i'm a five-year renton resident and i've been to armondos about three times. the first time i went there my friend and i had an early dinner of sorts. i think we both ordered fettuccini alfredo with... More

i'm a five-year renton resident and i've been to armondos about three times. the first time i went there my friend and i had an early dinner of sorts. i think we both ordered fettuccini alfredo with chicken and the calamari steak. the service at best was so-so, the server was friendly but seems very detached and almost bored with her job. my friend and i picked on our food wondering what was wrong with it. it wasn't overcooked, undercooked, salty, nothing really, and then we realized that's what's missing: it was just bland. my friend is not a food snob unlike myself but she returned her pasta because she just didn't like it. they gave her a new one with some random herbs thrown in (closely following her directions, because she's a good cook as well), she took a few bites on her new plate and it was the same thing. i tasted her plate and we both said the same thing: "it needs oomph!" i've never had calamari steak before and i probably never will again. i just didn't like it, i wasn't sure if it was because of how armondo's prepared it or maybe it's just me but i just didn't like it. round 2: i went to armondo's myself. i stood at the hostess table for about 15 minutes. i finally sat myself and a server went to my table. i apologized for sitting myself and she promptly ignored me and plopped a menu on my table. i can't remember what i ordered and i usually have a pretty good memory for those things and i think the reason why i don't remember it's because it was so forgettable... round 3: i visited armondo's this afternoon (in their new location), it just felt like it was time to do so. once again i stood in front of the hostess table for about 5 minutes. a server sat me in her section and before i even completely sat down she asked me what i wanted to drink. i've been waiting tables myself for about 3 years now and i usually wait for my guests to get settled in before i ask them anything. i asked for water and 2 mins later she came back asking for my order. i just felt like i was being rushed or maybe i'm just having a bad day, i don't know. i ordered the seafood fettuccini which comes with a soup or salad. i asked for the minestrone soup and it was so delicious. the bread basket is paired with 3 different types of star-shaped butter, it was a nice touch but the bread tasted stale. lunch is cheaper here so my seafood pasta was only about $9. it really was very good, a good amount of mussels, scallops, prawns and calamari were thrown in but sadly not enough pasta. it's served on a basil cream sauce which was wonderful but after a few bites it just weighs heavily on you. nevertheless i was happy with my food. i left armondo's not fully convinced yet they'll sure to see me back at some point in the next few months. PS: i worked at gene's ristorante (in renton) for a few months 5 years ago and i have to say nobody has been able to fill the void they left in the italian food industry in renton...
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I rarely dine out in Renton and Armondos is the fist place that I've actually dined at in Renton! It's located in downtown Renton; the area is looking a lot nicer and much more chic now! The... More

I rarely dine out in Renton and Armondos is the fist place that I've actually dined at in Renton! It's located in downtown Renton; the area is looking a lot nicer and much more chic now! The restaurant is very casual and the wait staff is pretty good. Our waitress sat us down quickly but it took her a while to get us water and the menu. Once we got out menus, it took her about 10 minutes to take our order. We ordered Eggplant Parmesan, Steamed Mussels,Spinach Ravioli, and tiramisu for dessert. Our mussels came out and it was perfect! Not too salty, very light, and great tasting. The mussels were huge and very juicy! After tasting it, I was thinking the rest of the food would be great! Our pasta dishes were just ok, my ravioli was a bit dry. As for the tiramisu, it was lacking rum and had more than enough cream! It was just very rich and we felt pretty sick after the tiramisu. Aside from the mussels, the rest of our meal was just mediocre. But I must say, for the mussels, it's great!
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Some times places that look bad are good and some times places that look intresting are horrid. I had a chicken dish were the chicken was both rubbery and tasteless not to mention the 4.50... More

Some times places that look bad are good and some times places that look intresting are horrid. I had a chicken dish were the chicken was both rubbery and tasteless not to mention the 4.50 salad. The garlic and oil is not bad, but the bread is day old at best Other then that it was ok
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We went to Armondo's for the first time, it's moved around the corner from its old spot. I love the ambience - it's very stylish and pretty. The food was really good, I had a calzone and husband had... More

We went to Armondo's for the first time, it's moved around the corner from its old spot. I love the ambience - it's very stylish and pretty. The food was really good, I had a calzone and husband had the salmon fettuccini. Service was great, the hostess was very nice and friendly and our waitress was also friendly and knowledgeable. It was really crowded, we sat in the bar while we waited for a table. But once we got seated, service was very prompt. Pros: Service, Food, Ambience Cons: Crowded
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and so we haven't gone back, but I remember being unimpressed with the food and very unhappy with the service. the hostess all but ignored us until it began to feel insulting- and the food was just... More

and so we haven't gone back, but I remember being unimpressed with the food and very unhappy with the service. the hostess all but ignored us until it began to feel insulting- and the food was just really mediocre. which is not good enough. Pros: Nice ambiance Cons: Service, Food is just so-so
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The food is fantastic! The pizza is very good. The Italian sausage sandwhich will fill u up and make you want more. Pros: Pizza, Italian Sausage Sandw, Hot Babes Cons: Need more hot babes

The food is fantastic! The pizza is very good. The Italian sausage sandwhich will fill u up and make you want more. Pros: Pizza, Italian Sausage Sandw, Hot Babes Cons: Need more hot babes
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Think the tastiest veal piccata or a chicken stir fry with a touch of hot. The food comes quickly even with a full house. Pizza is a specialty. Bread comes with rosemary oil or butter if you ask. ... More

Think the tastiest veal piccata or a chicken stir fry with a touch of hot. The food comes quickly even with a full house. Pizza is a specialty. Bread comes with rosemary oil or butter if you ask. House wines are drinkable. Worst wait I ever had was 5 minutes. Located downtown with easy access to Cedar River walking trail, antiques, glass blowers, and other shopping.
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The food at Armondo's is OK at best. We've stopped eating there because the prices are so high for what you get. It's Italian fast-food quality - everything tastes like it's out of a box or a can.... More

The food at Armondo's is OK at best. We've stopped eating there because the prices are so high for what you get. It's Italian fast-food quality - everything tastes like it's out of a box or a can. I expect more for my money. Pros: location, fast Cons: overpriced
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Cioppino is definitely wonderful... along with the smoked-salmon fettuccine and in-house pizzas. The only thing better is the warm service and cozy atmosphere. It's one of my family's... More

Cioppino is definitely wonderful... along with the smoked-salmon fettuccine and in-house pizzas. The only thing better is the warm service and cozy atmosphere. It's one of my family's favorites. Pros: Good service, Great food, OK prices Cons: Not close enough
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had a great glass of wine at armondos then we heard some guests talking about the owners new place the melrose, just around the corner, and had the absolute best steak i've ever had in the greater... More

had a great glass of wine at armondos then we heard some guests talking about the owners new place the melrose, just around the corner, and had the absolute best steak i've ever had in the greater seattle area- THE MELROSE GRILL FOR STEAKS IS IT Pros: WINE LIST, SERVED PROMPTLY, AMPLE PARKING Cons: NO APPS, HARD SEATS
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