If you are familiar to the Twin Lakes area of West Wichita, then you know that this particular building has been several things over the years. But now, there is a family-run Italian restaurant is housed in the space. Here is why you should go to Amore: Friendly service Good, family-made Italian food Reasonable prices, with a varied menu Here is what Amore could do to get better: Improve on their appetizers Parmesan on salads, not mozzarella And not much else Amore is a fine choice for Italian fare, and reminds me of the old Angelo's that has been around for decades. The dishes have a fresh taste, the baked pasta dishes are screaming hot, and they fill your bread basket if you wish. With a couple of glasses of wine, house salads, and two baked dishes, two of us dined for about $60 plus a tip, and the value is absolutely there. It's not a five-star spot - yet - but Amore can absolutely get there. Solid option for Twin Lakes/Benjamin Hills residents.
Leo H.
I have been a foodie for about 30 years,( I LOVE GOOD FOOD) I took my Mother to Amore for an early dinner ( they were not busy, and I new the food would not be rushed it is a new restaurant so I wanted time to assess the quality of the restaurant and food ) The fresh bread rocked ( I loved it, I would go back just for that ) That is where it all went south, it is an Italian restaurant and they don't sell ALCOHOL !!!!!! ( NOOOO!!!! my mom wanted her Margherita ), but in all honesty the quality of the food was average at best,(For the cost when the food arrived the waiter handed us the food instead of placing food on the table and then walked off. I had to get up and find grated cheese on another table. Other Italian restaurants in the area are just as good and not as expensive. My recommendations are, tell the waiters to be attentive to the customer, Quality of food is OK ( Bread was amazing ), the waiters really need better training, restaurant is way too bright for a restaurant that calls itself LOVE. I hope they get their liquor license soon, it might help ??????
J F.
The food was good and there was plenty of it. I thought it was expensive! My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs only it was one meatball and one piece of sausage. I had the salmon and it was good but everything was covered in a lemon taste. I personally am not a fan of lemon. That is just me though. I had a glass of the $5 house white wine and you get what you pay for. It was one of the worst glasses of wine I have ever had. Our waitress was attentive. Would we go back? Iffy!
Rachel F.
Our waitress told us her favorite item at the restaurant is the dinner rolls, and she was correct. The frozen dinner rolls were the least disappointing item we had. We started with the meatballs, which were smothered in sauce to distract you from the poor quality meat. Our entrees were not any better. The chicken was spongy, the ground beef had a white coloring to it, and the noodles were overcooked and mushy. Similar to the meatballs, our entrees were smothered in sauce to distract you from the inedible meat and noodles that lie underneath. The sauces were strongly seasoned with a basic Italian seasoning, being the only flavor we could taste in all the dishes. Though we only ate a small portion of all of the dishes and left hungry, we still ended up with food poisoning. Needless to say, we will not be returning.
Adrian S.
I had high expectations with the reviews I had read. It was really bad food. The bread was good. But after that it went downhill. Pastas were drenched in sauce and looked like soup. Everything is frozen, not homemade (waitress' words not ours). The lasagna had a sour taste as if it was old. The chicken Parmesan was soggy and too soft as if it was microwaved. The building itself inside is pretty darn rough and dated, stalls in the bathroom were pulling out of the walls etc.
Andrea C.
We went on a Friday around 12:05. There were 6 servers to the 3 tables which included us, a one top and a three top. Another table of four had just finished and were leaving. I had the Lasagna, and my friend had a penne arrabiata pasta dish that was in olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Italian salad. The waitress was friendly but only came to take our order and bring the check. She was not the one to deliver our food nor did she or anyone else check on us. The penne pasta dish was just okay. Kind of cafeteria style food. My lasagna was Very oily and had a layer of burned pasta on the bottom. I literally took only a few bites (I was starving) and had to quit. On a side note, they were playing two different music stations at the same time. A jazz station and an Italian station. Let's just say it was annoying. $44.00 for this lunch before tip. I don't think we will be returning.
Felicia F.
The food is amazing I have tried many dishes and loved them all. Trinity was my server and she was amazing!
Tawnya Renee A.
