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    Amore Trattoria Italiana

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    267 reviews
    #1 of 38 Restaurants in Comstock Park
    $$ - $$$, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    5080 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321-8364
    +1 616-785-5344
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    4.5 267 reviews
    #1 of 3 Italian in Comstock Park
    #1 of 35 Restaurants in Comstock Park
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
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    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    ... pizza with gluten free crust as an ...One in our group had to have gluten free and was thrilled with the GF options.
    Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Business meetings
    Romantic to fun place!

    Location and contact

    5080 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321-8364
    Website
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    +1 616-785-5344

    Menu

    Chef's Tasting Menu Available = 5 small plate courses for $25 – ask your server for today's menu
    Wine pairings for tasting menu are available for an additional $15 (5 - 3 oz. Pours) or Beer Pairings for $15 (5- 4 oz Pours)
    ANTIPASTI / APPETIZERS‎
    Chef's tasting menu available, 5 small plate courses for 25.00, ask your server for today's menu
    Wine pairings for tasting menu are available for an additional 15.00,(5-3oz.Pours)or beer pairings for 12.00(5-4oz.Pours)
    $9.00
    $14.00
    Antipasto Misto(Awn Ti Pah Stow)
    Assorted‎ Italian meats, house cured olives, cheese,& marinated vegetable
    $10.00
    Brie Con Speck(Bree Cone Speck)
    Cubed brie cheese wrapped w/ smoked prosciutto & grilled, served w/ crostini
    $9.00
    Cozze(Cot Zay)
    Mussels‎ cooked in white wine w/ garlic, tomatoes, lemon, parsley & a touch of anisette
    $9.00
    Arancini (Are Abo Chee Nee)
    Risotto fritters stuffed w/ fontina cheese & topped w/ spinach aioli
    $8.00
    Prosciutto E Mozzarella(Pro Shoo Toh Aye Moh Tzah Reh Lah)
    Sliced prosciutto & fresh mozzarella
    $6.00
    Spicy
    Regular
    Olive Della Casa(Oh Iee Vay Day Lah Cah Sah)
    Our house blend of olives & marinated vegetables
    $9.00
    Gamberetti(Gam Bare Eh Tee)
    Crunchy battered shrimp tossed in a spicy pink sauce served a top cucumber
    $9.00
    Bresaola(Breh Zah Oh Lah)
    Thinly sliced cured beef w/ mud lake farms arugula, grana, shavings, olive oil & lemon juice
    ZUPPE / SOUPS‎
    $4.00
    $6.00
    Zuppe Del Giorno(Zoo Pay Del Jorn Oh)
    Our home made soups of the day
    One gluten free soup available every day
    INSALATE/SALADS‎
    $6.00
    $10.00
    Speck E Mele(Speck Ay May Lay)
    Mixed greens, smoked prosciutto, gorgonzola, apple & pistachios served w/ a fig balsamic
    $3.00
    $5.00
    Mista(Mee Stah)
    Mixed greens w/ olive oil & balsamic vinegar finished w/ tomatoes, cucumbers & grana shavings
    $6.00
    $10.00
    Forte(for Tay)
    Mud lake farm's peppery arugula, dancing goat cheese, dried michigan cherries & honey dijon vinaigrette
    $6.00
    $10.00
    Caesarina(Chay Zar Ee Nah)
    Romaine foccacia croutons, home made dressing, grana cheese & an anchovy if requested
    $7.00
    $11.00
    Caprese(Cah-Pray-Say)
    Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sea salt, basil, italian extra virgin olive oil
    $6.00
    $10.00
    Toscana(Toe-Scah-Nah)
    Cubes of homemade bread, tomatoes, peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, fresh mozzarella & pesto vinaigrette
    $7.00
    $11.00
    Grilled chicken breast $+4.00
    Sauteed shrimp $+5.00
    Melone(Mey-Loh-Nay)
    Honey dew, cantaloupe, watermelon, mint leaves, crispy prosciutto & vanilla balsamic reduction
    PIZZE / PIZZA WITH TOMATO SAUCE‎
    $9.00
    Margherita(Mar-Gher-Ee-Tah)
    Crushed tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & finished w/ fresh basil
    $11.00
    Quattro Stagioni(Kwat-Trow Stah-Jone-Ee)
    Crushed tomatoes, mozzarella & a quarter of each–ham, olives, artichokes & mushrooms
    $12.00
    Mangia Fuoco(Man-Jah Fwo-Koh)
    Crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, hot coppa, spicy salami, spicy italian sausage & hot pepper
    $12.00
    Vegetariana(Veg-Eh-Tare-Ee-on-Ah)
    Tomatoes, smoked gorgonzola, goat cheese, mushrooms, peppers, olives, artichokes & pesto
    $12.00
    Cotto E Funghi (Coh-Toe Ay Foon-Gee)
    Crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, ham, wild mushrooms & truffle oil
    PIZZE BIANCHE/PIZZA WITHOUT TOMATO SAUCE‎
    $11.00
    Romana(Row-Mah-Nah)
    Fontina, mascarpone, mozzarella, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers & spinach
    $11.00
