Ciao Ammore trattoria — Restaurant in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

I stand by my assessment of the food. It is my opinion based on my experience. It is not personal. I am very familiar with Italian food and the dish in particular having spent my summers in Italy since I was a child. Your dismissiveness is personal and volatile. The group at another table made the same comments of disappointment to each other. As I ate I could see the other restaurant out the window so I mentioned it. You’ve handled your reply immaturely instead of inviting a second opportunity etc… perhaps you should opt out of google reviews.

Ended up here out of necessity while waiting for my daughter. I always go to La Cucina across the street but it’s closed Sunday. Ordered the gnocchi Sorentiina. Couldn’t eat it. Menu says it has mozzarella cheese but it was more like melted provolone from Publix which I love but not like this. It had so much melted creamy cheese that stretched a foot while I turned and turned my fork. Embarrassing didn’t taste good and what a disappointment. I had a glass of wine. My bill was $44. Chick fillet Mac and cheese so much better. I am so shocked by the bad bad food and the sticker price that I am still sitting in my car in the lot writing this review. I was kind about the atmosphere but in hindsight they never came to ask me how the food was and I witnessed a heated argument between what appeared to be the husband and wife that...

Ciao Ammore in Lauderdale by the Sea was ideal for last night's dinner as we were looking for an intimate spot and Valentina & her husband from Rome and team delivered. (PSA's open daily for dinner, pay-by- phone-parking, outdoor & indoor seating, beer & wine). Plenty of inviting hands welcomed us in and were struck by their charm and warmth. We were treated to rustic Italian bread which paired well with house made creamy burrata & freshest prosciutto. The full bodied Amarone Della Valpolicella, was the perfect compliment to the Lasagna (sans bechamel which I prefer) presented in it's own clay baker and absolutely fork tender, rich & delicious. The Cotoletta Primavera (Chicken Milanese) was lightly fried & seasoned perfectly, with arugula, tomatoes, shaved parmagiano & drizzle of balsamic glaze. These 2 comfort dishes for me, were as close to home that I make, but sometimes I just want to enjoy someone's else's talents. So Grazie and Grateful for the gift of old world, old school,...

We went on a Saturday night. After calling multiple times during the week to get someone to answer the phone, I made a reservation for 6:30. Upon arriving at 6:30, the server (maybe the owner)greeted me by saying I’m late for my 6pm reservation. I told her it was for 6:30.

The server who may be the owner was not welcoming at all. She took our order by asking what we wanted and not engaging in any conversation with us.

I came here due to the great reviews. A reservation is required during season to get a table.

We started with the caprese and added prosciutto. It was fresh and tasty.

The pappardelle pasta with mushrooms had no flavor. The menu described it as having a white sauce. The sauce was more oily like and not flavorful. The pasta was dry.

The lasagna and eggplant were great.

No one checked on our satisfaction of our meal. The complimentary bread is delicious.

Overall, the service fell short and doesn’t make me want to return. It is metered parking in the...