Reading other reviews probably would have kept me away, but I went first and made my opinions later... What a great place! A hidden gem in bethel, tucked away along a main road! Service? Impeccable. Greeted warmly by May in the entry way, placed in a cute little booth - WITH TABLECLOTHS! A minor detail to some, but it just adds a little something extra when dining these days. Michael, our server, was attentive, but not overbearing. Gave us time to look over the menu, and after receiving our food, checked in here and there to make sure everything was to our liking. Side note: the bus boys here work their little tails off! They are constantly doing something, including packing up food! For food, started off with the fresh bread. My boyfriend had the chicken parm (he loved it, that's the only thing he gets at any Italian place, so that says something). They also honored his request to have Alfredo sauce instead of red sauce on his side of pasta without hesitation. I had the chicken francese and I loved the flavor of the sauce while the chicken was perfectly cooked. The sauce was a bit runny/liquidy, which I'm not used to, but the flavor made up for it. That being said, the Alfredo sauce was also a bit on the runny side as well, but my boyfriend liked it that way, so no complaints here. For dessert - and we aren't ones to usually order dessert - but the cannoli gelato truffle called out to us. It was SPECTACULAR! The complimentary taste of limoncello topped off the evening for sure. A nice surprise! Overall, amazing service, wonderful ambience, delicious food, and very reasonable prices... I can't believe we have waited so long to try this place out. The outdoor appearance does not do justice for the interior. Do yourselves a favor and try this restaurant out, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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We went to Armando's for an event. The food included a few appetizers and buffet style dinner. In total there was just short of 100 people. The restaurant must have been very understaffed because they only gave us 2 waiters. The food was alright at best, very mid. Everything lacked salt. I don't see myself coming back for more, unfortunately. read more

There was only one waiter for the entire restaurant who was doing his best. Our meals were disappointing. The scarpiello was just chicken pieces and peppers, no sausage and no flavor. The prime rib had more potatoes than steak. The meals were very over priced for what we got. We will not be going back. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing enough that I feel obligated to share it. The fried calamari was extremely dry and tough, with the texture of something that had been sitting frozen for a long time before being cooked. It was difficult to chew and honestly not enjoyable at all. Service was also lacking. The male server seemed rushed and impatient from the beginning, making us feel more like a task to get through quickly rather than welcomed guests. I completely understand restaurants get busy, but professionalism and basic courtesy should still apply to every table equally. The most concerning part, however, was the veal dish. Even under the heavy sauce, there was still an unpleasant odor that raised serious questions about freshness. At that point, the meal became very hard to enjoy. Based on this experience, I would not return, nor would I recommend this restaurant to others looking for quality Italian food in the area. read more

Randomly grabbed dinner to go from this place tonight.. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp scampi over linguine. Only five shrimp and the whole meal was completely bland. I ordered the shrimp Parmesan. It wasn't terrible, but not great either. Side of broccoli was awful... completely bland and watery with no seasoning whatsoever. Overall, a very mediocre meal and it was quite pricey as well! read more

Great classic Italian dishes Weekend specials are always spectacular!! Have been a regular for years always solid performance read more

We are so happy we found Armando's! The food was great. Clams Casino were delicious. The house salad was great. We had chicken parmigiana, veal Francese and veal Marsala. All were excellent. We shared Zeppoli for dessert. It was a treat. Mom's cappuccino was just the way she likes it- hot and frothy. The dining room is very nice. Michael was great. We will e back soon. Thank you, Armando's for a lovely dinner read more

Great atmosphere. Greeted Asa u walk in. Fresh bread and water placed on linen white cloth table. Drinks offered at great prices. Food menu is plentiful and portions are complete. Delicious . Will visit again. read more

The food is great. The service is excellent the portions are plentiful and the prices are reasonable

Enjoyed my fist visit to Amando's in Bethel CT during a post memorial service luncheon. The service for a large group was on point and the venue was pleasant - in spite of strip mall location. Food was tasty although the somewhat less than tender chicken piccata was the differentiator between a 3 and 4 star. Enjoyed the tasty pasta with vodka sauce and fresh and flavorful veggies and the generous serving of calamari. The salad was a bit sparse and plain. All in all a pleasant experience I would go again to try the table service! read more

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christmas eve at armando's was a great experience the food was great and the service was superb.

Too small bar for how people like to dine in 2024, service was good and food quality was fine also. Price point in relationship to other like restaurants was reasonable read more

Our family loves this restaurant! They treat us like family and the food & drinks are always amazing !

