Amuri was born from love — for family, for Sicily, and for the dream of building something meaningful far from home.

In 2020, Alessandra and Marco arrived in San Diego from a small Sicilian town called Bagheria. With hearts full of courage and a suitcase of dreams, they worked tirelessly in restaurants, always telling each other, “We work hard now, so one day we’ll work for ourselves.”

That dream came to life when Marco’s father, Joe — a construction worker for over thirty years — and Uncle Raimondo, a former restaurateur from Sicily, joined them. Soon after, fate brought back Simone, Marco’s childhood friend and talented chef, who helped give shape to their vision: a modern Sicilian restaurant where every dish carries a story.

Together, they created Amuri — Sicilian for “love.” Built with their own hands in the heart of Mira Mesa, Amuri became a place where people gather to share authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and a true sense of family.

Because here, everything begins with Amuri.