This was our first time here and we look forward to coming back. The menu changes daily so when you go not everything on today's menu may be available. Also, I read a couple of reviews that complained that not all menu items were available. Our waiter explained that when they sometimes run out of things, it's because they are a small restaurant. To start our meal, we ordered the Bresaola which was outstanding. For our main course we ordered the Lobster Ravioli and the Chicken Marsala. The Lobster Ravioli was served with a cream sauce and a lot of flavor. The Chicken Marsala was without a doubt the best I've ever tasted and was served a vegetable medley. Service was attentive but also a little slow at times. Some of the slowness may have been caused by the kitchen being very busy. The restaurant is noisy and busy. If possible make a reservation or you may have to wait for a table. read more

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I wanted to try this place because of the great reviews that I have heard. It was very difficult to find with the instructions on Waze. Not sure it was a Waze thing or any other map applications have had the similar experiences. But if you use Waze just know it's very hidden next to the AMC theaters. Ambiance is very nice. I guess a lucky for us we went around 3pm because I have heard that there is a wait. But inside it very nice but not very big. I did notice that they only use scannable menus. But just know the menu does change and not sure how often. We did not that the owner or he appeared to be the owner was actively interacting with the patrons. Seemed pretty cool but not sure why we were the last he did come to while seated. But when he did it was very very short unlike the others. Another patron interrupted our conversation and the owner rudely left in the middle of the conversation and never returned. But guess the guy is busy. Service was pretty good and the suggestions were welcomed. We definitely had no problems getting water refilled. We were surprised that they charge for bread service $5. But it was good for 5 small pieces. Two of us had the bolognese and it was just okay. It was definitely not worth the $28 though... very pricey for some pasta and meat sauce they did lack something. And the portion size definitely did not match the price. Although, the short rib ravioli was very delicious and it was $27. However, we were disappointed in the options in the menu. Definitely not what we expected. The thing is with a menu that changes you don't know what to expect the next time and I'm not so sure I personally like that. Maybe if it's posted online ahead of time maybe. After all the hype I can say I am not really impressed but to each their own. I just really think that the menu is very overpriced and especially for the portion size. After our very short talk with the owner sounded as though they do not offer pesto dishes. I can remember several Italian restaurants that I crave and can't wait to visit again and this one isn't one of those. read more

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The food was good and authentic, but unfortunately the overall experience was very mixed. We understand that our server was wearing many hats and handling several responsibilities throughout the restaurant. However, it was noticeable that she was spending much more time on the phone and behind the bar than tending to the tables, which contributed to the slow service. Unfortunately, her attitude also came across as beyond rude at times. Our appetizer (which consisted of solely a basket of bread) came out long before the entrees, leaving a significant gap between courses. I was also surprised that there were no paper menus with descriptions of the dishes. (Apparently their menu can change 3-4x per day??) We had to Google several items ourselves to figure out what they were before ordering, since the server was nowhere to be found a majority of the time; which made the experience less enjoyable. The food itself was good and authentic, but the service and overall dining experience left a lot to be desired. Likely will not return. read more

Absolutely outstanding food, service and ambiance - but please don't collect and sell my personal data!! These days, we ALL work hard to protect our personal data. While I don't mind accessing a menu via QR Code ~ I ABSOLUTELY mind being taken to a site which collects and stores my personal data. IMO this is the ultimate disrespect to customers who trust Con Amore Ristorante to not betray them by forcing them into a site that collects personal data. Note to Owner and Manager: Create your daily menus and modify them to your heart's content - then link them as a PDF on your website....easy peasy... If and when this happens, and as painful as it is to this reviewer, Con Amore Ristorante has lost this customer's trust and (sadly) his repeat business. read more

We had a date night here and we absolutely loved the staff and the food was incredible. I recommend the Lobster Ravioli. For the starter we chose Caprese. It's was fresh and savory! Our server, Amy made recommendations for my date's meal and also for my selection of wine and they were excellent choices. We were well attended to by the staff and Alfredo and I actually sang together! They were professional but friendly. The decor is amazing. It was like we stepped into Italy. Thank you Amy and Alfredo for making our date night even more special! We will definitely be back read more

