Amore Mio Menu
Step into Amore Mio, nestled at Brewery Court in the heart of Cirencester. This charming eatery offers a delightful array of dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients to bring a taste of Italy to the UK. The Amore Mio Menu is a celebration of authentic flavors, where you’ll find everything from rich, hearty pastas to lighter, zesty salads. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional margherita pizza or a sophisticated seafood linguine, there's something to satisfy every craving. The warm, welcoming atmosphere pairs perfectly with a menu that promises both comfort and culinary excitement. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to highlight the true essence of Italian cuisine, ensuring a memorable dining experience with every visit.
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ANTIPASTI starters
SICILIAN MARINATED OLIVES
Marinated, mixed black & green pitted olives with herbs
GARLIC BREAD
Sourdough pizza base topped with freshly chopped garlic and butter
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Sourdough pizza base topped with Fior di Latte mozzarella, freshly chopped garlic and butter
MEDITERRANEAN BRUSCHETTA
Homemade bread topped with marinated cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze, garlic and 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
BAKED CAMEMBERT
Oven-baked Camembert served with pizza bread sticks and caramelised onion chutney
INSALATA CAPRESE
Fresh D.O.P.* buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes with basil, virgin olive oil, topped with green pesto and balsamic glaze
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE starter
Oven-baked slices of aubergines, tomato sauce, basil, Fiore di Late mozzarella and 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE mains
Oven-baked slices of aubergines, tomato sauce, basil, Fiore di Late mozzarella and 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
GAMBERONI ALL'ACQUA PAZZA
Pan-cooked king prawns with garlic, black pepper, Italian rum and onion julienne in slowly cooked Sicilian-style tomato sauce, served with toasted bread
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
Steamed mussels cooked with garlic, fresh chilli, white wine and tomato sauce served with toasted garlic bread
DRESSED CRAB ALLA SICILIANA
Half-shell of crab filled with its cooked brown and white meat in a Mediterranean sauce of lemon, garlic fresh chilli and olive oil served with toasted homemade bread, butter and mixed leaf salad
ANTIPASTO VEGETARIANO
Buffalo D.O.P. mozzarella and grilled vegetables served with freshly made homemade bread
ANTIPASTO ALL'ITALIANA
Selection of cured Italian meat & cheese favourites: Prosciutto di Parma, Pecorino Romano, Coppa Parma, Smoked Provola, Mortadella Massima, Buffalo Mozzarella, Salame Napoli served with sourdough pizza bread, marinated olives & caper berries
WINE TASTING MENU
Choice of 3 wines by the glass (75ml. each) from a selection of Italian wines* and a platter of cured Italian meat & cheese favourites served with sourdough pizza bread and marinated olives
PASTA spaghetti/ penne/ linguine
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
An all-time Italian classic of sautéed baby plum tomatoes in rich San Marzano tomatoes sauce with added fresh garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and grated 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
CHORIZO PENNE ARRABBIATA
Straight from the heart of Italy – Rome, this spicy pasta will indulge you with its rich San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh fiery chilli and fried chorizo chunks. The 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano is adding a finishing touch altogether with some torn fresh basil leaves
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Deriving its historical origins as a popular pasta dish amongst charcoal workers in Italy, our spaghetti Carbonara is made of fried pancetta cubes cooked in a creamy Carbonara sauce, a pinch of parsley, 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
PENNE PESTO GENOVESE
This traditional pasta comes from the Liguira region where pesto was first made. The sauce is made of roasted to-perfection pine nuts, sautéed courgettes, creamy pesto from D.O.P Genovese Basil, extra virgin olive oil and grated 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
An Italian classic with slowly cooked Ragù Bolognese sauce. This homemade meat-based sauce is perfectly blending a combination of onion, celery and carrots soffritto, fine ground beef and pork meat with a rich San Marzano tomatoes sauce, finished with grated 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Linguine with mixed seafood cooked in white wine sauce with cherry tomato, grated 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and a pinch of fresh chilli
LASAGNE
LASAGNE BOLOGNESE
Layers of fresh lasagne baked with alternating layers of slow-cooked Bolognese sauce (Ragù Bolognese), béchamel, garlic with a pinch of nutmeg and 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
RISOTTO
KING PRAWN
Pan-fried to perfection king prawns, onion, garlic, ripe cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and courgettes altogether slowly cooked with the finest Arborio rice topped with 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
SALSICCIA
Slowly cooked Arborio rice accompanied with pan-fried Salsiccia (Italian pork meat sausage) from Basilicata region, garlic, onion, courgettes, and olives topped with 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
VEGETABLE
Cooked to perfection Arborio rice with onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and corn topped with 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
FRUTTI DI MARE
Arborio rice cooked with a generous amount of mixed seafood, tuna chunks, cherry tomatoes, onion and garlic in a white wine sauce finished with lemon zest
SOURDOUGH PIZZA size 12”
MARGHERITA (vegetarian)
We follow the classic Neapolitan recipe from 1889:homemade passata, Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
SPICY VENTRICINA
Spicy pork sausage salami from Abruzzo, homemade passata, fresh chilli, Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
AMORE MIO SPECIAL
Spicy explosion of chorizo chunks, crispy Chianti pancetta, Nduja, homemade passata, Fior di Latte mozzarella, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER (vegetarian)
