yesterday was our very first time going. we went for my husbands 40th Birthday and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant had a three course meal for $40 and all the food was amazing. We brought our two kids ages 1 and 5 yrs old and we order them a pizza and it was enough for the two of them to eat. Our server was also very friendly and gave great advise on what to order. What sold me overall beside the experience, the classy environment, and friendly host was their home made tiramisu that they make every day. I woke up thinking about it. I definitely will be visiting again soon and ordering the tiramisu even sooner. read more

Updating my review to say the food was amazing and they've changed the menu! Our waiter was amazing and this is still one of our go to spots!! read more

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We've been to Armando's numerous times but yesterday was the first time where the service was a disaster. I went with a group of eight. It was a Wednesday night and was not busy at all. There were two other large parties in the restaurant and our server could not keep up with service. He took our drink and food order and then disappeared. When the food finally came out, there was no silverware on the table, all drinks were empty, and the men were served 10 to 15 minutes before the women's food was ready. He was working the entire time, it was not a case of being lazy, but there are no circumstances where food should be served like that. No manager ever came to the table, even though we asked for one item to be removed because it was cold. I'm very disappointed. I hope this is not a new trend with the restaurant. We have always enjoyed it in the past. read more

A group of us are at Armando's for a friend's birthday. The apps and entrees were lovely-- I had the Pollo Tatiana but asked for the shrimp on the side to give a friend since I don't eat it. The flavors in the sauce were fantastic and there was a good toppings to sauce to pasta ratio. We enjoyed a quiet corner for our group of about 12. The staff was kind and answered our questions as we tried to decide what to choose. Overall a delicious night out. read more

Armando's - Pollo Tatiana - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Made dinner reservations to celebrate my son's birthday at Armando's since he had never dined here. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our server, Laura, was also prompt at greeting us, taking our drink orders, and helping with dinner selections. Food took a little long, but did arrive hot. Everything was enjoyed! Laura went above and beyond by personalizing my son's dessert. We really had a great time and dinner! read more

Armando's - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Decent food. Service was just ok. All in all was ok. Only reason for going was to try somewhere different with a client. Not sure about returning. read more

12/2025 Updated Review: I used to be a frequent customer, the food was always amazing. Until now, They have a new smaller menu, the portions are smaller and the quality of the dishes is poor. The complimentary bread is horrible now (it was soggy, flavorless and cold) and they charge for it. Overall everything completely changed in this restaurant that was once my absolute favorite italian place. read more

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We had been going to this restaurant every four to six weeks as a family of four and had always enjoyed the food and received great service. Unfortunately, our experience a couple of weeks ago was very disappointing. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and the hostess told us that the restaurant was no longer accepting customers. There was no indication of a long wait, and there was no one waiting outside or even up front inside the restaurant. We would have completely understood being told there was a 1 1/2-hour wait. We could have easily made other plans and returned around 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. However, simply turning customers away for the evening was unexpected and, in my opinion, not the best approach for a local restaurant that relies on repeat and loyal customers. Luckily, we discovered another Italian restaurant in the area, Piazza Italia, where we were seated immediately and had an amazing experience. Unfortunately, I think that may become our new go-to restaurant. We have generally had very good service at Armando's, which is why this experience was particularly disappointing. I hope management will reconsider how situations like this are handled, because turning away loyal customers without offering a wait time or alternative can easily send them somewhere else. read more

First time visiting and location is very nice. Sat outside at the weather was perfect for outdoor dining and we had the lake view. It was not very busy but it was a Thursday evening with that being said service was a little slow and took a while for our waitress to come to our table but she was friendly . As for food menu is limited compared to other Italian restaurants I've gone to. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and I will say it was generous portion the spaghetti was a little o the dry side and lacking flavor. We were with a larger group and we had mixed reviews on the food, some liked it some didn't . My husband had the pollo Tatiana and his was tasty the sauce was flavorful and creamy. Overall it was a nice dinner outing. read more

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Perfect way to end my day. I went into Armando's and the young lady at the host stand was incredibly friendly , helpful and inviting. I was looking for a specific noodle before I sat down and I wanted to make sure they had what I was looking for. She was kind enough to tell me what noodles they had in the store before I decided to sit down. Now my server Jahyn paul very lovely guy. He has a lot of charisma and is overall a great person to be around. He gave me options , helped me find what I was looking for while recommending some other items. Now the reason I came the food and the view. It's something about Armando's that brings such a nice relaxing vibe. I had a nice solo dinner with a pleasant sever and a nice view. I can't wait too come back for the same dish ahah read more

