Amarone
680 Main St
Pleasanton, CA  94566
(925) 425-0099 phone
(925) 271-6101 fax
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Cuisine Type
Italian
Hours of Operation
Monday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Sunday
12:30 AM - 09:00 PM

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:45pm
Sun 12:30pm-9pm
Reservations
Not Required
Suggested

Payment Methods
Mastercard
Visa
Amex
Discover
Cash


Cost
This restaurant's average entree cost is Moderate


Restaurant Description
Matteo Pasotto, the owner, is from Verona and he wanted to name the restaurant after the famous wine Amarone from the Valpolicella region.
The "Amarone della Valpolicella" is awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata status and it is exclusively produced near Verona.

The legend recites that a producer wanting to do the Recioto with Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara desiccated grapes, forgot the wine in the barrique. The product continued to ferment, all its sugars were transformed to alcohol and the wine lost its sweetness. In opposition to what it should have been, it was named "Amarone" (big bitter).

The first documented selling was recorded in 1938, but official trade started only in 1953, year in which Amarone was firstly sold by choice and not by chance. It gained immediate success, however to a small public of passionate lovers.

Amarone is a very peculiar wine and not easy to produce.
The final result is a very ripe, raisiny, big-bodied wine with very little acid.

The restaurant's atmosphere, the politeness of its owner, and the expertise of its Chef will provide your dining experience at Amarone with the same romanticized peculiarity of this wine.

Service Type
Sit Down
Carry Out


Specialties
Wheelchair Access
Children's Menu


Atmosphere
Romantic
Outdoor Dining


Meals
Lunch
Dinner


Banquet
20 - 50 People


Amenities


Attire
Casual


Bar Info
Beer
Wines


Parking
Street