In a sea of endless Italian food on the hill, Andino's can be easily overlooked but not outdone. After trying just about every other spot on Atwells, I can't believe it took me this long to get to Andino's....my mistake! The host seemed surprised to see us despite being right on time for our reservation but we were seated right away after a quick exchange. Our server Erik came right over with a smile and continued to be a consummate professional throughout the evening. I wish I could have him be my server everywhere I go. We started the night with some seasonal cocktails. The spiced pear old fashioned was to die for. Complete with a solitary large cube and balanced flavors it was delicious. Our table had veal parm, linguine and white clam, and lasagna. Each dish was fresh and executed perfectly. It's a garlic lovers paradise but never overpowering, in a way any Nonna would approve. For dessert we split a slice of limoncello cake. The cake was so light and fluffy it was like eating air. Even the frosting was light enough where it didn't feel like we were stuffing ourselves to finish it. It's a smaller place so it gets busy quickly and can be a little loud. I would highly recommended a reservation as I don't think you'd have much luck getting a table on a weekend. There was a bar area with some seats but it's probably not easy to get a seat there either. As the old adage goes, if a restaurant is full all the time there's a good reason why ;) read more

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Have you ever heard of a restaurant that won't do a takeout order over the phone without requiring a credit card number for " security purposes" That might be the most petty cheapest thing I've ever heard of. So I plan to pay with cash now I have to give a random person my credit card information over the phone just because they don't believe that I will show up to pick up my to go order?!? absolutely ridiculous. Such a shame because the food is so good read more

Andino's had a nice setup for our group. Excellent service! Watermelon sangria with elderflower was delicious. Stuffed mushrooms. RI calamari was spicy with breaded peppers, red marinara on side. I went with everyone's favorite chicken parm. Huge portion! Would recommend! read more

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A lady at the Providence Athenaeum recommended this place to us so we gave it a try. We didn't have reservations but were still seated within 2min & treated very well. The place played some Sinatra, had intimate lighting & old pictures up on the wall that went great with the whole wiseguy vibes for lack of better words. The food was all delicious & these were the best fried Calimari that I have ever had. Our server Eric was a total pleasure & really took good care of my wife & I. read more

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Andino's is my favorite Italian restaurant in the Federal Hill neighborhood in Providence. If you haven't been to Providence you have no idea they have some of the best old school Italian anywhere. There is nothing better than grabbing a couple of bar stools and having dinner at the bar. Terry, their fabulous bartender has been making exceptional classic cocktails for 20 years. She makes you feel like you're home from the moment you walk in. Along with their fantastic Italian fare, they have a nice selection of seasonal cocktail recipes. I usually stick with my staple Manhattan when eating Italian so trust me it's one of the best you'll have. Andino's is known for a very healthy pour which is nice given how skinny they get these days. So nice, my friends and call it a kiddie pool. Who doesn't love a heavy pour? Next time you're around Providence, go see Terry at Andino's in Federsl Hill and enjoy a delicious kiddie pool. Salute read more

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The calamari was cooked just right with a nice crunch not overcooked at all. The portion was way bigger than I was expecting . His is not an appetizer for one person at all. I ordered angel hair pasta and 2 meatballs and 1 hot sausage. The portion was well worth the price. Everything was good but the meatballs need more flavor but other than that it was all good. Maigin was my waitress and she was very helpful and friendly with making sure I had everything I needed. She is an excellent waitress she gets a thumbs up on top of her rating. If you're unfamiliar with Federal Hill they have a beautiful mural of it on the wall. This is a casual ambiance setting here very relaxing and comfortable. This is truly a pillar of Federal Hill a lot of history here. read more

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Came to Providence RI from Boston while on vacation. Atwells Ave, Federal Hill, was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying at. We stumbled on Andino's and decided to give them a try. There were other options but we made a great choice. The portion size was a lot that we had the leftovers for dinner. Our waitress was great in helping us decide what to order, great service! The place is nice inside . read more