Golden passata of ripe, yellow plum tomatoes, goat cheese, Fior di Latte mozzarella, sweet roasted peppers, fresh rosemary, pepperoncini pearls, basil and extra virgin olive oil
NDUJA
Tore apart Calabrian spicy pork sausage, Fior di Latte mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh basil, homemade passata and extra virgin olive oil
ANCHOVIES
Marinated Anchovies, homemade passata, capers, olives, oregano, garlic, Fior di Latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
SALSICCIA
Fresh Italian pork sausage on white sauce base, sweet & spicy Roquito slices, Fior di Latte mozzarella, oregano, rocket, parmesan shavings extra virgin olive oil
PORCINI MUSHROOMS (vegetarian)
Porcini mushrooms on white base*, sautéed mushrooms, Smoked Provola cheese, Fior di Latte mozzarella, 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, rocket, white truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil
PARMA HAM
Prosciutto di Parma — 24 months cured ham, homemade passata, Firo di Latte mozzarella, oregano, parmesan shavings, rocket, extra virgin olive oil
MEAT FEAST
Homemade passata, pepperoni, crispy Chianti pancetta, smoked ham, Fior di Latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
GOAT CHEESE (vegetarian)
Goat cheese, homemade passata, caramelized red onion chutney, green pesto, Fior di Latte mozzarella, balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil
SPECK AND BLUE CHEESE
Speck-smoked cured ham from the South Tyrol region, Gorgonzola cheese, homemade passata, Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
PEPPERONI
Smoked Pepperoni salami, homemade passata, Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
FRIARIELLI NAPOLETANA
Sautéed Friarielli (Italian Broccoli Rabe) in olive oil and garlic, spicy chilli, Fior di Latte mozzarella, topped with Salsiccia and extra virgin olive oil
FRUTTI DI MARE
Homemade passata, grated 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, mixed seafood cooked in garlic, butter and white wine sauce, topped with a slice of lemon and basil
PIZZA KIDS MENU*
Any pizza** (size 9”) + Orange/ Apple juice + 1 Scoop Gelato * Not served after 6:00 pm./ **except Frutti di Mare pizza
BISTECCA steak
8 oz RIBEYE STEAK
Served in Mediterranean marinade with spring rosemary potatoes al forno and grilled vegetables on the side
8 oz SIRLOIN STEAK
Served in Mediterranean marinade with spring rosemary potatoes al forno and grilled vegetables on the side
TAGLIATA DI MANZO
Thinly slices of prime beef, pan-seared on a bed of rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, chopped rosemary, thin shavings of 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA (pork)
Thin-cut of pork in a parcel with Prosciutto di Parma and sage leaves all pan-seared in butter and virgin olive oil
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA (beef)
Thin-cut of beef in a parcel with Prosciutto di Parma and sage leaves all pan-seared in butter and virgin olive oil
SCALOPPINE lean meat
POLLO E LIMONE
Chicken fillet cooked with fresh lemon juice, chicken stock and butter, served with spring rosemary potatoes al forno
SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA
Thin slices of prime beef seared in a pan, well-seasoned with salt & pepper cooked in Marsala wine, butter and olive oil sauce, served with spring rosemary potatoes al forno
SCALOPPINE AI FUNGHI
Thinly sliced pork meat sautéed with fresh mushrooms, garlic, salt & pepper, topped with parsley and served with spring rosemary potatoes al forno
CONTORNI sides
ROCKET & PAREMESAN SALAD
Rocket salad with flakes of 24 months-aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and virgin olive oil
GREEN SALAD
Crispy Salad with tasty vinaigrette dressing with mustard, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and herbs
PATATE AL ROSMARINO
Oven-roasted spring rosemary potatoes
GRILLED VEGETABLES
Seasoned grilled aubergines, courgettes, peppers, and carrots
INSALATA DI POMODORI
Vine tomatoes and red onion salad
INSALATA main salads
INSALATA DI POLLO
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of grilled vegetables, mixed leaf salad, and pine nuts, all seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
INSALATA DI CAPRINO
Rocket salad, fresh spinach leaves and pear, pan-toasted goat cheese, crushed walnuts, cherry tomatoes, and grilled peppers, all seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
DOLCE gelato & dessert
1 SCOOP HOME-MADE GELATO
2 SCOOPS HOME-MADE GELATO
3 SCOOPS HOME-MADE GELATO
TIRAMISU SAVOIARDI
Traditional coffee-flavoured dessert from the region of Savoy made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar and Mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa
CANNOLO SICILIANO
A tube-shaped shell of fried fine pastry dough, filled with a sweet creamy filling of ricotta cheese, candied orange pieces and chocolate
TORTA AL LIMONE SICILIANA
Crumbly shortbread pastry with Sicilian lemons creamy filling
GOLDEN APPLE CAKE
Shortbread base cake covered with apricot jam, custard, sponge cake and sliced Golden apples
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE (gluten free)
Decadent, gluten-free, dark chocolate sponge cake encasing a melted core of velvety, smooth, dark chocolate, served with a scoop of gelato of your choice
SOUFFLÉ AL PISTACCHIO CON GELATo
Velvety gluten-free soufflé with a melted core of pistachio filling served with a scoop of homemade gelato of your choice
SEMIFREDDO AL CAFFÈ
Light, half-frozen coffee mousse of cream, egg yolks and sugar topped with a rich coffee sauce
TROPICAL MANGO SEMIFREDDO
Soft cake topped with half-frozen mango mousse, glazed with tropical mango fruit and semi-candied mango cubes
WILD BERRIES SEMIFREDDO
Soft cake topped with half-frozen wild berries mousse and glaze of berries, white chocolate curls and berry fruits
BRAZILIAN COFFEE BROWNIE
Italian-style gluten-free chocolate brownie biscuit, topped with Brazilian coffee mousse with a soft heart of rich coffee extract
PRALINATO AL PISTACCHIO
Pistachio semifreddo with a soft heart of pistachio cream covered with chopped pistachios and praline almonds
GRAN NOCCIOLATO
Hazelnut semifreddo with a soft hazelnut heart on vanilla flavoured sponge cake, all covered with praline hazelnuts
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