Amore Mio Italian Bistro Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Amore Mio Italian Bistro, a hidden gem nestled in downtown Placerville. This charming eatery transports you to Italy with its authentic menu offerings and warm ambiance. The standout dish, Gnocchi Del Norcino, features tender potato gnocchi bathed in a creamy white sauce, elevated by gorgonzola and crumbled sausage.
For those seeking something light yet flavorful, try the Farfalle Aragosta And Asparagus, pairing bow-tie pasta with succulent lobster in a brandy-infused cream sauce.
Ending your meal on a sweet note is essential. Indulge in the Trio Mini Beignet Al Cioccolato to experience a delightful variety of Belgian chocolate.
With friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, every visit feels personal. Come experience the culinary artistry that defines Amore Mio—where love for Italian food thrives!
Gli Antipasti ( Appetizers)
Carciofi Fritti Al Formaggio
Our popular delicious deep fried artichokes filled with mascarpone and goat cheese.
Mozzarella Di Bufala E Prosciutto Di Parma (18 Mesi)
Creamy fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese served with prosciutto crudo di parma 18 months old with toasted bread.
Il Concetto
Eggplant Caponata sicilian style with toasted bread
Small Sicilian Arancini
Crispy Italian risotto balls made with tomato , mozzarella and four cheeses in a crispy breadcrumbs coating
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Toasted bread with garlic, with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Caprese
Mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt.
Cartoccio Di Calamari Fritti E Zucchine
Fried calamari and zucchini served with spicy tomato sauce.
Fiori Di Zucchina Fritti
Crispy delicious fried zucchini blossom filled with mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi Della Tradizione
Potato gnocchi in homemade ragu bolognese sauce, prepared according to tradition with slow cooking, about four hours.
Linguine Al Pesto Bella Liguria
Original recipe of ligurian pesto sauce, topped with pine nuts and basil.
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti marinara sauce, garlic, olives., cappers, extra vergine olive oil, parsley
Linguine Frutti Di Mare
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams with spicy tomato sauce (white wine sauce available) (upon availability).
Farfalle Super 4
Delicious four cheeses pasta (gorgonzola, parmigiano, fontina, and provolone).
Farfalle Pesto Pistacchio E Gamberi
Bow Tie pasta with pesto, shrimps, chopped pistachio, light cream and semi dry cherry tomatoes
MACCHERONI A’ CARBONARA
One of the best traditional dishes of Roman cuisine. . Guanciale, pancetta affumicata, eggs, pecorino cheese, Parmigiano cheese and fresh ground black pepper.
Gnocchi Al Pesto Bella Liguria
Potato gnocchi with original ligurian pesto sauce, topped with pine nuts and basil.
Spaghetti Roma Mia
Meatballs and crumbled Italian sausage with tomato sauce pecorino and parmesan cheese.
Ziti Al Ragu’ Bolognese
Homemade ragu bolognese sauce. Prepared according to tradition with slow cooking, about four hours.
Gnocchi Del Norcino
Potato gnocchi with white cream, gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, and crumbled sausage.
Farfalle Aragosta And Asparagus
Bow tie with lobster meat, asparagus in a brandy creamy white sauce.
Bucatini A' Matriciana (Authentic Roman Tradition)
Sauce and condiment for pasta typical of Roman taverns. Special pasta with guanciale, tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese.
RIGATONI A’ PECORARA
Rigatoni pasta with Guanciale, smoked pancetta and sweet pancetta, ricotta cheese cream and Parmigiano cheese finished With red and black pepper. ( not spicy)
La Pasta
Le Insalate ( Salads )
La Romana
Romana lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion and tuna in extra virgin olive oil and origano
Giulio Cesare
Traditional caesar salad topped with shaved parmigiano cheese and croutons of bread.
La Contadina
Mixed salad, with arugula, mushrooms, grapes, corn, almond petals, and parmesan flakes with a light Italian dressing.
La Semplice
Mixed green, cherry tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers tossed with Italian dressing.
Penne With Cream Sauce And Chicken
Penne pasta served with a creamy sauce and tender pieces of chicken.
Cheese Pizza
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Penne With Butter And Parmesan
Penne pasta gently tossed with butter and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Per I Bambini (Kids' Menu)
I Nostri Dolci ( our Desserts )
Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu. Espresso soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder.
Dark Chocolate Profiteroles
Cream puffs filled with Chantilly cream and enrobed in chocolate dark.
Cannoli Siciliani
A chocolate coated pastry shell filled with a mix of ricotta, candied fruit, and chocolate.
Tortina Della Nonna
Shortcrust pastry filled with pastry cream with a hint of lemon, topped with pine nuts, almonds, and powdered sugar.
Trio Mini Beignet Al Cioccolato
This trio mini beignet is filled with three different Belgian chocolates: chocolate hazelnut, white chocolate, and dark chocolate.
Panna Cotta
Plain sweetened cream, can be topped with chocolate sauce or nutella sauce.
Pastiera Napoletana
The classic Neapolitan cake, shortcrust pastry base filled with a blend of ricotta cheese, wheat, and candied orange.
White Chocolate Profiteroles
Cream puffs filled with Chantilly cream and enrobed in chocolate White.
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables served with pecorino and parmigiano cheese
ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI ALLA TOSCANA -Tuscany Soup
Cannellini bean soup, tomato, sausage and Pecorino cheese
Soup and minestre
Secondi Piatti ( Main Course )
Pollo Al Limone
Chicken breast sauteed with white wine, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, fresh lemon, and capers. Side: sauteed green beans or pasta.
POLLO AL MARSALA - CHICKEN MARSALA
Chichen breast sauteed with Marsala wine, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and mushrooms Side: pasta
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana Della Tradizione
Homemade eggplant parmigiana.
CARPACCIO DI BRESAOLA DELLA VALTELLINA
Bresaola carpaccio, with aurgula, flakes of Parmigiano, Cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Petto Di Pollo Alla Maniera Di Nonna
Chicken breast breaded and fried and sauteed in the oven with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil.
Cioppino
Manila clams and mussels, shrimp, calamari e fish catch available of the week, sauteed with garlic, white wine, red chili peppers, oil, and marinara sauce, served with croutons of bread with garlic and cheese (upon availability).
Pollo Alla Valdostana
Chicken breast breaded and fried and sauteed in the oven with prosciutto, mushrooms, mozzarella and parmesan
Pollo Alla Torinese
Chicken breast with mushrooms in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce
Tortelli Di Modena
The original big tortellini of Modena, ham, and mortadella, with crumbled sausage, Italian bacon, ham, peas, and mushrooms in light white sauce.
Lasagna Della Casa
Homemade traditional lasagna with bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, bechamel sauce, and parmigiano.
BEEF RAVIOLONE
Ravioloni stuffed with braised beef and Parmigiano. With a creamy tomato garlic sauce and Parmigiano.
Raviolone Provolone
Ravioloni four cheeses: provolone, romano, parmigiano, and ricotta with a creamy tomato garlic sauce and parmigiano.
Le Paste Fresche ( Handmade pasta )
I Nostri Piatti Fusion Tu Vo’ Fa’ L’american
La Lasagna Burger
Our first fusion dish between the Italian and American tradition. My personal creation studying the cuisine tradition of the two countries. Born after the inspiration from my son that wanted to eat hamburgers while he was in Italy and lasagna when he was in the United States. This is the only place where you’ll eat it.