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So a few things has changed since I've last been here for lunch- and I'm disappointed. This has and will still be my favorite restaurant anywhere for lunch or dinner- but we will not be able to go as often . For lunch, there was a 30 percent increase on cost and significantly reduced portions (chicken used to cover the plate) - and now there is a credit card fee on the bill of 5 percent. I totally get it restaurants need to do this to keep up with inflation and stay afloat- I was surprised it was so quiet there during lunch it used to be a very busy spot for lunch. I felt overwhelmed today with increased price, smaller portion and a credit card charge. Food was still amazing and drinks always on point. Service exception so no complaints there. read more

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Food delicious but very noisy and crowded Desserts were the best. Pasta dishes were ok nothing special read more

I have been to Andinos multiple times and had a wonderful experience. It's been a couple of years since I've been there. From the moment we sat down we were approaches by wait staff pushing us on drink orders. I have never felt so pushed to order. It was definitely not a relaxing experience. The tossed salad I ordered had 2 olives, three small croutons and 2 small pieces onion. My salad was awful. Old lettuce. The Tips of the lettuce stalks were brown meaning it's been around a while. Of our party of 4, one order was wrong. For the prices they charge, it should be a rememberable experience . It was not!! Definitely not the experience I have had in the past but I am sure I will not return. read more

This has to be the best Italian restaurant in the world ,it should be in the Guinness book of world records for best food ,no exaggeration ,to the valet parking down to the cannoli is a 10 ,I drive an hour to eat here .i love it ,I can't say enough about this place ,you just have to go ,the food speaks for itself read more

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Yummy food,I ordered the fried mozzarella,pasta chicken parm and pasta Fagioli. The fried mozzarella was mozzarella with red sauce slapped on top of it sooooooo good. Lots of people, service was good the place was good there were lights everywhere you looked it was like edaville roadway lol. Overall loved it coming back soon. Update the pasta is very sweat soup good buts like chili parm was very scrumdilly yum yum read more

Food here is pretty solid. And the service staff were clearly well organized and hustling. But we had a bad server. She was friendly but didn't know the menu, didn't know the food, couldn't hear us, and generally unaware. I asked her the different options for the snails and she literally just read the menu to me. Another server saw this and gave me the response I was looking for. When explaining to my son that the dish was hot, she nearly stuck her face in his food. She didn't hear my daughter during her order properly and and responded that it wasn't on the menu until my daughter pointed to it. We ordered sweet tea and she gave us unsweetened since they don't have sweet. She asked a bus girl to water our table and we were fully watered. My watered went empty and she didn't notice when asking my son about the plate being hot Best dish was the snail salad. But we thought it would be hot and not a salad. read more

Andino's - Linguini With Clam Sauce Dinner didn't have much flavor. I was disappointed in this dish. - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I came to Andino's for lunch on the hill and valet was a huge bonus considering it was the weekend, rainy, and busy. They parked my vehicle right away and I was able to get quick service at the bar. They give you complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic. For an appetizer, I got the fried mozzarella. It came with 4 thick mozzarella triangles and a delicious crispy breading. I would suggest asking for extra marinara sauce on the sauce, it was so good! For an entree, I ordered chicken franchise - a good piece of chicken but the sauce was very thin and too much lemon. My boyfriend's dish stole the show, he got Chicken Parmesan in a pink vodka sauce. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle with a delicious pink vodka sauce smothered with cheese on top. The pink vodka sauce had a nice creamy texture and great flavor. The restaurant gave throwback Italian vibes - I'll definitely be back! read more

Andino's - Chicken Francaise with Penne - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This place Andino's is FIRE. Makes you feel like you are in Italy, smelling the real Italian food and vibe. We ordered some Fried Calamari, with Spaghett and clam soup. Place is pretty expensive, but i think I do not need to tell you why. Food is delicious and on point. Probably the best Italian spot I have been to in Rhode Island. Nice servers are friendly . I will be back on our next trip. read more

