Adele Carter
I was a guest at the Ritz-Carlton on a business trip. I enjoyed dinner two nights at Amore Del Lago – it was so good the first night, I went back again the next. I enjoyed the tortelli and the risotto…both were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was delightful and the service was impeccable. The highlight: Will is an exemplary bartender. Appreciate his fun personality, and his lemondrop martinis are among the best I’ve ever had.
… moreTammi J
This restaurant is located in the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee. My colleague and I decided to have dinner inside due to the weather, and we were so glad we chose this place. We started our meal with a few appetizers—meatballs—and initially opted for the focaccia bread. Then we changed our minds and decided to try the pizza since everyone raved about how good it was. Best decision ever. Swapping the focaccia for the pizza was absolutely worth it.
The pizza crust was perfectly crisp yet light, and we ordered a meat-lovers-style pizza that was absolutely delicious. We ate two slices each and had to send the rest back because we left it on the table—otherwise, we would’ve eaten the whole thing.
At that point we were full, and we could’ve asked for the check, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, we decided to split a pasta dish, which turned out to be the perfect portion. The pasta was delicious, the sauce was amazing, and by then we were officially too full to eat anything else. We finally asked for the check, completely satisfied.
Overall, it was an amazing experience. The food was excellent, our server was wonderful, and everything was a solid 10 out of 10.
… moreChris Wang
Loved our visit for breakfast and dinner. Definitely the best food in the area. At dinner, the focaccia starter is a must – it was a marvel. I got the mushroom risotto which was rich but not too heavy. Our waiter Travis was a superstar. We shared many laughs. Huge fan. Finished the night with the most beautifully decorated plate for my daughter’s birthday.
… moreRamona Carter
We had dinner on the patio with a view of the lake as well as the families doing s’mores. The staff was excellent and met every need. The food was I thought the pasta dish that my friend ordered was better than the chicken dish that I ordered. But both were nice. The wine was good as well.
… moreAnnie Marcuzzo
We went in September when the restaurant was new so things may have changed.
1. Drinks- I ordered a strawberry margarita and was served a beer. I told the server that I did not order that drink and he insisted it was a strawberry margarita. I tasted it and then had to call him over to insist it again was a beer. This seems pretty hard to mess up.
2. Food- the pastas were extremely salty and none of the food was that good.
3. Outdoor seating- when you make a reservation it does not say that the seating will be outdoors most tables are outdoor. September is so hot in Georgia that being on the patio is miserable. I asked to be moved indoors but they did not have any tables.
I recommend going to Gabbys or Linger Longer.
… moreSteve Mindak
Had a party of 12 there this past weekend. Server spoke broken English, made us sign a contract for set menu that they overcharged us for, and brought us several tickets. One of the tickets they accused us of not paying which took a couple of days to resolve, only after I requested to see video tape they said they had?? You can have a better meal and time in town, avoid this place.
… moreDonald Cote
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Amore Del Lago. We want to thank all the staff for their exceptional service and meal. From the service staff to the chef , everyone went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. We wanted to express our gratitude and appreciation for making our special occasion exceptional.
We will certainly return and not wait for a celebration to enjoy the food, atmosphere and service.
… moreRichard Linder
The head chef is supposedly from Italy yet they don’t make fresh home made noodles. A real shame for an overly expensive restaurant in the ritz.
… moreSamuel Mason
We were there for a couples’ getaway a few days before Christmas. The food is good and atmosphere is what you’d expect at a Ritz Carlton.
However, the service we received there was what was really special. He had a young man named Connor as our server. He is wise beyond his age and very knowledgeable of the menu and restaurant. He couldn’t have been more polite or helpful.
It was worth our time to write this review so leadership and future customers can know about this rockstar on the team! Thank you Connor for a great evening and dinner experience!! I hope he gets to stay there (for a little while anyway) because he’s very much future leader material!
… moreT Gallimore
It was a night to remember! We celebrated our nieces 17th birthday. I received help making and updating our reservation. The wait staff was very attentive … food was wonderful, especially the pizzas! We plan to try out the breakfast buffet next! Thank you to all those that made this night so special!
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