Cafe L’Amore

Cafe L’Amore
455 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland
201-337-5558

Hours: Mon-Sat, 11 am–11 pm; Sun, 2–9 pm

Price: $$

Style: Elegant and intimate with a casual touch, this upscale Italian restaurant offers a cozy setting for first dates or family affairs.  Hailed as “home of the wood-burning oven,” Cafe L’Amore greets diners with the warmth and glow of a fire, making for a comfortable setting on a cold winter night. 

Don’t Miss: Tortellini in brodo, a bowl of cheese tortellini in chicken consommé ($4.95). Mozzarella con pomodori secchi and basilico, a plate of fresh mozzarella with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil ($6.95). Involtini di Pollo, chicken tenderloins with sausage, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onion, and sauce ($13.95). Frutti di mare is a simmered combination of shrimps, clams, and mussels with selected fish with wine and garlic in a marechiara sauce with plum tomatoes ($21.95). Specialty pizza selections include Selvatica, with pesto, tomato, and fresh mozarella ($15.95, large), and con Zucchini e Pomodori Secchi, with zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes ($16.95, large).

Heads Up: Make reservations. Thursday through Saturday nights seem to be the busiest, with valet parking in full swing, so make sure to call ahead and assure a table for your party.  

The Scoop: Cafe L’Amore uses an authentic wood-burning stove in order to create a crispy and delicious thin-crust pie, a specialty they are known for in the surrounding area of Bergen County.