It pains me to leave a negative review so know that when I do it, it's not out of malice but disappointment. I planned a date night and picked Con Amore because of the Yelp reviews. I'd also heard it was an established solid Italian restaurant. We arrived at around 7pm and were not received by front of house staff. I could tell they were understaffed but I've been in places with the same situation and there would, without fail, be someone on staff who'd quickly acknowledge that new people had come in and perhaps assure that they'd be over in a minute or so. This didn't happen for around five minutes of standing there. Finally a staff member came over and we requested a table. She said that seating was "impacted" and said we could either wait a while or dine at the bar. Being dead set on trying the place, we opted to stay. She left to attend other guests without hearing our decision so we decided to get a drink at the bar and wait for the next table to open. She served us and we told her our plans which she seemed to understand so we ordered focaccia, a glass of wine and an iced tea because they were out of beer and apparently out of Coke Zero which I initially ordered. The other bartender, a young man was polite but also running around focusing on the main floor. Both seemed out of their depth. The bread (neither fresh nor airy) took a while longer than it ought to have. It also took some time before our drinks arrived. The iced tea was unsweetened, weak and in a tiny glass. Not a problem at the time, we were waiting for a table and expected it to be good. We were also instructed to scan a QR code for the menu, which is a practice one reserves for casual family restaurants like Chilis, and while the offerings looked promising, there were no descriptions of the food at all, no list of chef's specialties, just a sparse listing of Italian dishes. Meanwhile, we saw other diners arrive and were seated almost immediately while we languished at the unattended bar. Three sets of diners were seated while we waited. Finally, the bartender comes and tells us the kitchen would be closing at 8 if we wanted to put in our orders. We explained we were waiting for a table and he said, "Well, that table over there is open if you like." And points to one by the wall which hadn't even been bussed. I don't think he's particularly at fault, he came off as a trainee of sorts. But overall, the service staff was unwelcoming, terse, and barely even made eye contact. I don't mind such things at a dimsum or a taqueria where high volume, low cost, quick service is the practice, but a place with white table cloths that touts itself as a sit down casual fine dining establishment could do far better. You expect warmth, and, if you have to wait, perhaps some fresh bread on the house or a feeling that they want you there. We were not wanted there. We paid for our drinks and the stale blocks of focaccia and left. We will not be returning. I don't think we'll be missing much being that the Parmesan they top their entrees with is no different than the crumbly supermarket variety in a green shaker. Decor was a mishmash of Chagall style art and paint & sip level abstracts. Place needs an overhaul but maybe they've fallen on hard times. I wouldn't mind the decor so much if the service was inviting but it's not and there are many other spots which would serve and receive better. We ended our night at Star Crab in Riverside which should be called 5-Star Crab because it's incredible and totally saved the night. read more

Excellent service, cute spot with a ton of pretty artwork. The food was amazing! They came highly recommended, and I can see why. I had the Pasta ai Fungi (vegetarian), but my family loved the Lobster Ravioli and the SPICY Pasta alla Arrabiata (vegetarian). Two of us may or may not have indulged in a mountain of fresh parm . Ate too fast, no pics lol. Priced appropriately. Save room for tiramisu, we didn't lol. read more

It would be nice if you could book a reservation or if someone would answer the phone ....

Cute little place. I recommend a reservation as seating is limited. My dinner was so delicious. I had the spaghetti mussels. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Give this place a try! read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Spaghetti mussels - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

Tonight was amazing. I had the short rib ravioli. In my honey had a really yummy. Dish that I can't even pronounce. The owner alfredo came over and made our dinner extra special. We'll definitely be back. read more

Love this!!! Authentic Italian restaurant. Loved my dish. Beautiful ambiance as the pianist plays while we dine. The owner was fantastic. Treated everyone like family! Lots of locals and repeat customers. read more

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10/10 for food/service/atmosphere. EVERYTHING I got the lobster ravioli, and my grandmother got the chicken picatta and we both licked our plates clean. This is authentic, REAL, Italian food. The owner is so sweet, the manager is incredible. I can't express how amazing this place is. We will be regular customers from now forward. read more

My company comes here for dinner every year as the owner Alfredo is a fantastic host. He's so funny and friendly. Food is amazing and feels like it's a home cooked meal. I didn't know what to get as my main course and he chose a sea bass dish that was excellent. Great wines and in the charcuterie board had special olives that paired well with the wine. Highly recommend and would frequent more often if this was close to home read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

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One of my favorite Italian places! This place is owned by a family and all the food is truly made with love. The fettuccine is homemade so if you get a pasta, sub for fettuccine it's exquisite. However all of the dishes are exceptional and delicious. They rotate the menu based on what's the freshest so if you see: carpaccio, fungi pasta, and the spaghetti and clams definitely try them. The service is always so warm and inviting. While the ambience is romantic. Support this amazing local business and you won't regret it. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Spaghetti and clams - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

