The moment I walked in and looked at the photos of Armando on the wall I traveled back in time to my youth growing up in Cambridge and playing little league at the sandlot. We would come up after games to have some pizza, and Armando would greet us with a smile and be genuinely happy to see us every time. Today I met Mike, Armando's grandson carrying the torch and keeping the family business going. Mike served two delicious slices of sicilian style pizza to me and shared some amazing stories of Armando and the many people that loved and appreciated him. The atmosphere and the vibe in Armando's is genuine, just as the man himself used to be back in the day. I loved it 44 years ago and it still holds up today as the best pizza place town! -Erick S. read more

Great Italian style local pizza joint. Great Wall decorations and pictures. Cash only. Reminds me of Pino's from childhood.

A very good, solid, local Italian-style pizza joint. Armando's is above-average and stands out from other surrounding local spots. The "undercarriage" is not raw and flabby, yet not burnt to a crisp. There's a good amount of cheese and toppings and the portions are large. I've had the pasta as well and had a bit of a mixed bag. The veal parm tasted off or weird. The texture wasn't really what I would expect with that protein. The meatballs were fine, so go with that. Either way, the ziti, cheese, and sauce are in abundance. Service is not brusque but not super congenial. The decor is what you'd expect from a local joint from the 70's. read more

I was craving good pizza and Armando's popped into my head. I have been to Armando's before and I remember it being really good. I ordered a large cheese and a large pepperoni. I arrived in 20 minutes, and it was ready, exactly on time. Staff was nice in our three sentence conversation. Place screamed old school pizza joint. When I opened the box my first thought was, is this Greek pizza, but it isn't. Pizza was cooked well but something about the cheese looked off. The undercarriage was cooked perfect. The pizza just isn't very good. Sauce was on the sweet side, crust had zero flavor, and the cheese added nothing. I was very disappointed and so was my family. I don't think they did anything wrong, their pizza just isn't for me. I will still go back for the Sicilian, because it is amazing. read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Bum - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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The only pizza place my grandparents order from! They get the largest size pizza, sausage and pepperoni with double cheese. Delicious every time. Highly recommend the double cheese for that perfect cheese pull! read more

So good! And nice people. This is the closest thing I've found to a good NY/NJ pizza place. My favorite by far in Cambridge, much better than Otto's and Joe's and all that in the Square. The grinders are pretty good as well. I like the cheeseburger one--reminds me of being a kid and my dad taking me out for cheap burgers, lol. The eggplant topping is my favorite on their pizzas--give it a try! read more

This is definitely a local spot with the usual types of pizza place items. They have a huge sheet of Sicilian pizza ready on the side and you can add any toppings on it even for just individual slices. The slice were a great size and had a nice crunch on the bottom. They are CASH ONLY so be prepared and if not there's an atm in the restaurant. read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Pepperoni Sicilian pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really good neighborhood pizza spot in Cambridge. Definitely worth trying the Sicilian slice.

I needed pizza at 9:30 at night and they didn't just have pizza they had delicious Sicilian style pizza. Service was quick and ambiance was what you would expect from a classic pizza and sub shop in MA. Definitely recommend for good pizza. read more

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Incredible food, love the cheese pizza and the staff are always so warm and welcoming.

I should have listened to the people who said don't waste your money. I got a large half cheese half roni pizza and a Greek salad. The dressing was pretty good, but there was too much feta. Not enough tomato and no cucumbers. The crust on the pizza tasted like cardboard and it had no flavor. Below average pizza. read more

The pizza was below average--definitely not worth the wait or the money. The man running the place was dismissive and seemed to take customers for granted. It's disappointing to see this attitude from a so-called "neighborhood pizza" spot. We will not order from them again. read more

Sicilian pizza had raw dough in a big section of the middle. Discourteous service on pick-up. Toppings were nothing special; sauce and cheese also nothing great to speak of. Any positives you might ask? None that come to mind for me personally. They are cash only though, and their sign looks ancient, so if you like inconvenience, dislike modernity, and have a thing for ageing infrastructure, there's something for you. read more

First of all this is a review 54 years in the making.the best pizza and subs anywhere . They make you feel welcomed and as always the food really makes me happy. Today I was having a really bad day so I got an Armando's pizza and it changed everything which I so much appreciated that. Let's put it this way I have a friend as a fight attendant who had a steak and cheese sub from there she said and I quote "this is better then the Philly cheesesteak that I have had in Philly "check it out you won't be disappointed read more

