I have enjoyers Andy's Italian Kitchen many times over the years. Pizza. Eggplant grinders. Recently I ordered the penne vodka pizza and I was absolutely in heaven. The penne vodka was perfectly cooked tender pasta and the crust was crunchy and flavorful. I ate the pizza standing over the stove - barely had the time to make a plate I was devouring straight out of the box! Very delicious. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Penne vodka pizza - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

My daughter loves this place so at her request, I ordered her graduation food from Andy's. I ordered Penne A la Vodka with chicken and Penne alfreado with chicken. The alfredo was cork screw elbow macaroni. Very little chicken in both. Sauce didn't cover the half-tray each. I had to add sauce. May be good for meals... NOT for catering.... two half trays - $175.00. Not even close to worth it. Apologies to my daughter. read more

Good food in a cozy setting, but operating hours aren't always as advertised. Bummed when I want their awesome grilled cheese and they're not open. read more

What an amazing little restaurant! We went for first time food was Awesome! The service and kitchen were very accommodating for I tweaked the Andy's special by asking for gnocchi instead of penne. Portions were very big very filling. Though still took a cannoli home for later! Highly recommend this restaurant we will be going back. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - My son's Penne Ala Vodka with Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

The service was quick here since there was only one table besides ours on a Saturday afternoon around four. It was kind of like a pizza place diner vibe and we sat under a nice tv fireplace. The pizza was eh but we're from NY. They did not skimp on the veggies and it was better when I added some hummus on there. We liked the fresh salad and the fries were nice and crunchy. Thank you Andy's! Maybe we will try pasta if we ever come back again. read more

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It's been a while since we've been here but it is still a really good place for lunch. A nice quiet spot with ample parking and a full Italian menu. Nice friendly service, good portions. Always very clean with nice fresh food. read more

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I'd heard about this place - supposed to have really good pizza. So we decided to take the trek across the river to Simsbury to try it. Solid 4 in my opinion. I thought the pizza was good and worth the trip. My husband thought it was ...ok. Ordered the thin crust pizza with hamburger & olives. Pretty tasty & crispy, just the way I like it. Not a lot of sauce though and I did wish that there was more spice/herbs in the sauce. We also got a house salad to share - definitely a decent portion. The ciabatta bread that came with it was good. I'd heard that the pasta dishes were good. Perhaps if I can convince my husband to venture back, we'd try that. Service was good. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, very casual. There were also some tables outside. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - House salad that we shared. - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

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I've been here before & it was a pleasant experience, so I brought my mom for lunch. It is cute inside, has a designated take out counter, it's clean & well lit, has bar seating & plenty of wine choices & 8 beers on tap. Our waitress was very pleasant, but a little unattentive, most likely because she was alone & there weren't many customers to keep her attention. The coffee was rich & robust; a cut above your average cup of joe. So much so, that i asked her the brand to which she responded lavaza light roast espresso.. The pizza was decent. The crust was not quite New England style, it was lighter & airier like focaccia. I am a NY style girl, so I wouldn't be able to handle any more than a small, w/ out being breaded out. Both pizzas were tasty & had plenty of toppings, but were a little bland. However, there was cheese, red pepper, s&p available for seasoning to your liking. The beet salad was a little difficult to eat, but It was delicious! The grinder/sub was a 3 out of 5. The roll was excellent, it was toasted perfectly & packed, but not to the point where it decintagrated. The flavor was there, but it was a little mushy. It's hard it get crispy eggplant out, especially in a sandwich. The portions in general were a good size, not too much & not too little. We split the salad & took 1/2 the grinder & the equivalent of 1 small pizza home. (which technically was overkill, but they don't do 1/2 & 1/2 on specialty pizzas & I couldnt decide between the two. (The scampi won by a margin) I would definately feel comfortable coming back here with company. read more

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Ordered Andy's from Grubhub, spent $16 on fried calamari. Barely received a single portion, opened the container and actually laughed. Besides that it was cold and overcooked. Very disappointing read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Spent $16 for fried calamari and this is what I received, cold, overcooked and taste frozen, very disappointing. - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Ok so that bacon cheeseburger pizza is fantastic! The crust tastes like a toasted bun and the flavors and toppings were just *chefskiss* all the bacon cheeseburger flavors!! I will definitely be back and thank you for setting realistic pickup times!! I managed to take a picture before I ate it all. Seriously just try this pizza already it is delicious! read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Bacon cheeseburger pizza! - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

I ordered takeout: the eggplant rollatini was really delicious! It came with pasta which was also very tasty. I'll definitely come back.

