Our server was McKenzie. One person in our party is allergic to onions and the Chef was not very accommodating. We ordered the pizza well done as an appetizer and had to send it back because it was not well done. The limoncello martini was very good. The spaghetti and meatballs was very good. It is a big bowl of spaghetti with two huge meatballs. The meatballs were a little dense, but very tasty! The chicken Parmesan is done the old-fashioned way-very authentic- and was excellent. I do wish they had authentic Italian bread with seasoned oil and balsamic . read more

Armando's - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Been here a couple of times with family and this is our go to for Italian,their pizza Bianca is the absolute best !! Do yourself a favor and try it! The pasta is really good as well, and some of our fave things to order is their polenta with salsiccia and mushrooms, the meatballs and calamari. read more

Armando's - Salmone Sofía - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ambiance was nice and server was attentive. Great Cesar salad and I like how they give you the option of anchovies with it. My only complaint is the Spaghetti alle vongole was the worst I've ever had at a restaurant. I was told this is how they make it, but the amount of liquid made me feel like it was in a watery soup. I ate all the clams out since the pasta was inedible. read more

Armando's - Spaghetti alle vongole - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Had a great lunch outing at this restaurant in College Park! We were greeted by a friendly face as soon as we walked in. Our server was very attentive and patient with us since we shared it was our first time visiting. We started with Caesar salads that came out very quickly. I was impressed that the anchovies were clean and not wildly salty. As we looked over the lunch menu, our server let us know we have to option of selecting dinner items too. They're also willing to change the pasta on any dish which I really appreciated. Overall we had a great experience and will visit again soon. My only feedback is that I wish they had a seafood and/or steak pasta option during lunch but I'm sure they would've added it if I asked. Well done Armando's. read more

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I'm out of town for work .. Sitting outside on the patio with no flies is everything .. OMG! The ambience is amazing. This triple tail fish was flaky, savory and delicious. The added crusted on the top... The meatball was filling . That sauce ... My goodness! I dip some of the bread .. perfect !! The server, Micheal was attentive and customer friendly. read more

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Wow. Armando's is a top-notch place! We had a large party - I think there were twelve of us. One person in our party lives in Armando's building, and they are regulars. We had no trouble getting reservations. The ambiance is very nice - well-decorated and spacious. The service and the food were both outstanding. With so many of us, I couldn't ask everyone to wait to start eating so I could take pictures of their food. I did get one picture of my Salmon Salad, which was great. The others at the table ordered a variety of food and everyone raved about it. I'm not sure when I'll be in Orlando next, but this is a definite on my go-to list for the future! read more

Armando's - Salmon Salad - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So this was my first time coming during happy hour. The drinks were great and I also had an amazing scallop appetizer that was to die for with that sauce they added. Mmmm. For my main course so had a salmon salad that was also really good. I'm definitely coming back with some friends to try other menu items. The server was on it. And the ambiance of course was as good as it gets on the college park area. Outdoor seating is a must. read more

Armando's - Salmon Salad - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped by Armando's for lunch on Labor Day. When we arrived just before 1pm there was only 1 person at the bar and no one else in the restaurant, which seemed odd. The hostess and the server were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean and the decor is the right balance of polished and casual. We ordered a pizza to share and two side salads. Nothing was bad. But at the same time nothing was memorable or great. My Ceasar salad tasted similar to a bagged salad that you'd get from the grocery store - it makes do, but not remarkable. The pizza was really bland. Didn't taste bad and the ingredients tasted fresh, but it didn't have much flavor and missed the mark. read more

We stopped in Armando's for a late afternoon bite. The meatballs were balls from heaven and the bruschetta was divine. The Prosecco was the perfect beverage to accompany it. I highly recommend Armando's! read more

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I noticed this gem walking from another restaurant in the college park area and decided to try it out with some good friends. I made a reservation with no issues. Walked in and was immediately seated. They have a very extensive menu and drink menu. Some of the pastas are homemade. Our server was so attentive and nice. She educated us on some of the menu items and answered all of our questions. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice: it's a nice Italian flare. They also have a large wine menu. We started with the meatballs and calamari for appetizers. Calamari was lightly fried and seasoned very well. The meatballs were very good. I had the salmon with white wine lemon sauce. The salmon was great, pan seared. I shared the cannoli with my friends and it was great (first time trying it) Definitely try this gem in college park! read more