Great Anniversary dinner at Armondo's Restaurant tonight. Excellent Veal & chicken Marsala over pasta. Yummy desserts, Carmel custard & Italian style cheese cake. For an appetizer we had fried calamari , it was disappointing. We've had it here before and this was definitely a break from their tradition. I am sure it came out of a frozen box- not what I expected based on past orders. Complimentary limoncello to end the meal! read more

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Of all the area restaurants we choose Armando's as our favorite go to. The food is always fresh, perfectly cooked and delicious. The staff is always pleasant and attentive. We love Armando's!! read more

Excellent Italian food, great atmosphere. The menu offers a lot of choices - you can't go wrong. Eggplant rollatini and chicken Parm are two of my favorites. They also offer several Italian steak/veal dishes, again - all are outstanding. The wine menu offers a nice variety of reasonably priced bottles. Dessert has some nice Italian choices also. I had an espresso and maybe a sambuca, or two. Service was excellent. I strongly recommend Armando's. I've been there with a table of 8 and had a blast. Note: I'm not claiming to be Bobby Flay, but I've eaten in restaurants all over the world and worked in Manhattan. Some consider me a pain in the butt to eat with. I think my expectations are fair and reasonable. Anyway, you need to scrutinize reviews. I read a 1 star rating from a lady wanting vegan and gluten-free. I don't get why she's going to a great italian -ricotta-mozzarella-parmeson-chicken- steak & pasta restaurant. Another 1 star reviewer was looking for bagels and lox on Easter Sunday at an Italian restaurant! You can't make this stuff up! But those people each gave 1 star - malicious and really despicable to do that. Anyway, this is a very good restaurant - give them a try read more

Family owned and great traditional Italian food. They are always friendly and the portion sizes are great. The chicken parm and lasagna are two of my favorites when I come there. read more

Armando's Restaurant - a bowl of lasagna on a plate - Italian Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

I was blown away by dinner last night. I had veal Parmesan. The veal melted on my mouth. The sauce was perfect. Then for dessert the cheesecake was recommended. It was to die for. Nothing like I've ever had before. I can honestly say, I can't wait to go back. read more

Armandos is a good place to eat and I have been there many times. I enjoy the food, the service and atmosphere. I will continue to patronize for good Italian food. read more

Armando's Restaurant - Dining room - Italian Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

My family has been coming here ever since I was a child and we have yet to be let down. Their chicken française is my favvvvorite! Their waitstaff is always super attentive & the owners are incredibly kind and friendly. read more

I will never go there again. My wife and I went on at least five occasions. We went primarily because we liked a certain dish. Owner does not know how to treat customers and treats you like she is doing you a favor. The food has been horrible lately. The service and attitude beyond bad. Server charged us five dollars for extra sauce which was not even extra and the owner took it in a ho-hum attitude so long, farewell, never again. read more

Oh so happy we found our way here last night. I was craving some good Italian food and based on reviews, this seemed to be a solid place. We were happily and quickly seated in the bar on a busy Friday night and our server was over right away taking our wine order. The menu looked fantastic and made it very difficult to decide on an entree. I ultimately went with the chicken Romano and my BF had the shrimp scampi. From the first bite, we raved about how good everything tasted. I swear I couldn't stop saying how it was the best meal Italian meal I've had in a long time. Their marinara sauce on my side of pasta was outstanding and some of the best I've had. For dessert, we split an outstanding cannoli and a lemon ripieno, both were delicious and I highly recommend them. I can't say enough about the friendly and welcome service, everyone made us immediately feel right at home. read more

Armando's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

Worst gnocchi I have ever had. I think it was the bolognese sauce that made it bad. Took most of it home and tried doctoring it with more cheese but ended up throwing it away. read more

Armando's is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I have been there many times and have never been disappointed by the food or the service. The staff is courteous and professional. The consistency of the food is excellent. They will go out of their way to make sure the customer is satisfied. They regularly have specials that allow the chefs to break out of the "red sauce restaurant" model, and many that I've tried have been of very good to excellent quality. Their catering services are also very good, and you get an incredible amount of food for the dollar value. As a side note, many times patrons will not say anything if they are unhappy and I feel this is a mistake on their part. To write a review after a lackluster dining experience without giving the staff a chance to right the situation is unfortunate and does not add credibility to the reviewer's opinion. Also, the reviewer that paid $26 for a bowl of pasta could not have been here. The highest priced pasta on the menu is $15.95. read more

