Main Menu

FOOD DRINKS KIDS TAKEAWAY

To Start

$18

Arancini

Italian rice balls stuffed with pumpkin, sage, taleggio and roast pepper served with spicy arrabbiata sauce (VG)

$18

Bruschetta Napoli

Fresh tomato, bocconcini, basil and aged balsamic vinegar (VA)

$18

Flatbread

Freshly baked with chili, garlic, basil pesto, napoli sauce and pecorino (GF) (DFA)

$18

$22

Gamberoni

Grilled banana prawns served with chili, garlic and vino sauce

$22

Calamari Guazzetto

Grilled squid rings cooked with anchovies, roast garlic, chili and olives served on mixed mesclun salad (GF)

$22

Mixed Sicilian Olives

Slowed cooked warm olives served with grilled ciabatta (V) (GFA)

$18

Mama Fried Chicken

Italian herb and paprika crispy fried chicken served with R.R.P aioli

$18

$14

Parmesan Smoked Garlic Bread

House-made ciabatta bread filled with Italian herbs, smoked garlic butter and parmesan (VG)

$14

$20

Smoked Salmon

Mascarpone, smoked salmon, capers, fennel and caramelised onions on top of crispy Italian bread

$20

Pasta

$30

Pappardelle Bolognese

Slow cooked pork and beef mince sauce served with house-made ribbon pasta (GFA)

$30

Rigatoni Pollo

Smoked chicken, olives, red onions and roast mushrooms cooked in creamy vino sauce and pangrattato (GFA)

$30

Fettuccine Carbonara

Roast pancetta cooked with vino bianco and egg yolks (GFA)

$30

$31

Spaghetti di Mare

Prawns, smoked shrimp, squid rings, mussels and scallops cooked in garlic, chilli and marinara sauce (GFA) (DF)

$31

$33

Beef Ravioli

Hand-made pasta pillows filled with braised beef served with portobello mushrooms, roast peppers, broad beans and Italian cream sauce

$33

Gnocchi Verde

Hand-made potato gnocchi with basil pesto, red onions, beans, roast pumpkin and hazelnuts or fresh tomato and basil napoli sauce (VG)

$33

Gnocchi con Capra Ragù

Slowed-cooked goat meat in red wine, served with hand-made potato gnocchi

$33

$31

Truffle Risotto

Arborio rice slowed cooked with roast mushroom, truffle oil, baby spinach, mascarpone and parmigiano (VG) (GFA)

$31

Lasagne

House-made layer of pasta, pork and beef bolognese sauce, béchamel, mozzarella and fresh napoli sauce

$31

$30

Spaghetti Meatballs

Beef meatballs slow cooked in napoli basil and red wine sauce (GFA)

$30

Pizza

$28

Margherita

Napoli base, basil, buffalo mozzarella and EVOO (V)

$28

$29

Salsiccia

Spicy Italian pork and fennel sausage, basil pesto, roast mushrooms, caramelised onions and potato

$29

$30

Salmon

Smoked salmon, capers, mascarpone, tomato, red onion and rocket

$30

$29

Vegetariano

Artichokes, spinach, fresh tomato, capsicum, ricotta and olives (VG)

$29

Pollo Affumicato

Smoked chicken, fior di latte cheese, tomato, capsicums, roast pine nuts and black olives

$29

$30

Amete Carne

Ham, Italian salami, spicy sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, kalamata olives and mozzarella

$30

Amore

Cheese base, pesto, mortadella, bocconcini, pistachios, basil and rocket

$30

Umbria

Parmigiano, garlic, chili, fresh tomato, prosciutto and rocket

$30

Calzone

Folded pizza with sundried tomato, capsicum, ricotta, salami, mozzarella, parmesan and rocket

$30

Papa's Fav

Napoli sauce, squid, shrimps, mussels, red onions, anchovies, capsicum and rocket

$30

Side

$15

Amore Salad

Cherry tomatoes, pears, bocconcini, croutons, baby spinach, mixed leaves with aged balsamic dressing (GFA) (VA)

$15

$14

Insalata Verde

Cos lettuce, pomegranate, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, pecorino and honey lemon dressing (DF) (V)

$14

$12

Hand-Cut Fries

Served with aioli (DF) (V)

$12

Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins with vegetable salsa (DF) (V) (GF)

$14

Truffle Polenta Fries

Golden, soft in the middle truffle polenta chips with aioli (GF) (V) (DF)

$14

Mains

$41

Chicken Marsala

Free range chicken breast marinated in Italian herbs, finished in marsala wine and creamy mushroom sauce Served with potato gratin and seasonal vegetables (GFA)