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Fun little Italian place in Winter Park. I'd say that the good is the ambience, whether inside or outside it's quite nice and gives that 'small neighborhood niche' energy. Our server was super nice and offered us a tiramisu on the house unprompted. The energy is nice and chill. However, the food is quite underwhelming. The bruschetta was fine and had a fresh flavor from the tomatoes but I think it could've had more flavor. Definitely not the worst I've ever had but nothing spectacular. 5/10 The free bread was good, it was dusted with cheese and came with a delightful little olive oil. I got the Rigatoni Armando's which is essentially just rigatoni pasta with a mid marinara sauce (plus sausage n peppers which was nice). The pasta was a little undercooked in my opinion, as it was a little chewy. The sauce was kind of bland too. It tastes like it could've come out of a jar. All in all, the flavor doesn't match the fancy vibe of the place. 4.5/10 The free tiramisu looked a little dry but was not bad, quite soft and flavorful. 6.5/10 on the tiramisu. read more

Armando's - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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5 Stars for great service and authentic Italian fare that is about to hit my list of faves! We came in for a late lunch at 2:30 on a Sunday and just missed the rush. It was the perfect time to grab a table, and enjoy a lull where the restaurant was pretty wide open. Joriath seated us and continued to lead us throughout the meal. He's been at the restaurant for over seven years and it's clear he's a fan favorite server. Below are some food highlights: - meatballs antipasti: wow- this is one of, if not THE best meatball dish I've had in Orlando. It comes with two massive balls, tomato sauce, and a dollop of ricotta. We split it amongst three of us and it was a great size. - Arancini antipasti: order this now. Do it. Immediately. She's cheesy and rice and decadent, sitting on a tomato sauce base. The dish comes with three crispy arancini balls and it's a highlight for sure. - ensalata fresca: I highly recommend ordering this side salad and adding shrimp to make it a main dish. I prefer to go heavy on the appetizers and lighter on my meal. The salad was perfectly dressed and the greens are arugula, so expect a ton of peppery flavor. Our server came around to add pepper as needed, and it added a good zing. Overall, a new favorite, totally unpretentious Italian spot that feels like the real deal. I've been to the Winter Park location, but I've been missing out on this one! read more

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I stopped into Armando's on a Saturday afternoon stroll, in need of some caffeine and a snack. Unfortunately, being a Saturday, we missed their weekday happy hour specials and Sunday brunch specials, but it was the perfect spot to grab a double espresso outside and listen to some live acoustic music playing across the street. Inside is very nice too, dimly lit and rustic Italian vibes so better for dining at dinnertime or dessert. We also ordered the Italian Pizza-nini which the waiter clarified was NOT a pressed sandwich but more of a calzone/stromboli. Not sure why they used the play on words in the name though... but it was delicious and came with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. As someone trying to limit processed meat, the prosciutto was worth the splurge! Lunch prices were very reasonable, especially pasta dishes. If you live in the college park area I would definitely recommend Armando's. I went right before the Jingle Eve craft and food truck event in Ivanhoe Park and I'm sure there will be plenty more holiday events and shopping outings in the coming weeks that require a little stop for sustenance. read more

Armando's - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

What a great place to dine in!!! Great beautiful location in the downtown of Winter Springs. Very nice waiters and hostess. Food was very delicious and fresh. I was impressed with Cheicken Marsala -- super delicious and generous portions. My husband loved chicken Caesar salad. Definitely a place to come back too!!! read more

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I came here for dinner one night after the fine readers of Orlando Weekly voted this place as one of the best restaurants in College Park. Since I live in Oviedo, I don't get over to College Park as much as I would like to, so they would surely know better than I would. I decided to take their advice and come see what this place was all about. I made my reservations, found nearby parallel parking, and walked up to this beautiful brick building-esque restaurant that looked like I was walking into an Italian winery of some sort. It's really a stunning visual. Very impressive. We got seated and starting looking at the intimidating menu. We started off with a couple of apps, including the Insalata di Cesare (Romaine, Anchovies, Croutons, and Parmesan Cheese Tossed with Ceasar Dressing). A small salad with a fun salt-bomb anchovie on top. Well-dressed, and a good amount of cheese and croutons. No complaints. Margherita Pizza (Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Sauce and Basil). The classic pie. The tomato sauce was very fragrant. You can tell it did not come from a can. The mozz was ooey and gooey and gave a good stretch. Could have used more basil, for sure. But the crust was excellent. Held up to the toppings, not too thick, had some bite and some good chew to it. Really good. Then the mains. I got the Vitello Saltimbocca (Tender Veal Scallopini, Topped with san Daniele Prosciutto Crudo, and Fresh Sage, Finished in a White Wine Butter Sauce, served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes). Veal, cooked perfectly, very tender. A nice umani, salty prosciutto on top to add some depth. The mash was a little much, a huge serving. But overall, quite nice, not something you eat every day. I also got to try the indulgent Ravioli di Aragosta al Frutti di Mare (Lobster Ravioli with Baby Shrimp, Mussels and Calamari Finished in a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce). Oooh so good. Seafood everywhere, and plenty of it. The butter sauce was nice, and there were mushrooms all through, which always helps. This was clearly the winning dish of the night. Overall, I really enjoyed the ambiance, the service, and the food here. I have no real critiques, and I would recommend this place as a nice date night restaurant to anyone reading this. read more

