A Neapolitan Italian restaurant with a wood-fired oven, handmade pasta and a wrap-around outdoor piazza, open since 2020
Armando's is at 10775 Narcoossee Road in the Nona Marketplace center, on the east side of Narcoossee Road. It opened on September 3, 2020, and is one of two Armando's restaurants; the other is in Winter Park's Hannibal Square. The kitchen focuses on Neapolitan cooking: wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and Italian classics, with ingredients imported from Italy. It has a full bar, a wrap-around outdoor piazza, and serves lunch, dinner and brunch. Reservations are taken by phone, including for groups and private events.
Armando's arrived in Lake Nona in the fall of 2020 with a wood-fired oven, imported Caputo flour and a wrap-around outdoor piazza, and it has stayed a popular Italian dinner in Lake Nona since.
It is a small, locally owned group rather than a chain. Here is what to order, what the setting is like, and how it compares with Lake Nona's other Italian restaurants.
Where is Armando's in Lake Nona?
Armando's is at 10775 Narcoossee Road in Nona Marketplace, on the east side of Narcoossee Road.
Nona Marketplace also holds Mecatos Bakery & Cafe and Azteca D'Oro, and sits beside Nona Commons.
The restaurant's outdoor piazza wraps around the building, and diners mention views over a lake and fountain from the terrace.
What does Armando's serve?
Armando's serves Neapolitan Italian food: wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and classic entrees such as chicken parmigiana, marsala, veal piccata and zuppa di pesce.
The pizza dough uses imported Caputo flour and the sauce uses tomatoes from Naples, baked in a wood-fired oven. Diners often single out the lasagna. There are separate lunch, dinner and brunch menus, plus wine and cocktail lists.
The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
Does Armando's have a bar and outdoor seating?
Yes. Armando's has a full bar with wine and cocktails, and a wrap-around outdoor dining piazza.
The piazza is the seat to ask for on a pleasant evening. Inside, the room has an Art Deco-inspired look. Weekend brunch is also served.
Who runs Armando's?
Armando's is a small, locally owned Central Florida group with two restaurants: Lake Nona and Hannibal Square in Winter Park.
The group also operates Vesuvio, a sister restaurant in College Park. Reservations, including groups and private events, are taken by phone.
Check Armando's Lake Nona website for hours and menus.
How does Armando's compare with Lake Nona's other Italian restaurants?
Armando's and Piazza Italia are the two Neapolitan-style independents; Giovanni's is the family-run pizzeria and Italian kitchen at Lake Nona Creekside.
Piazza Italia at Lake Nona Village is a smaller family-run Neapolitan restaurant. Giovanni's Pizzeria & Kitchen is the casual pizza-and-pasta option on the west side.
Armando's is the one for a full Italian dinner with a cocktail on the piazza.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta
- Full bar and a wrap-around outdoor piazza
- Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
- Reservations and private events
Cons
- Priced above casual pizzerias
- Reservations recommended on weekends
- Takeout and delivery not confirmed
- Strip-center setting despite the piazza
Our Take
Armando's is a strong choice for an Italian dinner in Lake Nona. Ask for a table on the piazza, share a Neapolitan pizza, and order the lasagna. It is a natural choice for a date night or a family celebration.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of North Shore at Lake Hart, Nona Terrace, Nona Crest and East Park live closest to Nona Marketplace, which puts a sit-down Italian dinner a few minutes from home.
If having that kind of restaurant nearby matters to you, factor it into how you compare neighborhoods. The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
- Armando's Lake Nona — official website
- Orlando Weekly — Armando's College Park becomes Vesuvio (2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Armando's in Lake Nona?
Armando's is at 10775 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32832, in the Nona Marketplace center.
When did Armando's open in Lake Nona?
Armando's opened in Lake Nona on September 3, 2020.
Does Armando's have outdoor seating?
Yes. Armando's has a wrap-around outdoor dining piazza.
Does Armando's serve brunch?
Yes. Armando's serves brunch, as well as lunch and dinner.
Does Armando's take reservations?
Yes. Reservations, including groups and private events, are taken by phone.
