Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you. Inside, this place welcomes you with a cozy, family-style neighborhood vibe that makes you want to become a regular immediately. The food easily earns a 9/10 overall. The service was great, but the dishes were the real stars of the night: Chicken Milanese: Absolutely excellent. Easily one of the best versions of this dish we have ever tasted in Connecticut. Veal Meatballs: Incredible texture and flavor. Truly stand-out quality. Gorgonzola Pasta: Incredibly unique. If you love Gorgonzola cheese, this is an absolute must-try. Pizza: Good crust and flavor. The complimentary bread was just average, but everything else completely blew us away. We highly recommend checking this neighborhood spot out! read more

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The service was the savior here. We were seated in the back corner by the kitchen so it was a bit of an awkward spot for a table, but the place was busy for a Wednesday night! The waitress didn't check in much but the bus boy was sweet and extremely attentive. I hope he got part of our tip! We ordered the burratta appetizer to share which was covered in tasty pesto. My friends both got the fettuccine Alfredo which they described as creamy and delicious and one of the better ones they've had. I got the carbonara, which was good but I wasn't blown away. I was torn between this and another choice and I think I will have to come back and try the other option. read more

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Lunch alone and enjoying the lunch special of chicken alla vodka. Omg the bread is extremely fresh and it comes with a house or Caesar salad and I chose house salad. Yes I'm famished but the serving was enough for two and way too much for me so will be eaten for dinner also. read more

Andini's Restaurant - Chicken alla vodka and house salad - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Excellent old school family local vibe in Orange, west of New Haven, off 95 easy to get to. Was great for a fast dinner driving from Boston to the city. I had a clam casino pizza and my son had....i have no clue (pepperoni pizza and a Caesar) don't remember. Great value. Love the servers - very experienced! But he was happy. Recommend. read more

Andini's Restaurant - Leftovers zzza. New Haven style. Dope. - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Excellent food. Pizza are delicious as well as other dishes. Great cocktails. Visit this restaurant frequently . read more

The food was fresh and well prepared. It's a casual family-style restaurant. We will go again.

Cozy, comfortable spot with excellent service. When we come here, it is always an cocktail, app, entrée, dessert, espresso evening and we're never disappointed. They do a brisk take-out pizza business as well. We love Andini's! read more

Excellent food! Had to sit at a high top in the bar since we were without reservations. Nevertheless we loved our specialty pizzas and will definitely return. read more

Small but very cozy joint in a strip mall that you've probably driven past 100x. Well it's time to stop in! The service is so friendly and accommodating. They told us over and over ANYTHING CAN BE MODIFIED which is so refreshing. From the very delicious rosemary garlic focaccia in the bread basket to the thin crust pizza to the delectable entrees - there were no misses here. The pasta was some of the best we have had in Connecticut. Just don't hesitate. Pop in and thank me later! read more

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This was a gem! We were in town for a family wedding and got in the day before. After an agonizing day in traffic we searched for options and decided on Andini's. It was a Friday night but we didn't have to wait long for a table. Most of our party got pizzas which were gorgeous but my daughter and I decided to share the carbonara. They even offered to bring it out in separate dishes. The half portion in my picture was more than sufficient and I even had leftovers to warm up the next day. The cosmo was exactly what we needed to unwind and my hats off to the lady tending bar because I was feeling great in no time. Too bad our trip was short but I highly recommend you give this place a try if you're ever in town. read more

Andini's Restaurant - Cosmo and a shared portion of carbonara - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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Was looking for a place to take my family for some good pizza at nice place near by. Ordered salmon dish, and a pie. It was great and the staff was excellent read more

Cute bistro with a great bar and friendly staff. It's our go-to for takeout pizza, too.

Great food, competitive prices, pleasant and polite waitresses, no atmosphere though but I'm here to eat.