    Patate(Pah-Tah-Tay)
    Parmigiano, fontina, gorgonzola, potatoes, italian sausage & fresh rosemary
    $11.00
    Pesto(Pay-Sto)
    Our homemade pesto, mozzarella, grana, roasted peppers, olives, & red onion
    $12.00
    Fichi E Crudo(Fee-Key Ay Crew-Doh)
    Fig jam, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano & prosciutto di parma
    $12.00
    Saporita(Sah-Pore-Ee-Tah)
    Mozzarella, sausage, portobello mushrooms, porcini dust, truffle oil & caramelized onions
    PRIMI / FIRST COURSE‎
    $15.00
    Amatriciana (Ah-Mah-Tree-She-Ah-Nah)
    Spaghetti w/ onions, pancetta, pecorino cheese, tomato sauce, parsley & chili flakes
    $17.00
    Linguine Alle Vongole (Leen-Gwee-Nay Ah-Lay Vohn-Goh-Lay)
    Linguine w/ clams, garlic, parsley, lemon & white wine
    $15.00
    Involtini(Een-Vohl-Tee-Nee)
    Thinly sliced breaded eggplant stuffed w/ a four cheese blend, baked w/ tomato sauce & cheese
    $15.00
    Gnocchi Di Patate(Nee-Yo-Key Dee Pah-Tah-Tay)
    Hand rolled potato dumplings in a four cheese, vodka, pesto or bolognese sauce
    $21.00
    Diavola(Dee-Ah-Voh-Lah)
    Spaghetti tossed w/ lobster in a spicy vodka cream sauce
    $15.00
    Lasagna Alla Bolognese (Lah-San-Yah Ah-La Bo-Low-Nyay-Zay)
    Layers of fresh pasta, meat sauce, béchamel & grana
    $16.00
    Ravioli Del Giorno(Rah-Vee-Oh-Lee Del Gee-or-Noh)
    Chef''s choice of homemade ravioli – ask servers for selection of the day
    $14.00
    Penne Della Casa(Pay-Nay Day-Lah Cah-Za)
    Smoked blue cheese cream sauce & smoked prosciutto tossed w/ penne
    $Market
    Risotto(Ree-Soh-Toh)
    Ask your server about our risotto of the day
    SECONDI / MAIN COURSE‎
    All served w/ seasonal local vegetable & roasted potatoes
    $16.00
    Pollo Saltimbocca(Poh-Loh Sahl-Teem-Boh-Cah)
    Chicken breast, speck, fresh sage, pan seared w/ butter & white wine
    $19.00
    Spiedini(Spee-Ah-Dee-Nee)
    Beef tenderloin skewers marinated w/ italian olive oil, wine, garlic & herbs
    $16.00
    Polpette Della Nonna(Poll-Pet-Tay Day-Lah No-Nah)
    Nonna's eggplant patties, spinach ricotta cakes & a portobello mushroom
    $21.00
    Coniglio Al Marsala(Coh-Nee-Glee-Oh Ahl Mar-Sah-Lah)
    Local rabbit roasted in marsala wine w/ wild mushrooms
    $16.00
    Salsiccia Della Casa(Sahl-See-Cha Day-Lah Cah-Sah)
    Our grilled homemade sausage in a light tomato cream sauce
    $19.00
    Cacciucco(Cah-Choo-Coh)
    Seafood soup w/ mussels, clams, shrimp, cod, calamari, white wine, parsley & tomatoes served w/ crostini
    $19.00
    Agnello(Ah-Nyay-Loh)
    Lamb patties made w/ lemon, mint, basil & grana – grilled
    $Market
    Pesce Del Giorno(Pay-Shay Del Gee-or-Noh)
    Our‎ catch of the day
    At amore we strive to be as similar to an italian trattoria as possible.
    DOLCI / DESSERTS‎
    $7.00
    Tiramisu(Tee-Rah-Mee-Sue)
    Layers of mascarpone cream, lady fingers dipped in espresso, cocoa powder & amaretti cookies
    $6.00
    Cannoli(Cah-No-Lee)
    Crunchy pastry chips w/ sweetened ricotta cheese, cinnamon, chocolate chips & orange zest
    Profiteroles (Pro-Fee-Tahr-Ohls)
    Italian style cream puffs – ask server for the flavor of the day 4 / 7
    $4.00
    Granita Del Giorno(Grah-Nee-Tah Del Gee-or-Noh)
    Ask the server for the flavor of the day
    $4.00
    Tartufi(Tar-Too-Fee)
    3 Hand rolled chocolate truffles
    $5.00
    Biscotti Lomonaco (Beez-Coh-Tee Del-Mon-Ah-Coh)
    Assorted cookies made locally by lomonaco sicilian cookie company
    $1 Per spoon
    Assaggini (Ah-Sah-Gee-Nee)
    A spoon filled w/ a sample of your choice of desserts
    3 Cheese $9.00
    5 Cheese $12.00
    Formaggi (for-Mah-Gee)
    Chef's cheese course w/ local cheese, jam, nuts, fruit & crackers
    DRINK MENU‎
    $9.00
    Sinatra
    Ketel one dirty martini w/ smoked blue cheese olives
    $7.00
    Rita
    Tequila, pompelmo (grapefruit) soda, housemade limoncello, triple sec & lime juice – served on the rocks
    $8.00
    Giada
    Grey goose cherry noir, amaretto di saronno & blood orange soda martini
    $8.00
    Fiorello
    Chocolate‎ martini served w/ our homemade toffee truffle
    $8.00
    Mina
    Our homemade limoncello, vodka & limonata
    $7.00
    Dino
    Campari, triple sec, splash of vodka & aranciata served w/ an orange slice
    $7.00
    Isabella
    Prosecco w/ a hint of raspberry liquor
    $7.00
    Jackie
    Vodka, apple liquor, caramel syrup & a splash of cranberry juice
    $8.00
    Toto'
    Whipped cream vodka, espresso, coffee liquor, hazelnut syrup & splash of cream
    Fuoco
    Pop rock rimmed martini glass filled w/ our homemade chocolate liquor, vodka & cayenne pepper 8.00
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner
    CUISINES
    Italian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Italian made with love