Great spot for authentic Italian cuisine. Great drink and food selection. Pasta was perfect and white clam sauce was excellent. Great place! read more

Twenty plus years ago when Armando's were in their original location, we had a dinner with friends that was the epitome of bad service and poor food preparation with no apologies from the owners. We vowed never to return. Recently, a friend recommended that we try it again which we did on a Saturday night. I called for a reservation around noon. I politely began with a "Good afternoon" and was greeted with a gruff, "what can I do for you?" What ever happened to, How may I help you? Hmm! Not a good start. My wife and I arrived on time at 5:30PM that night. Our hostess looked up our reservation and announced,"Your table is not ready. It will be a few minutes." Several staff asked why were we waiting. The left hand had no idea what the right hand was doing! We waited for 5 minutes as I peered into the dining room. A party of about 14 diners occupied a long table. The rest of the dining area was about one third occupied with several booths vacant. We were finally seated at a tiny two person table next to the fire exit door. Very chilly! Many vacant booths were available during our time at Armando's. No way to impress new patrons. We ordered house wines which were promptly served. Not so for the dinner and dessert. I'm giving a 3 star based on the quality of the house wine, salad, bread and the chicken parm which my wife ordered. (Pounded, cooked to perfection and topped with a delicious sauce and cheese) I ordered a stuffed shrimp and a side dish of ziti with marinara sauce. Four regular sized shrimp arrived stuffed with a few pieces of crab meat and plenty of bread crumbs. A layer of base rice gave an impression of a large portion. Come on! This would never pass in a Westchester or Manhattan restaurant. Just not worth it. We waited at least 10 minutes for the dessert menu long after our entree dishes had been cleared. On the positive, our waitress was very accommodating especially since she had been assigned many tables. When my wife's entree had arrived, the side of angel hair spaghetti ordered had been substituted with regular pasta. It was immediately corrected within minutes. Based on our experience I would not return. Plenty of more accommodating Italian restaurants in the greater Danbury area with a good selection of menus and reasonable prices. read more

We had dinner on a Sunday night. The food was average. The Red Sangria was horrible. The calamari could have been cooked more. The seafood linguine and seafood stew was good. read more

Let me make this simple. Food isn't great and way overpriced. Just who do they think they are charging $26 for a bowl of pasta that I can throw together for 5 bucks. I won't be returning any time soon. No, make that I won't be returning ever! read more

I brought my mother there today for lunch- she had a craving for the veal parmigiana and wanted to try a new restaurant. We will definitely be coming back. She said it's the best she's had anywhere. I ordered the broccoli rabe with sausage- delicious. The wait was more than reasonable and staffing very friendly. read more

Just had a lovely dinner here with my parents. We were looking for a relaxed, classy, delicious meal and we got it. Our waiter Bobby was gracious, efficient and friendly. He made the experience even more special. We started with a a reasonably priced bottle of Pino Grigio and had Fried Calamari as an appetizer. A very generous portion served with both their spicy and regular tomato sauce and wedges of lemon. While maybe a tad overdone, they were light and delicious. We had the house salad with house balsamic dressing, which where lovely mixed greens. There was very nice basket of sliced italian bread and we mopped up our dressing. I had shrimp francese, which was perfect. Mom had sole francese which was delicate as could be. Dad had veal picatta which he really enjoyed. We all had the escarole as the veg, which is such a delightful change of pace. As we were enjoying ourselves, we kept on going and had dessert. We had Caramel Custard and a Cannoli. The cannoli was large and freshly filled. I've only had one better in my life made by a little old lady in the Italian section of Windsor Ontario. Filling it to order is key... I love cannoli and even make my own, so I know a great one when I taste it. We had ordered expresso and it was properly served with a fresh lemon twist. They even set a bottle of Sambuca on the table which Dad enjoyed a smidge in his cup. To end it all they brought out a nice creamy limoncello cordial that we didn't ask for, but capped the meal stupendously. I'd return here happily. My parents have been here before and say the place has always been good. Thanks Armandos! read more

