Cafe Amaro – Italian
Cafe Amaro transports guests to a sun-drenched Italian terrace where the vibrant colors of heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata take center stage amidst a chorus of clinking glasses. The kitchen transforms humble ingredients into golden-fried treasures like crisp arancini and savory polpette, while wood-fired pizzas topped with salty prosciutto and sweet figs offer a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined flavor.
319, Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113 +18573172871 https://www.cafeamaroboston.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cafe Amaro
Dairy-Free at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne All’Arrabbiata, Averna and Luxardo Amaro Abano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Averna, Luxardo Amaro Abano and Fernet Branca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari Fritti, Gnocchi Sorrentina and Margherita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Peroni Italian Lager. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fernet Branca, Lavazza Cold Brew and Stormalong Hard Cider. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Fernet Branca and Lavazza Cold Brew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 24 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne All’Arrabbiata, Sam Boston Lager and Averna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cafe Amaro
Cafe Amaro in Boston has 37 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gnocchi Sorrentina, Margherita and Pizza Topping: Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe Amaro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rigatoni Bolognese | 33.3 g | 52.2 g |
| Broccoli Rabe Pizza | 14.5 g | 32.2 g |
| Fusilli Alla Vodka | 6.7 g | 30.7 g |
| Pizza Topping: Pepperoni | 44.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Pistachio Martini | 111.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Vegitariana | 22 g | 24.5 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Nite Lite | 4.3 g | 18.7 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Sam Boston Lager | 64.2 g | 16.2 g |
| Peroni Italian Lager | 10.7 g | 16.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Caprese - $16: Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpette - $18: Beef meatballs, tomato basil sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini, Mozzarella Fritto, Potato Croquette - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $19: Parma prosciutto & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - $20: Assortment of imported Italian cheeses & cured meats Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $18: Fried calamari, arugula , cherry tomatoes, marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, croutons, house made dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Brick Oven Pizza
- Margherita - $19: Pomodoro, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara - $17: Pomodoro, garlic, basil, oregano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Fig - $21: Gorgonzola, parma prosciutto, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe Pizza - $20: Mozzarella, broccoli rabe, hot salami Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi - $19: Mixed fresh mushrooms, fontina cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegitariana - $20: Roasted eggplant, artichokes, tomatoes, olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Pizza - $21: Oregano, fresh burrata, Calabrian chile oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara - $22: Mozzarella, pecorino, sunny side egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Fusilli Alla Vodka - $24: Pomodoro, vodka cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Sorrentina - $25: Potato gnocchi, pomodoro, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini - $24: Broccoli rabe, sausage, parmigana, white wine sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $25: Slow braised beef, veal, pork, San Marzano tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Crab Ravioli - $30: Vodka sauce with shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $28: Fusilli, pomodoro, mozzarella Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marsala - $28: Fusilli, chicken breast, marsala wine, prosciutto, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Fra Diavolo - $32: Cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh zucchini, white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne All’Arrabbiata - $25: Spicy pomodoro sauce, olive oil & basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Dolce
- Tiramisu - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Nite Lite - $17.5: Gin, vermouth, amaro nonino, bitters
- Pistachio Martini - $18.5: Pistachio liqueur, vanilla vodka, white chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cosmo Martini - $18.5: Vodka, cranberry, lime, simple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Bulliet Old Fashioned - $17: Whiskey, bitters, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Martini - $18: Vanilla vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liquor & Baileys
- Negroni - $17.5: Gin, campari & vermouth
- Negroni Bianco - $17.5: Gin, cochi Americano & vermouth Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aperol Spritz - $17: Aperol aperitif, prosecc & orange slice
- Lemoncello Spritz - $17: Lemoncello & prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peroni Italian Lager - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sam Boston Lager - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Magic Rain IPA - $10 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Sam Seasonal - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Exhibit A - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stormalong Hard Cider - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $4.5
- Double Espresso - $8
- Lavazza Cold Brew - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Amaro
- Amaro dell'Etna - $8: Notes of vanilla, licorice, citrus and spice with delicate overtones of smokiness Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Averna - $7: Notes of Sicilian orange, licorice, myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary, and sage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Braulio - $8: Earthy, floral, and minty with a touch of medicinal spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Bully Boy - $9: Boston made with a twist on a classic liquor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Amaro Cioccolato - $7: Blend of botanicals, & cocoa nibs, made on Cape Cod Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cynar - $7: Sweet and slightly bitter made 13 herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Fernet Branca - $8: Intensely herbaceous, sweet, and minty Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Foro - $7: Dark and flavorful blend of citrus and herbs with chocolate notes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Lucano - $7: Upfront sweetness of herbs, caramel, and cola notes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Luxardo Amaro Abano - $7: Medium bitter notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Meletii - $7: Rich notes of caramel, chocolate, spice and subtly bitter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Montenegro - $9: Made with 40 botanicals, notes of citrus and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Nonino Amaro - $9: Grappa infused with herbs, fruits, and roots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Santa Maria al Monte - $7: Balance of sweet and bitter with warm spice and strong minty overtones Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- South Hollow Amaro Marino - $7: Blend of botanicals & notes of chartreuse and pine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Zucca Rabarbaro - $7: Balanced and delicate with hints of rhubarb and botanicals Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Amaro Tasting - $18: Three of your choice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Add-ons
- Pizza Topping: Pepperoni - $4
- Pizza Topping: Prosciutto - $4
- Pizza Topping: Mushroom - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pizza Topping: Roasted Peppers - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pizza Topping: Olives - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe Amaro
- Is Cafe Amaro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe Amaro has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne All’Arrabbiata, Averna and Luxardo Amaro Abano.
- What can I eat at Cafe Amaro on a dairy-free diet?
- Penne All’Arrabbiata, Averna and Luxardo Amaro Abano carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe Amaro have vegan options?
- Yes. 24 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Penne All’Arrabbiata and Sam Boston Lager.
- Is Cafe Amaro gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe Amaro?
- Rigatoni Bolognese, at roughly 52.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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