needed date night. We had Mark as our server and he was phenomenal. Very personable and a lot of fun. The food was delicious as well as the wine, first time ever trying rabbit and was not disappointed. Everything was displayed beautifully and we had a great time! We will definitely be returning. 😊

Rich Vander Klok

I went to Amore twice this month. The first was for a dinner with friends and the second was dinner with my wife and daughter. Both experiences were delightful. The food was amazing, and the service was top notch. They have a vegan menu in addition to the standard menu. They are also excellent at handling allergens and other dietary restrictions. It's a wonderful place.

+7

Zachery Palmer

Easily one of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids. It’s a place that puts family in the foremost. The server my party had was very nice and informal on all of the menu options. Chef Jenna even came around to greet our family. The food was incredible.. my steak was cooked exactly the way I like it and prices were fair. The lasagna is absolutely the best in the city. It was a great culinary experience and I can’t wait to be back with my family.

Gail Bruce

We celebrated my birthday and my daughter-in-laws birthday at Amore Trattoria Italiana. We were fortunate enough to get the zucchini blossoms as a starter. The featured specials were so hard to choose from, everyone at our table had a different one! The wine was smooth as silk. I loved it so much h we had to order a second bottle! We will be back for sure.

Bradley Fergin

Ok here's the thing: this restaurant has very chill and cozy vibes, both physically and emotionally. The chef came to our table twice and we discussed her inspiration for the amazing Fragole salad. She is clearly doing very good things there with her Food and her charity work with Food Hugs . Our server, Kim, was absolutely top notch. She was very helpful with her recommendations. We followed every recommendation and I couldn't have been happier...and I feel like I want to hang out with her now because she's just a genuinely kind human. This is a hidden gem for sure. Get it.

Alfons Müller

Spontaneous date night from my husband—well played. We ended up at Amore Trattoria Italiana, and it’s safe to say: expectations were set, met, and highly exceeded. The restaurant energy feels like stepping into the living room of someone (Italian) who cooks very, very well. The entry door is a magical portal to a restaurant in Italy. It’s warm, a bit chaotic in the best way, and genuinely welcoming. No fake smiles, just people who like what they do. Service? Spot on. Present when needed, invisible when not. Bonus points for actual personality—our server was both efficient and funny without overdoing either. Chef Jenna clearly has standards, and they’re high. The arancini were golden, filled with melted cheese and so also comforting. The strawberry bruschetta—surprising, in a good way. Even for me who doesn’t like strawberry’s (my man ate the bigger part of them). But the Speck and Brie stole the show: rich, smoky, creamy, and gone before I had time to think too much about it. The soup of the day—black truffle and parmesan—was borderline decadent. If they bottled it, I’d buy a case. We finished every plate, stayed to long, my husband interacted with everyone, and we both left full in both stomach and spirit. We’ll be back. And if you’re still reading this, you should probably go

+1

Michelle Crowl

Amore never disappoints. I highly suggest making a reservation as they are typically booked up for service. The food is always amazing. Their specials are unique and keep their menu ever changing. The Arancini is a must have. Don't pass up this restaurant! It's a little authentic taste of Italy right here in Michigan.

Josie Wing

Had the most wonderful evening! Our waitress Kim was so kind and knowledgeable! We set a reservation and sat as soon as we arrived. We tried the Arancini and bread to start. I personally had the lobster tail and shrimp special. The risotto was creamy and delightful. Thank you for a special night!!

+6

Amore far exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were high. First and foremost, chef Jenna is a local and national treasure. We need to put some respect on this beautiful pink woman's name. \n…

food was authentic Italian and absolutely delicious. The staff make you feel like family. Beautiful place filled with love. Highly recommend Amore for an Anniversary, birthday, or just for an ama…

Food was authentic Italian and absolutely delicious. The staff make you feel like family. Beautiful place filled with love. Highly recommend Amore for an Anniversary, Birthday, or just for an amazi…

Enjoyed our first visit to Amore last evening. We were seated in the bar area; it was a warm and cozy environment. Being gluten free we had heard great things about Amore, and they did not disappoi…

My first time experience was wonderful! The service was very attentive and somewhat casual, not stuffy. My go to is always lasagna and it was exquisite. I have been making lasagna for over 50 years…

This was so good I can't explain it! The ambiance and service was so good as if I were Lady Gaga herself! Top tier lgbtq+ service! The food tasted so good and exquisite. Cooked to perfection

Amazing!! Great service and food, comfortable down home atmosphere. Will def be back!