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They were able to accommodate a party of 8 and attended each one of us respectfully. The staff was able to explain many of the dishes and even recommended some to us as well, which was extremely helpful. Overall cute place with a nice bar to have a glass of wine. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Brisket ravioli - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

The food is amazing! The staff is incredible. It feels like you've stepped into a small Italian village ! Alfredo, the owner and chef makes you feel like you're a guest at his home. Try the mushroom risotto. It's not always on the menu, but when it is you'll never forget it! The portions are a good size and the food is unforgettable! Mangia!! read more

Good pasta. Love loved the risotto and the ragu. Both were perfectly cooked and had great flavor. The chicken piccata was okay. The house bread can honestly can be a ton ton better. It tastes very generic and store bought. The service was great. A little slow but it's an italian restaurant so I always think that's a given (you all should try eating in Italy and get stuck eating 3 hour dinners) it's a cute quaint place. It's quiet and feels like you're in a small town. Cute for dinner dates. read more

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Excellent food and service. I had the penne arbiatta and my wife had shrimp spaghetti. Recommend both of those. Joya our server was perfect. We will be back read more

We had Mother's Day lunch here. It was a little fun trying to find it because it's tucked in a corner by the movie theater but it was well worth it. It's a family owned and operated restaurant. The ambiance is cozy, very Italian and just overall comfortable. The owner was very attentive, funny and just a very cool character. Now let's talk about the food. Wow. Everything that we got was absolutely delicious. I mean flavors were popping. The chef who is also the owners wife, knows Italian cuisine but then she's Italian so it's authentic. Like no Alfredo sauce because that's not Italian. You learn something new everyday. The fettuccine is made with a lobster cream sauce. The food came out piping hot which I absolutely loved. Hey, I like my food hot when it's supposed to be hot. This place has definitely taken over as my number 1 spot for authentic Italian cuisine. Oh and make sure you visit the restroom, you'll see a very interesting picture of the owner on the wall lol. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend. read more

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Amazing food amazing people! Ambiance is beyond amazing. Nothing can beat this place.

Con Amore is hands down the most authentic Italian food around the Corona area. Alfredo and his family have completely elevated doing a date night at the Crossings and they are wonderful, kind hearted people. We make sure to come here for special occasions and date nights without the kids - and each time my wife and I go here, he personally greets us and remembers us like we go there every week. Highly recommend the Salmon dish or the gnocchi paired with a light Italian beer or red wine. Thank you Alfredo (and all the staff) for making every dinner here memorable and special. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

My husband and sister threw me a surprise BDay party for my 60th. The staff and the owner and his wife were AMAZING! The BEST ambiance and food! Such an amazing birthday celebration from beginning to end! read more

Con Amore Ristorante - My 60th Birthday Party at Con Amore! The owners and staff are AMAZING!!! - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

There's genuinely no words I can use to describe how incredible this restaurant is. I've put off coming here for years because I've been so let down by other local businesses making flavorless, bad quality food. I regret the years I've missed out on eating at this place. I came with my husband, and then came back a few days later with my mom and sister because I wanted them to taste how incredible the food was. The olive oil is practically oozing out of the focaccia bread. The pasta absorbs the flavors of the sauce as it's meant to. The desserts have the perfect amount of sweetness. If you're someone who genuinely loves quality and flavor in their food, Con Amore is unbeatable. The vibe is so versitile. Date night, meetings, hanging out with friends, or simply wanting to grab a bite to eat, whatever you want. The food takes a bit to come out but it's because everything is made from scratch. Do they run out of things? Yes, because they make everything from scratch. It is rare to find a place that focuses on quality and not quantity and I love this about them. Does it take a little bit longer to get a server's attention? Yes, but it's not because of laziness or poor customer service. The employees are very kind and are constantly on the move. I don't have one complaint about Con Amore. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Coffee Panna Cotta - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

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First time here. I would want to ordered something and they were out. Or it was different product from the menu. Waited 30 minutes for a waiter to come to my table to take my order. Waited an hour for my food to arrive. Such a disappointment. Definitely not returning. They need more staff to accommodate their small restaurant. The food was okay. I have had better pasta. But not worth my wait. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Pasta with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