What a turnaround!! The last time we went into Andy's Italian Kitchen was at their old location in Farmington. They are now located in Simsbury, having taken over the space previously occupied by Little City Pizza. Andy's new dining room is gorgeous, a big improvement over what Little City used to have, and a definite improvement over what Andy's used to have. It's hard to judge what we were more impressed with tonight, the food and atmosphere at Andy's or the All Star service from our server Olivia. She was smiling, she was attentive, she was helpful, she was delightful, she paid attention to everything. She was a real joy! Dinner included a complimentary bowl of popcorn and a complimentary basket of very fresh Italian bread. We ordered Four Cheese Baked Penne ($14.95 with an included salad) and Linguine and Red Clam Sauce ($17.95 with an included salad). I loved my dinner, delicious comfort food at its best. The portions were very generous and we took home half of each entree. Olivia was super helpful, checked back on the bread and the salads and the entrees, and even asked me if I would like some extra sauce. We took home a chocolate dipped cannoli that was wonderful. We were blown away at how awesome the new Andy's is. They have a kickass Happy Hour with 50% off appetizers at the bar, and we sure intend to take full advantage of that. Go check Andy's out. And hope you have Olivia at your table. read more

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If you're ever in the town of Simsbury, Ct, do yourself a favor drop into Andy's Italian Kitchen. It's a small restaurant loaded with delectable, yummy pasta dishes. One of faves is the penne bolognese. Talk about pasta cooked just right smothered in bolognese sauce. The meat is flavorful with every bite. Add Parmesan cheese and hot pepper flakes perhaps a nice Cabernet you're good to go!!! It's reasonable, portions are just right and the servers are polite, happy and efficient. "Andy" thanks for another wonderful dinner tonight! read more

Delicious food and good service was the center of the experience. I am certain we will spread the word and plan to continue to support the Italian Kitchen. read more

I have to say I enjoyed Andy's Italian kitchen the dining room area is a great size but still nice and cozy. The staff was Incredibly friendly. We just stopped in for a quick cheese calzone and buffalo wings. The calzone was huge and it was cooked perfectly it had the perfect contrast of cheeses so yummy and the Buffalo wings were cooked wonderfully with the perfect amount of buffalo sauce . It was a quick visit for us but I will definitely be back to try the many Italian options . This is def a reasturant I would recommend!! read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Cheese calzone - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

We have dined at Andy's many times Tonight the food was not deserving of 1 star. Chicken tenders were over cooked very dry and all breading. Calzone had minimal cheese and sausage, overcooked very dry Waitress was friendly, could not make up for poor food. read more

Excellent! We started with eggplant fries. Breaded and fried perfectly. Gnocchi with pesto sauce was delicious and portions are large. Took some home. Bread was warm and came with butter and olive oil. The Gelato flight was much bigger than I expected. Service was great. We sat by the window so the table was well lit and comfortable. We will be back! read more

Andy's is everything an Italian restaurant should be... and more! The interior is extremely well-decorated and configured in a way that makes one feel comfortable while enjoying their own personal space. The staff are warm and welcoming and no matter how busy it is, they always check on diners to make sure everyone is satisfied. When you're first seated you're served popcorn as an appetizer... don't knock it until you try it! It's a unique way to start your meal. The food is great! I've had several pasta dishes as well as the pizzas... all of which have the freshest ingredients. The pizza crust is quite nice, not the thinnest in the area but light and crispy nonetheless. The portions are generous as well. Such a great local business... exactly what Simsbury Center needs! read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Classic linguini with meatballs. Outstanding sauce. - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Loved this gem in Simsbury! Great food, friendly family owned and operated restaurant. I've been back twice since finding it and plan to become a regular there!! Great classics Italian dishes and good selection of beer and wines too. You know it's good when the guy it's named for is cooking and his daughters are your servers! I'm giving it 5 stars! read more

I just found this restaurant and I will say it is my new favorite. We had a hummus platter and a pizza. The food was so good. The servers were attentive. The restaurant is small, but also cozy. Can't wait to go back. read more

This is our go to pizza spot!! The bacon cheeseburger pizza is our favorite. The toppings are so fresh and generously spread over the pizza. The crust is thick and is perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

We had a great time the food was excellent customer service was good. I highly recommended.