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One of our favorite local restaurants! Delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere every time. So grateful to have a spot like this in our community. Highly recommend! read more

Lake Nona-I hadn't planned on writing a review for Armando's. BUT...We were astonished by the end of our meal when we got our check!!!! There were three of us, and we decided to share a pizza, and then get 3 entrées. While looking over the menu, our waitress stopped by to ask if we had any questions. Two of us wanted the same dish, although we do not like spicy sauce. The waitress mentioned that we could have whatever sauce we would like. We both agreed that we would like to try the vodka sauce. Our food came out and my New York girlfriends agreed that the pizza was very lackluster and had no flavor. I do not care for the pizza in Orlando, so I am not a good judge of character on that!! lol Two of us got the Gamberoni with scallops and shrimp, along with the vodka sauce. The other entrée was a chicken piccata. The taste was delicious, but the taste that was left in our mouth at the end of the night was very very bitter. They actually had the nerve to charge us FIVE EXTRA dollars for our vodka sauce!!! The waitress never said a word to us and we had no idea. Weren't you going to put the sauce on in the first place????? Yes, yes you were, so why in the world would you charge us extra for a sauce you are already going to put on the entrée ?????? Especially without telling us???? We definitely will NOT be back to this establishment. read more

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Very nice restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating overseeing a lake. Food was amazing but it took over an hour to come out. They were nice enough to offer free dessert. Server was great at explaining the menu and offering his favorite dishes. read more

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5 Aug 25: We had a wonderful meal at Armando's. The restaurant was pleasant inside with a calming atmosphere. The waiter (Jhan P) got us started with a tasty recommendation, a meatball appetizer...wow really yummy with tasty flavor and tomato sauce. Next we enjoyed two wonderful entree's, Lasagna and Polpette with Chicken. Both entrees were delicious with lots of flavor and impressive portion sizes. Our desert choices included Limoncello Cake and Tiramasu...boom! What a yummy experience this meal was from start to finish. We will certainly return to try other dishes as they have a very large menu. So if you are ever in the Lake Nona area, pull on over and give them a try. read more

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Ordered a great pizza today and it was delicious. It was hot and ready when I arrived and the service was amazing. read more

Armando's - This is what's left of a great pizza from Armando's. This is the veggie pizza called Margarita.....so good! - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Okay, okay, I couldn't give 5 stars because I've only had one thing on the menu... but To Armando's defense, it's the BEST THING and my favorite thing on their menu! I only order the Spaghetti Carbonara and it is PERFECTION. The service is always great, and I've never had a bad experience! The ambiance is dimly lit, perfect for a solo date or taking that special person out. I am truly dreaming about this carbonara now, thank you! You must give them a try and do try more off their menu! read more

Armando's - Spaghetti carbonara - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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To start crystal took care of us and wow she made you feel like family! I mean i felt like id known her forever after our experience. She's very personable and professional. We have been there a couple times now because of her hospitality the carbonara and pizza is our go too!! Food is great as well. But as somone in hospitality crystal is the reason first timers turn into regulars. 100/10 stars , recommend sitting at bar with crystal she's hilarious read more

Lovely authentic Italian cuisine! Very elegant ambiance. Warm and welcoming staff and service. Great place for family gatherings and celebrations. Enjoyed the vegetarian options thank you read more

The food service atmosphere are wonderful The view of the lake is very good. we definitely will return

It's my second time visiting this location and yet again best lasagna I have had! It's located in a spaced placa in Lake Nona, always good parking. My go to drink is always an Aperol Spritz and a nice Espresso to finish. We got a Cheese Pizza to share and some Calamari, SO good. Pasta is always fresh, staff is always friendly and ambiance is always great. One of my fav spots since I moved to Orlando read more

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Had a great little Valentine's dinner here at Armando's. It was our first time there and it was very pleasant. We were seated immediately since we had reservations which was nice but I wasn't the biggest fan of where we were. We were seated in the corner next to the rack of plates, silverware and to go boxes which meant lots of waiter traffic. Oh well, couldn't really help that I guess. Food was out very quickly and tasted very fresh and flavorful! I really loved my scallops and pasta. Our waiter was great and friendly but he did seem to disappear after we got our food which left us waiting for quite some time to get the check. We also grabbed our own to go boxes since they were right there. I'll chalk that up to it getting busier during the night so no biggie. I would likely return and hope to sit out on their patio on a warmer night! read more

