Amare, which means “to love” in Italian, is a true family-owned restaurant. At Amare, every ingredient in the kitchen is of the most superior quality possible. Michelin-starred Chef Cosimo Cassan and his culinary team use clean, simple preparation techniques to let the purity of flavors shine. All of the dishes are cooked to order from scratch. Every meal is handcrafted with unhurried care. It’s the sort of pride and passion you find to be all too rare these days. The authentic Italian menu features coastal cuisine dishes influenced by the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. Amare is where food and art come together in an incredible fusion that satisfies all the senses.

sample menu selections

Insalata di Campo   12
Farm fresh fennel, radish, apple, orange, and pomegranate granita

Melanzane e Zucchine   18
Baked eggplant, zucchini, mozzarella di bufala, tomato crema, basil leaf pesto, and Parmigiano

Polipo   22
Grilled octopus, chickpea purée, fennel, grape tomatoes, and white balsamic vinegar

Cervellata   19
Housemade sweet-and-spicy Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, borlotti beans, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic

Carpaccio Amare   24
Warm, thinly sliced filet mignon with artichoke, asparagus, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and truffle salt

Capraccio Funghi   24
Warm, thinly sliced filet mignon with oyster, shiitake, and porcini mushrooms, tomato, and garlic

Carpaccio di Baccala   18
Thinly sliced fresh wild Atlantic cod, garlic, parsley, lemon, radish, and cerignola olives

Carpaccio di Salmone Espigola   18
Thinly sliced Norwegian salmon, Italian sea bass, roasted peppers, spinach, and extra virgin olive oil

Branzino al Sale   44
Salt-baked Mediterranean sea bass

Orata alla Griglia   42
Grilled sea bream, potatoes, tomato, fresh herbs, and capers

Baccala   38
Seared wild Atlantic cod, brocoli rabe, raisins, roasted heirloom garlic, and cauliflower purée

Scampi Gratinati   48
Lightly breaded and baked langoustine, parsley, and lemon

Risotto Tartufato   26
Parmigiano-Reggiano, alba white truffle crema, and sage

Tagliolini   24
Shrimp, arugula, grape tomato, and extra virgin olive oil

Passatelli   26
Swordfish, eggplant, garlic, yellow grape tomatoes, stracciatella, and basil

Fusilli di Capri Genovese   24
Slow-cooked veal and pork ragu, onion crema, carrots, celery, and bay leaf

Pollo Arrosto   29
Free-range chicken marinted in herb yogurt and slow-roasted with vegetables and farro

Costata di Manzo   56
Grilled 21oz prime rib-eye from Creekstone farms, smoked potato crema, fava beans, and white balsamic reduction

Agnello al Moscato di Trani   65
Grilled lamb chops from Cedar Springs, Colorado, moscato, wine potatoes, and fresh herbs