Located in
Uptown Minneapolis

1601 West Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Corner of Lake and Irving
Phone: 612-823-0250
Fax: 612-823-0251

www.amorevictoria.com

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
11:00AM-Midnight

Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9:30AM-3:00PM

Saturday and Sunday Dinner 3:00PM-Midnight

Happy Hour
Sunday-Thursday
4-6PM and 10-12PM

Amore Victoria Ristorante is one of the unique gems of Uptown Minneapolis. A restaurant hand-crafted by the owners themselves, this Italian bistro captures old world Italian charm, while creating a unique and ecletic look and feel. The kitchen serves up traditional Italian specialties all made from scratch by members of the Victoria family. Amore Victoria has a full bar, as well as an international wine list with over 100 selections. While you're there, check out the lower level wine cellar, which is available for dining as well.

Appetizers

Caprese 7.95
Fresh mozzarella and slices of sweet tomato on toasted crostinis, with basil and drizzled in virgin olive oil.
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro 6.95
Fresh tomato, basil, garlic and virgin olive oil on toasted crostini.

Carpaccio Di Manzo 11.95
A Victoria Favorite
Filet of cured beef sliced paper thin, with fresh parmesan, lemon, capers, arugula and toasted crostini.

Calamari Fritti 9.95
Delicately fried to crisp perfection..

Calamari Marinara 9.95
Sautéed in our garlic-tomato wine sauce.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms 7.95
Snow crab filled mushroom caps with celery, bell peppers, onions, Parmigiano, a hint of lemon and a touch of tabasco.

Buffalo Wings 6.95
New York-style spicy, but not too hot; served with celery sticks and Victoria's homemade ranch dressing.

Artichoke-Spinach Cheese Dip 7.95
Parmesan cheese leaves of spinach, artichokes and fresh garlic; served with tortilla chips.
Peppers Arrostiti 7.95
Roasted sweet bell peppers marinated in fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served on crostini.
Seafood Antipasto Di Mare 18.95
A Victoria Favorite
Cold calamari, scallops, jumbo shrimp and green shelled mussels drizzled with virgin olive oil, lemon and fresh garlic dressing.
Combo Platter 8.95
Cheese curds, onion rings, deep-fried mushrooms, deep-fried zucchini and mozzarella sticks.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE PREPARED IN OUR FAMOUS FLAVOR-INTENSE MARSALA WINE SAUCE:
Steamed Calms 7.95
Steamed Mussels 7.95
Mushrooms Marsala 7.95
Artichokes Marsala 7.95
Sautéed Shrimp 9.95
Five jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, olive oil, and garlic, with a hint of lemon.

Soups

Minestrone Soup Cup 2.75 Bowl 3.50
Tortellini En Brodo Cup 2.75 Bowl 3.50

Pork Tenderloin

TENDERLOIN SORRENTO 14.95
Pork tenderloin sautéed in virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, a touch of wine, and tomato sauce. Topped with eggplant and mozzarella over pasta.

TENDERLOIN ROMANA 14.95
Slices of pork tenderloin sautéed in a wine and lemon sauce with prosciutto, mozzarella and served over pasta.

From the Sea

FRUTTI DI MARE 19.95
A Victoria Favorite
Jumbo shrimp, baby shrimp, scallops and cherrystone clams sautéed in a light, fresh virgin olive oil, lemon, and garlic sauce, with tomatoes, capers and a touch of herbs for fragrance. Served over pasta
FETTUCCINE DELLA NONNA 19.95
A Victoria Favorite
Valpolicella wine. virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, scallops. calamari and jumbo shrimp in a creamy tomato basil sauce, with a touch of vodka. Served over burgundy wine fettuccini.
AGNOLOTTI ALLA LOBSTER & SHRIMP 19.95
Lobster filled ravioli, jumbo gulf shrimp and crab meat sautéed in brandy, cream and romano. Topped with caviar.
CIOPPINO 28.95
House Specialty
Very generous portion of lobster, jumbo gulf shrimp, cherry stone clams on the shell, crab legs and a variety of whitefish cooked in a delicious wine and tomato clam sauce, fragrantly spiced and served over pasta in our oversized soup bowl!
SCAMPI FLORENTINE 18.95
Jumbo shrimp dipped in a light batter and deep-fried, then sautéed with white wine and lemon. Baked with spinach leaves and mozzarella.
SCALLOPS ALLA LAZIO 18.95
Generous portion of Atlantic scallops sautéed in lemon, olive oil, garlic and chicken broth, with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, artichokes, mushrooms and a touch of bay leaves for fragrance, Served over spinach fettuccine.
SEA BASS PICATTA 17.95
A Victoria Favorite
Chilean sea bass lightly breaded and deep-fried, with artichoke hearts and capers, in a fragrant wine and lemon sauce. Served over pasta.
SPAGHETTI DEL PESCHERECCIO 19.95
Spaghetti with jumbo gulf shrimp, fresh calamari, scallops, mussels and cherry stone clams in a light tomato sauce with fresh garlic and a touch of white wine.