The best atmosphere for old school Italian cooking on Federal Hill especially now that Old Canteen is gone. Have been here many times and tried something from pretty much all the major menu categories. My favorite is the seafood dishes as they are fresh and the portions are generous though not so overwhelming they can't be finished in one sitting. Had the Cod Italiano on recent visit which was freshly garnished with olive oil and grilled peppers and tomatoes. Some other favorites include the burrata salad, stuffed mushrooms and any red sauce pasta dish particularly the chicken parm or lasagna. Any pasta is big enough for kids to share with plenty left over; ours loved the fettuccine Alfredo. Highly recommend! read more

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My go to spot when im feeling blah, great for take out as well as dine in. I always get the same thing, Italian bread, a meatball, arancini balls and chicken soup with 2 slices of lemon cake . Nothing says comfort like grazing on these delicious treats! read more

Good service and ambiance. Food was just okay and overpriced. Living in Connecticut, I guess I'm spoiled. Area is nice to walk around but parking is ridiculous and why most decide to eat at one of the many restaurants. If you're looking for "Little Italy" go to Boston. If you're in the area it's worth a try. read more

Andino's - Fried Mozzarella Garlic Bread Caesar Salad Dinner 5 Cheese Ravioli Dinner Pasta With Meatball Dinner - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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My husband and i had never been but had read some great reviews. We decided to brave it and bring some out of state friends as well...I know, ? right? Well, it was the best decision we ever made!!!! Every drink ordered aa well as appetizers and meals had Mmmms and Ahhhs after every bite! The service and efficiency was 5-star as well. We cant wait to go back!! read more

The service was fine. The ambiance is fine. The food is the star of the show. There were 3 dishes on the specials menu and I knew after looking at it that I had no need to open the actual menu. We got the Mushroom Tortellini and the Short Rib Agnolotti - both were exquisite and the portion sizes were mind-blowing. Prepare to share an entree if not a big eater or just get a cup of pasta fagioli (delish) beforehand and then share. The wine list is also wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

Been to Andino's a few times The food is superb, everything is made in house con amore The service is great! The ambiance is nice and relaxing and upscale-ish They have an extensive menu with a variety of different kinds of dishes, pastas, insalata, carne e pesce e everything in between. The food is really what shines at this restaurant I had the stuffed mushrooms which was delicious Followed by some fresh oysters and then finally the meat lasagna which was absolutely delicious and the size of the lasagna could've served a table of 2 perhaps 3 people. All in all I've always had a great time at Andino's I will definitely return to Italian food paradise Bravo bravo Il cibo è delizioso Grazie mille Andino's read more

Andino's - Baked Stuffed Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The food is amazing!!!! The calamari- I've had calamari plenty of times. But Andino's calamari has the bell peppers and jalapeños so it adds a twist to the traditional dish. The veal piccata with broccoli and mash potatoes is a classic go to of mine. I was not disappointed. The penne alla vodka, let's just say I had for lunch the next day!!! MEHGIIN, our server is fabulous and friendly. She's absolutely great, gives great recommendations and personable. Intimate ambiance and conveniently located in the Hill in Providence. read more

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Came for our first time from California and I have to admit there is no Italian food like the spots we tried on the east coast and Andino's was one of our favorites. From the service to the food, it couldn't have been any better!!!! read more

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For those hankering for a quaint, Old World vibe and memorable service, Andino's is clearly a contender. Traipsing in one blustery icebergish dusk, we were warmly greeted and invited to a 'metsa metsa' table snack dab in the middle; it was fairly slow early - but not the corner booth we'd requested in advance for our getaway. But with our perky server (Andrea, I believe) and Camillo hovering nearby, why quibble? As we perused the menu, we noticed a lively bar scene, older men chatting, like something one might find in Verona or Naples. For wine lovers, the choices are intriguing; I went with the distinctive Brancaia "Tre" after requesting a sample; a robust red with a complex, earthy finish. My wife, a martini lover, rather enjoyed her Bellini Martini but fretted its modest size. As from the world class service, two positives remain from the evening: first, a fabuloso Eggplant Rolatini - delicate eggplant smothered in zesty pasta sauce and draped with copious amounts of Mozzarella cheese; and second, the world class Broiled Stuffed Icelandic Cod. If you think that sounds intriguing, it is: a hefty Cod filet above a nice serving of home-made stuffing drenched in a rich, aromatic tan sauce. Dessert, Spumoni and Tiramisu formed a nectary finish. But, alas, being asked to clear out by 6pm to make space for a large group was a distinct turnoff. Sigh, turning a pleasing setting into one much less so. Some things to work on, for shizzle. read more