BEST RESTAURANT we have been to in America in YEARS. Get ready for a whole authentic Italian EXPERIENCE. The place was busy when my husband and I walked in, but they managed to fit us in and we're SO GRATEFUL they did! Our server Gioia was the most smiley, gracious gal and was super fun and easy to talk to! The owner Alfredo is a classic Italian entertainer, who serenaded a special lady on her birthday while we were there--we could not stop laughing about the candle he stuck onto his bald head!! Also, check out the bathroom...that's all I'll say When the food came, BOYYYY were we in Heaven! I ordered the Risotto ai Funghi while my husband ordered the Chicken Marsala. I would eat that risotto as my LAST MEAL ON EARTH, it was so melt-in-your-mouth DELICIOUS! And my husband downed his meal like his life depended on it...it's safe to say he was a BIG FAN! Plus their focaccia was *chef's kiss*...We learned that they make everything from scratch, so go to this restaurant not just to eat and leave but to DINE with great company and enjoy the time spent at this little pocket of Italy in America. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Alfredo with a candle stuck to his head!! - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

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This place is pretty good food sometimes most of the time almost always pretty good. Overall this place is pretty good my final thought is this place is pretty good 8 10 read more

Both our food was warm when it arrived even though we were one of two couples that were there, most places serve complimentary bread we had to order it and it was really dense. I'm giving a 3 because the staff was great and friendly. It's a small place with a bar area. I won't be back the pasta I ordered was over priced for what it tasted like. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Penne and sausage - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

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How do I give a million stars??? The owner Alfredo transported me right back to the Amalfi coast! The hospitality, the ambience, the love put in his dishes!!! Simply worth every dime. I can truly say this is what I craved the experience the burst of flavor, fresh ingredients. A real gem. You won't be disappointed! I'll be back soon!!!! read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

This restaurant is bar none one of the best! The service is top notch, I cannot call out one server as they all rate a 10. No I am not related to anyone there, I had never met anyone from the restaurant until I ate there. OMG try the short rib raviolis to die for, no joke. This restaurant is a step above and is truly a dining experience; at least it is if you love great food and fabulous service like we do. Thank you to everyone at Con Amore you make us long for Italy. read more

We went Friday night and yes it was busy but Gioia greeted us and said we could sit at the bar to eat and drink. This was perfect for us as we were just hungry from not eating since earlier in the day and we just wanted to unwind since we had gone to Glen Ivy for a well deserved soak. First off, I really didn't appreciate the person who was a regular who posted non sensical and petty things about this place. If you have ever been served at a true Italian moms and pops place ...you know things take time as it's made from "scratch". That said...nothing we had that night took too much time to make IMHO. An important thing to note was I was apprehensive to order since I am a Celiac until Gioia told me they had Gluten free pasta for anything except the ravioli and gnocchi. I was ecstatic honestly. Anyhow I did end up with the Chilean sea bass with pasta in a creamy sauce. It was definitely made with parmesan. The pasta itself was al dente (well made and not overdone). My husband had the chicken marsala and was very happy. He wanted me to try it but I told him I couldn't since it had flour (Gioia told me they could always accommodate the marsala for me if I wanted it in the future). That's precious. I thanked her for that. Btw I forgot to mention that they have a QR code for the menu so get ready to try and open that up. We had difficulty only with that though and we had help from a neighboring woman who sent it to my husband's phone. She was a regular and really nice person who had finished eating and was just enjoying a drink with her husband. All in all it was a good night and we got to also chat with two elderly ladies who also were regulars and really kids too. We got to see the owner come out since it was someone's in birthday and it made me laugh to see him with a candle on his head and bringing out the cake for the birthday fellow. I thought that was unique and absolutely adorable. Just know that we highly recommend this Tuscan cuisine and it's made by them personally. They also have a great prep group you get to see in front too. For a busy night I also noticed their one toilet was clean. I am reviewing more here as I wish to let people know the details. Oh and they have a great Chianti and cappuccino too. Our dessert was their cheesecake and that was with blueberry and with amaretto in it. It was so good and even my husband tried some. Yes it was gluten free ...Gioia also checked that before getting it for me. She said they also have almond cookies too and next time I am gonna have to try that. I don't usually go crazy for dessert but this was so tasty and I kind of knew it would be since it's genuinely made with love back there by the owners. I think this family is amazing. Give them a try and don't go if you want to be served in and out like it was fast food. That's not Italian way. I grew up eating Italian foods as I was born there as well as my parents were Croatian and there is a lot of Italian influence over there. It's why when I see food made like this that I know it's right. Thanks for the great night! read more