Meh overall. Attended an event here recently. Called in advance to confirm they could accommodate gluten free and vegan. They asked if GF pasta with veggies and olive oil would be good. I said yes. When the event came, we asked for my meal and it was brought. Pasta with red sauce. Not what I was told but oh well. I figured it was fine. A few minutes later the waiter brought over...chicken. I balked. He said, "gluten free right?" I responded, "gluten free AND vegan." I asked some questions about the pasta because now I was worried. The waiter practically ran away from me as I inquired into whether any dairy (which I'm allergic to) had been used. I ate...some of the pasta. Most of it fell apart and the sauce was meh at best. Mostly I was worried about whether what I was eating would cause a bad reaction in my body. I didn't exactly trust someone who neither apologized for the mistake nor took any time to reassure me that my meal was safe for me to eat. Also Nibbled on some raw veggies from the buffet. Olives were super dry. Tomatoes were good. Wouldn't recommend even if the mixup with my meal hadn't happened. read more

Recently we has an after funeral service lunch at Armando's; this is the second event that I have attended at this restaurant. I was in charge of planning the lunch and was guided through the process by their great staff. Mae helped me make decision that worked for our family and helped me keep my budget in mind, she was just wonderful. The food was excellent, and everyone was very professional. Everyone remarked how much they enjoyed the meal. I do not live in the immediate area, but when I do visit I will be sure to return. Bottom Line: Great food, Great Service, Great Group Facility read more

I have to concur with some of the other reviews. We have been to Armando's in the past and found the food good. Nothing special, but good. Ambiance in the dining room is nice. The service was excellent. Recently, we took my wife and family to celebrate her birthday. Not that we wanted tons of food but the portions for each of the meals we ordered were sparse especially given the price of the respective entrees. Sadly to say, I'm uncomfortable going back after this recent experience. read more

Ordered clams casino. Seafood stuffing was like oatmeal. Ordered veal parmigiana. It wasn't teal veal, but a soggy patty you would get in a TV dinner! Said they were cutting back. 70 bucks for nothing read more

Met up with an old friend here. I only had drinks, but she got food and she liked it. The bar area was cozy and quaint. My drinks were large/strong. The bartender was friendly. I'll give it a positive rating based on all that, regardless of my not trying the food. read more

Stopped in spur of the moment. Great bartender and friendly bar crowd. The food was outstanding. I recommend the linguini with white clam very traditional great flavor. The other dish was a baked cheese ravioli, also top notch. In the area, it's worth the stop read more

I've been here a few times and have had a consistently good experience. The most recent, my boyfriend and I came for dinner on a Monday night. Our server was Jaime and he was very nice and attentive. We had calamari, salads, a linguine with whole clams fra diavolo and linguine bolognese. Fresh garlic and and a huge amount of clams. I loved it. Also loved my espresso martini. Prices are fine and service and food continue to be great. Can't wait to to come back. read more

Armando's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

Fiancé and I dined here on a weeknight. We enjoyed excellent, attentive service, comfortable outdoor seating, and the bill didn't break the bank. We ordered a shared appetizer, two entrees, and a shared dessert. The food was good. Nothing that disappointed, nothing that was spectacular either. Classic Italian-American fare. I would go back, but I wouldn't tell a friend that they have to try Armando's. read more

Armando's waiter made us feel like unwanted guests My husband and I decided to give Armando's a second try, this being a few years after having a bad meal at their new location. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and very conducive to a couple's night out, or a party. My lunch, the lasagna, was decent. It was a bit dry, but tasted good. What made our experience so poor was the waiter. First, my wine had something floating in it, which he should have seen, but did not. He reluctantly brought me a fresh glass. Having taken our order about 15 minutes before, he stops by the table and asks if we wanted some "bread or anything," and I reminded him that we had already asked for bread. He gave us some lame excuse about being backed up. The room was only about a quarter full; not busy at all. He finally came back with the bread and our food, so we had sat there for almost a half hour with nothing to eat. When he saw that we had finished our meal, he brought the check, never asking if we wanted coffee, dessert, etc. My husband and I left wondering the restaurant wondering: Were there any lunch specials? We were not alerted to any if there were. Do they really only have 3 red house wines, or was it too much bother to offer us a wine list and/or advise us of all the wines available? Do they not offer dessert to their guests, or again, was it too much bother to ask if we wanted anything? I don't like being treated like an unwanted guest, and we left a tip that we hope got the message across. At this point I can't be bothered to go back. read more

After living in this area for over 20 years I just stumbled across this wonderful family Italian restaurant. The food is delicious, especially the pizza and the veal parm. There are so many wonderful looking dishes on the menu and knowing that it is all freshly made by the owner makes me confident that they will be as good as the ones I tried. I will definitely be returning not only for the food but for the personable and friendly service. Even the other customers seemed to feel like they were a part of the family. Truly a local gem!! read more