Thursday night was my first try. The wine selection was good +. And the food choice was well beyond noodles and pizza. But the real thrill was the quiet ambiance with harp music for back ground. GO…

We came in without a reservation and sat at the bar for a drink and our table was available pretty quickly. The food was good, the service was great and the entertainment was a very pleasant surpri…

Everything was amazing. The food was delicious, the wine was paired perfectly, and our server Kim was the best!

I'm sitting here on a Thursday night listening to harp music with an accompanying piano and eating the most amazing beet salad! Sooo relaxing after a day of work travel. Keep rockin' it Chef Jenna …

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our time here. Only down side was that we had a reservation and had to wait 45 minutes past that to get seated. We both did the chefs tasting menu and the wine pa…

Excellent food throughout - appetizer, entree, dessert. Very good wine list - well-priced. The owner makes regular trips to Italy’s different regions. The result is very authentic Italian food. T…

Excellent food throughout - appetizer, entree, dessert. Very good wine list - well-priced. The owner makes regular trips to Italy’s different regions. The result is very authentic italian …

Excellent food throughout - appetizer, entree, dessert. Very good wine list - well-priced. The owner makes regular trips to Italy’s different regions. The result is very authentic Italian food. …

Excellent food throughout - appetizer, entree, dessert. Very good wine list - well-priced. The owner makes regular trips to Italy’s different regions. The result is very authentic Italian food. …

Excellent food throughout - appetizer, entree, dessert. Very good wine list - well-priced. The owner makes regular trips to Italy’s different regions. The result is very authentic Italian food. …

First time visit, but I’m thinking there will be many more! We went early on Saturday night. Nice live music to set a pleasant atmosphere in the bar area. Our server was very helpful in describing …

First time visit, but I’m thinking there will be many more! We went early on Saturday night. Nice live music to set a pleasant atmosphere in the bar area. Our server was very helpful in describ…

First time visit, but I’m thinking there will be many more! We went early on Saturday night. Nice live music to set a pleasant atmosphere in the bar area. Our server was very helpful in describing …

My daughter and her fiance had a small wedding ceremony here. The food was AMAZING! The staff (server Kim) was fantastic, the live music in the bar area was wonderful, and I just can't say enough…

My daughter and her fiance had a small wedding ceremony here. The food was AMAZING! The staff (server Kim) was fantastic, the live music in the bar area was wonderful, and I just can't say enou…

My daughter and her fiance had a small wedding ceremony here. The food was AMAZING! The staff (server Kim) was fantastic, the live music in the bar area was wonderful, and I just can't say enou…

My daughter and her fiance had a small wedding ceremony here. The food was AMAZING! The staff (server Kim) was fantastic, the live music in the bar area was wonderful, and I just can't say enough…

Tycee Smith

Food was delicious, great server she’s very personable, just a little dark.

+1

GG Taruc

Website menu is not up to date. Prices higher at restaurant. I posted the latest menu. When I saw pics of Anthony Bourdain and other famous chefs with the owner at the lobby wall my expectations went up several notches. Turns out those pics were taken somewhere else. Server should state price of specials so there won't be any surprises. Pescatora was ok. Couldn't taste squid ink in black noodles. Mussels tasted kinda old. Clams were ok. Lamb patties didn't taste that good. Lasagna was good. Food was generally good but for the prices it could be better. I cook various dishes including Mediterranean so I'm picky. I keep squid ink in my fridge and made black risotto and pasta a few times so I know what I'm looking for. Same with lamb dishes.

Leigh Ann

When you approach the restaurant location, you are expecting a grandiose building but actually see a turquoise colored one level building that looks like nothing that you’d expect. When you walk in however, the aesthetics change greatly as you walk down a short hall to the hostess stand to be seated. On either side of the walls are tons of photos of Chef and the people she’s met over her tenure as a chef. It adds warmth to the building and you honestly hope you are in for something special. The interior in the main room has a hue of red and makes you feel very warm and relaxed. The main room offers tables only – some are regular tables and some are high-top tables. The settings on each table are basic and not overloaded with unnecessary crap. Basic salt and pepper grinders are there as well as a small jar of olive oil and some plates with napkins on them. These plates are for dipping your very fresh bread in oil, salt and pepper if you so desire. There is staff just to keep up with basic removal of empty plates and bowls as well as keeping your water filled at all times. I’m dead serious about this. No one will want for any water. The bar area is beautiful and well laid out. There is a piano player near the hostess stand and honestly it added positively to the ambiance. Please tip him. There are 2 extra rooms that may be used for large parties or overflow of people if the main area fills up. You could never tell this just by looking at this place from the outside. Its an excellent use of the space. We studied the menu beforehand but was happy to hear the specials and look over the special $65 per-person sample menu to be able to taste different things. We passed on that but chose one special for my husband and I ordered off the menu. He had the Caesarina salad and the Beef Tenderloin with the Mushroom Risotto (from the specials menu). I had the Fragole salad from the menu and the Florentina which is served with potatoes and zucchini. Both were good. My husband loves everything about Risotto was thrilled about how it was prepared. My only real complaint was that the chairs were very uncomfortable. It made it hard to enjoy the evening when you’re shifting and trying to be comfortable. Some places do this on purpose so you won’t linger for hours on end but seriously, they’re harsh. There is also no dress code. We saw a man walk in wearing jorts and a lady who was dressed all the way up. I think this atmosphere just wants you to be comfortable. That’s fantastic, just get new chairs. I wasn’t underwhelmed, I wasn’t overwhelmed, I was just whelmed. I wanted to try this place at least once and now we have. Oh yeah, the cannolis are amazing. Get them. We did not order any alcohol because we wanted to taste everything as is. If we had, our bill would have been tons higher but people literally came in for a drink or two and left. That’s the laid back atmosphere that this place has become.

