The Wedding Menu is a lighthearted, food-filled rom-com that has plenty of charm. Letizia Lorini creates some genuinely sweet and funny moments between Amelie and Ian, and the “friends-to-lovers” chemistry is believable. I especially enjoyed the restaurant and kitchen scenes—they felt warm, vivid, and full of life. The banter is playful, and there are enough heartfelt moments to keep you invested in the outcome, I really do enjoy good banter between an FMC and MMC!

That said, while I liked the premise, a few things held it back from being a higher-star read for me. The dual timeline sometimes felt a little uneven, and certain flashbacks dragged more than they added. Amelie, while relatable in her struggles, occasionally made choices that felt frustrating or inconsistent, which made it harder to fully connect with her character.

Even so, this was an enjoyable read overall. If you’re looking for a cozy, food-centric romance with humour, rivalry, and a dash of heartache, The Wedding Menu delivers. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely a fun escape if you love rom-coms with a culinary twist. I would recommend!

This rom-com was a delightful mix of food, banter, and second chances. Amelie and Ian’s chemistry was off the charts, and I especially loved how the timeline shifts deepened their story. The mix of humor, heat, and heartfelt moments kept me hooked, and the tweet war was such a fun touch. Ian may be a little too perfect, but that’s exactly what makes him the swoony foil Amelie needed. A charming, spicy, and emotional read for romance fans who love a culinary twist :)

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Iwanted to read the book BUT the trigger warnings now have made you shy away and this isnt the book for you anymore. Im sure it will reach a good audience however; I am currently protecting my mental health.

Unique storyline, hilarious characters, and a MMC with a gloriously dirty mouth. What could be better? Honestly I loved how different this story was from other romance novels, even though of course, there were plenty of popular tropes: slow-burn, friends to lovers, rivals to lovers, golden retriever x black cat….however, the amount of chaos and messy storylines led to making it hard to focus on the romance aspect.

I had not read Desserts for Stressed People so I was worried if I would be missing out on too much but I found that not to be the case. Letizia Lorini does a wonderful job of keeping the stories separate so that you could read them in either order but still appropriately tying them into the same world.

I wish I could say that I loved this like so many other reviewers seemed to. It just wasn't my vibe unfortunately. The FMC is completely unbearable. The entire book she lets her fiancé and "best friend" walk all over her. Despite the fact that her fiancé is a terrible person on his own, she equally is just as awful for her emotional cheating. I just don't find that sort of storyline enjoyable.

The redeeming point in the book is Ian. He's charming and funny and a total sweetheart. Did he go after and attempt to form a relationship with a completely inappropriate woman? Yes. Other than that, though, he is a likable character.

I wanted to enjoy this but given my dislike of the main character as well as not enjoying the trope that the story is based in, I don't think I will be reading any other books in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honst review.

Fast-paced romance story, I love the banter between the characters and the concept of the story having the menu, and foods and drinks integrate to the story. I sure enjoy and savor the story where I crave for more

A cute rom com. I didn’t love this at the start; Frank really ticked me off and I wondered why Amelie put up with him. I did like the timeline hops that merged into the last third of the book. It’s a good way of showing rather than telling. Ian is a little too perfect, but don’t we read rom com for the perfect guys? And it does make him a good foil to Frank. Overall, slow start but entertaining read.

Man!!! Our FMC Amelie cannot catch a dang break!!! The story is told in a dual timeline, one is present day at the ICCE conference and the other is from a year ago, when she meets our MMC, Ian, at her friend’s wedding.

When Amelie and Ian meet, she has a deadbeat for a boyfriend (who I absolutely wanted to punch in the face), is stuck in a dead end job, and a shitty “best friend” (who I also wanted to punch in the face!!! SO MANY TIMES.) and her and Ian decides he’s going to be her new best friend and therapist because surprise!!! Her POS boyfriend has given her an ultimatum… Let their relationship be “open” for the next 6 months and in return he’ll finally marry her after 10 years!!!

When he asked that of her my jaw was ON THE FLOOR. I audibly gasped. The freaking audacity!!!

Anyway, in the present timeline they run into each other at the conference by complete surprise and they have some unresolved feelings about how their friendship ended.

Oh and their fathers both own restaurants and are basically mortal rivals so that’s a crazy fun twist! Lol.

I fell in love with Ian, he’s funny, real, and has a sense of humor that would make it impossible to NOT fall for him. While Amelie is the “doormat” friend. She lets everyone walk all over her to “keep the peace” even when it’s complete bullshit. (I wanted to shake her at times!!) But Ian helps bring out her backbone and I loved that!! Also, the butter scene had me cackling because what in the world!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I ate this book up!!! I was literally giggling, screaming, and kicking my feet (I have video proof lol) and I’m also kicking myself for waiting so long to read this book!!! Now I much binge the others because I NEED more of Letizia’s glorious writing!!!

Just a reminder ladies, NEVER SETTLE. Always choose someone who truly loves you unconditionally.🥹

Chef x restaurant owner dual time line with banter? Sign me up! The story was entertaining and fast paced and could get anyone in the wedding mood. The mmc was so adorable and I loved his energy. Overall this was a fun read and I look forward to reading other books by Lorini.

