Want a wedding at a seaside Tuscan village with fabulous water views and mouthwatering dishes? Oh, can’t afford to fly 60 guests there? Here’s a simple solution – hold your next intimate gathering or wedding reception at Ama Ristorante at Driftwood.
From its second-level perch with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ama Ristorante is a truly romantic setting suitable for wedding receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties or rehearsal dinners. And, fittingly, Ama, means love in Latin.
The Stavola family, owners of the award-winning restaurant and Driftwood Cabana Club, have created a stylish, elegant atmosphere in the private dining room with Old World charm. Warm, earthy tones, authentic wood-burning fireplace, a hand-painted mural covering one entire wall of a Tuscan country landscape and views of the Atlantic Ocean all conspire to take a bride and her guests far away for the most romantic experience possible here at the Jersey Shore! Plus during warmer seasons an outdoor deck is also available for cocktail receptions.
Executive Chef Charles “Chuck” Lesbirel oversees Ama Ristorante’s award-winning, seasonally inspired Tuscan menu of both traditional and newly imagined Italian classics. He welcomes the opportunity to work with the bride and her family to create an inspiring menu that will “wow” guests long after the cake has been cut. From an abundant cheese table filled with artisan cheeses and gourmet accompaniments to in-house made pasta dishes and mouthwatering antipasti made from just-picked Jersey produce to prime cuts of meat and the freshest seafood to be found, at Ama Ristorante a bride and her guests will get a dining experience that is as amazing as the oceanfront view.
In less than two years at its Sea Bright location, Ama has been recognized by local and national food reviewers and earned a Zagat rating of 25 (Food), 24 (Decor), 24 (Service). It has been named a “New and Notable Restaurant of 2013” by New Jersey Monthly magazine’s discerning food critics, and has been awarded the No. 1 Italian restaurant in 2013 by the readers of Monmouth Health & Life. In addition, already this year Ama Ristorante was named “Diners’ Choice Winner 2014” by Opentable.com’s diners.
Private dining room is available for up to 60 seated guests.
Ama Ristorante is located at 1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, and can be reached at 732-530-9760 or www.amaristorante.com.