$41

$42

Filetto

Grilled fillet steak cooked to your liking served with potato gratin, seasonal vegetables and your choice of sauce; rosemary and garlic, mushrooms and garlic, or brandy and green peppercorn sauce (GF)

$42

Amore Lamb

Roast lamb rack and braised lamb shoulder served with orange kumara purée and mixed vegetables (GF)

$42

Fish of the day

Please ask our friendly staff for details

$42

DOLCI

$18

Tiramisu

Traditional layered savoiardi biscuits dipped in espresso, marsala, bay leaves and mascarpone cream

$18

Panna Cotta

Creamy Italian dessert with amaretto and vanilla beans (GF)

$18

$17

Gelato

House-made gelato and sorbet (GFA)

$17

$16

Affogato

A shot of espresso over vanilla ice cream and Frangelico

$16

$18

Cioccolatto Pudding

Warm chocolate pudding, salted almond, vanilla ice cream and amaretto liqueur sauce

$18

Wine

$14 glass / $60 bottle

Te Mania Rosé - Nelson NZ

$14 glass / $60 bottle

$16 glass

Renzo Masi Chianti Cornioleta Rufina DOCG, Italy

Ruby red colour, structured and concentrated wine, it shows scents of little red berries and flowers as typical of Sangiovese, yet with lively acidity.

$16 glass

$14 glass / $60 bottle

Scanavino Prosecco – Veneto, Italy

$14 glass / $60 bottle

$14 glass / $60 Bottle

Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio – Italian

$14 glass / $60 Bottle

$14 glass / $60

Georges Michel Chardonnay – NZ

$14 glass / $60

$16 glass / $70 bottle

Mt. Beautiful Pinot Noir – North Canterbury

$16 glass / $70 bottle

Valle d’Oro Montepulciano – Italian

$16 glass / $70 bottle

$120 bottle

Poggio Civetta Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Italy

$120 bottle

$15 glass / $65 bottle

Briar Gully Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough

$15 glass / $65 bottle

$14 glass / $60

Bishops Head Pinot Gris – NZ

$14 glass / $60

$16 glass / $70 bottle

Briar Gully Pinot Noir – NZ

$16 glass / $70 bottle

$14 glass / $60

Wombat Hill Reserve Shiraz

$14 glass / $60

Beer

$14

The Amore Italian Lager

Brewed locally in Lyttelton this light, refreshing lager is a must-try!

$14

$13

Craft Beer

Ask our friendly staff to see what's on tap right now

$13

$12

Peroni Nastro Azzuro

$12

$11

Corona Extra

$11

Heineken

$11

Panhead Supercharger APA

$11

$10

Steinlager Light 2.5%

$10

Cider

$13

Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider 330ml

$13

Somersby Cider 330ml

$13

COCKTAILS

$18

Margarita

Tangy mixture of rich grassy tequila, tart fresh lime, citrusy orange and a savoury salt rim

$18

Gin Basil Smash

Aperol Spritz

You’ll love sipping on this beautiful and refreshing Italian cocktail. Prosecco, Aperol and our secret ingredient make this the tastiest Aperol Spritz EVER!

Gin Basil Smash

$18

Rossa Vodka

A delicious spirit with a balance of lemon, strawberry and raspberry flavours

$18

Amore Speciale

It’s fun, bright and colourful. Plus, it’s tropical and fruity, which is perfect for our sweet cocktail loving friends.

$18

Negroni

Gin, Vermouth Rosso and Campri

$18

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime and Bitters

Juice

Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, soda water, Ginger Ale, tonic water

MOCKTIALS

$11

San Pellegrino

$11

$13

Aperol Spritz

Aromatic bitter, Crodino, orange juice, soda water and an orange slice

$13

Blueberry Rosemary Smash

The perfect drink to sip in the summer- fruity berries, aromatic rosemary, and a refreshing kick from the lemon

$13

$14

Virgin Mojito

A refreshing mix of lime and mint

$14

Patsa

$16

Spaghetti Bolognese

Pork and beef in bolognese sauce served with spaghetti (GFA)

$16

Gnocchi Napoli

Fresh tomato napoli sauce served with potato gnocchi

$16

Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken and roast mushrooms cooked in creamy Italian sauce (GFA)

$16

PIZZA

(GFA)

Ham and Cheese

Pinapple, ham and cheese with pomodoro sauce

(GFA)

$16

(GFA)

Napoli

Tomato base and cheese

(GFA)

