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| - At Amore Trattoria, one will find the standard Italian fare. Anti-pasti, pasta, pizza, and a lot of wine. I went in a group of 4 for a fairly early dinner, around 5pm. The place wasn't too busy but I saw a wood fire oven and was excited for pizza.
Upon being seated we were given a menu... a VERY large menu. I watch the Food Network and see Gordon Ramsey cut a menu into a quarter of what it once was. Now I completely understand why. I was so overwhelmed by the different choices I couldn't choose! Indecisiveness is a weakness of mine when it comes to food.
So many pastas and so many pizzas! We each sat there for a good 20 minutes debating on what to get. And we were hungry! People started filing in while we scanned the menu. The server knew everyone by first name so I assume they are all regulars. This is a small restaurant and is filled with 20 or so people who are all regulars! I started to get excited about this place. I spied to see what they ordered. Every one of them ordered pasta. This started to sway my order towards the pasta. If the regulars get it, it has to be good right?
Luckily we all finally finished choosing and ordered. In came a grilled vegetable anti-pasti and grilled calamari didn't take long. The antipasti was grilled, drizzled with olive oil and freezing cold. I think it was stored in the fridge. The vegies didn't taste freshly grilled, freshly oiled, or freshly anything. They were served on a lackluster bed of mixed greens. The grilled calamari was over cooked, stringy, chewy, and also served on a bed of mixed greens.
For my main, I ordered the linguine with artichoke, spinach, zucchini, and tomatoes with garlic olive oil. It came in a gigantic pasta bowl, big enough to serve 2. The flavors were wonderful but it was heavy on the oil and felt greasy. The pasta was also a tad overcooked. It was good but nothing outstanding. I began to regret my change of heart and wished I had ordered the pizza.
The prices were really good and the portions were huge. The quality of food left more to be desired but at a price of $13 for a gigantic pasta bowl that's made fresh I feel I got my money's worth.
While seated there was a take out order for pizza.... thin crust, looked very good. If I come back I would definitely have to try the pizza. IF I come back.
The service was ok. It was quick and accommodating but there was just no heart. Not mean but not happy. Just there doing his job and not really outgoing, even towards the regulars.
The decor was simple. Traditionally styled Italian bistro minus the vinyl red and white checkerboard table cloths. Instead it was a simple white table cloth with white paper on top. Dark wood chairs, tan tile, wood bankets, and a gorgeous wood fire oven.
Overall, I had a decent experience, for the neighborhood and quality of food the price point is amazing. Even the drinks are cheap. Food was good but left a lot to be desired. I had a good meal but it wasn't memorable. There are other Italian bistros within the same block (Grazie). If it's too busy then come here.
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