Reviews of Armando’s Kitchen. (Restaurant) in Cromwell (Otago).

Armando’s Kitchen

296 Reviews

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New Zealand 71 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand

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Information of Armando’s Kitchen, Restaurant in Cromwell (Otago)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Armando’s Kitchen

I.

The chef is doing some great work here. The most delicious breakfast I've tried so far on my trip. Not only breakfast but the atmosphere and views are spectacular. We are so lucky to travel when there no crowds and enjoy such places ourselves.

Y.

We enjoyed the porchetta sandwich and vegetarian pizza for lunch. We must've arrived at a busy time when there was only one staff member at the counter. We were given a menu to look at and ordered at the counter. Later more staff were present and were doing table service. The mesculin salad was nice but quite heavily dressed.

J.

Had the best time here. The food portions were great. Left feeling full an happy with the service. loved the ambience.

L.

Fabulous views, great staff, gorgeous meals and strict mask use. Highly recommend. Will be back.

A.

Satisfied tummy!!! Armando and all people in the resto were very nice! I love their Bruschetta Funghi Starter and also their Armando's Favorite Pizza! Recommended 100%!

H.

Amazing dishes, must try their Funghi pizza and vegetarian lasagne was beautiful. Absolutely be a great choice to have a glass of wine with them. Place was crowded and busy but worthy to wait for it.

Z.

Delicious Pizza. Love it and it was very authentically Italian. Worth the journey from Dunedin just to savior the very taste of original Italian Pizza. Will definitely return on the near future. Good job for serving good food to NZ public.

A.

Fantastic Italian cuisine! The special risotto and the lasagne were perfect, and a nice garlic bread pizza before didn’t hurt. If you’re driving through the area make sure to stop here. The town is also very lovely and quiet and sets the mood for a relaxing, casual lunch.

G.

Extremely pleased with the service. I was there for lunch. Ordered the homemade pasta and ciabatta. Got served in less than 15 minutes. Whole meal was exactly as I was hoping, top notch. Staff were super friendly and quick on their feet. Reasonably priced meals, plenty of seating options and amazing service. Would like to see payWave as payment mode though. Overall, left content and happy.

B.

Really Delicious sorbet. Amused that the lady behind the counter told me it was Lemon Sorbet and didnt know the other tub flavours beside her in the cabinet. After ordering I found the menu out of visibility and that the sorbet was Lime. The table service I got was good considering how much the place seemed to be in chaos. Yum fresh food but staff seem to be letting the place down- I literally witnessed the manager say he would cover a customer's bill because of the way the family was treated by in-house staff.

B.

Gem of Cromwell old precinct! Really satisfied with the brunch offerings and the food taste amazing! Coffee was also superb and service was friendly and really quick too! We made the right decision stopping by Cromwell as not only we get to enjoy this wonderful brunch but also the small quiet town that has so much character!

C.

Great food - shame about the service. Turned up waited to be seated only to be told by the waiter leaning against the bar texting that he’ll be with me in a moment…. The other waitress gets his attention only for him to tell her that he had told me he’d be with me in a bit…. I was eventually seated only to be treated as an inconvenience….. As I say shame the food is great cause the service left a whole lot to be desired!

E.

Good food, great location but slow on timing. I was here for lunch today and on a tight timeline at work and ordered a Caesar salad. The salad was delicious and the location was well put together with a rustic Italian vibe overlooking the water but it took more than half an hour from ordering the food to when it was put in front of me. I wouldn’t normally expect to pay $20 for a simple salad and have a half hour wait. Any other time it would be no issue so I will definitely be back at some point when I have time to spare.

H.

Amazing little treasure in the historical district of Cromwell. We loved the food and tea. The service was also really good. The spaghetti was yummy medium sized portion but still sharable. The cesar salad was a delightful mix of poached eggs, greens, and meat. We would definitely return.

C.

