In 1936 Horace Consolmagno, an Italian immigrant from a small village near Salerno, opened his restaurant in Boston’s historic and stylish Back Bay, quickly becoming the place to be and be seen, attracting world-class musicians, maestros and leaders from the business community.
In 1965, Mario Izzo, the longtime manager, bought the restaurant and expanded the menu with additions from his childhood in Campania and other parts of Italy that he encountered in his extensive Italian travel.
"Amalfi" as it came to be known, on symphony nights would have a dozen Nobel laureates, Julia Child, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Fielder of the Pops and many other noted celebrities and was a unique fixture in the Boston community.
Though Mario sold the restaurant in 1981, the family tradition now continues as Paul, Mario’s grandson, brings Amalfi to Knoxville.
Richard Izzo
Cafe Amalfi, Boston
“My love of food was born at my grandfather’s restaurant – The Café Amalfi, where I have my fondest and earliest memories. As an Italian American who was raised in downtown Boston, I grew up with some of the world’s most famous and enjoyable Italian food, whether it was my grandmother’s unbeatable weekly ‘Sunday Sauce’ or walking the streets of the North End munching on fried calamari and zeppole at Saint Anthony’s Feast.
My wife, Meredith, and I have been obsessed with food culture worldwide, in particular, regional Italian food. We want to share this love and our family history with Knoxville. Welcome to Amalfi!
Owner & Chef Paul Martin
Meet Chef Tiffany. She is a culinary force who has helmed kitchens from bustling resorts to fine dining establishments across the country. Her impressive career includes helming kitchens at Biltmore, Westgate Resorts and most recently Bravo Italian Kitchen. A classically trained master in Tuscan Italian and French cuisine, Chef Tiffany has even lent her talents as a private chef to celebrities, athletes, and musicians. From homemade pasta to pastries, her passion for exquisite food shines through every dish.
A love for great food shifted Michael from a career in the finance industry to hospitality. He joins the Amalfi leadership team with years of experience in both the front and back of house at The Tennessean, Bravo Italian Kitchen, Chesapeake’s West.
Reserve your table at Amalfi! A classy little joint.
Coming Soon!
Amalfi will be open Wednesday – Sunday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Due to the intimate size of our dining room, we are unable to accommodate strollers, highchairs, or a children’s menu.
Amalfi is a classy joint, please dress comfortably and for the occasion.
Reservations for the dining room at Amalfi will available 30 days in advance for parties of up to 6 guests on Open Table. Larger parties will be able reserve by calling us at 865.253.7219. Amalfi will take walk-ins on a first come, first served basis as available. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes post reservation time prior to release to another party.
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