$16

DOLCI

Ice Cream Sundae

Scoops of vanilla ice cream served with your choice of chocolate or berry sauce

Spider

Scoops of vanilla ice cream served with your choice of soft drink

TO START

$18

Arancini

Italian rice balls stuffed with pumpkin, sage, taleggio and roast pepper served with spicy arrabbiata sauce (VG)

$18

Bruschetta Napoli

Fresh tomato, bocconcini, basil and aged balsamic vinegar (VA)

$18

Flatbread

Freshly baked with chili, garlic, basil pesto, napoli sauce and pecorino (GF) (DFA)

$18

$22

Gamberoni

Grilled banana prawns served with chili, garlic and vino sauce

$22

$14

Parmesan Smoked Garlic Bread

House-made ciabatta bread filled with Italian herbs, smoked garlic butter and parmesan (VG)

$14

$18

Mama Fried Chicken

Italian herb and paprika crispy fried chicken served with R.R.P aioli

$18

Patsa

$30

Pappardelle Bolognese

Slow cooked pork and beef mince sauce served with house-made ribbon pasta (GFA)

$30

Rigatoni Pollo

Smoked chicken, olives, red onions and roast mushrooms cooked in creamy vino sauce and pangrattato (GFA)

$30

Fettuccine Carbonara

Roast pancetta cooked with vino bianco and egg yolks (GFA)

$30

$31

Spaghetti di Mare

Prawns, smoked shrimp, squid rings, mussels and scallops cooked in garlic, chilli and marinara sauce (GFA) (DF)

$31

$33

Beef Ravioli

Hand-made pasta pillows filled with braised beef served with portobello mushrooms, roast peppers, broad beans and Italian cream sauce

$33

Gnocchi Verde

Hand-made potato gnocchi with basil pesto, red onions, beans, roast pumpkin and hazelnuts or fresh tomato and basil napoli sauce (VG)

$33

Gnocchi con Capra Ragù

Slowed-cooked goat meat in red wine, served with hand-made potato gnocchi

$33

$31

Truffle Risotto

Arborio rice slowed cooked with roast mushroom, truffle oil, baby spinach, mascarpone and parmigiano (VG) (GFA)

$31

Lasagne

House-made layer of pasta, pork and beef bolognese sauce, béchamel, mozzarella and fresh napoli sauce

$31

$30

Spaghetti Meatballs

Beef meatballs slow cooked in napoli basil and red wine sauce (GFA)

$30

$28

Margherita

Napoli base, basil, buffalo mozzarella and EVOO (V)

$28

$29

Salsiccia

Spicy Italian pork and fennel sausage, basil pesto, roast mushrooms, caramelised onions and potato

$29

$30

Salmon

Smoked salmon, capers, mascarpone, tomato, red onion and rocket

$30

$29

Vegetariano

Artichokes, spinach, fresh tomato, capsicum, ricotta and olives (VG)

$29

Pollo Affumicato

Smoked chicken, fior di latte cheese, tomato, capsicums, roast pine nuts and black olives

$29

$30

Amete Carne

Ham, Italian salami, spicy sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, kalamata olives and mozzarella

$30

Amore

Cheese base, pesto, mortadella, bocconcini, pistachios, basil and rocket

$30

Umbria

Parmigiano, garlic, chili, fresh tomato, prosciutto and rocket

$30

Calzone

Folded pizza with sundried tomato, capsicum, ricotta, salami, mozzarella, parmesan and rocket

$30

Papa's Fav

Napoli sauce, squid, shrimps, mussels, red onions, anchovies, capsicum and rocket

$30

Sides

$15

Amore Salad

Cherry tomatoes, pears, bocconcini, croutons, baby spinach, mixed leaves with aged balsamic dressing (GFA) (VA)

$15

$14

Insalata Verde

Cos lettuce, pomegranate, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, pecorino and honey lemon dressing (DF) (V)

$14

(DF) (V)

Hand-Cut Fries

Served with aioli

(DF) (V)

$12

Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins with vegetable salsa (DF) (V) (GF)

$14

Truffle Polenta Fries

Golden, soft in the middle truffle polenta chips with aioli (GF) (V) (DF)

$14

$13

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

(DF) (V) (GF)

$13

DOLCI

$18

Tiramisu

Traditional layered savoiardi biscuits dipped in espresso, marsala, bay leaves and mascarpone cream

$18

Panna Cotta

Creamy Italian dessert with amaretto and vanilla beans (GF)

$18

Cioccolatto Pudding

Warm chocolate pudding, salted almond, vanilla ice cream and amaretto liqueur sauce

$18