Voted one of the best in fine Italian cuisine, Armondo's Restaurant and Sidewalk Cafe offers ambiance with an elegant setting that takes one back in time offering delicious food, friendly and professional service with a touch of class and old world flair.
Armondo's Italian Restaurant caters to the most discriminating of palates, offering fine Italian gourmet appetizers and the finest in authentic gourmet Italian cuisine, serving only home made pastas, breads and Italian specialty foods, with a wide variety of wine selections. And Armondo's desserts? You will find that their desserts are among the finest and tastiest that can be found in New York. More importantly, the service at Armondo's is five star service.
It starts with Jerry Crisci, Second Generation Owner and General Manager of Armondo's Restaurant, a host who greets everyone with a genuine and inviting smile and provides such excellent service, that this has kept patrons wanting to stretch each of their subsequent visits. Armondo's has earned the loyalty of many patrons who have continued to make this small restaurant and cafe their favorite dining spot over many years.
With great pride Jerry relates "I have many patrons who've been dining at Armondo's since my father ran the restaurant. They still come back year after year". He adds, "I continue to be astonished about the reach that our small restaurant has. People come from every part of New York City."
"I even have patrons that come from other states and others who simply wish to get away from the madness and traffic of Manhattan before seeing a show and somehow end up here at Armondo's. They come here to enjoy a nice candlelight dinner. I am amazed at how people find us. We were not on the internet until now and people always managed to find this quaint place".
With a smile on his face Jerry adds "Quite honestly, what truly matters to me, is my small mission, and it is simply this, that when my customers walk through our door, we diligently proceed to help begin to alleviate the stresses of the day and get them comfortable and relaxed enough so that they can really enjoy their meals."
"I take great strains to make sure that my staff responds speedily to our customers with great sensitivity, respect and attentiveness. I am blessed to have some really wonderful and reliable people who have worked for me for many Years. I look at my customer's faces constantly observing to see how well they are enjoying their food and their experience here at Armondo's. Nobody is perfect, but I try to make sure that when our customers leave they are completely satisfied and leave with big happy smiles. These things are what truly make me feel worthy of being the proud owner of Armondo's Restaurant".
A patron, Rebecca Sands of Mineola, Long Island, offered her candid reviews about Armondo's Restaurant. Rebecca said: "Jerry's warmth and the excellent service provided by his staff reminds me of a time when people cared enough to show their sincere appreciation for their customers through none other than just that, friendly and excellent service. Jerry sees to it that every patron's fine dining experience is nothing short of excellent and this is why I keep coming here again and again. Another reason why I love coming here is because every Wednesday, Armondo's has music and entertainment, featuring Charles Henry of Charles Henry Music/Entertainment, and at times features Charles Henry's backup Ira Allen, with Jazz/Pop singer Carmen Amoros a former soloist who traveled and recorded with the Grammy Award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir on the Time Warner's "Alliance" label and whose hearty voice fills the air with romantic ballads and the standards that everyone loves to hear. Armondo's is a place that one does not wish to leave once one sets foot in it and for all the right reasons -- great food, great service, and great atmosphere. I just love Armondo's". Jerry knows what people really want.
Armondo's Italian Restaurant had its debut on the TV Show "Cool In Your Code" on NYCTV Channel 25 on Tuesday, March 15th and Saturday, March 19, 2005, 8:30 P.M. EST. Jerry Crisci showcased some of Armondo's excellent and absolutely delicious authentic Italian dishes and treated the two show hosts two samplings of some of the dishes. We foresee more television spots and celebrities headed to Armondo's Italian Restaurant in the imminent future. It appears that Armondo's is fast becoming that quiet spot near the city that folks want to escape to before their performances on Broadway, or before seeing a show. With Armondo's increasing popularity and sudden rise to fame, it may be inevitable that patrons of this exclusive little restaurant with an excellent reputation, may soon find themselves unexpectedly rubbing elbows with some very familiar names!