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I live in lake Nona and this is my favorite restaurant. Staff is always amazing and friendly. I absolutely love the patio area. Indoors is great too of course. The food is always exceptional. I've had the salmon. Pastas. And of course red wine. All great. You can't go wrong here. read more

Food was incredible! Several courses! The star was our server JP! What a phenomenal experience! We will return! Great job JP! Thank you for an amazing night! read more

We went to the Lake Nona location with a group of about 12 people and it didn't disappoint. We had a 530 reservation and had outdoor seating in the back overlooking the water view. The food was delicious and service was excellent. We were there until about 8 eating and taking pictures with the great view. Prices were a little high but was well worth it! read more

Armando's - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Restaurant looks nice inside, but it's not worth your money. The food was disappointing. The pizza crust was burnt. Chicken was burnt on the edges and tasted as if it was frozen. read more

Food very delicious, mushrooms cream so bold, chicken breast cook tender and very good portion. Service so friendly, make you welcome, you can ask any special tot he chef. Restaurant very clean and outside so clean and beautiful. Totally recommend. read more

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

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Amazing! Great Service! Amazing Food! My favorite is the Salmon Sorrenentino! Beautiful Location! Wonderful Staff! Must Go! Grandioso! Muy buen servicio! Muy Buena comida, mi favorito fue el Salmon Sorrentino! La locacion es hermosa! El staff es maravilloso, recomiendo ir! read more

Armando's - Amazing Dish Salmon Sorrento! - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We loved Armando's for many years. We loved the people and the food was consistently very good. Recently, the College Park location seems to be experiencing a change in people as many of our favorites are no longer there. As for the food, we loved the Chicken Milanese with whipped potato's. Well, you can no longer get potatoes, and instead, the dish comes with spaghetti. Also, we overheard someone say that they did away with Arugula because it was too expensive. Our favorite dessert is no longer available as well. :( My guess is that the owner over expanded and is now trying to compensate by cutting costs on people's favorites. You can tell by how the owner made changes to the menu with a scalpel. Instead, the owner should have ADDED new cocktails and delicious new dishes. The menu has literally been the same since we started going.....Now it's still the same minus what brought us in for many years. read more

It has been a while since I visited Armando's. A few years ago I would meet with a small group of friends for brunch in the Winter Park location. We always had a great time and the service awesome as usual. Recently this year, 2024, I was able to go to the Lake Nona location with the hubs to try it out and enjoy some pizza together. The location is nice, ample seating, nice terrace overlooking a small lake and good parking. The service was great and the complimentary bread with dipping oil and balsamic plus the pizza were also great. However, I still prefer the restaurant in Winter Park...I don't know, call me nostalgic maybe. So after a few months, this July, we went with another group of friends to Armando's Winter Park. The older establishment felt familiar and cozy with it's rustic ambience. We just had a great time! Ordered the Carne Pizza which I shared with the hubs. Came out nice and hot and the meats were fresh and tasty. Although my favorite is the Prosciutto e Fichi (fig jam) but we were celebrating a late very late Father's day so we went with the hubs preference. I will definitely be back to Armando's WP but I will wait for cooler temps before I visit the one in Lake Nona so I can eat out on their new terrace. It has a nicer view. I recommend both locations but all in all, I recommend you visit Armando's for some really good food! That's all folks! (sorry no pics of the food or location) read more

Armando's - The Hubs and friends across the street from Armando's in Winter Park - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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There's a reason why this place is only half full on Easter Sunday. New management is running it into ground. Took over 90 minutes to get our food and came out cold. Would not allow us to order bottles of Prosecco and OJ on side to make our own Mimosa for brunch. Used to eat here all the time but they didn't just lose my business but two other families in our party. Plenty of other real Italian restaurants to eat in Orlando. read more

LOVE this spot! The in-house marinara sauce is so amazing! I need to call and ask what tomatoes they use to make it. I tried two appetizers and split a chicken parmigiana entree with a friend. That entree is huge, to split it with someone. It's a great deal (for Italian food) even if you don't! They offer free bread to everyone, but they never gave us any at 6:30 p.m. We asked and they said they might be out for the day, but will check (and we were there till 10). I think it's a little too late for the bread to not be available... The back area is on a lake, which is always nice! Sometimes the staff isn't very attentive, like they avoid eye contact. read more