+5

Janet Shy

The staff was all very friendly and all of the food ordered at our table of six was superb and well plated. If you enjoy Italian food with a little twist this place is for you! My only mark down was because the service was quite slow. It seemed their serving team was a little understaffed as well as the kitchen staff who seemed to be struggling to keep up. The place was filled including 3 larger parties so it is somewhat expected but I still wanted to note it for others. Someone at our table ordered a cup of soup and they upgraded that plus we all received bread to take home- I am not sure if that is standard procedure or if it was offered as an apology but it was a nice touch. They had a young man playing piano which added a nice ambience. The place had a cozy chic decor and was enjoyable to be in.

Unfortunately, they no longer offer pizza - too bad as it was of excellent quality! Ask the owner to put it back on the menu.

Unfortunately, they no longer offer pizza - too bad as it was of excellent quality! Ask the owner to put it back on the menu.

Food is great. \nService is top notch. \nAmbiance is on point. \nThe menu needs to change a little more often. \nGR needs more spots like this. \nHope they keep it up.

food is great. \nService is top notch. \nAmbiance is on point. \nThe menu needs to change a little more often. \nGR needs more spots like this. \nHope they keep it up.

We went Friday for my sons birthday . Worst service ever . For the money we spent should have been a lot better . waited an hour for our food , he asked if we wanted more bread we say yes and never…

Went for the first time. Overall have no desire to return. \n\nDrinks were good. Caesar salad was bland. Tasted like romaine and mayo. There was no hint of cheese, garlic, anchovies or pepper, not …

We live locally, and we have heard lots of people say that Amore is the place to go for Italian, but that wasn't our experience. Staff was wonderful and helpful, but the food tasted and felt like i…

We live locally, and we have heard lots of people say that Amore is the place to go for Italian, but that wasn't our experience. staff was wonderful and helpful, but the food tasted and felt like i…

Ron Perrin

Read lots of reviews about how good this place was. So the wife and I gave it a whirl. Appetizer was very tasty, wife liked her meal and I had a Ceasars salad and shrimp risotto. My Ceasar was ok. I've been searching for a good one like a little old Italian lady use to make in Grandville mi. And my meal was average. Our waiter was very good and I enjoyed the great service. But I got the bill and it was a shocker. We have a Great Italian restaurant in our little town of Cedar Springs that we can eat 4 times at for the price we paid. No alcohol was included in our bill expect for the complementary shots of vodka chocolate milk. I'm not encouraging anyone to not try this place, just that I won't be returning. I have 4 other places I feel are better and less expensive.

Love the decor and the food is good, but we had to wait a half hour for our reservation. We were seated in the back room which was so loud we couldn't have a conversation. The front room had a sing…

Love the decor and the food is good, but we had to wait a half hour for our reservation. We were seated in the back room which was so loud we couldn't have a conversation. The front room had a sing…

Terrible service. \nShe never came to check on us. We were never asked if we wanted more wine. She didn't split the salad in the kitchen ahead of time. I had to ask for a knife. Pasta did not come …

Terrible service. \nShe never came to check on us. We were never asked if we wanted more wine. She didn't split the salad in the kitchen ahead of time. I had to ask for a knife. Pasta did not come …

Terrible service. \nShe never came to check on us. We were never asked if we wanted more wine. She didn't split the salad in the kitchen ahead of time. I had to ask for a knife. Pasta did not come …

Really expensive for some cold food and a 3 hour wait. Unbelievable. Would rate 0 stars if possible