Con Amore used to be our favorite restaurant. It felt like a little piece of Italy and somewhere we truly loved going. Sadly, after our last visit, we will not be back. Things had already been slipping lately with slow service, burnt food, and even being served a different pasta than what was ordered without being told. We kept giving it grace because the staff had always been kind and it felt like home. This last visit changed that. After appetizers, I went to order my usual pasta with sausage and was told they were out. No one mentioned this earlier. Because I am allergic to dairy, I asked the server to check what options I could have that were dairy free but still included protein. He returned and told me I could have it with cream sauce. At that point, it was clear my allergy wasn't understood, so I asked to speak to a manager. I was told the manager was too busy and it would be a long wait despite the restaurant only having about four or five tables occupied. That response felt incredibly dismissive. I then asked if I could have chicken instead since it was on the menu. Eventually another server came out and said they could put chicken on the side. When I asked if it could simply be added to the pasta so I could eat it together, he told me no and even said there was no point in asking Alfredo because the answer would be no. After years of loyalty, I was sitting there being offered cream despite clearly stating I have a dairy allergy, with no protein option offered even though steak, chicken, and salmon are all on the menu. We asked for the check and left without a meal. Con Amore used to feel like home. Sadly, it no longer does. read more

This place has gone down significantly. It use to have a great vibe and excellent food. This restaurant struggles to sit people and be attentive to customers. They are running too short on staff. I can't understand what they are trying to do. read more

This little restaurant is the most amazing hidden gem in Corona. It's next to the Edwards movie theater. It has a patio and indoor seating as well as a lovely bar. It is the most authentically Italian food. I've had this side of Italy. Tonight we had the pleasure of being served by Eddie. As always, it was a wonderful experience! read more

The food was amazing!! So much flavor! The service was wonderful. Prompt and knowledgeable. The seating is limited but the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. read more

Everything is always fabulous from the time that you are greeted at the door until the time you finish your last bite.... everything is exceptional. You are made to feel like family. I am so glad this place is here in Corona and we are privileged or should feel privileged to see it remain. Buon appettito. . read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Arriabita, caprese, super Sicilia, - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

Yet another visit to what has become one of my favorite restaurants. The owner of this restaurant is Alfredo and he is so welcoming. He greeted my date and I upon our arrival and took amazing care of us all evening. My date felt like a VIP with all the special attention. The food, as always was absolutely amazing! Alfredo recommended a few new items and they were so delicious! Thank you so much! read more

I read a lot of reviews for restaurants in Corona CA. I'm not from this area so I depend on reviews to help guide and choose. The restaurant itself is colorful but not really filled with love, tables and chairs put in weird and awkward locations and it just feels like a blank slate with too much art work. Although the artwork was nice I felt like I was not in an Italian restaurant. The menu- so I eat a lot of Italian food at least 2 meals a week. I didn't know half the stuff on the menu, there is no explanations or anything so we spent 1/2 our time googling the menu.... They also have only 1 salad to choose from and a big one for me is that there is no bread served with dinner- now maybe y'all are ok with no bread and butter but I really look forward to a good piece of bread and real butter! also their pastas none of them can you add chicken too. So when you google your pasta you're literally getting a bowl of pasta, and sauces. So if you don't eat red meat or fish then you eat no protein. The chicken Marsala I ordered came with just veggies, and the sauce even though the consistency was on point the sauce was way too sweet- so not being able to eat the whole thing because bite after bite it was mouthfuls of sugar and or a sweetness from the wine that was too overpowering. The pasta we ordered was really good, we ordered the lemon one- but it was pasta, in a lemon sauce and some cherry tomatoes. Let's just say we ate at 5pm and by 8 everyone was hungry again. Overall if this place has a 4.9 review I'm wondering who has really eaten here and gave it that high of a score? Or maybe they just don't know great Italian food? It's mediocre and simply overpriced read more

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Reservations are highly recommended but not always required & we don't mind sitting at the bar if we show up last minute. We love the fact that we leave there feeling like we just left a meal with family every single time!There's always special care given to my Husband's Gluten- Free dietary restrictions & the food is always 10/10! read more

We loved the service and the authentic Italian food. It wasn't too loud and loved sitting indoors this time. This is our second time and will definitely be back. read more

Con Amore Ristorante - Great stuffed pasta - Italian Near Me - Corona, California

Didn't actually eat at the restaurant but, attended an event that was catered by Con Amore and everything was OUTSTANDING!!