Amante Italian Cuisine Menu
Amante Italian Cuisine, located in Deerfield Beach, FL, is a family-run restaurant offering a unique blend of upscale dining and casual favorites. Established in 1975 by the Amante family, this establishment prides itself on serving authentic Southern Italian dishes, including chicken parmesan, veal, seafood dinners, and pasta. The restaurant honors its roots with a cozy dining room, sidewalk tables, and live music for a romantic ambience. Customers can enjoy a variety of menu options, from elegant entrees to casual sandwiches, salads, and pizza. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in the perfectly cooked dishes, generous portions, and impeccable service. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or looking for a quick lunch, Amante Italian Cuisine offers a delightful experience that keeps diners coming back for more.
Amante's Menu - Appetizers
Seafood Marinara
Shrimp, mussels, calamari and scallops
Fried Calamari
Tender squid lightly dusted deep fried to perfection
Crab Cakes
Lump crab with panko bread crumbs, pan seared and served over a bed of arugula. Served with a spicy remoulade
Mussels Marinara
Large fresh mussels simmered in a light plum tomato sauce with fresh garlic and basil
Shrimp Cocktail
Steamed shrimp chilled and served with cocktail sauce
Homemade Fried Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella breaded and deep fried to a perfection. Served with our homemade marinara sauce
Amante's Traditional Antipasto
Sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, prosciutto and sopressata topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese baked and topped with our homemade marinara sauce
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Broccoli Rabe sautéed in fresh garlic and olive oil, served with a chivalini sausage link and roasted red peppers
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Stracciatella Soup
Soup Of The Day
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, homemade dressing and topped with shaved fresh parmesan cheese
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black and green olives
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, roasted peppers and black olives. Drizzled with balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with fresh garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Served on toasted bread with a balsamic glaze and shaved parmesan
Amante's Salad
Mixed greens, goat cheese, grapes and candied walnuts balsamic dressing topped with aged balsamic reduction
Bob's Chopped Salad
Black and green olives, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella and romaine lettuce chopped and tossed in our homemade chef's balsamic dressing
Italian Wedge
Hearts of romaine, gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon and blue cheese dressing
Amante's Menu - Soups & Salad
Amante's Menu - Pasta & More
Lasagna Casserole
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Spaghetti Bolognese
Or with meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo
Tortellini Carbonara
Gnocchi Della Nonna
Fresh mozzarella and fresh pomodoro sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Light brandy créme sauce with cherry tomatoes topped with baby shrimp
Penne Primavera
Penne pasta sautéed with assorted vegetables simmered in garlic and oil
Linguini With Clam Sauce
Linguini with clams served in a red or white clam sauce
Sausage ()
Meatballs ()
Grilled Chicken
Broccoli Steamed Or Sautéed With Garlic
Spinach Steamed Or Sautéed With Garlic
Assorted Steamed Vegetables
Asparagus Steamed Or Sautéed
Broccoli Rabe
Fresh broccoli rabe sautéed in olive oil and fresh garlic
Garlic Bread
Amante's Menu - On the Side
Amante's Menu - Beef & Veal
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a light brown sauce. Served over sautéed spinach
Veal Francese
Tender veal scallopini, dipped in egg and sautéed in a light white wine, lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of pasta
Veal Marsala
Veal scallopini simmered in a marsala wine sauce topped with fresh chopped mushrooms. Served with a side of pasta
Center Cut Filet Mignon
Grilled oz beef tenderloin with port wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli
Short Ribs
Slowly braised in a barolo wine sauce served with mash potatoes and the vegetable of the day
Veal Chop Valdostano
Veal chop on the bone lightly breaded and topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, spinach with a marsala wine sauce. Served with the vegetable of the day
Lamb Chops
Grilled to perfection finished with demi-glace accompanied with carrots and roasted butter parsley potatoes
Mussels Marinara
Fresh mussels simmered in our tomato basil sauce, served over linguini
Snapper Francese
Snapper fillet dipped in egg and sautéed in a light white wine lemon butter sauce and served with the vegetable of the day
Zuppa De Pesce (Red Or White)
Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp and fish of the day with choice of red or white sauce over linguini
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Tender chopped squid, marinated in our spicy Fra Diavolo sauce, over a bed of linguini
Mahi Mahi Livornese
Fresh mahi simmered with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, black and green olives, onions, capers, and garlic. Served with the vegetable of the day
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in our lemon, white wine butter garlic sauce topped with scallions over a bed of linguini
Stuffed Grouper
Lump crab and panko bread crumbs baked with wine and finished with a light brandy sauce. Served with the vegetable of the day
Linguini Amante
Maine lobster flambéed with brandy in a delicate pink sauce
Grouper Oreganata
Baked grouper with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper in a lemon white wine butter sauce served over a bed of spinach
Chilean Seabass Brodetto
Seabass sautéed in a light tomato broth accompanied with shrimp, clams and served over a bed of spinach
Amante's Menu - Seafood
Amante's Menu - Chicken
Chicken Rollatini
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, in a marsala mushroom wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast breaded with Italian seasoned bread crumbs topped with our homemade marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Scallopini simmered in a marsala wine sauce topped with fresh chopped mushrooms
Chicken Amante
Chicken scallopini simmered with peas, mushrooms and artichokes in a light pink sauce
Chicken Martini
Parmesan crusted chicken breast in a lemon martini sauce
Chicken Francese
Boneless chicken breast dipped in egg sautéed in a light white wine, lemon butter sauce
Chicken Scarpiello
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, onions, pepperoncini, potatoes, black and green olives. Served over angel hair pasta
Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives in a plum tomato sauce
Seafood Marinara
Shrimp, mussels, calamari and scallops
Mediterranean Seafood Salad
Calamari, shrimp, mussels and baby shrimp marinated with mixed vegetables and topped with aged balsamic vinegar
Fried Calamari
Tender squid lightly dusted deep fried to perfection
Crab Cakes
Lump crab with panko bread crumbs, pan seared and served over a bed of arugula. Served with a spicy remoulade
Mussels Marinara
Large fresh mussels simmered in a light plum tomato sauce with fresh garlic and basil
Shrimp Cocktail
Steamed shrimp chilled and served with cocktail sauce
Homemade Fried Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella breaded and deep fried to a perfection. Served with our homemade marinara sauce
Amante's Traditional Antipasto
Sharp provolone, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, prosciutto and sopressata topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese baked and topped with our homemade marinara sauce
Eggplant Tower
Baked breaded eggplant layered with tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil topped with balsamic glaze. (Served at room temperature)
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Broccoli Rabe sautéed in fresh garlic and olive oil, served with a chivalini sausage link and roasted red peppers
Wings
Served with hot sauce, blue cheese and celery
Bob's Pizza Menu - Appetizers
Bob's Pizza Menu - Soups & Salads
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Stracciatella Soup
Soup Of The Day
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, homemade dressing and topped with shaved fresh parmesan cheese
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black and green olives
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, roasted peppers and black olives. Drizzled with balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Fresh diced tomatoes seasoned with fresh garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Served on toasted bread with a balsamic glaze and shaved parmesan
Amante's Salad
Mixed greens, goat cheese, grapes and candied walnuts balsamic dressing topped with aged balsamic reduction
Bob's Chopped Salad
Black and green olives, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella and romaine lettuce chopped and tossed in our homemade chef's balsamic dressing
Italian Wedge
Hearts of romaine, gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon and blue cheese dressing
Chicken Paillard Salad
Chicken topped with arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions tossed in a citrus vinaigrette with shaved parmesan cheese
Chef's Salad
Mixed greens, turkey, ham, bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, boiled eggs, provolone cheese and bermuda onion with ranch dressing
Citrus Glazed Salmon Salad
Pears, grapes, candied walnuts and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Arugula, cherry tomatoes and walnut goat cheese with honey lime dressing
