AMARONE RESTAURANT
2 Water St, Guilford
(203) 533-7377
Customers' Favorites
Pasta Vodka Sauce
Branzino Special
Surf and Turf
Steamed Clams
Always Fresh
Tiramisu
Salads
Zuppe
Pasta fagioli
Lobster Bisque
Creamy lobster bisque with a touch of sherry wine.
Tortellini in Chicken Broth
With spinach and Parmesan.
Creme of mushroom
Insalate
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, evoo, basil.
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine, Parmesan cheese, and homemade Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
Iceberg lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano, vinaigrette.
Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, bermuda onions, fresh lemon, evoo, and shaved Parmesan.
Beet and Pear Salad
Oven caramelized beets, juicy pears, balsamic and evoo dressing, gorgonzola cheese over a bed of greens.
Lump Crab Salad
Jumbo lump crab meat, with lemon and cocktail sauce.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast over Caesar salad
Shrimp Caesar Salad
3 jumbo shrimp, grilled, over Caesar salad
Antipasti
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant rolled with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, finished with light tomato sauce.
Burrata
Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center served over tomatoes, topped with prosciutto, basil, evoo drizzle.
Clams Casino
House made, fresh shucked clams prepared traditionally with crispy bacon on top.
Fried Calamari
Tender, golden, crispy calamari with a side of marinara sauce.
Pane Cotto
White kidney beans, greens, garlic, bread crumbs, oven baked with Parmesan crust.
Fried Mozzarella
Breaded and fried mozzarella with marinara sauce.
Meatball Salad
House made meatballs with a touch of marinara over iceberg lettuce in a lemon vinaigrette.
Arancini
Italian saffron risotto balls with ham, peas, smoked mozzarella, lightly fried on a bed of marinara and arugula pesto.
Stuffed Spicy Cherry Peppers
Stuffed with an Italian sausage stuffing.
Beef Carpaccio
Thin sliced, marinated beef tenderloin, arugula, Parmesan, lightly drizzled in truffle oil.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms with an Italian sausage stuffing, oven baked.
Zuppa Di Clams
Fresh rhode island clams simmered with garlic, lemon, white wine and fresh herbs, red or white.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Broccoli rabe, sweet Italian sausage, sauteed with garlic and olive oil.
Mussels Fra Diavlo
Pei mussels in a light spicy red sauce.
Roasted Vegetables
Assorted grilled vegetables with a dollop of fresh ricotta, lightly drizzled in balsamic glaze.
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
4 colossal shrimp cocktail with our home made cocktail sauce.
Antipasto for Two
Cured Italian cold cuts and cheese assortment with olives and evoo.
Maryland Crab Cakes
2 Crab Cakes, black bean-mango salad, chipotle aioli drizzle
Eggplant Tower
Fried eggplant stacked with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, and basil, finished with balsamic glaze
Pasta
Fettucine Alfredo
Our fresh creamy alfredo sauce over fettucine pasta.
Gnocchi Sorrentino
House made potato dumplings in a fresh tomato sauce, sprinkled with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Linguini with Shrimp and Scallops
Fresh scallops and shrimp in a pesto cream sauce over linguine pasta.
Penne Arrabiata
San marzano tomatoes simmered with garlic, red chili peppers and a touch of evoo.
Penne Alla Vodka
San marzano tomatoes slow simmered with vodka and a touch of cream, finished with fresh basil.
Pappardelle with Lobster
Fresh pasta ribbons with hand-picked maine lobster in a creamy tomato sauce.
Penne Norma
Penne pasta with eggplant, fresh tomato, garlic, basil evoo and aged ricotta shavings.
Pappardelle Della Casa
Wild mushrooms, sweet peas and prosciutto in our parmigiana reggiano cream sauce tossed with fresh pasta ribbons.
Penne Amatriciana
San marzano tomatoes, pancetta, onions, basil over penne pasta.
Pappardelle with Meatballs
Our house-made meatballs in tomato sauce served over fresh pasta ribbons.
Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Broccoli rabe, garlic and sweet italian sausage sautéed in olive oil and tossed with our fresh ricotta cavatelli.
Gnocchi Genovese
House made potato dumplings in our fresh pesto cream sauce.
Burrata Ravioli
House made burrata ravioli with picked lobster meat, sweet peas, tarragon lemon sauce and black truffles.
Gnocchi Osso Bucco
Pulled pork shank ragu with house made potato dumplings, dollop of creamy mozzarella cheese on top.
Filet Tips and Shrimp
Filet tips and jumbo shrimp with marinara sauce, capers, garlic and olives tossed over fresh pasta ribbons.
Papardelle Bolognese
House made classic bolognese over fresh pasta ribbons finished with a dollop of creamy mozzarella cheese on top.
Linguini with Clams
Sweet rhode island little neck clams served with red or white sauce.
Shrimp Fra Diavlo
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, and crushed red pepper in our pomodoro sauce, served over linguini.
Pesce
Salmon
Grilled salmon over bean trio, cherry peppers and broccoli rabe.
Ahi Tuna
Sesame seeds encrusted yellow fin tuna, pan seared, and served over a bed of seaweed salad.
Bronzino
Filet of Mediterranean seabass, lightly egg battered in a lemon white wine sauce with sauteed spinach and garlic mashed potato.
Zuppa Di Pesce
Shrimp, clams, scallops, calamari and mussels in a light tomato broth served over angel hair pasta.
Carne
Pork Chop Milanese
Breaded center cut pork chop topped with arugula, tomato, and shaved Parmesan served over garlic mashed potato.
Grilled New York Strip
16 oz ny strip grilled and served with vegetables and garlic mashed potato.
Pork Chop Sicilian
Grilled center cut pork chop with sweet and hot peppers, onions and crispy potatoes.
Chicken Parmigiano
Breaded cut chicken cutlet topped with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano.
Steak Pizzaiola
16 oz. prime ny strip sautéed with capers, garlic and olives, all served in a light pomodoro sauce over linguine.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Pounded chicken breast sauteed in a sherry wine demi-glaze, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, green peas with a side of garlic mashed potato.
Filet Mignon
9 oz. grilled filet mignon, served over portobello mushroom cap, topped with picked lobster meat, drizzled with gorgonzola cream sauce, side of garlic mashed potato.
Chicken Involtini
Boneless chicken breast, flattened and rolled with parma prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, topped with a marsala cream sauce and served with mashed potatoes.
Veal Marsala
Veal medallions with mushrooms and shallots in a marsala wine reduction with garlic mashed potato.
Desserts
Chocolate gelato
Carrot Cake
Infused with cinnamon, chopped walnuts and pineapple, layered with a decadent cream cheese frosting and topped with more chopped walnuts.
Ny Style Cheesecake
Vanilla gelato
Tiramisu
Lady fingers bathed in coffee with mascarpone and cocoa.
Biscotti
Twice baked Italian cookies (perfect with an espresso or cappuccino).
Mango sorbet
Churros
Elongated dough fritters covered in sugar, served with a side of dipping nutella.
Traditional Cannoli
Crispy pastry shells, stuffed with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips.
Tartufo
Cherry, almond and cinnamon center surrounded with vanilla and chocolate gelato.
Raspberry sorbet
Pistachio Layer Cake
Pistachio cream, ricotta cheese and white cake dipped in chopped pistachio nuts.
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake
Decadent triple chocolate layer cake served with warm raspberry coulis and a scoop of gelato.
Add-ons
Meatball
Shrimp (Each)
Sausage
Chicken
Pancetta
Broccoli Rabe
Sides
Truffle Oil French Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Pasta
House made marinara.
Spinach
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteéd with garlic and oil.
