How it was born
Love & Friends in Peschici
Behind every restaurant is a story. This is ours.
Our story begins in Peschici, a small village in the beautiful Gargano Peninsula, in Puglia. It was here that Karin, originally from Austria, met Fiore, an Italian chef with a passion for cooking and decades of experience in the restaurant industry.
What began as a simple encounter soon grew into something much bigger. Between the Salzkammergut and the Gargano, between Austria and Southern Italy, a love story was born—for life, for Italian cuisine, and for each other.
For several years we lived between two countries, until this bond gave birth to a shared dream: opening a seaside restaurant.
Two passions – one shared project
Fiore is a passionate Italian chef with over 40 years of culinary experience. For over 25 years, he ran an Italian restaurant in Austria, captivating his guests with authentic dishes, Mediterranean flavors, and his warm, humorous manner.
I, Karin, am from Austria and have worked as a media designer for many years. Creativity, design, and concept development are part of my professional journey. I love creating atmospheres and bringing spaces to life through design, ideas, and details.
Together we are a team that complements each other perfectly: Fiore with her passion for cooking and I with my enthusiasm for design, organization, and the experience that surrounds the restaurant.
The perfect place by the sea
The dream of our own restaurant led us to a location that couldn't be more perfect: Lido Aurora, on San Nicola beach in Peschici. Here, right on the seafront, AMORE & FRIENDS Beach Restaurant & Bar was born—a place where people meet, share moments, eat together, and experience the Italian atmosphere.
The location belongs to Tommaso, Fiore's childhood friend. Both grew up in Peschici and have known this beach forever. Today, a story unites them once again—this time around a seaside restaurant.
AMORE & FRIENDS – a name, a philosophy
The name of our restaurant represents exactly what matters to us: Amore & Friends.
Love for food, the sea, hospitality, and shared moments. Every guest should feel welcome here—whether from Italy, Austria, Germany, or anywhere else in the world.
That's why at AMORE & FRIENDS we speak multiple languages: Italian, German, and English.
Cuisine, guests, and life at sea
Today, at AMORE & FRIENDS at Lido Aurora in Peschici, we serve Mediterranean cuisine with fresh fish, pasta, and Apulian specialties.
And perhaps, in our dishes, you can also taste a little of our history.