In this fun and charming new romance novel, readers follow Amelie, who’s lost all the stability she has had for years in her quest for romantic happiness and workplace success in taking over her father’s restaurant. However, when a stranger named Ian sits next to her at a wedding, Amelie realizes that maybe she wants to throw the entire plan for her future away and choose something new until she realizes that Ian is her father’s business rival’s son. As they have to negotiate their complicated friendship and mutual attraction at a week-long cooking conference, Amelie has a week to convince Ian that a happy ending for them is possible. Spicy, funny, and heartwarming, readers will love Ian and Amelie’s dynamic and the evolution of their relationship, while the intense emotions and brilliant tropes and plot devices will draw the readers further into the story. Entertaining and emotional, the friends and enemies to lovers elements are really fun to witness, especially since the readers only know as much as Amelie does throughout the novel. With its unique backdrop and great character chemistry, romance readers will love this fun and brilliant new novel because of the fantastic emotional stakes and excellent character development.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun book. I enjoyed it a lot!

Firstly, thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers copy of The Wedding Menu by Letizia Lorini!

I started reading this with no expectations, I simply liked the premise and hoped it would be a good read. Amelie Preston, a chef at her father's restaurant, has lived her life allowing others to take advantage of her. Her father, her boyfriend, Frank, and her best friend, Martha have all backed her into a corner. Prioritizing their needs and being unable to stand up for herself has left her in a rough situation. At her coworker and friend, Barb's wedding, Ian Roberts enters her life. There's immediate attraction, but she's with someone else. Their connection grows as she begins to question the life she's accepted for herself.

Fast forward a year and Amelie's life is in shambles - no Martha, she's unemployed, no fiance and she no longer has the most important person of all, Ian. The opportunity to attend a cooking conference in Ian's hometown falls into her lap and she's determined to find him. And she does, but realizing who he is gives her a brief pause. Determined to prove that she should've been with him all along, Amelie finally prioritizes her own desires. Has she waited too long or was she worth the wait?

I really enjoyed this book, I liked Letizia Lorini's writing style and Ian is the ultimate golden retriever of a book boyfriend. I found myself incredibly frustrated with Amelie and her inability to follow through when she knew she ought to stand up for herself. It was obvious from the beginning that her connection with Ian was stronger than any of her other relationships. The banter between the two, the bad pickup lines, and their connection really made me root for them.

I loved this fun filled, realistic story about a chef and a
restaurant owner. Their chats were adorable and the
chemistry was so damn off the charts.. I loved how the
timeline switched between then and now.. But in a way
that explained things better. It was emotional, hot,
funny and the banter just did it for me..!!
Oh and the tweet war was great, I couldn't get enough of it!!!

This was so sweet and such a fast paced moving book because of the double time story line. It was fantastic! While it is a romcom, there is an underlying theme of grief and change that consumed me. Very well written!

I was lucky enough to receive this book as an ARC. I really enjoyed the book from the very beginning with the Menu theme from the start it really grabbed my attention. The main characters are cute and fun their banter throughout the story is very real. Even the background characters seem very thought out. You love the characters you love and hate the ones you hate all with quick and purposeful reason. This story is perfect for A February read or for anyone who loves a story with Rom-com vibes. I have absolutely added this authors other works to my TBR and think you should too!.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers copy of The Wedding Menu by Letizia Lorini!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery books for the opportunity to read an eARC copy.

Amelie has get her friends, her fiancé, and her father take advantage of her good nature for far too loog. She doesn't stand up for herself, instead prioritizing the wants of others over her own needs.

Then she meets Ian. They connect and slowly, unwittingly fall in love, but she's engaged to another man, and their slow march to heartbreak is inevitable. Amelie's life is in shambles and she finds herself failing in all of her relationships and in her professional goals.

Months later, they run into each other at a work conference, and soon realize their fathers are decades-long rivals. Is there past too painful to overcome? Will their parents get in the way?

Ian was an excellent MMC, he pushes Amelie to stand up for herself and recognize her own needs and desires but he isn't overbearing or controlling, a problem I see in a lot of other contemporary romances. Amelie was relatable and I enjoyed seeing her growth throughout the story.

I really enjoyed this rivals to lovers, second chance romance and I look forward to reading more from Letizia Lorini in the future!

Thank you Netgalley for an arc! The following opinion is my own and mine alone.

I adored this book so much. It had me giggling throughout. I understand Ames, being a doormat and always struggling with putting yourself first. I adored Ian and how the two complemented each other. The wines for the spicy chapters was also hilarious, and I assume they taste amazing.

This was my first book by this author. I found myself really enjoying it. The chemistry between the Ian and Amelie was so full on angst I devoured it. I enjoy being able to read texts in books, especially from alternate timelines. Dual timelines are my favorite, I only wish it was also a duo point of view at times. The no third act breakup and forced proximity made this a 4 star for me!

The Wedding Menu
By Letizia Lorini

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this ARC! It was such a cute rom com! I laughed out loud a few times. I have to say I LOVED Ian from the moment Amelie met him at the wedding !!


What a cute book! Can’t wait to read another one !!