Assorted Vegetables
Wines by the Glass - House Wines
Canyon Road, California
Cabernet
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Wines by the Glass - Rose Wines
Terre Di Talamo, Piano Piano, Italy
Wines by the Glass - White Wine
Castelvero, Cortese Di Gavi, Italy
Stella, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Bortoluzzi, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Vignedilco, Verdicchio, Italy
Clifford Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Nz
Lauverjat, Sancerre, Loire
J. Lohr, Riesling, California
Wente, Chardonnay, California
Mer Soleil, Chardonnay
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling Wines
La Marca, Prosecco, Italy
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France
Wines by the Glass - Red Wines
Castello Di Querceto, Chianti, Tuscany
Moiomi, Pinot Noir, California
Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, California
Lote 44, Malbec, Mendoza
Seven Deadly Zins, Zinfandel, Lodi
Seven Conundrum, Red Blend, California
Antonio Gaudioso, Amarone, Veneto
Luigi Righetti, Amarone, Veneto
Bonanza, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
3 Finger Jack, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca
Caymus, Red Schooner, Voyage 9, Ca
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon 1L Btl
1/2 Bottles 375ml
60 Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Yellow Label, France
62 Santa Margarita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
65 Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
67 Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
70 Miraval, Rose, Provence, France
72 La Crema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
74 J. Lohr, Hilltop, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
76 Mt. Brave, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
77 Stag's Leap, Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
80 The Prisoner, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
82 Cliff Lede, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
85 Campogiovanni, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany
87 Damilano, Lecinquevigne, Barolo, Piedmont
90 Michele Chiarlo, Tortoniano, Barolo, Piedmont
92 Zeni, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
94 Tomasi, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
96 Zenato, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
Sparkling Wines
100 La Marca, Prosecco, Italy
102 Canard Duchene, Brut, France
103 Canard Duchene, Rosé, France
105 Moet and Chandon, Brut, Imperial, France
110 Veuve Clicquot, Brut, France (Yellow Label)
Other Whites
132 Clifford Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
135 Murphy-goode, the Fume, Sauvignon Blanc, California
136 Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
139 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
145 Conundrum, White Blend, California
148 Undefined. Jos. Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Spatlese
Chardonnay
150 Talbott, Kali Hart, Chardonnay, Saint Lucia Highlands
152 Buehler, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
155 Smoke Tree, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
158 La Crema, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
160 Mer Soleil, Chardonnay, Central Coast
162 Frog's Leap, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
164 Rombauer, Chardonnay, Carneros
165 Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
167 Jordan, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
170 Au Contraire, Chardonnay, Mighty Mouse, Russian River Valley
172 Cakebread, Chardonnay. Napa Valley
Italian White
180 Bacaro, Pinot Grigio, Veneto
182 Castelvero, Cortese Di Gavi, Piedmont
184 Kris, Pinot Grigio, Trentino-alto Adige
185 Santa Margarita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
187 Bortoluzzi, Pinot Grigio, Venezia-giulia
189 Jermann, Pinot Grigio, Friuli
Rose
190 Terra Di Talamo, Piano Piano, Rose, Tuscany
192 Miraval, Rose, Provence, France
195 Quinn, Rose De Provence, France
Pinot Noir
200 Beringer, Founders' Estate, Pinot Noir, California
202 Cherry Pie, Pinot Noir, Monterey
203 Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California
205 La Crema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
207 Macmurray, Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
208 Gran Moraine, Pinot Noir, Yamhill-carlton District, Oregon
210 Rex Hill, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
212 Ken Wright Cellars, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
214 Freedom Hill Vineyard, Purple Hands, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
215 Belle Glos, Las Alturas, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Merlot
220 Ravenswood, Vintners Blend, Merlot, California
222 Sterling Vineyards, Estate, Merlot, Napa Valley
224 Emmolo, Merlot, Napa Valley
225 Plumpjack, Merlot, Napa Valley
Malbec
230 Bodega Norton, Reserva, Malbec, Mendoza
234 Antigal, Malbec, Uno Valley, Mendoza
Other Reds
250 Seven Deadly Zins, Old Vine, Zinfandel, Lodi
252 Tenshan, Rhone Blend, Santa Barbara County
255 AXR, Proprietary Red Wine, Napa Valley
257 Stag's Leap Winery, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley
260 Rodney Strong, Symmetry, Meritage, Alexander Valley
