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Osteria Amore, Salt Lake City, UT

Osteria Amore

4.7
4.7
1082 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Osteria Amore came to life because we believe in the power of food to change your day, or in our case, change your life.

Owner Eduardo Daja has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager growing up in Italy, and his time in culinary school only strengthened his passion for food. After culinary school, Ed stayed in Bologna to work at a family-owned restaurant. He moved to Utah eight years ago, and found himself missing his first love, food. For the past three years, Ed has been managing an Italian restaurant while also maintaining a career in tech and finally made the life-changing decision to open his own restaurant.

That big decision was made possible for Ed when he met Marco Cuttaia, Osteria Amore’s executive chef and partner. Ed’s training in Bologna, considered the food capital of Italy, and Marco’s upbringing in Palermo, known for its incredible street food, bridge northern and southern Italian culinary tradition in a way that’s never been done in Salt Lake City.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (385) 270-5606

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Marco Cuttaia

Popular dishes

What 1,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Italian

  • Salt Lake City

    Italian

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  1. SandroS

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, it’s delicious and the time of when the appetizer come out, and then when the entrees come out is perfect.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was yummy, waiter was attentive and they even brought out a little birthday dessert and sung happy birthday in Italian. Such a fun night! Thank you
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    we were 10 minutes late and they gave away our table for 5, even after I confirmed that we would for sure be there. Had friends visiting from out of state and wanted to show them one of SLC’s cute spots. very disappointing for us to all have to wait 40 minutes to be seated, not so cute anymore.
  4. Gajj

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One is never disappointed when dining at Osteria Amore. The wind, the food, and the service are always excellent.
  5. Angela

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Despite having a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. We specified on the reservation that it was our anniversary, but the waiter never acknowledged or asked about a special occasional. The server dropped off our food and we didn't see him again until we were finished. There was some big spending birthday party going on, so the wait staff didn't bother with us. The food was great though, so I'd go again.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    We went here for my husbands birthday. The food was amazing BUT… we waited 50 minutes past our reservation time to be seated, once seated it was 10 minutes before we were acknowledged. Sure put a damper on our evening and our first experience with this restraunt.
  7. Flintstone

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a 6:45 reservation - we had to wait 15 minutes for a table outside - no worries. However, there was a tremendous delay between cocktails and food. The evening took 2 hours - OUCH. All in all, the food, ambiance and service were great and we'll probably come back. I'm just thankful we didn't have tickets to an event that night.
  8. ODoke

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    My wife's food was good, mine was rather tasteless.
  9. MWH1

    Salt Lake City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fun place! Outstanding dinner in every area. We were greeted by a friendly host, seated on the patio but it soon started raining so we were ushered inside to a very nice interior. Our server Andi was the best. He was trying to get all inside, set up tables and still managed to take great care of us. Other staff checked in on us too. The food was wonderful and the hazelnut sorbet was a treat! I highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you!
  10. dseeley

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We treated my mom for Mother’s Day dinner. We all enjoyed the experience immensely. Andi was our server. Everything was delicious. You can’t go wrong with this place.
  11. SeeListenSpeak

    Salt Lake City

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City. Foods are amazing. Homemade pastas. Service is wonderful. Family owned. Perfect for lunch, dinner or Saturday brunch.
  12. MoMo

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been eyeing this place for awhile now. Decided to have my birthday dinner here and so glad I did. This is right by the U of U, so parking can be tricky if busy. Luckily for us it wasn’t. The patio area is it front and just lovely. Initially I wanted to be seated on the patio but the weather cooled down too much and they were able to move my reservation inside. For. Wednesday night it was quite busy. There 4 other parties there celebrating birthdays! Drinks- Aperol Sprits, The Patriarch, peroni and Italian soda, all were nice. Tried the Coppo di Paranza which is a calamari and shrimp mixture and just done perfect! Loved the presentation. All enjoyed the Mediterranean salad( nice dressing), Sapporo di Mare was lovely and the langostines were a nice addition. Lasagne Verde was earthy and sauce light and delish. Tagliata di Angus , ribeye was cooked to absolute perfection, the cream was wow! Casa pizza was cooked in a wood burning oven and flavor was scrumptious. Etna was huge, and yummy as well! They gave me a crème puff for my birthday and it was creamy and a lovely way to end the dinner. They do have gelato there but we were so full. The service was fantastic, the food authentic, decor was romantic. I can’t wait to go again and try new different things.
  13. NellyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always nice. Great food. Welcoming environment. It was great to be on the patio, nice weather.
  14. KevinF

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and presentation is always amazing. The service is outstanding.
  15. foodlover

