to our table
From the first bite to the last, enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Amore. Our vibrant
atmosphere is the perfect setting to delight in a meal with family and friends.
The story of Amore
Inspired by Naples native Chef Pasquale Sorrentino and his team, Amore brings an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of Rochester. Our menu features traditional Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh pasta dishes, and Mediterranean-inspired entrées with a focus on seafood, simple preparations, and organic seasonal produce.
Pasquale Sorrentino
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Pasquale Sorrentino learned to cook in his hometown of Torre del Greco, Naples, on Italy’s Amalfi coast. After high school, he moved to Tuscany to turn his passion for cooking into a career. For the next ten years, he worked in kitchens around the area and in Barcelona, eventually meeting his Webster, New York-born wife in Florence.
In 2003, he brought his talents to Rochester where he’s headed up the kitchen at several acclaimed restaurants. Since then, his recipes, attention to detail, and commitment to using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients have earned him a loyal following.
Sorrentino came to Amore in 2015 and has led the way ever since. “Working at a restaurant with a grocery store attached is a chef’s dream,” says Sorrentino. “There is never a shortage of new products and ingredients to use if I want to try a new recipe.”
Samantha Ferrara
Restaurant Manager
I’ve been with Wegmans for nearly 10 years, driven by a passion for food and hospitality. From a young age, I was drawn to the kitchen, whether cooking or enjoying a great meal. Eight years ago, I joined the team at Amore, where I spent nearly three years as a cook. During that time, I learned so much from Chef Pasquale, lessons I still use every day when cooking at home for friends and family.
Returning to the Amore kitchen as Restaurant Manager has truly been a full-circle moment for me. I am deeply passionate about building meaningful relationships with my team and our customers, and sharing my love of food along the way. I am incredibly grateful to do what I love alongside such dedicated people every day.
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