Head down to Pioneer village and you will find a taste of Italy in a small cottage. Charming inside and the staff were attentive and courteous with the sounds of Italian vocals playing in the background. The food is reasonably priced and they also offer vegetarian and children’s menu.along with usual Italian fare of pizza and pasta. Civo coffee was very good, and the polenta fries were scrumptious . I did note the desserts which looked absolutely Devine but it was lunch.

D.

absolutely amazing food this is the reason why I am keep coming back to Cromwell

E.

A little gem in Cromwell Historic Precinct. Really good italian food and wine. We had dinner outside with a view on the mountain and lake. The good was excellent. I took the award winning gnocchi lamb ragu and it was succulent.

J.

Always amazing coffe and you must try one of thoer world famous cinnamon srolls! The outside seating area has the most spectacular views of the lakes and Cromwell Oldtown.

H.

Beautiful Ceasar salad all the Red Hat Ladies Enjoyed their chosen meals including the sweets

S.

Very cute little restaurant. Armando serves only fresh ingredients pick from the garden. We satisfied with our Pizza and spaghetti in tomato sauce, indeed. Highly recommended

t.

Excellent food great coffee

A.

Lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee with great views. Pretty good coffee too and friendly staff. Plenty of outdoor seating.

M.

Food was great, but our whole experience was let down by 3 uncaring front of house staff, they were far more interested in there own conversation that everyone could hear, even people sat outside, than looking after there customers, which pay there wages, for this reason we will not be returning

A.

What a fabulous place to visit. Coffee was brilliant. Very popular place by the number of tables full by locals and tourists. Brunch here was wonderfully filling and yummy. Thanks for your hospitality.

T.

It’s excellent food and services and nice view nearby!!

S.

Awesome food and service. Can’t wait to get back there.

J.

Best pasta and gnocchi we have had! Lovely coffee and great service! Also options to buy fresh pasta and sauces to take away.

A.

Epic service - highly recommend! My partner loved his delicious carrot cake & I struggled to resist purchasing something yummy to eat. My lemon 🍋 honey 🍯 drink was lovely & nurturing. We'll definitely be back. Thank you x

D.

What a lovely cafe. Decor is stunning, the food is full of flavor, service is fast and very friendly. We liked our lunch experience so much we went back again for afternoon tea. Great coffee and cakes too!! Will definitely go back next time were in Cromwell.

B.

Great coffee even better cinnamon scrolls

G.

Generous portion of tasty food served piping hot on a winter evening. Established for a number of years with a good reputation.

E.

Excellent pasta...the pizza another day was sooo good...

P.

Foods are divine. Gems in this town!

B.

Great staff, amaizing views and food

H.

Hands down our most favourite place to eat in New Zealand. Exceptional and authentic food that is also reasonably priced. Friendly and attentive staff. Thanks so much Armando and Tisha. We can't wait to come back :)

C.

Our experience at Armando's kitchen was amazing! Best Gluten Free pasta in New Zealand! You must eat here when you're in Cromwell.

D.

Yummy pizza and an iced coffee for lunch. Lots of outdoor seating. Friendly staff.

b.

Amazing food. Great ambiance. Very nice and efficient personal.

R.

Great peaceful spot to enjoy a good coffee and take in historic Cromwell. All the food looked amazing and my boyfriend loved the bacon and egg pie.

M.

This place has great food and a really nice feel to the dining area. The staff are efficient and friendly and the views when dining outside in the summer are spectacular. Great italian food, desserts, coffee and wine. Wheel chair access inside is a no go, but there is an outside dining area with large umbrellas for keeping off the summer sun. This place is popular and fills up fast, so be sure to book in advance.

M.

Best breakfast I’ve had around the world! We accidentally found this place after an unplanned stop at Cromwell. Beautifully situated, small cozy place with outdoor sitting where we enjoyed the autumn weather and lake views. We ordered granola with yoghurt, avocado ricotta/feta mash, toast with ham, coffee and a banana smoothie. All super healthy and filled with flavour to the last mouthful. Our only regret is that we had to continue with our road trip so we didn’t get to try the brunch and dinner menu! Ridiculously good! And of course the service was absolutely lovely and fast, which made the whole experience even better.