I step into what are basically Italian American restaurants because there are so many just plain bad ones. Bad is the norm. I am happy to report Andy's doesn't fall into this category. We had a pretty darned good meal. It was just me a and my wife. We had the cheese and meat appetizer. It was mixture of provolone slices ( deli like, ok but nothing special), some really good aged Parmesan ( not sure if it was true parm but is aged , dry and sharp. Excellent), small slices of firm mozzarella with a sauce I couldn't place it but some balsamic, a little sweet but yummy), some dried apricots for the dried fruit but I love dried apricots., figs might have been more appropriate ( neither a miss or hit here), Genoa and hard salami both very good and there was good size portion of prosciutto. End of sentence. The prosciutto was tasty but it was not advertised as Parma and I don't think it was but for the price of this platter (15.99) I thought it was enjoyable and we took half of it home . (Not. A plus in my book . When I am traveling I hate left overs as I have no way to deal with them). Fortunately this is home for me and I see a decent sandwich tomorrow. The include house salads were a decent ,a good size (read small and appropriate) with limited simple crisp greens, cucumbers and tomatoes. Fresh out of the cooler ( not my fav but these were dry and fresh) but good. Entrees. This is what is all about . My wife had the seafood portifino. It was quite good with a number of smaller but properly seared scallops , nicely done shrimp a few small whole little necks in a tasty sauce with nicely cooked pasta. I think dish value was excellent. I had the Carmela's shrimp . Penne pasta with pesto, a good number of nicely done shrimp and some chopped cherry tomatoes . It was well done but nothing I could not have whipped at home out of my pantry (There is shrimp in my freezer , pesto in my fridge and tomato's a penne I'm my pantry). My wife's dish was mor complex so we appreciated or dinner. But once again like many restaurants I had enough food for two on my plate. So half it went home . Like most composed dishes this won't reheat well. Pull out the shrimp tomatoes , heat the pasta add some new pesto, slowly reheat the shrimp and maybe I have a dish as good as what I had in the restaurant . I would have preferred a more reasonable size serving the first place Wine service is a bit odd for this day and age and perhaps it because they don't sell much. Several house wines by the glass and a generous pour for 6.50. Not many other choices by the glass but some ok looking choices by the bottle. Nothing that will enlist a wow but the prices are moderate. As for the house wines, the Cabernet tasted more like a soft merlot. Drinkable by all means but just kind of hanging out there. My wife had the Pinot Grigio which had the same qualities, soft and perhaps a touch sweet for a Pinot Grigio. Our server Emily was pleasant , attentive and efficient . Service was very good which is a big compliment in these days of CoVID . The little ramekin of pesto that came with the meat and cheese platter was awesome . To sum up . A good meal, better than I expected with good highlights and nothing south of good. Very good service . read more

A few people from work ordered lunch from here, so I figured I would try it again. Again, not over impressed for the price and quality. This time I ordered Andrew's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The chicken portion was huge, but the chicken was dry and tasteless. The spicy sauce was tasty. The menu states comes with kettle chips, but I didn't get any. I have been here twice and both times it has been a disappointment. I'm done. I wish them well, but they are not for me. read more

Nice for a quick standard lunch wrap or sandwich if you're on the run. I would like to try them for one of their Italian dinners too for the full experience sometime soon. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Love this place! I've picked up lunch from them several times & have yet to be disappointed. I've tried some of their wraps & ciabatta sandwiches & they've been great. The hand cut kettle chips they come with are a perfect combo as well. (The picture is of the grilled eggplant ciabatta) The staff is always super friendly & the new location is beautiful & welcoming. If you haven't checked them out yet, you should! read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

The eggplant rollatini in a rich marinara sauce was delish, and a coupled with an included dinner salad and fresh focaccia bread completed the meal. Andy's special pasta, sausage & spinach signature dish in vodka sauce for my husband while sharing a bottle of reasonably priced Italian Montepulciano wine equals a great date night! We rounded off the meal with a decaffeinated cappuccino & homemade cannoli. The atmosphere is clean, homey & casual with a modern farmhouse flair. The booth spacing lends to a more private experience (we sat by the front window) A true gem in Simsbury easily accessible from Avon, Granby or West Hartford. Check out this family business. Good service with a pleasant server. Thanks CMM read more

One of our go to places in Farmington, just a great place with good food, great portions and nice people. Haven't had a bad meal there. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

We tried Andy's a couple of times - solid food. Good service. Nice selection of Italian staples. Worth a try

