Amore Mio Italian Bistro, 451 Main Street, Suite 8, Placerville, 530-303-3148, amoremiobistro.com

By strange coincidence, when I was asked to review the Gold Country’s newest Italian bistro, I had been craving the authentic, rustic cuisine of Northern Italy. I just didn’t expect it to be in Placerville. As my plus one and I strolled down a quaint courtyard off Main Street, we came upon our destination: Amore Mio.