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Felt like our server-Abby could careless about us
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian in salt lake! Service is exceptional!
  17. EllaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went after a college graduation and were seated promptly. Our server (can't remember name, but grey hair and kind face) was super attentive and kind. We loved some of our menu items more than others. The creamy pasta with pistachios was fabulous as was the pizza! And after dinner they brought our graduate a "congratulations" plate with a puff pastry. So special!!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best, every time we visit! Can’t wait for the next time!
  19. Marcwhy

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Osteria Amore is always a family favorite! Fantastic food and service, and we love the owners! This dinner was for a special event, and everything was perfect! Thank you!!
  20. Stee1er43

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was great. Highly recommend to anyone.
  21. kvmc

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's always a pleasure dining at Osteria Amore. Our server, Abby was delightful and really knew the menu and wine list. My risotto was delicious and perfect for the season. All in all, a lovely evening out.
  22. JaneB

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful evening. Great staff and incredible food. Loved being able to be outside, enjoying a lovely meal.
  23. TessaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and atmosphere. Every time I have gone it’s been great!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat on the patio with friends. Amazing food and great patio! Wonderful service!
  25. MikeK

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Creative cocktails, an extensive and excellent wine list, first-rate service and authentic, flavorful Italian fare made for an excellent anniversary dinner.
  26. KellyR

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Ed was such a great server and made excellent recommendations. The casa pizza was amazing!!! Tomahawk was excellent! Sliced table side. It was beautiful and delicious!!
  27. NathanielG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    service and ambience were splendid (particularly enjoyed the faux windows with landmarks presented in them). the food itself was splendid as well. be it their pizza bowl gnocchi, their paccheri noci gorgonzola, cocktails or creme brulee they were all well cooked, seasoned and prepared. price was a little above some sit-down eateries but for the quality of the food it felt fair to me and my SO. overall a great dinner experience for a visiting couple from out of state.
  28. Rascal

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always, great food and impeccable service. Yeh yeh
  29. BrighamJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I never leave reviews, but this place deserves one. Amazing food, excellent service, and great vibes all around. We will be coming back for sure.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We made a reservation and had to wait 30 mins to be seated regardless. It took 20 mins for our waitress to greet us, and the food even longer. We also waited 30 mins to attempt to get our bill, so I had to ask another staff member (I did try asking our waiter & the hostess, but it was too loud inside for them to hear me). Now, the food….the calamari was dry as a bone and felt like beef jerky texturally. The gnocchi sauce was easily described in another review as “chef boyardee”. I should have listened to the reviews on here instead of TT. We left at 9pm when our reservation was at 7:15pm. I won’t be going here again since my husband disliked it just as much.
  31. austins

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I lived in Italy for a few years and I can confirm that this is authentic. Amazing flavor and a great variety of gourmet dishes to choose from. We chose the amatriciana pasta which has the most flavorful ragu. The veal was great as well, it was a smaller amount of veal than I would’ve liked but it was great. The Mare pasta was also fantastic. Great seafood!
  32. DJ84319

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious delicious delicious! Our server was very personable and kind, he was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The food was incredible!!
  33. Jsolomon1st

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ed was amazing. He helped us choose what to get and really made the night.
  34. KenD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place! I hadn't been there since it was the Greek restaurant and wasn't expecting it to be as different as it was. The food was great and the service was exceptional. We will be back for sure!
  35. MarieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great atmosphere. The desserts were especially amazing, the pistachio semifreddo and the hazelnut gelato were amazing!
  36. KathieD

    Salt Lake City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food disappointing compared to our last visit. 5 people- dishes came out at different times😢.
  37. Kathi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our experience was top notch from the time we arrived until we left. All of the staff was friendly, professional and engaging, without interrupting our conversations with each other. We all admired the exceptional teamwork. Everyone noticed -- and even anticipated -- every need, providing service as if each table was their own. I don't think I've ever had a smoother dinner experience! An extra special call out: My mom was a bit overwhelmed with the menu, not recognizing any of her favorites in a familiar way. Our server patiently listened, asked questions, and suggested a dish that was not on the menu. Kudos to him AND the chef!!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This place was really good. It’s small so the seating is a little uncomfortable and if you are sitting in the back by the restrooms at a table people coming in and out will bump into you. Other than that the food is really good and the drinks are very well made. The servers are very attentive. Will return!
  39. BobbyD

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience as we have come accustomed to.
  40. DenverSquare

    Denver

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Tonight was our first merely OK dinner at Osteria. It’s been our absolute fav in SLC for a while, so maybe they just had an off night. Food was OK, not great, and delivered lukewarm. And the $4 charge to split a $12 Caesar salad rubbed me the wrong way. Probably still on the ”best restaurants in SLC” list, so I’m hoping this was just a rare off night.

FAQs

Osteria Amore is rated 4.7 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Osteria Amore

224 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2609

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Salt Lake City

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Marco Cuttaia

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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