About the Chef

Tito Vitorino started his restaurant adventure at the age of 16 in the South of Portugal (Algarve, Vale do Lobo, Hotel Dona Filipa) and has been a Sarasota resident since 1991. Prior to Amore, he was a previous manager for 14 years of the famous The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Restaurants.

His vast knowledge of the restaurant business was built from ward work, but mostly the passion for the business itself. Tito Vitorino says,  “Make sure you love the restaurant business. This business is hard work, and you must love it to be successful. Also, you must have passion and vision for the concept you create with your restaurant. Anyone can copy another restaurant concept. It happens all the time, but your passion and culture are what set you apart from your customers and will make you successful.”

Chef's Favorite Menu Item

"All items on the menu are my favorites! I love to cook."