Marilyn M.
Yelp
In spite of all of my many wonderful dining experiences at upscale, trendy Italian restaurants, Angelos will always be one of my favorite divey spots. Yes, it's run down, needs a serious decor re-do and/or a complete overhaul. The building is old and in disrepair. That being said, Angelos still holds a special place in my memory bank.
At one time I lived in the Irving area and often stopped by on the way home to pick up dinner. Hadn't been in years due to its geographical location until a recent re-visit.
On my recommendation, my dining companion agreed we should share two different entrees. And, I was appointed the assignment of choices, so I went with my two favorite dishes from years gone by. They are still as good as I remembered.
OMGosh, I just love their spaghetti and meat sauce; it's so flavorful, slightly spicy, and a gnormous serving, along with that crunchy, buttery garlic bread, and a small side salad, with pretty good Italian dressing. We both dove in, ending all conversation as we inhaled this rich delicious dish; nothing fancy, just good freshly made in house yumminess. There was a doggie bag accompanying us on the way home even though the entree was shared by two hungry folks.
The Cannelloni Florentine is simply some of the best I've enjoyed elsewhere, stuffed with veal, spinach and ricotta cheese. I always order this with one of the tube shells covered in the robust meat sauce and the other with creamy rich Alfredo sauce. Pasta was perfectly cooked and another generous portion. Again, enough for a second doggie bag.
As stated by others, yes, Angelos has been an Irving institution since the late 60's, (and the current decor reflects that), known for its friendly service, freshly prepared food, and very inexpensive dining. One goes here for all those reasons, not for ambiance, beautiful atmosphere or "fine" dining, matching dinnerware and utensils. Nope, you won't find that here.
Service was very welcoming, friendly, and appropriately attentive on a Saturday afternoon, and for the price, the most inexpensive meal I've had at a sit down restaurant. Approximately $16 plus tax & tip for two of us. However, note. Angelos does not serve beer or wine, so obviously that accounted in part for the low price. (It would been great though with a glass of Merlot!)
I hope that we get adventuresome and wander out of our way north suburbia bubble and find ourselves back at this spot recalling so many great experiences!