Get takeout there and it's the best around! Nice family owned and always busy. Andini's hot oil and the eggplant rolatini pies are awesome and the chicken scarparoelo is fire! read more

I was leaving work and was surprised to learn I had a flat tire! After getting a donut I headed to Costco tire center and eventually worked up an appetite and thought I deserved a glass of wine! I yelped the area and found Andini's! I walked in and it was almost every table was taken and people were at the bar! I was still able to snag a seat. I ordered the cajun fettuccini which was delicious and huge leaving me with a ton of leftovers! Also, treat yourself to their bread!! It was the freshest, softest pillowy bread that they bake in-house! I enjoyed a delicious espresso martini that was made perfectly! The bartender was very friendly, personable and awesome! I will definitely be back! read more

Andini's Restaurant - Cajun fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Fresh, homestyle, house made entrees hard to choose when they have such great specials with an option for all. Very accommodating to alter for dietary preferences too. Hospitable, perfect wait staff from the busboy to all - our new favorite spot. 1 of only 2 best Orange restaurants for us, including their pizza. read more

Came here with family for Father's day dinner. Cute little Italian restaurant. The service was great and so was the food. I ordered the chicken marsala which came with mashed potatoes and veggies. It was so flavorful. We had a great time and will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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We visited Andini a few weeks ago, definitely recommend it! The Cajun Fettuccini was great (not too spicy) and the Chicken and Shrimp plate was light and tasted delicious. They also serve great bread! On a Tuesday evening a good amount of people were there but the food didn't take extremely long to come out. The waitress was also very nice. read more

Andini's Restaurant - Cajun Fettuccini with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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Had take out rolletuni and pizza. Both were a bit bland. Rolletini looked good but had little flavor.

When the "other" place is packed, this is a great option. They have Good food, courteous service, and reasonable prices.

The food, the ambience and the drinks make this place a top notch restaurant to be. I love it here. Once you have met the staff and owner, you are friends forever. I give it a 10++ rating. Andini's now and forever. read more

This place is awesome! Food is delicious and you always feel welcome!! Arturo is the best! Highly recommend!!

what began as an enjoyable dinner turned into a disaster when the broccoli rabe arrived. It was all stalks under cooked and almost raw. even though the waitress offered us a dessert on the house what she should have done was to deduct the broccoli appetizer off of my bill. Very disappointed, didn't leave a tip and will not be dining there again. thank you read more

Andini's Restaurant - Half cooked stalks of broccoli rabe everything else was good but the rabe turned an enjoyable dinner into a bad experience. - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Been going to Andini's since it opened . Still very good small and delicious. The pizzas are very unique but worth a try you will be surprised how delicious they are. read more

Andini's is one of our favorite places to dine. Great food and the best service, every time we go.

Staff always nice and helpful , drinks were good , appetizer delicious, I was their for my birthday, got free dessert.

Wonderful thin crust pizza and vibe. Service was friendly. I'm not too needy. Only problem is I went with little kids and most setup. Are tall bar stools. Didn't realize that but the kids did ok, no one fell off their chair! Went on a quiet weekday afternoon, which works for me. read more

Excellent food, friendly service. Expensive but high quality, so you know you get what you pay for. Split a meal with a friend and it won't break the bank. They make most of their pasta homemade which is AWESOME! read more

Andini's Restaurant - Menu - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

New to town, we tried Andini's because of the excellent reviews. We were not disappointed-the food, portions, cocktails and service (thank you, Kyle) were very good and we look forward to returning! read more

As is the case with most dining out experiences, certain things on the menu are great and others, less so. The Carbonara was absolutely delicious with loads of meat, peas and eggs. 5 stats Chicken Francaise was ok. The chicken itself was tender and tasty, the sauce was watery, barely lemony and lacked the viscosity of a typically butter-thickened sauce should be. The chicken park was very over cooked, practically burnt The bread was terrific. I'm giving the restaurant the benefit of the doubt and giving four stars knowing that it's usually better than it was this week. Get the Carbonara!! read more

Ordered take out tonight and was internally shocked when the total came to $33!! I ordered a meatball sub, garlic knots and the meatball app. I decided to go for it since I haven't tried this place before but the food just isn't good enough to cost that much. Any takeout pizza place would have tasted the same if not better and cheaper. The meatballs weren't totally warmed up through as the inside was cool. And as far as the grinder, I was just expecting more. It would have costed us similar just to go out for dinner! And the garlic knots were very gummy, doughy tasting. I'll pass! read more

Andini's Restaurant - Meatball grinder meatballs and garlic knots $33 - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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One of our favorite for my traditional Italian with some flair. The menu always has nice additional and the food is consistently very good.