Steak Paillard Salad
Beef tenderloin pounded thin with arugula, fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and shaved parmesan with a citrus truffle vinaigrette
Lasagna Casserole
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Spaghetti Bolognese
Or with meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo
Tortellini Carbonara
Gnocchi Della Nonna
Fresh mozzarella and fresh pomodoro sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Light brandy créme sauce with cherry tomatoes topped with baby shrimp
Penne Primavera
Penne pasta sautéed with assorted vegetables simmered in garlic and oil
Linguini With Clam Sauce
Linguini with clams served in a red or white clam sauce
Bob's Pizza Menu - Pasta & More
Bob's Pizza Menu - Beef & Veal
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a light brown sauce. Served over sautéed spinach
Veal Francese
Tender veal scallopini, dipped in egg and sautéed in a light white wine, lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of pasta
Veal Marsala
Veal scallopini simmered in a marsala wine sauce topped with fresh chopped mushrooms. Served with a side of pasta
Center Cut Filet Mignon
Grilled oz beef tenderloin with port wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli
Short Ribs
Slowly braised in a barolo wine sauce served with mash potatoes and the vegetable of the day
Veal Chop Valdostano
Veal chop on the bone lightly breaded and topped with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, spinach with a marsala wine sauce. Served with the vegetable of the day
Lamb Chops
Grilled to perfection finished with demi-glace accompanied with carrots and roasted butter parsley potatoes
Mussels Marinara
Fresh mussels simmered in our tomato basil sauce, served over linguini
Snapper Francese
Snapper fillet dipped in egg and sautéed in a light white wine lemon butter sauce and served with the vegetable of the day
Zuppa De Pesce (Red Or White)
Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp and fish of the day with choice of red or white sauce over linguini
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Tender chopped squid, marinated in our spicy Fra Diavolo sauce, over a bed of linguini
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in our lemon, white wine butter garlic sauce topped with scallions over a bed of linguini
Mahi Mahi Livornese
Fresh mahi simmered with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, black and green olives, onions, capers, and garlic. Served with the vegetable of the day
Stuffed Grouper
Lump crab and panko bread crumbs baked with wine and finished with a light brandy sauce. Served with the vegetable of the day
Linguini Amante
Maine lobster flambéed with brandy in a delicate pink sauce
Grouper Oreganata
Baked grouper with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper in a lemon white wine butter sauce served over a bed of spinach
Chilean Seabass Brodetto
Seabass sautéed in a light tomato broth accompanied with shrimp, clams and served over a bed of spinach
Bob's Pizza Menu - Seafood
Bob's Pizza Menu - Chicken
Chicken Rollatini
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, in a marsala mushroom wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast breaded with Italian seasoned bread crumbs topped with our homemade marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Scallopini simmered in a marsala wine sauce topped with fresh chopped mushrooms
Chicken Amante
Chicken scallopini simmered with peas, mushrooms and artichokes in a light pink sauce
Chicken Martini
Parmesan crusted chicken breast in a lemon martini sauce
Chicken Francese
Boneless chicken breast dipped in egg sautéed in a light white wine, lemon butter sauce
Chicken Scarpiello
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, onions, pepperoncini, potatoes, black and green olives. Served over angel hair pasta
Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives in a plum tomato sauce
Cheesesteak & Onions
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Chicken Parmigiana
Meatball Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Bob's Pizza Menu - Hot Subs
Bob's Pizza Menu - Cold Subs
Italian Combo
Turkey Breast
Ham & Cheese
Grilled Chicken
Turkey & Ham Combo
Medium
Large
By The Slice
Sicilian Deep Dish Pizza
Calzone
Stromboli
Bob's Pizza Menu - Pizza & More
Bob's Pizza Menu - House Specialty Pies
The Delight
Your choice of five regular toppings
The Amante
Broccoli, spinach, garlic and mozzarella. (With or without sauce)
The Bianca
Ricotta and mozzarella
The Vegetarian
Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, broccoli, spinach and mozzarella
The Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, meatballs and bacon
Sausage ()
Meatballs ()
Grilled Chicken
Broccoli Steamed Or Sautéed With Garlic
Spinach Steamed Or Sautéed With Garlic
Assorted Steamed Vegetables
Asparagus Steamed Or Sautéed
Broccoli Rabe
Fresh broccoli rabe sautéed in olive oil and fresh garlic