Micheal has taken his dad's pizza shop (Armando) and done it justice. This is the pizza dough I purchase to make pizza at home. The dough is aged and has a taste no other local dough possesses. I'm partial to Armando's Sicilian pizza but round or Sicilian they both are great pies. Cash only but atm on premesis. Family environment and a long term sponsor of local little league. Well worth the visit. read more

i dream of the Armando's sicilian slice. there is very little better in this world. it was my dad's childhood pizza joint; then it was mine. Armando's is a true Cambridge delicacy. read more

Great local pizza place that has been here for years! Great pizza and sandwiches...no frills just consistency and quality. Friendly staff! Cash only so be prepared. read more

The service was excellent and the restaurant is clean and well kept. I ordered a meatball sub and a calzone. The meatball sub was disappointing. It didn't contain much sauce and I asked for extra cheese but got like 2 slices of cheese added on. My son's calzone was massive but lacked in flavor. read more

Only one other party around 12:30PM on a Saturday. Pros: -Both regular and Sicilian slices! -Seating inside Cons -I think it's cash only -- Cheese slice ($2.25) Super crispy, heavy on the cheese. Didn't taste the sauce as much, but we really enjoyed it! Sicilian slice ($3.50) Incredibly cheesy (too much so) and doughy, but had a slight crisp on the bottom and a great garlic flavor. Between the two, we'd pick the regular cheese slice again. read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Sicilian slice and regular cheese slice ($3.50 and $2.25, July 2019) - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Old school pizza executed perfectly. Welcoming atmosphere as a family run business. Cheese pizza - 5/5. Crispy bottom, soft goey base layer, melty generous cheese. Most importantly, salty heaven sauce. Pepperoni and Onion - 4/5. Recommended by the staff. Great balance between caramelized onions and smoky pepperoni. Growing up in New Jersey, my pizza bar is high. This thin crust style pizza blew me away in a way I haven't felt in a long time. The newspaper clippings on the walls tell the story of an Italian immigrant opening up the restaurant in 1971 and keeping it in the family using the same recipe ever since. There's a genuine sense of community represented by the decades of local baseball sponsorship momentos. Got there at 10:30am on a Saturday and they needed a little bit of time for the oven to heat up so we ate around 11:05am. read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Cheese / Pepperoni & Onion - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Classic neighborhood pizza joint! Haven't tried subs or anything else other than the pizza, but the pizza is the best in the area. Prices are reasonable and they have Sicilian style as well as thin crispy NY style. We haven't had a bad slice or pie from Armando's yet! Clearly a locals spot and cash only (they do have an atm). Service is fast no frills. My wife and I have quickly made Armando's our goto pizza spot. read more

How this could make anyone's top list for Sicilian pizza is beyond me. I ordered two slices pepperoni and watched him attempt to dress up two cold, congealed slices and pop in the oven. The cheese was gray and the sauce congealed black. I don't even think it's possible to make pizza that day and have it turn into that. One bite and into the trash. Never again. read more

Old school scrumptious pizza with great hospitality, this little place is your neighborhood to go pizza joint. Nice big slices in a no frills place, run by the family. Armando's is keeping it real here, just like I like it! Ciao read more

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I was looking forward to great pizza. Unfortunately the crust was hard - crunchy, so over cookedand sauce very limited - almost dry. I would not recommend. read more

Welp, last night I walked almost 2 miles to eat here and the pizza did not disappoint! Two mile walk and an uber home, that is how good this pizza is! It is a small spot, cash only and they typically don't deliver on weekends (at least every time I have called they weren't accepting orders for delivery) I got a large half eggplant half pepperoni pizza and my husband and I ate the whole thing - no crumb left behind! Typically I am an aggressive carnivore, if a meal comes without meat I immediately walk away (who eats a meal without protein?!). When a friend told me I had to try their eggplant pizza, I was extremely skeptical, but let me tell you I would not come here again without ordering at least a slice of their eggplant pizza - it is the perfect combo of cheesy, crispy and delicious! The pepperoni is also great. By far the best spot in the Cambridge area... if only it wasn't so far away from my apartment read more

