Italian restaurant owners say they are 'really sad' after selling up

Alex and Monica Germani, who have sold their Amore Italian restaurant in Melton Mowbray

The couple who ran an Italian restaurant in Melton for seven years say they are ‘really sad’ to be leaving the town after selling up.

Alex and Monica Germani have been very popular hosts at Amore, on Burton Street, and have built up a loyal customer base.

Monica (39) told the Melton Times: “We had the restaurant for seven good years and we really loved it.

"Unfortunately it is time for us to move on and we have sold the restaurant.

Amore restaurant, in Melton, which is now under new ownership

“It was a very sad decision.

"We made lots of memories, our customers have been great and without them it would not have been Amore.

“They’ve always been very supportive, even during Covid pandemic.

"We are really sad to leave but I’m sure the customers will love the new owners.”

Another couple, Franco and Rosa, have bought Amore and Monica says the menu will be retained and the staff will also stay with the restaurant.

Monica and her 49-year-old husband, who are both originally from Venice, have made many memories over the years with many of their staff working with them throughout the seven years.

They hope their customers will continue to dine at the restaurant under the new ownership.

"The chef has been there since we started and most of the staff has been the same since the beginning which makes it even tougher to leave,” she added.

"Since we posted on social media about leaving we have had so many positive comments from customers and some of them have become good friends.”