A hidden gem for sure! We had to celebrate our girls birthday. Renee is 35 (again) and fabulous. We really loved Amore Italian Restaurant and will definitely go there again! The food was fantastic, and the service was awesome. The fresh rolls were a great addition to the meal. The calamari with red sauce was so good and had a little bit of a "kick" to it. We enjoyed calamari and raviolis for appetizers, spaghetti and meatballs, the tour of Italy, and of course, tiramisu for the birthday dessert! So many more items on their menu that we want to try. 5 Stars! 2315 W. 21st St. N. Suite 101, Wichita. #eatlocal #supportlocal #foodie #food #delicious #yummy #eat #dinner #local #smallbusiness #restaurant #localfood
Marietta W.
The food wasn't nearly as good as I'd hoped. I ordered the chicken Marsala but the entree was so salty that I could not eat much. The cannoli for dessert wasn't edible because the shell was cooked to a rock hard consistency.
P M.
Not very good tasting food. Expensive. The chicken parmigiana was tough.The lasagna was warm, not hot. No grated Parmesan for an Italian restaurant, only the dry that comes in the green plastic container . Fettuccine was good.
The sauces were not good, and you can't really do most common dishes without that basic ingredient being good.
Joe H.
Everything was great. Amy J. gave us excellent service. Hidden gem but anyone who loved Defazeio's will love this place.
Derek C.
Had an assortment of food and got it to go. The creamy seafood was very good with a great portion of seafood. The veal parm was one thin, soggy Sysco breaded veal patty with spaghetti. Do not get that. It tasted fine, but it was not worth $15. The lobster ravioli were very good. Toasted ravioli were alright. In my opinion, don't get the tomato sauce here, it's not the star. Little flavor. The spaghetti didn't hold onto the tomato-based sauce at all. Their cream and cheese sauces are great though.
Chris B.
Food was very good. Service was outstanding. However the space is lacking. Too bright. Large dining area provides no privacy. It's worth a visit for the food but owner needs to consider some simple steps to improve the ambiance.
Mo B.
Just got a side salad and order of spaghetti for lunch. Very affordable and oh so delicious. Bread was awesome also! Will be back!!!!
If you are familiar to the Twin Lakes area of West Wichita, then you know that this particular building has been several things over the years. But now, there is a family-run Italian restaurant is housed in the space. Here is why you should go to Amore: Friendly service Good, family-made Italian food Reasonable prices, with a varied menu Here is what Amore could do to get better: Improve on their appetizers Parmesan on salads, not mozzarella And not much else Amore is a fine choice for Italian fare, and reminds me of the old Angelo's that has been around for decades. The dishes have a fresh taste, the baked pasta dishes are screaming hot, and they fill your bread basket if you wish. With a couple of glasses of wine, house salads, and two baked dishes, two of us dined for about $60 plus a tip, and the value is absolutely there. It's not a five-star spot - yet - but Amore can absolutely get there. Solid option for Twin Lakes/Benjamin Hills residents.
I have been a foodie for about 30 years,( I LOVE GOOD FOOD) I took my Mother to Amore for an early dinner ( they were not busy, and I new the food would not be rushed it is a new restaurant so I wanted time to assess the quality of the restaurant and food ) The fresh bread rocked ( I loved it, I would go back just for that ) That is where it all went south, it is an Italian restaurant and they don't sell ALCOHOL !!!!!! ( NOOOO!!!! my mom wanted her Margherita ), but in all honesty the quality of the food was average at best,(For the cost when the food arrived the waiter handed us the food instead of placing food on the table and then walked off. I had to get up and find grated cheese on another table. Other Italian restaurants in the area are just as good and not as expensive. My recommendations are, tell the waiters to be attentive to the customer, Quality of food is OK ( Bread was amazing ), the waiters really need better training, restaurant is way too bright for a restaurant that calls itself LOVE. I hope they get their liquor license soon, it might help ??????
The food was good and there was plenty of it. I thought it was expensive! My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs only it was one meatball and one piece of sausage. I had the salmon and it was good but everything was covered in a lemon taste. I personally am not a fan of lemon. That is just me though. I had a glass of the $5 house white wine and you get what you pay for. It was one of the worst glasses of wine I have ever had. Our waitress was attentive. Would we go back? Iffy!