The pizza is very good and I love the staff and ambience. We used to ride our bikes here just about everyday with my friends in the summer and the workers were always pleasant. read more

LOVE their chicken martini and arancini YUM! and the staff they responded to a few questions/concerns one day and addressed it immediately which, like never happens read more

Food is ok .. garlic knots are the most amazing i ever had!! To die for!! More bar space then restaurant..service was excellent!!

We had a beautiful late lunch here yesterday. This was our first time at Andini's, but I'm sure it won't be Our last. The place is small but cozy. The service was excellent. Our waiter was so nice and very attentive. The pizza's are all personal size, so we ordered 3 different ones. I got the veggie. It was loaded with veggies yet the dough stayed crispy which I absolutely loved. The crust itself was crunchy and chewy and full of flavor. My husband was happy with his hot oil pizza, and my daughter loved her mashed potato pizza. This is a great spot for lunch or dinner especially if you are shopping at the mall nearby. The menu includes many pizza options as well as salads and pastas. We will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

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Always a great pizza here. The hot oil pies are especially good. They will also do a ricotta pie (instead of mozzarella) if you request it. Delicious! read more

I've been to Andini's a couple times. I enjoyed my second visit more than my first. During my first visit, thanks to it being for business, I was able to try a variety of different appetizers and zero in on one I really liked which was their different take on fried calamari which consisted of your standard fried, crispy calamari but instead of a sad little cup of bland marinara sauce on the side, it was completely bathed in a sweet marinara sauce based on hot cherry peppers, garlic, and capers. The hot cherry peppers gave the dish an uncharacteristic kick of spice which really hit the spot and I recommend it for being a different and interesting take on an otherwise typical appetizer. Most folks seemed to like the main dishes they got. The steak tips were the big hit while the cajun fettuccini received mixed feedback from folks. I was on the, "meh" side of the conversation. The table wine (they have a expensive table wine that changes and can be different visit to visit) was good but not the kind I would have personally ordered. One of my coworkers did get food poisoning from their chicken dish but to their credit, they were grateful to have been informed after it occurred, credited him, and apologized which is about as much as one can expect from what could happen to anyone on a bad night. While the first visit was not enough to make me want to go back, it was my friends credit and willingness to give Andini's another go that brought me and others back for a second visit. I am glad we went back and so was my friend. Not only did he not get food poisoning this time around, which shows it was more of a blip than a trend, but we all had a better experience. For my part, I was able to find a pasta entree and cocktail I liked as much as the appetizer I had the last time which rounded out my experience and made me more likely to come back again. The pasta I ordered and really enjoyed was their Penne Gorgonzola which consisted of chicken, hot cherry peppers, and a rich gorgonzola cream. This creamy and spicy combo really complimented the Calamari for me which also had hot cherry peppers. I thought it was also a nice twist on an otherwise traditional dish where it wasn't just creamy but also brought some heat to the tongue. I then was able to cool off and wash down the food with their, "Ramp it up rye" cocktail which, despite the name, consisted of a mix of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon (no Rye to be found in this Bourbon which is also good straight), a fresh lemon, combier, ginger beer and black walnut bitters. This cocktail was also uncharacteristic as it was tangy, citrusy, but in no way sour or full of burn like you would expect from a bourbon whiskey. I had two and would have had more if I were not going to work the following day. All in all, this is a good italian restaurant with all sorts of classic dishes as well as at least a few with a twist in regards to spice which I always like. Their service is good and the atmosphere is business or formal date appropriate while still lending itself to a casual crowd or occasion if necessary. Yes there was a hiccup with the food in our first visit but the restaurant was professional in how they handled the situation and even the victim wanted to go back and try again which is testament to the taste of their food. Definitely worth a visit. I'd go back again for sure as they have a appetizer, pasta, and cocktail that I can always look forward to. Note that some items aren't always on the menu however. Such as the steak tips for instance. read more

Andini's Restaurant - Ramp it up rye cocktail. - Italian Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Food is amazing. Make a reservation as they get busy early on. Small bar area but definitely worth a visit.

Highly recommend! Just had dinner with my husband and year and a half year old. Great service, AMAZING food and COVID friendly. We sat indoor but the outdoor tables looked cute for a nice day. We will be back! read more

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