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Amore Restaurant

4.8 (857)
$30 and under
Italian
180 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

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Amore Restaurant

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Completely renovated and elegantly reconfigured to offer both indoor dining and al fresco. Live entertainment daily Wednesday through Sunday from 6PM to 9PM. Whether you’re dining out with friends and family or looking for the ideal place to a host social event, Amore Restaurant is the place.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Portuguese, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tito Vitorino
  • Private party facilities
    64 seat inside dining 20/24 outside dining
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    North Lime Ave & Fruitville
  • Parking details
    More than 150 FREE parking spaces available.
  • Public transit
    Corner of Fruitville and North Lime Ave.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entertainment Schedule: Wednesday: Eddy Tobin Thursday: John Rinell Friday: Eddy Tobin Saturday: Rob Satori
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Savor Sarasota Menu

    2 - 6 people

    Sep 23, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
    Summer Savor Menu 3-course dinner for $45.00 per person plus taxes & gratuities This menu can NOT be combined with any other offer, promotions, or discounts. Enjoy live music every night from 6 to 9 PM.
    Savor Sarasota Menu Photo
  • Thurs. & Sat 15% off ALL BOTTLES OF WINE

    2 - 6 people

    May 31, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
    Sunday, Thursday & Saturday nights are meant for love at Amore 💕✨ Indulge in unique dinner specials, sip your favorite wine, and let romantic live music set the mood. A perfect evening of flavor, music, and unforgettable moments. 🍷🎶 Promotions cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or coupons. AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY NOT AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL DAYS
    Thurs. & Sat 15% off ALL BOTTLES OF WINE Photo
  • Thursday & Saturday 15% off ALL BOTTLES OF WINE

    2 - 6 people

    Sep 24, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
    Thursday & Saturday Thursday & Saturday nights are meant for love at Amore 💕✨ Indulge in unique dinner specials, sip your favorite wine, and let romantic live music set the mood. A perfect evening of flavor, music, and unforgettable moments. 🍷🎶 Promotions cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or coupons. AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY NOT AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL DAYS
    Thursday & Saturday 15% off ALL BOTTLES OF WINE Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Amore Restaurant.

4.8

4.8
(857)
  • 4.7Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amore Restaurant offers a "friendly" atmosphere with live music, excellent service, and a delightful mix of Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Patrons rave about the "superb" veal piccata, seafood pescatore, and lamb shank. Nestled in a strip mall, it is considered a "hidden gem" by many, promising a "wonderful dining experience".
857 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful birthday party for our sister last night! at Amore Restaurant. Veal piccata was superb! Enjoyed the ambience and pianist who played the background music! Service was outstanding also! Thank you Amore Restaurant!!

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  2. Frank

    Naples8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. A nice, friendly, family-owned restaurant tucked into a strip center with easy, plentiful parking.

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  3. Jacques

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful restaurant with excellent Italian and Portuguese food, superb service, great atmosphere (live music)

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  4. Alex Gold

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liana provided great service and food quality. Highly recommended

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  5. Pat

    Naples20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner! Food is outstanding! Liana and Tito are wonderful hosts!

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  6. Ellen Gold

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Amore and have been for quite a few years. Tito is a wonderful chef. The live music is always good.

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  7. Paul Gold

    Columbus76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit. The evening was quite nice. It's a very friendly place!

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  8. Nancy Gold

    Naples33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dine at Amore at least twice a month. I enjoy both the music and the food. Service is stellar and the atmosphere is so friendly you come to recognize and chat with fellow diners. This is one of the most undervalued experiences in Sarasota.

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  9. Jacques

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, hidden in a strip mall. Wonderful atmosphere, fantastic live music by an outstanding singer. Combination Italian-Portuguese menu with great choices. The squid carpacio and the lamb shank were superb. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Audrey

    Newcastle26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food lovely. All 8 of us enjoyed our dinners.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Portuguese, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tito Vitorino
  • Private party facilities
    64 seat inside dining 20/24 outside dining
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    North Lime Ave & Fruitville
  • Parking details
    More than 150 FREE parking spaces available.
  • Public transit
    Corner of Fruitville and North Lime Ave.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entertainment Schedule: Wednesday: Eddy Tobin Thursday: John Rinell Friday: Eddy Tobin Saturday: Rob Satori
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The octopus is a recurring favorite, guests repeatedly praise dishes such as Octopus Lagareiro and octopus preparations that appear on Amore’s menus.

Yes, Amore offers an extensive wine list (whites, reds, sparkling and Champagne) and wines by the glass, and guests frequently enjoy bottles with their meals.

Amore is cozy and intimate, a family‑run dining room with nightly live piano, soft background music, and warm service that many guests call romantic and welcoming.

Smart casual sets the tone, polished but relaxed, with many guests treating Amore as an occasion spot and sometimes dressing up a touch for anniversaries or special nights.

Yes, Amore features nightly live entertainment Wednesday–Sunday (about 6–9pm), and guests have also reported a 15% off bottles-of-wine offer during visits.

Expect a lively, sometimes busy atmosphere during peak visits and performances, while many guests describe a quiet, intimate dining room where conversation remains easy.

Evenings Wednesday through Sunday during Amore Restaurant’s live-music sets (about 6–9pm), guests especially enjoy Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays when Eddie Tobin performs.

Private dining isn't part of Amore Restaurant's offering, the focus is on the open dining room with live music and a warm, convivial atmosphere.

Yes, vegetarian choices are clearly available, for example the Caprese Salad, Amore House Salad, Vegetables à Brás and Tofu Primavera; guests also note there are plenty of vegetarian options.

Yes, Amore is well suited to date night, with intimate, conversation-friendly dining, soft live piano and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries and romantic evenings.

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Amore Restaurant

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
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