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    Armando's

    3.5 (198 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ARMANDO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    What a view wow...
    Kamris C.

    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

    Cheryl V.

    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.

    Tiramisu
    Stephanie G.

    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.

    Two large meatballs in a tastyvred sauce
    Mark W.

    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.

    This is what's left of a great pizza from Armando's.  This is the veggie pizza called Margarita.....so good!
    Linda R.

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

    Spaghetti carbonara
    Rocki S.

    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!

    Cheese Pizza
    Ivanna P.

    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

    Meatballs
    Michele L.

    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!

    Tara T.

    This wasn't my first visit to Armando's and it certainly won't be the last! I've been coming to this restaurant since they first opened, and have never been disappointed. If we sit at the bar, the bar tender is always friendly and attentive. If we sit at a table, our waiter or waitress is always also friendly and attentive. The pictures I posted are a variety of ones I have from different visits there. They are dog friendly, so we usually always sit on the outside patio, and all of the staff is always more than happy to say hello to our dog, and they even have water bowls for dogs! The food is always good. I always get the Calamari Luciana, and then my entree pick always varies. The two photos I posted are the Chicken Marsala, and the Salmon Sofia. I also posted photos from my birthday when they brought me a free dessert! The ambiance is always good, can be loud inside, especially on the weekends. But it's always peaceful to sit outside by the little lake beyond the restaurant. Also wanted to shoutout to our waiter from the other night Rudy. He was incredible and really went above and beyond to make our night out there extra special! Thanks for all you do!

    Joyce L.

    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!

    Tiramisú
    Rosa L.

    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.

    Amazing Dish Salmon Sorrento!
    Pete A.

    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!

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    The food was excellent! Our server, Silvia was outstanding, very attentive and polite! Definitely going back!

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    The food and service are always top notch. We have been here several times and always enjoy it.

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