E.

Probably my fav Italian eatery in all of NZ

S.

Beautiful food. Fantastic staff. Had a wonderful evening. Thank you Amando

D.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here today - the cinnamon scrolls were absolutely incredibly delicious (off-the-scale delicious!) and our coffees were perfect. Thank you to the great staff, so friendly and helpful.

E.

We had the funghi pizza and the truffled polenta chips. Food was delicious- the pizza toppings were very fresh, and the polenta chips were very flavorful and crisp. The service was genuine and brightened our day. Thank you Armando, we will be back!

M.

Beautiful ambiance, really good coffee, friendly staff, we had the porcini pasta, well balanced, full of flavour. This place is a gem.

R.

This might as well be one of the best restaurants and cafes I have ever visited in New Zealand: the view is stunning, the food is delicious (coffee too!) AND the staff is welcoming and truly friendly, in the most genuine way. If you're in the area, make sure to stop at Armando's.

S.

Absolutely delicious, the prawn starter is unforgettable. And lovely staff, thanks for the great grub.

R.

Slow service. Yes it was busy but service struggled to cope. Took 10 mins to get my order and 20 mins before my food arrived. Orderes the spaghetti. Supposedly home made pasta but it felt like it wasn't cooked well. Chewy bits but if you cook it more, it would be soggy. To much salt in the meatlovers pizza. Overall it's ok but not worth the money.

N.

Excellent food great views

S.

Great for coffee and a scone lovely courtyard outside

P.

Stunning location, great coffee and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend Armando's Kitchen if you're in Cromwell 👏✌️

A.

A very popular Sunday morning cafe for our family members. Great cheese scones, cinnamon scrolls, friands and more. Thursday night offers mussel and pizza options. Mussels win for me every time.

B.

Best cinnamon scrolls in the world! Great friendly staff and perfect size kid ice-creams :)

R.

Amazing food! I had the lasagne and it was light and very tasty. Kids spaghetti was great and all the baked goods blew our mind. Also great location and lovely staff.

J.

Great food here. Outside tables are picnic type tables good for up to four people, then it becomes a wee bit squishy. Great staff and service.

M.

The Big Italian Breakfast was delicious!

G.

Always enjoy Armando's. Good coffee, food & a great setting

R.

We had the pleasure of having my birthday lunch yest and enjoyed it immensely! Our waitresses' were excellant and our meals were just lovely..Thankyou for a great time.😊😊

l.

Wow!!!! Obviously a well kept local secret. Those cinnamon scrolls are to die for. Gotta be in quick or you miss out.

A.

Very good italian food !

K.

Lovely cheese rolls and fruit tea. Nice Cafe.

D.

Armandos kitchen is by far my favourite restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are the most friendly and efficient in Otago. I will be back real soon!

C.

Scrumptious food, prompt and friendly service, nice and warm too

K.

Quite pricey but tasty. Staff were slow to clear table. Great view of Kawarau.

f.

Pizza was nice and the staff were helpful. Had the most expensive coffee in NZ so far there. The coffee was good though!

F.

Great scones, great service, great view from the deck

M.

Great food and coffe

K.

It was a while ago now, but when we dined at armandos the service was excellent, the wait wasn't long at all, our meals were amazing and I have recommended this to my friends travelling through. The home made ice cream he makes is 👌🏼💯

C.

Amazing food and coffee, great atmosphere, beautiful views, awesome friendly staff. Highly recommend!

R.

Great coffee. Awesome cheese roll with pesto

A.

Perfect lasagnia & pizza, super nice staff! Ate there twice and really enjoyed both of them! :))

M.

They have the best cinnamon scrolls ever!!! And great coffee ☕

K.

A good view of dunstan lake from cromwell old town. Authentic tasty italian fare in a small charming rustic setting. Service is warm but a tad slow as it can get busy during lunch time with just one staff at the counter and being the barrista.

M.