I love the lasagna here it is very delicious, the FRIED ZUCCHINI flower dish here is amazing the best I've ever had I try ordering this at least every other weekend when it's in season. The service is top notch. The ambiance is awesome very classy, upscale. read more

Maigin was so friendly and funny, she made our experience at Andino's so much fun. My friend was visiting from out of town and I know she made his visit a memorable one. She was excellent help with the menu. The menu is big and we couldn't decide on drinks, apps, or food and all of her recommendations did what they need to do. Thank you Maigin! read more

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This is my favorite place "on the hill". From here he service to the staff. Always world class, highly recommend.

This place had some great reviews, so of course we had to come give it a try! Val and Kate at the bar were so sweet! Val just made our day, have us some great options for drinks, which did not disappoint! The pomegranate martini and the white grape sangria were both resting and delicious!!! Val gave us all the great specials and everything sounded so good, but I was craving a carbonara and they made it happen! The food was so good, and there were generous portions!!! I was happy that I had some food to have for tomorrow! The place is super cute and it a great area that's lovely and fun! There's valet, so if you don't want to search for parking, bring cash for a tip! I can tell a lot of regulars frequent here bc the staff was so great! read more

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I cannot begin to express how good this place is. Amazing food, highly recommend the ravioli and the calamari. The service was wonderful. Kudos to Stephanie!! Was the best. Get ready to struggle with some parking since this sits in Federal Hill which has a lot of traffic. But Andino's has complimentary valet so you are good. Lovely atmosphere; whether casual or romantic, this is the spot! read more

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The rat pack charm of this place is almost as good as the food. Definitely a place where you want to make a reservation probably a week or two in advance if you don't want to eat at 9pm, or worse, not get a table at all. It's that good and that popular and the seating area is pretty small. They are a scratch kitchen so dishes can be customized to suit dietary needs and they do have gluten pasta for my daughter. We all loved the antipasto, I am dieting so I went with the salmon and broccoli rabe which was delicious and didn't feel like I was denying myself at all. My daughter had shrimp scampi. I can't personally attest to how good it was as she wouldn't even share a bite. My husbands lasagna was plentiful end amazing. Our waiter, maybe Eric or Derek, was so attentive and had a great personality. With 13 years at Andino's, he has surely earned tenure. You don't stick around that long in the restaurant industry unless you are the proprietor or they are doing something very right. When my mom is visiting we try to make a point to visit Andino's and this was her birthday so they brought out a complementary tiramisu with candle. They can make the average Tuesday or life milestones feel extra special. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing service and food. Fried calamari and clams Giovani were very good. Chicken franchise was flavorful and tender and vodka sauce was delicious and creamy. Great food and atmosphere read more

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Visited Andino's for lunch today. Tried their calamari as an appetizer along with the eggplant rollatini and veal saltimbocca for entrees. The calamari was fried and served with sliced pickled hot peppers. This might have been the best calamari I have ever had and I have eaten this type of dish all over the country. The coating was good and without a burned taste on the calamari like you get in many places, plus the hot pepper slices just pushed it over the top. The eggplant rollatini was a huge portion, (3) pieces, and overall pretty good, it was different than many other eggplant rollatini's in that it contained a nice portion of I believe prosciutto in the center of each piece, and I could not identify the ricotta in it if any. The only part of it that didn't thrill me was the hard cheese mixed in it was rather too strong in taste for me in some spots, but overall it was okay The veal saltimbocca was tasty with plenty of veal, mushrooms, and a delicious wine sauce. It was well worth the 26-dollar fee for the dish. Lastly, on the food, the complimentary bread was really on point, after living out closer to the West Coast for the last several years, this bread just hit the way Italian bread should. The wait staff for our table was two different servers. they worked well and they both checked in on us multiple times. The service was not rushed, and not slow either. The servers were both nice and pleasant, and we were offered up options on how the food could be prepared more to our liking. As to the ambiance, the place is on the smaller or intimate size, yet we didn't feel crammed in like in some other smaller places. It has an upscale looking bar when you walk in and there is a divider separating the bar area from most of the tables. Overall, the place is great and I look forward to returning to try some different dishes. read more