262 Shafer, Td-9, Red Blend, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
300 Sebastiani, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
302 J. Lohr, Hilltop Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
305 Buehler Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
310 Charles Krug, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
315 Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
317 Simi, Landslide Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
320 Frank Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
322 Bella Union, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
325 Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
327 Trinchero, Mario's, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
330 St. Supery, Estate Bottled, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
332 Clos Du Val, Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
335 Tate, Spring Street, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
337 Beaulieu Vineyard, Bv Rutherford, Cab Sauvignon, Napa Valley...2015
340 Sequoia Grove, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley...2016
342 Faust, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley...2018
345 Rombauer Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
347 Mount Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley...2017
350 Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County...2014
Italian Wines - Tuscany
600 Gagliole, Rubiolo, Chianti Classico, Tuscany
602 Ruffino, Aziano, Chianti Classico, Tuscany
605 Dei, Vine Nobile Di Montepulciano, Tuscany
607 Ruffino, Ducale, Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany
610 Querceto, Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany
612 Felsina, Rancia, Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany
620 Caparzo, Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany
622 Col D'orcia, Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany
625 Tenuta Silvio Nardi, Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany
630 Antinori, Il Bruciato, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
632 Le Volte Del Ornellaia, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
650 Tenuta Sette Ponti, Crognolo, Tuscany
652 Col D'orcia, Nearco, Sant' Antimo, Tuscany
655 Cabreo Borgo, Tuscany
657 Tenuta San Guido, Guidoalberto, Tuscany
Italian Wines - Brunello Di Montalcino
700 Caparzo, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany
702 Col D'orcia, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany
Italian Wines - Piedmont
740 Pertinace-nebbiolo, Langhe
742 Marcarini, Fontanazza, Dolcetto D'alba, Piedmont
745 Pecchenino, Siri D'jermu, Dolcetto, Dogliani Superior, Piedmont
747 Produttori Del Barbaresco, Piedmont
755 Essenze, Barolo, Piedmont...2012
757 Damilano, Lecinquevigne, Barolo, Piedmont
760 Marchesi Di Barolo, Antiche Cantine, Barolo, Piedmont
Italian Wines - Amarone
800 Allegrini, Palazzo Della Torre, Veneto
802 Antonio Gaudioso, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
805 Palazzo Maffei, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
807 Familia Pasqua, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto
802 Luigi Righetti, Capitel De Roari, Amarone Valpolicella Classico, Veneto
810 Speri, Sant' Urbano, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto
822 Masi, Costasera, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto...2012
Recent Reviews
We've not had a perfect dining experience in a long, long time!
We began with salads, then gnocchi dishes and finally dessert. Everything was perfect. Service was paced perfectly. Our salads were large and tossed lightly in house dressing. The house-made gnocchi was delicate with wonderful tasting red sauce (dish 1) and pesto creme sauce (dish 2). Portions were just right. Dessert consisted of chocolate layer cake (dense and rich) and pistachio cake (light...
We began with salads, then gnocchi dishes and finally dessert. Everything was perfect. Service was paced perfectly. Our salads were large and tossed lightly in house dressing. The house-made gnocchi was delicate with wonderful tasting red sauce (dish 1) and pesto creme sauce (dish 2). Portions were just right. Dessert consisted of chocolate layer cake (dense and rich) and pistachio cake (light...
June 2024
We've not had a perfect dining experience in a long, long time!
We began with salads, then gnocchi dishes and finally dessert. Everything was perfect. Service was paced perfectly. Our salads were large and tossed lightly in house dressing. The house-made gnocchi was delicate with wonderful tasting red sauce (dish 1) and pesto creme sauce (dish 2). Portions were just right. Dessert consisted of chocolate layer cake (dense and rich) and pistachio cake (light...
We began with salads, then gnocchi dishes and finally dessert. Everything was perfect. Service was paced perfectly. Our salads were large and tossed lightly in house dressing. The house-made gnocchi was delicate with wonderful tasting red sauce (dish 1) and pesto creme sauce (dish 2). Portions were just right. Dessert consisted of chocolate layer cake (dense and rich) and pistachio cake (light...
May 2024
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