The story
Ciao Ammore, a Roman trattoria in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, has earned a 4.7-star rating from its first ReTubeIt review. Chef Bruno Barbieri visited and called it “a wonderful Roman trattoria run by an Italian family in Florida.” He praised the authentic food, noting that “the pasta is perfectly al dente” and that “the atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Rome for an evening.” Dishes highlighted include the Supplì al Telefono, Rigatoni alla Matriciana, Abbacchio Scottadito, and Tiramisù—all classics executed with traditional care, according to the chef.
This family-friendly spot offers takeout and delivery, and its casual, local vibe makes it a natural neighborhood go-to. Barbieri’s endorsement underscores what regulars likely already know: Ciao Ammore delivers a genuine Roman experience far from the Eternal City. For now, the review stands as the sole critical take, but it’s a strong one—worth a visit for anyone craving authentic Italian in Florida.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the tiramisù, calling it a masterful finish to a meal. The overall vibe is one of warm, comforting Italian indulgence.
“Here it is. It's like eating it in Rome, it's like eating it at home. You feel at home and in a Roman trattoria. That's the real truth.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Ciao Ammore. Most active: Bruno Barbieri Chef
- Bruno Barbieri ChefLoved
Bruno in the USA | EP.4 – Una famiglia italiana in Florida: la storia di Ciao Ammore · @ 0:31
A wonderful Roman trattoria run by an Italian family in Florida, where the food is authentic, the pasta is perfectly al dente, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Rome for an evening.
Dishes mentioned
Supplì al Telefono
This is a typical Roman street food. The name 'al telefono' comes from the mozzarella string that stretches like a telephone line when you break it. It's very popular. I break it open and wow, there's the telephone line! The supplì is delicious, I need to do a double dip. There are many dishes to taste, so I'll just have this little appetizer for now.
Rigatoni alla Matriciana
The aroma is super good. The plating is very Roman trattoria style, not creative cuisine. There's a good balance of pasta, tomato and guanciale — usually they overdo the tomato sauce, but this one is just right because you can see the yellow of the pasta. I taste it. You won't believe it, maybe it's because Barbieri is at the table, but the pasta is really al dente, not how Americans eat it. The guanciale is cooked very well, crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside. When you chew it, you crush the guanciale in your mouth with your teeth and all that delicious fatty part comes out.
Abbacchio Scottadito
Wow! The aroma is delicious. You can really smell the rosemary, it's genuine. Beautiful, beautiful. Roman, just like they make it in Rome. It's the lamb of Rome. I also like the idea of dipping a bit of the sauce with bread. I have to say this abbacchio is good, guys. It's very good.
Tiramisù
Here it is. It's like eating it in Rome, it's like eating it at home. You feel at home and in a Roman trattoria. That's the real truth.