Lovely cafe just in front of the lake breakfast was beautifully cooked and the service was excellent. Highly recommended

J.

nice coffee nice food and good service. I’ll will go again 👌🏻

T.

Very nice authentic Italian cafe! The owner is Italian n makes it coffee! Can't be more authentic... Lol

A.

Great food, great atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, efficient staff, made us feel so welcome. I will be back on my next trip to Cromwell

C.

Beautiful food and good serving size! Highly recommend.

R.

I popped in for a coffee. Best ever. And the cinnamon scroll ws to die for. Thank you.

J.

The best pizza ever! And there service was 10 out of 10 for every staff member!

M.

We love Italian food and the coffee here is the best

m.

How can an Italian passing through Cromwell not stop to eat at Armando's Kitchen? Excellent service and excellent cuisine.

A.

Great coffee. Thanks Lisa

A.

Excellent food and service again so good to have this on our door step thanks Armando

J.

Great food here. Outside tables are picnic type tables good for up to four people, then it becomes a wee bit squishy. Great staff and service.

M.

Lovely place by the waterfront. Good coffee and food. Good service

T.

Very nice authentic Italian cafe! The owner is Italian n makes it coffee! Can't be more authentic... Lol

P.

Excellent service and fresh food... a lovely quiet location

A.

A very popular Sunday morning cafe for our family members. Great cheese scones, cinnamon scrolls, friands and more. Thursday night offers mussel and pizza options. Mussels win for me every time.

S.

Nice place for afternoon tea.

f.

Pizza was nice and the staff were helpful. Had the most expensive coffee in NZ so far there. The coffee was good though!

J.

Such a great feel as soon as you enter. Thank you team

T.

searching all over for a great macchiato, finally found it!

P.

Excellent service and fresh food... a lovely quiet location

F.

Friendly staff, great environment. Good food

D.

Thank you for your a fantastic dinner and cheerful service, see you again sometime

j.

Very good food, but pricey. 2 pizzas, 2 tiramisu and 1 soda will set you back $100.

N.

Great little place with good wine and italian food. Lacked a little bit of atmosphere, but definitely recommend.

M.

great food and great service on a very busy day

K.

Great coffee wonderful view of the lake in the old Cromwell town

C.

Great food, atmosphere and service.

M.

Great spot in old Cromwell

T.

I probably shouldn't review this place as I'd rather you didn't know about it ;) fantastic gem off the beaten path and a great excuse to visit Old Cromwell.

M.

Lovely place by the waterfront. Good coffee and food. Good service

O.

This nice and cozy place would give you a feeling of a beloved family-owned restaurant.

H.

Loved it here, the cinnamon rolls are fabulous. Good coffee as well.

E.

Lovely food with friendly service. Awesome coffee!

R.

Very nice food. Excellent service great location.

M.

Fantastic pasta, excellent coffee, cozy in a great spot

L.

Amazing. Best food yet in NZ. Highly rate the lemon scones!!

M.

Amazing coffee, great spot by the lake!

T.

Lovely lunch. Simple Italian food done nicely.

J.

Loved their Open Lasagna and Cream Risotto, will definitely visit again!

A.

Over priced pizzas but very professional waitress Ana.

F.

Great food in a lovely setting we really enjoyed the salmon pizza.

P.

Wonderful food, great hospitality, so happy they have reopened!!💛💜💙

M.

Very good food. Friendly staff. Beautiful view.

J.

Cinnamon scrolls are excellent. Service, coffee and food not so good.

T.

Delicious food, cosy ambiance and attentive service

F.

Good place, a little bit overpriced but good meals

V.

Great coffee, friendly welcome 🤩☕👍

J.

excellent food and service..really glad we stopped here..

S.

Lovely to see Armando's is open again with great variety of food and drinks

K.

Happy place. Grab a beer, order a pizza, enjoy the view. Lift is easy...

J.

Delicious as usual

d.

Lovely food, lovely chef and host

D.

Great food, super slow service

D.