I decided to try this place after a strong recommendation by some friends at my CrossFit gym. My review is based on the take out experience and food only. I decided to get the Sicilian cheese slice (two slices) with fresh mozzarella cheese, mushroom and basil. It took me about 15 minutes to get there and the pizza was warm and ready. While this is definitely not the Chicago deep dish pizza, it was a very refreshing change to the pizza I generally have in Boston. When I lived in Wisconsin, I was used to having really good Chicago deep dish pizza. I craved and missed it here. The Sicilian style deep dish pizza isn't quite the same but it's definitely more satisfying than the pizza slices I've been having. The fresh mozzarella cheese and the basil have a very unique and rich flavor. I usually always get mushrooms on my pizzas, and it didn't disappoint. The quality of the pizza is good, the ingredients are fresh and the prices are reasonable. Definitely plan on having CASH if you're planning to order from here. read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Sicilian slices with basil, mozzarella and mushroom. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Solid. Had the ziti pasta with meatballs. It was hot, cooked well, plentiful portions, and had good flavor. The crust on the pizza was cooked perfectly. Also liked their San Pelegrino collection. Staff was hard working. read more

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I stopped into a lot of pizzerias because I work in a lot of different neighborhoods. This spot has some of the best slices around for sure. Don't forget, it's cash only. read more

Best pizza ever! Would give it 6 stars if we could. My wife and her family have loved Armando's thin NY-style pie for over 40 years. It's a successful family-owned/run biz that has been around since their grandfather (1st generation Italian) started it in '71. read more

So amazing! These people are the kindest and wow ever! Am a customer for life! Such delicious pizza. I have not stayed to eat but can only imagine how comfy & welcoming it is to eat there. read more

I've been traumatized trying to get half-decent pizza in Boston. Reviews of pizza here are so untrustworthy that I'm not convinced anyone living around here even knows what pizza is (sorry to be a jerk, but pizza is near and dear!) Armando's does a solid job. The sauce and cheese are great. The crust is lacking a bit, but it's still good. Overall, this is one of the best options in Cambridge, and a port in a storm. read more

Solid Pizza. Standard decor of every Massachusetts pizza shop between Brockton and Billerica. Only takes cash. ATM on the premises now which is nice read more

Enh! We've had better pizza. Wife and I were looking so forward to having pizza from them..."I bet it's really good!" Not so much. Crust was over cooked and hard. After one piece I couldn't eat anymore of it. Maybe picked a bad night? read more

This was my first time eating at Armando's and I was a bit disappointed. I ordered the Baked Ziti which looked so good! When I cut into it, I was so surprised that there was not enough sauce. The noodles were dry. The garlic bread was good. I should have ordered the pizza instead because it is very popular. If you plan to visit they take cash only! read more

Great local spot for pizza and subs. Been twice now, and highly recommend if you are searching for pizza - cash only but they have an atm there read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Menu 2023 - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great pizza at this humble neighborhood spot that reminds me of the pizza places of my youth in Brooklyn. There's a reason that this place is revered by the locals... so good! Saw it reviewed on the Chronicle TV show and stopped in... glad I did. Love it! read more

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Armando's is my guilty pleasure. Their Sicilian pizza is so good. Sometimes I wish they put lighter sauce on it but it's still delicious, especially second day.. YUM! Their steak subs are also some of the greatest I have had. The peppers, onions and mushrooms are cooked to perfection and the roll itself is SO SOFT. Every time my mother pays a visit, she loves to get Armando's! Love, love, love! read more

This is probably the best pizza in Cambridge. I did try their subs and they were just okay.

I'm continuing my multi-post reviews that I call "micro reviews" of one very specific menu item that nearly everybody either loves or has a strong opinion on, that's the classic meatball sub or grinder. In my previous reviews I was focusing just on the "House of Pizza" joints, they are more Greek style, but I couldn't resist trying, devouring (and loving) Armando's meatball sub. It's not Greek, it's Italian, let's get that out of the way. But the meatballs are homemade, and they are sliced !! ... which is very important to me in the overall meatball grinder construction - served up on a really tasty roll - smothered in their amazing pizza sauce. It's everything you want and more for under 10 bucks. I need to re-emphasize that the roll was better than most House of Pizza's rolls, and again - the sliced homemade meatballs made all the difference in the world. A bit messy, and the cheese (which was mozzarella) had a good pull to it but was distributed a bit unevenly, - those are minor minor flaws in the grand scheme of this highly recommended meatball grinder. He corrected me and called it a sub, but I called 'em grinders - and it was delicious. Must try! read more

Armando's Pizza & Subs - Inside - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I'm a NY/NJ transplant and I just moved around the corner from here. I am so so so so so happy that I've found a pizza place that's basically just as good as home. read more