Our waitress told us her favorite item at the restaurant is the dinner rolls, and she was correct. The frozen dinner rolls were the least disappointing item we had. We started with the meatballs, which were smothered in sauce to distract you from the poor quality meat. Our entrees were not any better. The chicken was spongy, the ground beef had a white coloring to it, and the noodles were overcooked and mushy. Similar to the meatballs, our entrees were smothered in sauce to distract you from the inedible meat and noodles that lie underneath. The sauces were strongly seasoned with a basic Italian seasoning, being the only flavor we could taste in all the dishes. Though we only ate a small portion of all of the dishes and left hungry, we still ended up with food poisoning. Needless to say, we will not be returning.
I had high expectations with the reviews I had read. It was really bad food. The bread was good. But after that it went downhill. Pastas were drenched in sauce and looked like soup. Everything is frozen, not homemade (waitress' words not ours). The lasagna had a sour taste as if it was old. The chicken Parmesan was soggy and too soft as if it was microwaved. The building itself inside is pretty darn rough and dated, stalls in the bathroom were pulling out of the walls etc.
We went on a Friday around 12:05. There were 6 servers to the 3 tables which included us, a one top and a three top. Another table of four had just finished and were leaving. I had the Lasagna, and my friend had a penne arrabiata pasta dish that was in olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Italian salad. The waitress was friendly but only came to take our order and bring the check. She was not the one to deliver our food nor did she or anyone else check on us. The penne pasta dish was just okay. Kind of cafeteria style food. My lasagna was Very oily and had a layer of burned pasta on the bottom. I literally took only a few bites (I was starving) and had to quit. On a side note, they were playing two different music stations at the same time. A jazz station and an Italian station. Let's just say it was annoying. $44.00 for this lunch before tip. I don't think we will be returning.
The food is amazing I have tried many dishes and loved them all. Trinity was my server and she was amazing!
A hidden gem for sure! We had to celebrate our girls birthday. Renee is 35 (again) and fabulous. We really loved Amore Italian Restaurant and will definitely go there again! The food was fantastic, and the service was awesome. The fresh rolls were a great addition to the meal. The calamari with red sauce was so good and had a little bit of a "kick" to it. We enjoyed calamari and raviolis for appetizers, spaghetti and meatballs, the tour of Italy, and of course, tiramisu for the birthday dessert! So many more items on their menu that we want to try. 5 Stars! 2315 W. 21st St. N. Suite 101, Wichita. #eatlocal #supportlocal #foodie #food #delicious #yummy #eat #dinner #local #smallbusiness #restaurant #localfood
The food wasn't nearly as good as I'd hoped. I ordered the chicken Marsala but the entree was so salty that I could not eat much. The cannoli for dessert wasn't edible because the shell was cooked to a rock hard consistency.
Not very good tasting food. Expensive. The chicken parmigiana was tough.The lasagna was warm, not hot. No grated Parmesan for an Italian restaurant, only the dry that comes in the green plastic container . Fettuccine was good.
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The sauces were not good, and you can't really do most common dishes without that basic ingredient being good.
Everything was great. Amy J. gave us excellent service. Hidden gem but anyone who loved Defazeio's will love this place.
Had an assortment of food and got it to go. The creamy seafood was very good with a great portion of seafood. The veal parm was one thin, soggy Sysco breaded veal patty with spaghetti. Do not get that. It tasted fine, but it was not worth $15. The lobster ravioli were very good. Toasted ravioli were alright. In my opinion, don't get the tomato sauce here, it's not the star. Little flavor. The spaghetti didn't hold onto the tomato-based sauce at all. Their cream and cheese sauces are great though.
Food was very good. Service was outstanding. However the space is lacking. Too bright. Large dining area provides no privacy. It's worth a visit for the food but owner needs to consider some simple steps to improve the ambiance.
Just got a side salad and order of spaghetti for lunch. Very affordable and oh so delicious. Bread was awesome also! Will be back!!!!