Small servings so over priced for what you get

J.

lovely friendly service excellent coffee & food I will be back

P.

Lovely food, coffee, service and view.

L.

Great meal lovely atmosphere excellent service

B.

Delicious fresh produce Great location in the old Cromwell town

T.

Great food, great atmosphere... loved it!

M.

Yummy food and great friendly staff.

H.

Nice view

J.

Great pizza and cinnamon swirls!

M.

Delicious cheese rolls and lots of other choices

P.

Nice coffee n gelato 😊👍

J.

Such a great feel as soon as you enter. Thank you team

R.

What a venue!!! Beautiful views and scrumptious food

J.

Great little place, tasty food too.

P.

Tisha Arora , excellent customer service and excellent food.

D.

Awesome food lovely staff

L.

Beautiful

S.

Nice place for afternoon tea.

M.

Nice pizza & the coffee was good

d.

Went for lunch yesterday was so yum even have food for the kids would go back again yummmmmmmmm

B.

Good coffee and pizza. 👍

S.

Excellent

K.

A wonderful place for a family celebration.

L.

Best risotto I have had in a long while!

B.

great views, great food, great staff, great coffee.

G.

The food is to die for. Highly recommend.

G.

Great service and excellent food 😘

D.

Great gnocchi in the Eat Taste Central competition.

L.

I'd rate this 6 stars if I could ! Food, wine and service !!!

J.

Great food and beautiful outlook!!!

N.

The best lasagne in the world! Soooo good

M.

Really good food and amazing service

J.

Fantastic food. Superb service.

g.

Great service fantastic I've creams

J.

Amazing hospitality and food.

A.

Great staff food n location.

N.

Loved the atmosphere and the view! Incredible

J.

Good food

L.

Great dining and service!

L.

Great coffee and cinnamon scroll

D.

Nice coffee and cinnamon roll

A.

Awesome experience and food

s.

Great food and service

D.

nice food and environment

c.

Amazing cinnamon rolls

M.

Lovely food

A.

Great food!

V.

Soooooooo tasty

K.

Always a good experience

J.

Lovely breakfast

C.

Loved it

S.

Great place on the lake

T.

Lovely food

B.

Lovely food

J.

As good as it always is

J.

Amazing

S.

Noice

T.

Great food and excellent service

I.

Fantastic experience

J.

The lasagna is to die for

S.

Fab breakfast

S.

👌👌👌 Spaghetti 🙌🙌🙌

J.

Best cinnamon scroll I have ever had! 🤤 Lovely coffee and view too!

s.

(Translated) Italian cuisine. With a very beautiful view of the lake and can sit outside while enjoying the view of the lake. The meal menu tastes very tasty and delicious. Pizza and spaghetti are very tasty (Original) Masakan italia. Dengan pemandangan yang sangat indah yaitu danau dan bisa duduk di luar sambil menikmati prmandangan danau. Menu makan rasanya sangat enak dan lezat sekali. Pizza dan spaghetti sangat rasa enak sekali

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(Translated) Raw noodles are made for spaghetti lasagna gnocchi. Pizza is delicious Tomato pasta is delicious but not special so I recommend another menu Overall, the food seems to be good. Pack the leftovers. 10 minutes by car from Cromwell Cherry Farm neighborhood. Very kind! (Original) 스파게티 라자냐 뇨끼에 들어가는 면들이 생면입니다. 피자가 맛있어요 토마토파스타도 맛있지만 특별하진 않아서 다른 메뉴를 권해요 전체적으로 음식 실력이 좋은집인것같습니다. 남은음식을 싸줍니다. 크롬웰체리 농장 동네에서 차로 10분거리입니다 매우 친절해요!

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(Translated) The store is pretty and every dish is delicious. The staff was friendly and we had a very good lunch time. (It was about $ 40 for two people to eat their stomachs) (Original) 店構えがかわいらしく、またどの料理もおいしいです。スタッフもフレンドリーでとてもよいランチの時間を過ごせました。(2人でお腹いっぱい食べて40ドル程度でした)

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