
Amarone
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Quick info
About Amarone
On Union St in Aberdeen, Amarone is an Italian restaurant and bar at 257-259, recently refurbished and laid out with a bar area and a dining area. The kitchen pairs pork belly with a 12-hour cook with Italian classics such as bucatini all'amatriciana. A black pudding starter opens the menu, and the rest of the list runs through pasta, pizza and soup. Staff bring a pepper mill and parmesan to the table, and garlic bread comes alongside the pasta dishes. Early evening pre-show dinners are served, and a set three-course menu is offered for diners with a performance to get to.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pepper and parmesan topping, black pudding starter, garlic bread and pork belly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pepper and parmesan topping, black pudding starter, garlic bread and pork belly.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out fast, friendly service, with staff described as efficient, checking that tables are happy, and seating people immediately even when the restaurant looked fully booked. Food arrives hot and tasty, and reviewers name the lasagne, bucatini all'amatriciana, pizza and minestrone as highlights. The garlic bread is praised for its crispy crust and soft middle. Close behind is the Pollo Milanese, called very tender with a tasty batter. The criticisms are small but specific. One reviewer expected the 12-hour pork belly to be more tender and found the Carbonara good but not quite the right Italian taste. Another called the bill pretty pricey and wanted slightly bigger portions, the black pudding starter included, though others describe the value as reasonable or super. Several mention the decor, a pleasant buzz and music that is not too loud. Reviewers also recall a server wishing a couple a happy anniversary, and the ritual of black pepper and parmesan brought to the table from a very large pepper mill.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out fast, friendly service, with staff described as efficient, checking that tables are happy, and seating people immediately even when the restaurant looked fully booked. Food arrives hot and tasty, and reviewers name the lasagne, bucatini all'amatriciana, pizza and minestrone as highlights. The garlic bread is praised for its crispy crust and soft middle. Close behind is the Pollo Milanese, called very tender with a tasty batter. The criticisms are small but specific. One reviewer expected the 12-hour pork belly to be more tender and found the Carbonara good but not quite the right Italian taste. Another called the bill pretty pricey and wanted slightly bigger portions, the black pudding starter included, though others describe the value as reasonable or super. Several mention the decor, a pleasant buzz and music that is not too loud. Reviewers also recall a server wishing a couple a happy anniversary, and the ritual of black pepper and parmesan brought to the table from a very large pepper mill.
Featured reviews
- Melanie Jane Harrison
“Our first visit to the Aberdeen Amarone. The food is utterly outstandingly delicious! In addition, the customer service was absolutely first class and very efficient! Our order was placed with the lovely, cheery friendly and most helpful lady called Esther. She was an absolute delight throughout our visit to Amarone.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A special mention to Jamie, who brought our food to us uber-quickly and was very polite and courteous. He shared with my husband and I that this was his second day working at Amarone Aberdeen and that this was the ✨BEST✨ Amarone. (We had shared with Jamie previously that we had been to Amarone Edinburgh often). Jamie was very efficient, (as was Esther) and we joked about how the pepper mill was so huge! He also attended our black pepper and parmesan needs to perfection! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A huge thank you to Jamie and Esther for making the evening so special for us on our wedding💒 anniversary! Jamie was very kind and wished us both a Happy💒 Anniversary! Esther was very thoughtful and kind when we mentioned how helpful and polite Jamie was and she suggested that we wrote a review for Jamie as he had just started working there. Thank you so very much to both Jamie and Esther for such a lovely, pleasant and fun experience in our first visit to Amarone Aberdeen! Please keep up the truly superb customer service! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We will be back most definitely! 🤗🇮🇹 😋”
- Steve!
“First time eating here, early evening for pre-show dinner. Have to say it was a lovely experience! Service was faultless throughout, attentive without being overbearing. Courses were delivered promptly, hot and delicious (and generous!). Was busy, but not too noisy, and we left happy - with every intention to return.”
- Jana Gajdaj
“Even though the restaurant appeared to be fully booked, the staff were very professional and friendly, actively checking to see if we were happy with the food and had everything we needed. We didn't have to wait upon arrival; we were seated immediately and served right away. The service was fast, and the food was excellent. The prices were reasonable. We were extremely satisfied and will definitely be back! Thank you! 5⭐”
- V MA
“Great Italian restaurant! The pizza was delicious, and the minestrone soup was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful and has a very pleasant atmosphere. The service was very fast, and the staff were friendly and efficient. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend this place!”
- Ava Staff
“Had a lovely meal for my friends birthday here tonight! Service was amazing and food was so amazing, will be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Newly refurbished restaurant and bar serving the best contemporary and traditional Italian food”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Amarone
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarone | 4.51,679 | — | £20–30 | pepper and parmesan topping, black pudding starter, garlic bread |
| Rustico | 4.51,394 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | seafood stew, 3 course lunch menu, seafood pasta dishes |
| Mi Amore | 4.61,202 | 0.2 mi | — | large portions, 3 course set menu, free limoncello shot |
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