SHRIMP NATALIA’S 18.95
Large and baby shrimp sautéed with olive oil, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes and a hint of red sauce. Served with pasta
SEAFOOD ALFREDO 19.95
Large and baby shrimp and scallops sautéed in a creamy sauce with cheese and a touch of garlic. Served with pasta.
HALIBUT ALLA ITALIANA 19.95
Delicately sautéed in butter, garlic, lemon and wine sauce. Served with pasta or rice and a side of sautéed vegetables.
SALMONE VICTORIA’S 16.95
Salmon sautéed in virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary, with tomato and wine sauce. Served with vegetables and pasta.
BROILED HADDOCK 15.95
Served with steamed vegetables, drawn butter and tarter sauce, with a side of rice or pasta
PAN-FRIED SALMON 16.95
Filet pan-fried and sautéed in an orange cream sauce. Served over angel hair pasta or rice with vegetables on the side.
LINGUINI CAPPE SANTE 18.95
Linguini sautéed in virgin olive oil and garlic, with fresh scallops, asparagus, tomatoes and a touch of tomato sauce and white wine.
SAM’S SPECIALTY 19.95
Jumbo and baby shrimp sautéed in garlic and virgin olive oil with mushrooms and tomatoes. Served over pasta.
LINGUINE CON COZZE 19.95
Jumbo and baby shrimp, scallops and green mussels sautéed in a creamy alfredo sauce and a touch of garlic. Served over a bed of pasta.
HADDOCK ALLA LIVORNESE 15.95
Haddock sautéed in virgin olive oil and garlic with tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives and a. touch of wine. Served over pasta and a side of vegetables.

All of our meals are prepared individually and made to order. For this reason, we can interchange any of our dishes with a different meat or pasta choice. Feel free to eliminate or substitute any ingredient.
Add chicken to any meal for 3.00 extra or
Add jumbo shrimp to any meal for 2.00 a shrimp

Chicken

POLLO PORTABELLA 15.95
A Victoria Favorite
Boneless breasts of chicken and portabella mushrooms sautéed in a white wine and balsamic vinaigrette sauce, with fresh spinach leaves and a touch of garlic. Served over orzo pasta.
CHICKEN ROSA VERDE 15.95
A Victoria Favorite
Tenderloins of thicken breast sautéed in fresh garlic, pesto and cream, with procuitto ham, portabella mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, red onions, a touch of balsamic and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served over pasta.
CHICKEN MARSALA 14.95
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with fresh mushrooms in our famous Marsala wine sauce with a touch of garlic. Served with pasta.
CHICKEN PENNE SHIITAKE 15.95
A Victoria Favorite
Chicken breast prepared in a savory rosemary and gorgonzola cream sauce, a touch of vodka, shiitake mushrooms and sun-dried cherries.
CHICKEN GRADIOLA 15.95
Chicken breast sautéed in a white cream sauce with spinach leaves, pine nuts, walnuts and pecans, white wine and lemon. Served over pasta.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE 15.95
One-half chicken sautéed in a zesty, fresh tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and white wine. Served with pasta.
POLLO BIANCO 14.95
A Victoria Favorite
Chicken tenderloins sautéed in our savory white cream sauce with fresh mushrooms, a layer of prosciutto and mozzarella over pasta.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI 15.95
Boneless chicken breasts sautéed in fresh chicken broth, wine and lemon, with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, a mixture of pine nuts and pecans, mozzarella cheese and prosciutto ham. Served over spinach fettuccini.
MECHI’S CHICKEN 14.95
A Victoria Favorite
Chicken tenderloins sautéed with mushrooms, fresh garlic, green peas and marinara sauce with a touch of cream sauce. Topped off with grated mozzarella cheese and served over pasta.
CHICKEN MARCO POLO 15.95
A Victoria Favorite
Boneless breasts of chicken, fresh artichoke hearts and mushrooms tossed in a white wine sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese, and served over linguini.
CHICKEN SCARPELLI 15.95
Tenderloins of chicken breast sautéed in virgin olive oil, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions and sweet red peppers sautéed together in a light yet fragrant herb sauce. Served with pasta.
NOE’S FEATURE 13.95
Chicken breast tenderloins sautéed with fresh broccoli, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. Topped with mozzarella cheese and served with pasta.
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 13.95
Boneless breasts of chicken lightly breaded and deep fried then baked in fresh tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella over pasta.

Steak

ANGUS TENDERLOIN 20.95
Served with sautéed mushrooms and your choice of fries, rice or baby red herb potatoes.