Garlic Bread
Bob's Pizza Menu - On the Side
Bob's Pizza Menu - Kids Menu
Spaghetti
With meatball marinara
Cheese Ravioli
Rigatoni Vodka
Tortellini Rose
Ziti
With meat sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Italian Antipasto Platter
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Fresh Mozzarella, Sharp Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers & Artichokes
Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Tossed House Salad
Caprese Salad
Caesar Salad
Mixed Seafood Salad
Bruschetta
Broccoli Rabe, Sausage And Roasted Red Pepper Platter
Mussels Marinara
Clams Casino
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Stuffed Mushrooms
Crabmeat, Crackers, Carrots, Celery, and Onions
Jumbo Stromboli ( Items)
Catering Menu - Appetizers
Catering Menu - Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tortellini Rose
Miniature Ravioli
Cheese Manicotti
Lasagna
Baked Ziti
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Penne Rabe & Sausage
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Ziti Marinara
Pasta Primavera
Chicken Rollantini
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Francese
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Scarpiello
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Martini
Chicken Amante
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Fiorantina
Catering Menu - Chicken
Catering Menu - Veal & Beef
Veal Rollantini
Veal Marsala
Veal Francese
Veal Piccata
Veal Parmigiana
Veal Sicilian
Veal Saltimbocca
Seafood Platter
mussels, shrimp, scallops, clams & calamari
Shrimp Scampi
Baby Clams (Red Or White)
Mussels Marinara
Snapper Or Mahi
Marinara, Francese or Piccata sauce
Shrimp Parmigiana
Shrimp Francese
Catering Menu - Seafood
Catering Menu - Sides
Oz. Meatballs
Oz. Sausage Links
Brandy Potatoes
Garlic Rolls
Broccoli
Spinach
Asparagus
Assorted Veggies
Steamed or Sautéed
Chicken Parmigiana
Veal Parmigiana
Meatball Parmigiana
Sausage Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Pepperoni & Sausage Parmigiana
Cheese Steak & Onion
Italian Combo
Turkey Breast
Ham & Cheese
Salami & Cheese
Turkey, Ham & Cheese
Capicola & Cheese
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Catering Menu - Subs
Wine List - Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, Lunetta (Split)
Rosé, Ruffino (Split)
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford
Moscato, Terra D'oro
Pinot Grigio, Woodbridge
Pinot Grigio, Ruffino "Lumina"
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita
Chardonnay, Woodbridge
Chardonnay, La Crema
Rosé, Fleurs De Prairie
Wine List - White Wines
Wine List - Red Wines
Pinot Noir, Woodbridge
Pinot Noir, Meiomi
Pinot Noir, La Crema
Merlot, Woodbridge
Merlot, Rodney Strong
Malbec, Doña Paula
Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodbridge
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest, H
Chianti, Ruffino
Chianti Classico, Ruffino "Aziano"
Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori
Baby Amarone, Bertani
Prosecco, Lunetta, Veneto
Rosé, Ruffino, Italy
Moscato D'asti, Ruffino, Piedmont
Marquis De La Tour, France
Perrier-Jouët, "Grand Brut", Epernay
Veuve Clicquot, "Yellow Label", Reims
Dom Perignon, Epernay
Wine List - Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Wine List - Pinot Grigio
Ruffino "Lumina", Fruili Delle Venezie
Santa Margherita, Alto Adige
Estancia, Monterey
La Crema, Monterey
Plumpjack Reserve, Carneros
Wine List - Chardonnay
Wine List - Other Whites / Rose
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough
Moscato, Terra D'Oro, California
Rosé, Fleurs De Prairie, Cotes De Provence
Meiomi, California
La Crema, Monterey
Wine List - Pinot Noir
Wine List - Cabernet Sauvignon
Joel Gott , California
Columbia Crest H, Horse Heaven Hills
Kenwood, Jack London, Sonoma Mountain
Jordan, Alexander Valley
Trinchero, Mario's Vineyard, Napa Valley
Adaptation By Odette, Napa Valley
Plumpjack, Oakville Estate, Napa Valley
Merlot, Rodney Strong, Sonoma
Malbec, Doña Paula, Mendoza
Red Blend, The Prisoner, Napa Valley
Wine List - Other Reds
Wine List - Tuscany
Sasyr, Rocca Della Macie, Super Tuscan
Badiola, Mazzei, Super Tuscan
Villa Antinori, Super Tuscan
Chianti, Ruffino
Chianti Classico, Ruffino "Aziano"
Chianti Classico Riserva, Rocca Della Macie
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino, Ducale "Gold Label"
Brunello Di Montalcino, Col D'orcia
Barolo, Marchesi Di Barolo
Barolo, Pio Cesare
Wine List - Piedmont
Wine List - Veneto
Baby Amarone, Bertani, Ripasso
Amarone, Bertani
Cafe Italia
Licor , hot black coffee, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon
Café Amante
Irish cream, Dekuyper White Cream de Cacao, black coffee, dash of Dekuyper Hazelnut Liqueur and Dekuyper Dark Cream de Cacao, topped with whipped cream
Amante's Frozen Cappuccino
Shot of espresso with Dekuyper Coffee Liqueur and Irish Cream, blended with milk, chocolate syrup and sugar