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It was a busy day for College Park. Lots of people and great music. We decided to have dinner at an outside table at Armando's. Melissa (the manager) worked her wonders finding us a table outside. Our server Miles took care of us. We started with Affettato Misto ( charcuterie platter) and the Insalata do Pollo a fantastic Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Topped the meal off with a Vegetali Pizza a veggie pizza topped with arugula. Very good and a great crust. The girls had lemoncello martinis and I enjoyed a Rodney Strong Cabernet. The food and adult beverages were great!! Our top pick for College Park! Thanks Melissa!! On another note. If one makes a reservation for a large party, please have the common decency to cancel if you're not going to be able to keep your reservation. Especially a large party. Karma!!! read more

Armando's - Vegetali Pizza - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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As far as Magical Dining Experiences goes this by far has to be on the very top of our list! The food was delicious, the environment was dim and cozy and to top it off the portions were full-sized. No skimping here! Phenomenal deal and yes we would make our way back even when MD is over. read more

Came here for a date with wife and it's a nice spot. Seated outside,food was pretty good. I ended having the pappardelle bolognese and didn't disappoint. Will be coming back and recommend read more

Highly recommend!! It was a rainy, slow day for my husband and I and we had a great experience. I got the gnocchi and substituted the sauce for vodka sauce at the waitress's recommendation (she was so personable!) and it was delicious. My husband has the classic lasagna and loved it as well. The garlic bread at the beginning of the meal was great as well. Perfect warm dishes and environment for a rainy January day. read more

Armando's - gnocchi with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food is great however the service isn't. For the most part, the waitstaff is on the younger, less experienced side. For the prices that they charge, I expect MUCH better service. We ordered Caesar salads to start, followed by the pasta main dish. In the USA, it's custom to get the salad first. However, the waitress brought the pasta first, and when I asked what happened the salads, she answered, "oh, they're over there." Meaning they were ready and just sitting there waiting to be brought to us. Long story short, who wants to eat a salad and the pasta dish at the same time?!?! Seriously the experience was ruined, which is a shame because the food is generally so good. read more

We decided to try something new today and went to Armando's. Unassuming kind of place with excellent service and food! The eggplant parm was a winner and so were the tortellini's and the desert (we rarely order desert) was a super light limoncello cake. Service was excellent too. Feeling Italian? Try it out for sure!! read more

I went for girl's night. Everyone's food looked great, our server could have been a little better, but maybe he was new. I got the pappardelle alla vodka. The vodka sauce was very tasty, I just wish there was a little more sauce on my plate. read more

Armando's - PAPPARDELLE ALLA VODKA - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Sat in the bar area. Waitress started off good. We ordered Cesar salad and a pasta dish. I order a soda water on the tap. Our main course arrived FIRST. We asked the waitress about the salads and she said "they are over there" (on the bar). And the she ran over and brought them to us. So there we are sitting with salads and main course. She also brought me a bottle of seltzer. (Not what I ordered). I also ordered a Bloody Mary which was basically vodka and tomato juice. Not good. All in all lousy service and food was just ok. The cheap Italian restaurant on the corner of edgewater it turns out is much better with lower cost and smarter servers. Disappointed that a higher end restaurant doesn't have well trained waiters. Not our first time there. Consistently the service is just never great and the food is just ok. read more

We sat at the bar. It took a little a while until we got service. The pizza we got was good along with the giant meatballs as ordered as an appetizer. Ambiance was very nice and casual. read more

Amazing food as always, I ordered takeout and it was so good, even at home, but even when I've dined at the restaurant it's been a positive experience! read more