NEW YORK STRIP 19.95
Served with sautéed mushrooms and your choice of fries, rice or baby red herb potatoes.
VICTORIA’S SIRLOIN AND SHRIMP 19.95
U.S.D.A. Choice grilled sirloin, marinated in butter and garlic, with jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed in fresh garlic, butter, and olive oil.

Veal

We proudly serve Provini Veal, properly aged and trimmed on our premises.

VEAL PICCATA 18.95
A Victoria Favorite
Tender slices of veal dipped in our own herb batter then sautéed in a fragrant white wine and lemon sauce and smothered with capers and artichoke hearts. Served over a bed of pasta.
VEAL ALLA ROMANA 18.95
Slices of veal sautéed in wine, topped with thin slices of prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Served with pasta.

VEAL AL FUNGHI (with mushrooms) 18.95
Slices of veal sautéed in olive oil and garlic, with a touch of wine, tomato sauce, and mushrooms. Served with pasta.
VEAL FELIZ 18.95
Slices of veal sautéed in butter and a white cream sauce with a touch of red sauce, carrots, asparagus, prosciutto, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, a special blend of spices, and white wine. Served over pasta.

Pasta Parade

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 9.95
Pasta prepared in a creamy sauce with cheese and a touch of garlic.
WHITE CLAM SAUCE 10.95
Sautéed chopped clams and fresh garlic in virgin olive oil, clam juice, white wine and a touch of lemon and herbs.
SICILIAN SAUCE 9.95
Sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic in virgin olive oil, a touch of tomato sauce and a variety of tangy ingredients.
SMALL FRUITTA DI MARE 11.95
A Victoria Favorite
Baby shrimp, chopped clams sautéed with virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, capers and a touch of herbs for fragrance. Served over angel hair.
AGLI OLIO 9.95
Pasta sautéed in fresh garlic, virgin olive oil, a touch of lemon and fresh grated parmesan. Add artichoke hearts or broccoli for 1.00.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE LINKS WITH SAUCE 10.95
BOLOGNESE SAUCE 9.95
MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE 10.95
MARINARA SAUCE 8.95
Choose your pasta with the above sauces: Linguini, fettuccini, mostaccioli, spaghetti, and meat tortellini or cheese ravioli.

Gourmet Pizza
11 – 12 inch hand-tossed and freshly prepared — Please allow 20 – 25 minutes
NAPOLETANA 11.95
Tomato slices, onions, olive oil, oregano, pizza sauce.
FUGAZZETTA 11.95
Mozzarella, onions, artichoke, oregano and parmesan cheese.
OUATTRO FORMAGGI 11.95
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, cheddar cheese and pizza sauce.
MARGHERITA 10.95
Fresh mozzarella, pizza sauce and basil.
OLIVE PIZZA 11.95
Pizza crust drizzled in olive oil, rosemary and goat cheese smothered with Greek, kalamata, green and black olives,
PESTO E. GAMBERO 11.95
Shrimp and fresh pesto sauce with tomato and mozzarella.

ROLLATO 11.95
Goat, feta, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses with proscuitto, white cap and shiitake mushrooms.
OUATTRO STAGIONI (four seasons) 11.95
Mozzarella (winter), artichokes (spring), ham and tomatoes (summer) and mushrooms (fall).
SAL’S SPECIAL 12.95
Victoria’s famous white cream sauce with chicken, artichoke hearts, asiago, mozzarella and monterey jack cheese.
VEGETARIAN 11.95
Your choice of fresh mozzarella or ricotta cheese, and a variety of sautéed vegetables, (peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic, onions and broccoli).
SU CREAZIONE (Your own Creation) 11.95
Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese includes your choice of two generous toppings.

Calzone Creation
Featuring our famous crust brushed with olive oil and oven-baked to a golden brown. Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and your choice of three toppings. Served with a side of marinara sauce. 12.95
Extra Traditional Toppings 1.00
Mushrooms • Cheese • Black Olives • Onions • Green Olives • Peppers • Spinach • Pineapple
Extra Special Toppings 1.25
Pepperoni • Sausage • Meatballs • Ham • Salami • Baby Shrimp • Chicken • Anchovies • Artichoke Hearts