    We visited Amore to celebrate our anniversary, first time visit but I’ve followed chef Jenna on social media. We are average locals who enjoy great food and customer service. I am vegan but the husband is not. The restaurant is pretty good sized inside offering...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank sunquest4me
    Reviewed January 16, 2019
    Wonderful Delight

    Amore Trattoria Italiana is a delight. Beautiful atmosphere, staff is not only polite but very knowledgeable of wines and which wines would accompany any of the wonderful foods and desserts offered. I love coming here for a special evening and always leave happy.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank deglopper
    Reviewed December 28, 2018
    First time visit

    Wanted to try their pizza but they do not serve pizza until 4pm. Had their Manzo sandwich which is Italian beef. It was very different from Chicago style but very good although a bit too salty. The ambiance was great.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Jack A
    Reviewed December 27, 2018 via mobile
    Authentic Italian in Grand Rapids

    Enjoyed the pasta and friendly, personable service. Started with bread made fresh daily in the restaurant. The owner/chef visited our table and helped us each select a pasta. It was a special touch not experienced at many restaurants. The waitress recommended a red wine that...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ebtalaga
    Reviewed December 20, 2018
    Wanted to love for our first time visit, but won't return

    We live an hour north of Grand Rapids and were meeting friends who live an hour south of Grand Rapids. Saw a review of Amore Trattoria that they just opened for lunch. Loved the gluten-free options. Called and made a reservation for 1:00, making sure...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Sandy D
    Reviewed December 6, 2018 via mobile
    Birthday dinner

    My husband and I went here for my birthday. We were seated right away. But my advice for December make a reservation it was busy. The hostess got us our water and bread. Then we sat there and waited for our server. She took our...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank tthompson88
    Reviewed December 4, 2018 via mobile
    Food excellent

    The food and service was outstanding as always. I had the homemade pumpkin ravioli and my husband the lasagna. The lasagna is large and wonderful.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank GeorgiaH
    Reviewed November 26, 2018
    One of the best restaurants in GR, maybe the best

    What do you say about a place that always delivers. Ok, it always delivers. The food is great, the service is excellent, Jenna is a hoot, the ambiance is fine, all things considered/ If you hesitated to visit this place because the outside in not...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Russ H
    Reviewed November 17, 2018 via mobile
    Rehearsal Dinner Night to Remember

    50 plus guests from all over the USA. 2nd generation Italian American Family. The food, drinks and service were all fantastic. I could go on for forever. Grazie Mille Jenna!!!

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Surfman113
    Reviewed November 13, 2018
    Excellent!

    Chef Jenna Arcidiacono has created a truly exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere, the food, the service, and the location all blend together to make this a memorable visit. She personally greets her guests with warmth and vitality. The food and the wine are presented by...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Marilyn W
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    Response from flipper4 | Reviewed this property |
    Hmm. Like the others, I have had very good things at Amore. That seems very strange that neither of you could say anything good. Hillbillies? No.
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