We have been regulars for years and we do so because food is good and Joriath our server is always nice, attentive, friendly, easy to talk to and makes your experience enjoyable. When we do not get to see him, sadly service is hit and miss. This past Saturday our server was good but he could not make suggestions or answer questions. We were there to enjoy our meals and Aperol Spritz. On to the food... it was delicious! 2 of us decided to try something new and we were surprised! The Pollo Di Tatiana and the Salmone Sorrentino were delicious! Definitely we will order again next time. Caesar salad was fresh and good, nothing out of the ordinary with grilled chicken. This time, the Pollo al Marsala was not good and sadly one of us was disappointed. We will keep them in our rotating list as always and give ither menu items a try! read more

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I came here for lunch with my coworkers. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, street parking or a 2 HR parking garage in the back of the building which is convenient (free of charge.) We were seated immediately, and our service was good. The food was good, I had the pappardelle bolognese which is my favorite pasta dish so I've had a it a lot of places. I felt this one could've used some more flavor, it's almost as if the pasta water might've not had salt in it, but it was still good. My coworkers liked their meals, so I would come back here to try a different dish, and am also looking forward to visiting the Winter Park location. read more

Always a wonderful choice. I would recommend a dish or two, but everything I have had these was delicious.

Armando's-Wow! Where have you been all my life!!?? This trip we had the scallops appetizer to start- you MUST try it-"Capesante Con Pancetta"....amazingly cooked to perfection and superbly seasoned! Entree #1 was "Sunday in Napoli" which is a meat lovers rigatoni dish with "fall off the bone" ribs, sausage, and killer meatballs in a marinara sauce. Entree #2 was "Salmone Sorrentino", a salmon filet perfectly cooked in sauce of butter, white wine, capers and olives served over spinach. Molte Bene!!! They had so many tempting dishes that we must return to try them all! We finished the meal with an incredible tiramisu made in house-- so good... I almost licked the plate. They have lots of wines, beers and a full bar- so stop by for happy hour and stay for a fabulous feast! read more

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We had a reservation at Armando's in College Park for a birthday dinner and it was a horrible experience. The other reviews said the service was bad and we should have listened. We waited almost 20 minutes before being addressed by our server and another 30 minutes before getting our food. The food was good but it unfortunately did not make up for the bad service. We had called ahead and made a reservation for 8:00pm. When we arrived, we were seated immediately by the host. There were a few tables with customers but a lot of empty tables as well. Two other tables were then seated after us and their server went to them immediately, getting them water and drink requests. At this time, no one addressed us at all. We waited for about 10 minutes before the host felt bad and brought us water, telling us the server will be with us shortly. After another 10 minutes, the server, Matheus, came and took our order. By the time he came around, the other two tables before us got their food already. We waited another 20 minutes with still no appetizer or bread that was ordered. I then had to flag him down to ask about the status of the food and was told he was unsure and would ask the kitchen. Within 10-15 minutes, the bread, calamari appetizer, and two entrees came out at the same time. I am pretty sure the server, Matheus, forgot to put in our order because on the receipt, it states the order was placed at 8:42pm but we have been there since 8:00pm and spoke to the server around 8:20ish. The food was good but the experience ruined it. We continued to see our server addressing other tables while ignoring us. I had to ask him to bring us more water because he never checked up on us. In the end, we had to ask another server to pay our bill as our server was once again ignoring us. I would not recommend coming here. There was no one to check in on us and it was not even busy. Even if they were busy and our server just came to let us know he was running behind, I would understand, but he did not once acknowledge us without us having to flag him down. It was a very upsetting experience and we will not be back. read more

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Came here for a dinner date with my wife and were seated within 15 min. Great atmosphere and good service. We ordered the arancini, seafood risotto dish and the Rigatoni Al Formaggi. The Arancini was pretty good for an app, the seafood orzo was quite delicious; however, the Rigatoni was scorching hot to eat. I tried it 10 minutes later and it was still hot. I voiced my opinion but got the comment that's how they made the dish. It appeared like it was left in the oven for too long and it just took away from the enjoyment of the dish. It's unfortunate because it was a $19 dish and I just didn't think it was worth it. Risotto was phenomenal! Service 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Food 2/5 (Arancini 3/5, seafood risotto 4/5, rigatoni 0/5) read more

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Food is always consistently spot on. The service is lacking. Are server disappeared after our entrees arrived. We had to ask management for some service to which we did by a completely disinterested person. read more

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This was my first time at Armando's and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Pappardelle Alla Vodka and it was cooked perfectly and had plenty of sauce (which I love). The waitstaff was great, always checking in at our table and quick with service. The outdoor seating was perfect with the spring weather this time of year. read more