Party of 11---Big food portions , food was fresh and very tasty, only a few reasons for a 2i because service didn't offer refills just once and food for 11 people came out at all different times times. Some were done while others waited. Again had to try to get attention of our server to get refills for soda and bread also Parma cheese.Also read heath code violations. Honestly was disappointed we had 5 separate checks and 2 were single only they added gratuities thought that was for 4-5 only . Anyways we will be having family gatherings elsewhere disappointing. We were the only ones in the restaurant. There were two tables outside plenty of servers, but they were just chatting amongst each other. read more

Armando's - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Upon entering we were sat in the corner and shortly greeted by a rather hurried server. Armando's has a great menu with a wide array of selections. We started our dinner with the Calamari. After tasting the appetizer I would not recommend such. The appetizer was overly cooked and very chewy. As for our server no where to be found. He simply was in too much of a hurry to even listen We noticed bread baskets being brought to other tables with olive oil and what seemed to be a balsamic reduction. However our server just couldn't be bothered with that. Next we ordered two meals one was the pollo Tatiana which was good but only wished we could have had the option of cracked pepper and parmigiana cheese like what other servers were giving to their guests. My wife had the shrimp carbonara which again could have been elevated with cracked pepper and parmigiana cheese. From seeing how other servers took care of their guests would I come back, maybe. If one was to try Armando's they certainly would do great to not have the server that parades himself with his shirt half buttoned. Finally one should add if one desires a refill on their beverage it behooves them to ask the bar tender or another server for our server was too busy talking to others to care. Finally my toddler had to get McDonalds after leaving because the pizza was too burnt. read more

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From start to finish, every time we eat there, large group (11) or small (4), it's always wonderful! The servers are so attentive, in particular this time, Andrea. We all left talking about her! She made it a very special experience. We will be back, of course! read more

This was our first time at Armando's. We came here looking for an Italian restaurant with a variety of choices, including pizza, and we were very pleased. The place was nice and the staff super friendly. We ordered a vegetarian pizza and the prosciutto e fich pizza after a suggestion of our waitress. I was a bit hesitant since I had never tried figs on a pizza before, but it was fantastic! It was so much better than the traditional ones! We will come back and order that specific pizza soon enough! As starters we ordered fried calamari and french fries with Parmesan and truffle oil (my favorites) and for dessert we ordered an orange sherbet (delicious) and a tiramisu. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for some drinks and an appetizer. I got the blackberry mojito and the scallops! The drinks and scallops were very good but it was a little pricey in my opinion. The server was extremely nice, she had brought us waters and bread with oil as we were looking what to order. They have an amazing outdoor sitting area looking out at the lake and on the side is an outdoor bar area as well. I do have to come back to try the pizza! read more

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Food 3 out of 5 Service 10 out of 5 Ambiance 4 out of 5 Don't know what else to say Ate at bar Bartender was awesome read more

We wanted to try a new to us Italian spot for dinner and decided to order from Armando's via Uber Eats. We chose the arancini appetizer, spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs), and the pollo di tatiana which was chicken, baby shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, and pasta in a vodka cream sauce. The food arrived pretty quickly and was still warm and fresh. The arancini doesn't travel as well which I expected, but was still tasty. My only complaint was the filling was a bit salty for my taste, but it was well made and the risotto filling was perfectly creamy. My boyfriend absolutely love the spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs are one of his favorite things and he said these were some of the best he's had. I enjoyed my chicken Tatiana as well. The chicken was tender, I loved the baby shrimp, the pasta was well prepared, and the sauce was yummy. Overall, we found the food from Armando's to be quite good. I want to visit in person next time! read more

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BY FAR one of the best Italian restaurant. This place was amazing. Food was great we had the fried calamari for the table very good not chewy or over cooked. Pollo Di Tatiana was amazing the portion was perfect and the sauce YUM. The Pollo Milanesa wow the sauce was everything on that plate also a good portion. We had the pasta with clams I Cant remember the name how this was good it wasn't WOW and the portion seems smaller V everyone else's plate hmm. Also we had the insalata di salmone the salmon was dry for my taste also the salad had no dressing so honestly I don't recommend it. Everything else was great. Service was good. Overall the wow factor definitely the pasta. read more

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As an Italian, I'm super picky about the cuisine. Food has been hit or miss, but the ambiance (on the water) is one of my favorite places in Nona. I don't have a recommended dish, but I am always up for a glass of wine & the view. read more