Insalatas

ANTIPASTO SALAD
Small 8:95 • Large 12.95 (Feeds 2 – 4)
Fresh romaine lettuce, mortadella ham, pepperoni, salami, provolone and mozzarella cheeses and a combination of artichoke hearts and marinated fresh vegetables in our house red-wine vinaigrette dressing.
INSALATA DI CAPRICCIOSA 8.95
Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, cucumbers ala pomodoro. garlic, virgin olive oil, fresh basil and grilled chicken breast in our house mustard-vinaigrette dressing. Served with toasted Italian bread.
ITALIAN SALAD 7.95
Red leaf lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella, salami and mortadella ham, with a creamy dressing of parmesan and sour cream.
INSALATA DI GENOVEVA 9.50
A Victoria Favorite
Baby greens, red onions, gorgonzola cheese, pecans, grilled chicken and sun-dried cherries in our raspberry-walnut vinaigrette dressing. 1/2 size 5.50
REGINA SALAD 7.95
Romaine and red leaf lettuce, radichio, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, arugula and mushrooms in our homemade raspberry dressing.
SPINACH SALAD 8.50
Spinach, oranges, pineapples, almonds and fresh mozzarella served with our homemade raspberry dressing.
GREEK SALAD 8.95
Grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, red peppers, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis and Victoria’s famous homemade red-wine vinaigrette dressing.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD 8.95
Chopped romaine, julienne chicken, water chestnuts and Mandarin oranges in a white vinegar-soy dressing, topped with sesame seeds,
LOMBARDI SALAD 8.50
A Victoria Favorite
Chopped romaine, kalamata olives, herbed goat cheese, artichokes, tomatoes, and baby red potatoes. Tossed in house vinaigrette. 1/2 size 4.95
CHICKEN-HONEY MUSTARD 8.95
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, feta cheese, toasted dried tomatoes, red, onions, red peppers and scallions in our honey-mustard dressing.
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD 9.50
Romaine and mixed lettuce, grilled chicken, Mandarin oranges, naval oranges, sun-dried cherries, apples. mangoes, pecans, slivered almonds, red onions and honey-mustard dressing.
MANGO SALAD 8.95
Romaine lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, mango, papaya, sun-dried cherries and grilled chicken in our homemade sesame/poppy seed dressing.
Special Note
Add a house garden salad to any entrée for 2.50

Pasta Parade

RAVIOLI EMILIANI 9.95
Pasta sautéed in herb batter, with shiitake mushrooms and white cap mushrooms, then blended in a cream and tomato sauce.
GNOCCHI AL POMODORO 11.95
Homemade Italian potato dumplings sautéed in virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and basil in a traditional plum tomato sauce.
FUSILLI MILLI GUSTI 11.95
Spiral pasta prepared in a creamy garlic tomato Bolognese sauce, with fresh zucchini, asparagus, peas, walnuts, mushrooms, red peppers, kalamata olives, capers, carrots, and prosciutto.
MANICOTTI 11.95
Homemade delicate crepe filled with fluffy ricotta cheese, our own spices and herbs, then baked in meat sauce.
CANNELLONI AL FORNO 12.95
Delicate crepe; rolled and filled with beef, spinach and our own spices and herbs; baked with a combination of cream and meat sauce.
LASAGNE 12.95
A Victoria Favorite
Layers of pasta, fluffy ricotta, mounds of beef and mozzarella cheese. Served atop our Bolognese sauce.
MIXED VEGETABLES ITALIANA 11.50
Broccoli, zucchini, onions, tomato and mushrooms sautéed with shredded mozzarella cheese.
MUSHROOM PASSION 11.95
A Victoria Favorite
Porcini, portabella, shiitake, and white cap mushrooms tossed in a balsamic cream sauce and served over penne pasta.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS 12.95
A Victoria Favorite
Italian sausage, onions, sweet red and green peppers sautéed in virgin olive oil and garlic
with a touch of wine and zesty tomato sauce. Aromatic and spicy.
PATRON’S CREATION 11.50
Peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, artichoke hearts, onion, broccoli andvgarlic in virgin olive oil. Served over angel hair pasta.
TORTELLINI ALLA PANNA 12.50
A Victoria Favorite
Home-style pasta filled with beef, veal and a touch of spinach, blended in a cream sauce with mushrooms, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese.
PENNE ALLA ARRABBIATA 10.95
A Victoria Favorite
Virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, capers, a touch of marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, Spicy!!
SPAGHETTI PRIMAVERA 11.50
A delicious combination of asparagus, peas, broccoli and sweet red peppers, prepared in a cream sauce over a bed of pasta.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA 11.50
Deliciously prepared pasta with cream sauce, prosciutto and parmesan reggiano cheese.
RAVIOLI AL FUNGHI (with mushrooms) 11.50
Cheese ravioli sautéed in butter, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, white cap mushrooms, asparagus, herbs and cream.
EGGPLANT FLORENTINE 11.95
Layers of eggplant breaded and deep-fried, then baked to a finish with a wine, lemon and butter sauce, ricotta cheese and mushrooms. Topped with melted mozzarella and served over a bed of pasta and spinach leaves.
GNOCCHI CON PISTACHIO E GORGONZOLA 12.95
A Victoria Favorite
Homemade Italian potato dumplings tossed in a rich, savory cream sauce with gorgonzola cheese and green pistachios.

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