Andy's, you need better receptionist or you will lose customers! I know it may be difficult to find good help, but the woman behind the counter is doing harm to the business. We have frequented your restaurant throughout the pandemic as we believe local places need support. While trying to have lunch at your place, we brought our mother to eat for the first time. She is wheelchair bound and we were going to eat in the car. Your receptionist would not allow us to take the menu to the car to let her see the selection. All of this while there were ZERO customers at the restaurant. After asking multiple times, she plain refused. You have lost our business for good. I hope you find a solution for better staffing. read more

We had a great meal- salads were decent, bread was outstanding! I had capellini with sauce and meatballs. The meatballs were really good which I think is a good indicator overall. My husband had chicken Marsala and he said it was great too. The chicken wasn't breaded, but he thought that was better. He had tiramisu for dessert which he also thought was very good. We each had a glass of wine. The service was attentive but not overly so. The bill was reasonable. We will definitely come back and try some other menu items. read more

I think I've only been there once or twice and the food was good. I don't know that it was excellent that I would go out of my way to return, but I might give it a try again. read more

Good place for lunch or a quick take out. Their menu has quite a few options for vegetarians like me. I ordered grilled eggplant sandwich and eggplant parm with chips / salad tasted pretty good. I would definitely come back. Cozy little place with friendly staff. read more

Andy's Italian Kitchen - Grilled Eggplant - Ciabatta - Italian Near Me - Simsbury, Connecticut

Small little restaurant, great place for lunch. Wait staff is friendly and attentive, no complaints. Got the buffalo chicken calzone, very good, small portion. Bread was awesome and the chicken was grilled instead of breaded. A guy I was with got a pizza with chicken, he had nothing but good things to say about it and it looked good too. I will be coming back for sure to try a sandwich. Oh and a small note, editor split the checks for us without us having to say anything...awesome. read more

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We enjoyed a delicious authentic Italian meal. The menu is diversified, the staff is friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Appetizers, main course and dessert were all wonderful. The location has been redesigned with a contemporary yet w arm and homey look that seems Joanna Gaines inspired. Andy's is chef owned and both family and couple friendly. I don't often write reviews but if you haven't tried this cozy location with delicious food you are missing out. read more

I wanted this place to be so much better but sadly it didn't live up to my hopes. The food was bland and tasteless. My wife didn't love her entree either. I got the chicken parm, which is as simple an Italian dish you could make. The chicken was tough, like it had been frozen a few hours earlier. It needed seasoning, badly. My wife had the Caprese Pollo, she said the same, tough chicken and lacked seasoning. The kids had the meatballs, no complaints there. I'm giving them three stars because it was takeout and I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that just maybe the food didn't travel well. If we try them again, we'll dine in. read more

This place is so good! Great local Italian atmosphere that reminds me of the amazing mom and pop places I went to back in New Jersey. Clean and inviting decor. Small but cool bar area. The food is what it's all about though. Everything we've had has been wonderful. The lasagna is huge and delicious. Chicken Marsala is not overpowered by the sauce. Chicken Parmigiana is not overdone. The sauce has a fresh taste rather than reheated like other places. Bolognese is very tasty and a good blend of meats. The gelato and cannoli for dessert are outstanding and a surprisingly wide selection. Prices are reasonable. Beer selection is strong; with craft and mass produced selections to fit everyone's preferences. We have not tried the pizza as the entrees are some of the best Italian in the area, but will someday soon. I have heard good things though! Andy's is a great local restaurant and a welcome addition to Simsbury read more

One day after work (across the street) I had a hankering for the fried mozzarella at wood and tap but I didn't feel like the drive. These mozzarella sticks definitely arent the fried mozzarella at wood and tap but they were good, hot and gooey just how I like them. The person taking my order was nice and there was just a short wait for my order. I definitely wanted to come back to try the pizza and pasta but I ran out of time. Some of the customers in line raved about how good it was. read more

So far my family has come here 4 times and every single time has been on point. Chicken marsala is phenomenal. Just the right amount of garlic. Tonight I had the chicken piccata and it was so juicy and tender with a nice little lemon twist. My husband had the mushroom hamburger calzone and he said he wouldn't eat all of it but by the time we were done it was nothing left on this place. This is absolutely a place you need to try it if you're going to get hooked like we are read more

First time at Andy's. I am totally hooked. The food is incredible. Fresh and hot and very flavorful. Service was top notch. Atmosphere is family style. I will definitely be back. I'm already craving the eggplant rollotini again read more