Andiamo Restaurant Bar + Cafe — Restaurant in Andover

Let me paint a picture of Andiamo Restaurant - Bar & Café in Andover, MA, a place where culinary magic, warmth, and sophistication fuse into an unforgettable dining experience.

From the moment my wife and I stepped inside, we were enveloped in an atmosphere buzzing with energy and charm. The staff--especially the bartender--was not just attentive but professionally charismatic and socially engaging, making us feel like honored guests rather than mere patrons. Every request was met with genuine warmth and a smile, and the service was so flawless it bordered on choreographed elegance.

Onto the food--oh, the food! My wife's Chicken Piccata was nothing short of a masterpiece: a crispy, golden chicken cutlet draped in a velvety wine butter sauce that danced on the palate, each bite a symphony of texture and flavor. As for me, I indulged in The Italiano, a meaty marvel piled high on fresh ciabatta bread, kissed with vintage balsamic dressing that elevated every ingredient to new heights. And the truffle fries--crispy, golden, and dusted with just the right amount of truffle essence--were so delectable I found myself sneaking extra bites from my wife's plate.

The cocktails? Simply spectacular. The Andiam-old Fashioned, crafted with Whistle Pig Piggy Back Rye 6 Year, was a robust, perfectly balanced libation that warmed the soul. The Pear Sage Metropolitan was a refreshing, fruity concoction that brightened the afternoon and left us craving more.

Every detail, from the ambiance to the presentation, screamed passion for hospitality. Our lunch at Andiamo Restaurant wasn't just a meal--it was a celebration of flavor, service, and style. If you're anywhere near Andover, do yourself a favor and experience this gem. Five stars just aren't enough!

Our experience at Andiamo Restaurant - Bar & Café in Andover, MA was already extraordinary, but it reached new heights of indulgence with the arrival of dessert. The Chocolate Soufflé Cake was a revelation--rich, deeply chocolatey, and impossibly light, with a warm, molten center that melted in the mouth. Paired with a generous scoop of silky smooth vanilla gelato, the dessert was the perfect finale: the cool creaminess of the gelato balanced the intense cocoa notes of the soufflé cake, creating a harmony of flavors and textures that left us utterly enchanted.

From the impeccable, personable service to the spectacular cocktails and every delectable bite--including that unforgettable, dreamy dessert--Andiamo is a culinary destination that sets the bar sky-high. Our lunch was more than a meal; it was a memory made, and we'll be back for every course--especially that Chocolate...

This was the last straw.

My husband and I have been going to Andiamo's for years, it was our favorite spot. Something changed over the last year, and every time we go, it's gotten worse and worse.

We went in on Saturday afternoon. The hostess, who was also our waitress was extremely overwhelmed. There were several large parties and she was huffy from the start. She was upset at the time, we got there at about 3:20 and she said she had a party at 4:45. I told her we wouldn't take that long, we never have, usually an hour, max.

We sat down and she rushed us for our order (literally, the second we sat down, we didn't look at the menu yet) I ordered the antipasto plate, which was really good. We didn't know what we wanted for drinks yet, so we took a second, she was not happy about this. She came back about 15 minutes later, again in a huff, to take our drink order. We asked if we could order dinner also. We were trying to be respectful of her, and the party that was coming in next.

I ordered my go to (Chicken Milanese) my husband ordered a burger * Well Done * this is important to remember. When the food finally came out, his burger was completely RAW. My Milanese looked like butter soup, to the point I poured half of the butter soup off of my plate, onto another plate that was on our table (because she didn't remove anything) I refused to eat it, it looked absolutely disgusting. Apparently, in the last few weeks they changed their menu and it now comes with a different pasta, and the sauce, which was once a white cream like sauce is now yellow, like melted butter, that wont stick to the noodle.

When the waitress came back to check on things, about 15 minutes after the food was delivered, I questioned the changes (mostly the butter soup) and was met with major attitude. She tried to rush away, but my husband spoke up about his raw burger. She responded (again, with attitude) "I told them well done, that's not my fault" Regardless, his order was made incorrectly, and the butter soup wasn't what I ordered.

I'm disappointed, this was our go to restaurant for several years. I don't know what changed over the last year or so, but those changes...

Day of visit Saturday 8/14/21... let me get right to it for you all. DON'T bother going to this place. My wife and I had heard and read good things about this place. So we thought why not go and celebrate my b-day there. We had heard they had outside seating and off we went. When we arrived the tables and chairs along with the large umbrellas were on the outside patio. I went inside and was greated by an unfriendly adult male. When I asked to sit outside he said NO. Now get ready people for his response and reason, here it is.... " No, it's to hot outside today" . I turned around and left. I will never spend a penny here nor ever go back. This place must be the only restaurant in America that is doing well and during the covid virus time we are all in especially with a potential new wave coming our way. They should update the web page to list the temp that they are willing to serve patrons at the outside patio. That way patrons can check the weather temp before deciding to go there or just do what we did , we went to a friendly place in town who did'nt have an issue with the temp. What a pathetic employee who actually decided they didn't need nor want our money. I'm sure the staff didn't mind us spending money or getting a tip because of this rude and unfriendly employee.

So as the Italians would say "forgetaboutit" . go to the other Italian...