D'Amore's Ristorante - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Gordon

Definitely a keeper. Really small and cute decor. Love the ceilings, so be sure to look up.

Started with fresh baked bread, hot with olive oil to dip. Next was meatball app which was delicious, but could have been warmer. Jess had tomato bisque that she loved and I had Caesar salad with anchovies. Good quality but the dressing had no taste.

Main courses were awesome. I had chicken parm and it was great. Super hot and crispy! Jess had their signature dish, the crepe lasagna. It was full of meat and cheese, yet very light. Definitely a must try dinner and must stop spot!

Nicholas Mullen

This place is so cute and cozy! The menu is filled with great authentic Italian food and what my wife and I got was FANTASTIC! She got the rigatoni bolognese and I had the ravioli bolognese. Both of these dishes were the best we have ever had. The cheesecake….let me tell you they make the BEST cheesecake from scratch I’ve ever tasted! The prices were very reasonable and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. If you’re looking for a hidden gem in New Smyrna this is it! 10/10 service and Kelly who was our server was great as well! We will be going back LOTS! And I think you will be adding this restaurant to your favorite list as well!

Phil & Leslie Hickey

We went fairly early (5:00 pm) and were thrilled to have our pick of where to sit. Any table with a direct view of the windows out front is perfection if you love to people watch! The food was delicious - the bread and pesto were warm and perfect, and the meatballs and bruschetta were so filling that we were already full by the time our meal came. The linguini with white clam sauce was sensational, and the portion of the chicken parm was gigantic, easily enough for 3 meals! We were so stuffed we didn't have room for dessert, which was sheer torture since we could smell them baking a brownie a la mode just as we were leaving. We'll be back! That brownie is calling our names! 🙂

Anthony Wilkerson

I'll start by saying our server was very kind and attentive. The free bread was honesty the only thing I enjoyed. The appetizers, bruschetta and mussels were average but, the main course was where the biggest disappointment awaited us. We were offered the "8oz filet on special" which we found out was filet mignon when our food arrived and of course did not align with the rest of the menu prices. We had potatoes and broccoli for sides. We received 4 small sprigs of broccolini and the potatoes...I thought they were joking when they sat the potatoes in front of us. The potatoes were cut into large cubes that had zero seasoning added and were overbaked. They could have been used as a projectile. I almost always eat steak when dining out. The filet was cooked to the perfect temperature I requested however, like the potatoes, it completely lacked flavor. The steak was topped with a Gorgonzola sauce which was decent.

The highlight of our evening was receiving the check. When I opened the check, I erupted into uncontrollable laughter. It was either that or cry. I laughed so hard that I excused myself and had to step outside for a bit. When I returned, the manager offered us a 10% discount with no conversation being had.

Overall, the staff was awesome, the food was not.

Grant Shellhammer

This place was a total disappointment. The atmosphere was boring and far from cozy. The food was bland and unimaginative—definitely not authentic Italian. We tried the rigatoni bolognese and ravioli bolognese, and both were forgettable at best.

The cheesecake was overly sweet and tasted like it came from a freezer, not made fresh. Prices were unreasonably high for such mediocre food, and the service was slow and inattentive.

Overall, this restaurant is overrated. There’s nothing special about it, and we won’t be coming back.

G's mail

This little gem is a must try if you are in the mood for Italian while visiting the town. They have seating outside curbside which is nice on a cooler evening or to watch the sunset. Inside is quaint and cozy and has a warm ambiance. The cusines were done well and I highly enjoyed everything. A nice experience altogether.

Patriot The Penguin (Bottlesgonewild)

Ravioli
Crepe Lasagna
I liked the sauce on the ravioli better than the sauce on the lasagna.
The lasagna sauce was a little tangy and garlicky .
But the lasagna was so smooth a d silky goes down smoothly.
The ravioli I needed 1 minute or 2 of extra cooking time as the ravioli edges had a bite to it.

Shelia Konietzky

We love this place and go here often! Romantic setting, very cozy! The food is fantastic and real authentic Italian, if that’s what you’re looking for!

We had the chicken piccata and the crepe lasagna! The chef is amazing! Seriously! The cheesecakes are out of this world! They should be award-winning in my opinion! Our favorite was the amaretto almond until they topped that with the piña colada cheesecake!! Wow. Just wow! There’s so many other amazing flavors we can’t wait to try! The chef Guerard is always coming up with new exciting flavors! D’Amores is a must try!! You won’t be disappointed!

The chef personally visited our table to thank us for our business! We made a point to order a special cheesecake made for my nieces birthday last weekend, and it was a big hit! Thank you, D’Amore for all that you do!! We enjoy hot place so much!!!