Such a wonderful Italian spot in the heart of Federal Hill. We luckily were able to reserve a few seats at the bar on a Tuesday night about an hour in advance. The bartender is incredibly efficient, kind, and straightforward. She makes an unbelievable martini too. We split a bottle of red wine and each had a different meal. I had the chicken picatta paired with angel hair pasta. The chicken was soft enough to not need a knife and the capers were a wonderful touch of texture. The sauce was extra buttery and had the perfect amount of lemon. My mom had the chicken parmesan which was arguably one of the best I've ever tried. The chicken was thin and had the perfect crispy edges and the cheese to sauce ratio was spot on. My dad had the fish française which he says, and I quote "the single best peice of flavored fish I've ever had." That speaks for itself! Come take advantage of the the valet and have a wonderful dinner at this upscale Italian spot, but be sure to call in advance for a reservation! read more

It's really, really good. Anything you find to complain about would Be knit picking. I mean It's really good. Make a reservation. You will thank me later. read more

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Walked here from the RI Convention center with a bunch of friends and walked into the cutest family style Italian restaurant ever! Our host was very friendly and conversational (always a plus for us)! She guided us in our orders since we were all from out of town and gave us really good recommendations for portion sizes and dishes. Most of us ended up ordering either pasta (because Italian restaurant, duh!) or some sort of protein (salmon/chicken). We kind of filled up a little bit from the complementary bread and oil because it was our first meal but still made room for the huge portion of food we did end up getting. I didn't even get to the potato from being full from my salmon, bread, and order of salad. Everything was delicious though - including the red wine we ended up ordering! I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a family friend restaurant or just want to go on date night. You won't be disappointed in their portions, taste, or service at all. read more

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My partner and I were in town for a night and are glad we chose this place for dinner. We had the eggplant and penne vodka- both were delicious. Our server was hilarious and kept us engaged all night. read more

Very much enjoyed the familar and fun vibe of our waitress. The staff was helpful, and the valet was courteous. The food was solid. Liked the Arancini very much. My friend liked her salmon salad, and my chicken picatta was quite good, maybe a could have used a tad more garlic, but that was my personal preference. Enjoyable dining experience. read more

I had the luck of finding this place maybe 6 months ago. Since then I have been numerous times -- whenever I visit Boston I make sure to make the trip. I am always treated like family. The first time I went the wait was 1.5 hours so I wandered around federal hill and was so glad I waited. For me, this is the best Italian food I have ever had hands down. They also have amazing vegetarian options. Impossible to overstate how flavorful the food is but the way they treat you there is also so special. This place is ALWAYS busy so I strongly recommend a reservation -- and yes I have been twice in a single day for lunch, and dinner. This is probably my favorite restaurant of all time. I lived in Boston and went to school there and can confidently say this is better than any of the Italian places still in Boston. read more

We were seated next to very loud table so it made the experience really not enjoyable to the point that we wanted to leave as soon as possible. The menu was okay. I had the clam sauce linguine which kind of lacked flavor. They got my husband's order wrong. We wanted scrod instead of shrimp but because we already waited a bit for the food and it was so noisy (the server also encouraged us to try the shrimp since scrod would take 20 mins). It tasted fine, nothing too exciting. Our server was nice but when we were about to leave, I overheard him telling another table about specials which he never told us about. Overall, underwhelming for us, will not be returning. read more

Andino's - Linguini With Clam Sauce Dinner - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

So disappointed... we come to federal hill every year when we are back east. unfortunatly we wasted our only evening meal here. Big portions but everything else, especially the service was terrible. We won't be back... so many other great places, first time we really had a bad experience read more