Armando's - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Came in for a late lunch with my sister to treat my mom, and we loved it! We ordered some appetizers to share instead of entrees, sat outside, got a glass of wine and had a great time. Our favorites were the salmon carpaccio, the potato croquettes with mozzarella and the french fries with truffle and Parmesan cheese. Service was excellent. We parked right in front of the restaurant. We will be back. read more

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I have only eaten here for lunch (dine in) or dinner take out. Here for dinner on this Sunday evening. Not off to a rousing start service wise. Sat down at the bar. Neither the bar area in particular nor the restaurant in general were busy. Took quite a while for the barman to even acknowledge I was there. When he did he only brought me the drink menu (and that only after I said I didn't know what I wanted to drink). I had to request that my space at the bar be wiped down and the guy looked disturbed that I asked. And the. He didn't wipe the area closest to me (farthest reach for him). When I asked for lemon for my water he brought it out with his bare unprotected hands. I ordered the filet with mashed and broccoli. Side house salad. Rum cocktail - Old Cubano. Drink was surely not worth the 12.95 price. I was disappointed they do not serve soup for supper, only lunch. I've enjoyed some delicious soups here at lunch time. The filet was done PERFECTLY! All of the food was delicious! read more

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I ordered a shrimp,chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta and I can honestly say,it's the worst I've ever had,they sent me a flat whole white chicken breast with these small shrimps that sells in the grocery stores in the frozen isle...just a waste of $30,never again! read more

Cute restaurant in college park , however the food was just okay. We had the calamari as an appetizer, didn't have much flavor and was really chewy. Then had the butternut ravioli which was flavored very well however was sitting in a bowl of butter ( wasn't expecting that based on the description of a brown sauce) Lastly, tried the cannoli which had a lemon aftertaste and wasn't as creamy as you'd expect. Would be a cute area to get drinks as they have a lot of specials! read more

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Definitely one of my go to places in orlando. From Their food, quality to service it's incredible for the price point and Variety. I have to admit sometimes I need to whip out my phone to define some of the words on the menu but we'll worth knowing what exactly I'm ordering as I've accidentally ordered a calzone assuming it was a pizza.. HAHA still delicious!! Their pizzas are fresh to order, wood burned and perfect for sharing. You have the option of making your own as well. Starting at $12.99 for a margarita pizza- one of my go to's. I believe their side salads are underrated!!! Delicious, fresh and only $5?!! I recommend getting one as an appetizer. No need to share then.. I might have to say my favorite dish is their carbonara pasta.. fresh and the perfect amount of salt and yummy. MMMM. You can't beat the price point for quality and amount. Must get a coffee or cheesecake if you saved room for dessert! Their espressos and cappuccinos taste like the best European coffees. Service is always hit or miss, but worth the wait and maybe lack of service. I know it's been a crazy year so I truly have nothing negative to say regarding service at any restaurant at the moment. I appreciate a smiling face and being served. read more

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We came here for dinner before going to see 'Hamilton' at the Dr. Phillips Center. We had a nice experience. As far as food, we really enjoyed everything we ordered. For apps, we got the calamari and the smoked salmon carpaccio. The smoked salmon was tasty. It came with bread, peppers, and olives. The calamari was nice and well fried, though a tad rubbery. For my entree, I got the gnocchi and it was delicious! The gnocchi were pillowy and soft. The sauce was bright and rich in tomato flavor. My boyfriend got the chicken Marsala and he loved it. The rest of our family got various pastas and we loved them all. The bread and oil was a nice touch. The reason I took away a star was because of the service. Our waitress was nice, but she was awkward and not the most attentive ever. At the end of the meal, she let us know that an automatic gratuity was added because we were a group larger than 6. We knew this would happens since it's customary. We didn't complain at all, but she felt the need to apologize for it and reminded us that it was management, not her adding the charge. It was awkward for her to apologize and blame management for the gratuity charge since we weren't surprised by it and didn't say anything about it at all. When she came back a second time, she mentioned tipping beyond gratuity and said she "trusted us to do the right thing" which felt like she was asking for us to tip more. We always tip really well and we didn't complain at all so it just felt weird that she kept talking about how much we tipped. It came off a tad pushy. It was odd, but didn't hinder us from enjoying the good food and nice ambience. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Poor service...no, I mean no service. Sat at the bar - waited 30 minutes and never got a drink nor was I acknowledged by the staff. Not the first time that I have posted about the lack of service acumen at Armando's in College Park. Gave you another chance to prove me wrong. Shame on me! read more