Trattoria Da Armandino

Such a lovely hidden gem in Praiano. If you’re looking for a truly authentic Italian seafood experience this is it. We were surrounded by locals so that confirms it. The vongole pasta was delicious and could taste how it was fresh/homemade, same goes with prawn pasta. The setting at sunset was spectacular and left us wanting to go again. I recommend you go early as it does get busy and people wait in line all night.

During our recent trip to Italy, we had the pleasure of dining at Trattoria da Armandino, and it turned out to be one of the standout culinary experiences of our journey. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome by Armandino himself, setting the tone for an unforgettable lunch. Armandino's hospitality was matched by his impeccable recommendations. We followed his suggestion and ordered the Shrimp Risotto, which was nothing short of spectacular. The risotto was perfectly cooked, creamy with just the right texture, and the shrimp were fresh and flavorful, creating a harmonious blend that delighted our taste buds. Every element of our dining experience—from the friendly atmosphere to the exquisite cuisine—was top-notch. We wholeheartedly rank Trattoria da Armandino as one of the best restaurants we visited during our Italian adventure. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic flavors and genuine hospitality.

Category: Seaside restaurant, tourist area. There were a few differences between this trattoria and most of the others in this seaside grotto: it was busier, many of the guests seemed to be locals, and there were people waiting for tables. Speaking of the grotto, the restaurant is nestled — somewhat Petra-like — into an immense, soaring rock wall and the tables are sheltered by the overhang of the rock. Yet just beyond the rock is the beach (also rocky) and lagoon from which the water taxis come and go. It was a thoroughly enjoyable setting for our dinner, which was aided by the wine list, which offered sufficient choices under 40 Euros (our sweetspot for restaurant wine). In fact, we chose a tasty, tannicy local bottle for 20E (we always try to drink the local wine in Europe). It’s simply not necessary to spend much money on wine in Italy. It was hard to choose from the menu’s wide range of seafood-centric choices. I loved my order of tiny sautéed clams and especially the bread soaked in the juice at the bottom of the bowl. Sarah and our friend loved their Parmigiana di Melanzane (aka in the USA by the far less romantic name: eggplant parmesan, but sans pasta). It was the best I ever tasted, by far, soft, gooey, delicious. My other friend loved his Misto de Pesce Marinato (mixed marinated seafood). For my main, I chose the house-made Linguine agli Scampi 🍤 . The fresh scampi were presented in their shells, which made for a more interactive and delicious meal (don’t make the common American mistake of confusing scampi, which are like little lobsters, with shrimp). The pasta was perfectly toothsome. Sarah enjoyed her Polpo, Patate e Verdure Croccanti (octopus with potatoes and crunchy veg), which was an antipasti, beautifully presented. Our friends enjoyed their Gnocchi Pomodoro and Scialatiella (a short, thick, flat noodle that originated in Amalfi) con Gamberetti e Rucola. Excellent service at typical Italian speed. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

10/10 experience, the best meal that we had our entire trip to Praiano! A friend recommended Da Armandino to us and almost every single local that we met also spoke very highly of the food, service, and view and let’s just say that it did not disappoint! The best dish that we had was the shrimp pasta (Scialatielli con gamberetti e rucola). The shrimp here is different than shrimp that we are used to in the United States as it was similar in consistency, flavor, and taste to that of lobster which made it all the better. A week later I’m still talking about this pasta, I can’t wait to go back!!!

Nicest choice for dinner if down in the Praiano marina area. Great views out to the beach/sea and plenty of outdoor seating. Food was very good (fresh salad, eggplant parm - photo half eaten as we were hungry!), variety of wine choices by the glass and decent service.

The best pasta I had in my life!!! And the best food we had on the Amalfi coast. We even came back a second time the next day! Highly recommend this place. The waiters were also very friendly!

One of our two favorite & best restaurants in Praiano! Been coming here for 26 years & the setting, food & hospitality are fantastico! Don’t miss the schialiatielli!! Hope I spelled it right. Wonderful wine list and can’t be missed food. Armandino is a National treasure!

We loved this place for dinner. When we went there in May, Praiano was not at all packed and we enjoyed a local and quiet dinner ☺️ The location is amazing and we strongly recommend it!

Next to our hotel had killer views of Amafi Coast in Priano. Service was a bit slow but people watching made time pass. I liked this version of eggplant parmesean which looked liked a lasagna. Grilled veggies were ok and steak wad bland.

Yes, the prices are a touch high but the food is wonderful. We ordered the tuna and bean salad, lemon risotto with shrimp, and fried squid and potatoes. Preparations on all the food were simple which allowed the quality of the ingredients to shine. The risotto was the star. Brightly lemon-flavored, studded with ample bits of sweet, small shrimp and served in a frico bowl, it tastes like Amalfi on a plate. And, despite the fact that I don't believe there is bad bread in Italy, the bread served here may be my favorite of any that I've had. The restaurant can be difficult to find but both the food and the stunning scenery are worth the effort. Service was friendly and the staff spoke adequate English. This visit was off-season so if you're going in summer YMMV.

We enjoyed Trattoria da Armandino so much we went twice. Do yourself a favor and walk down to the beach (easy walk down). It's very unassuming (from looking at it) that they can cook the delicious dishes that we had. Had the pasta with squids, fried anchovies, and the mussels in tomato sauce. All very amazing and the prices are much better than the restaurants on the cliffs with views. This a beach side restaurant and has nice views directly out to the sea. Service was on point and friendly. Thank you Trattoria da Armandino.

Definitely the best meal we had while on the Amalfi Coast. We split a bunch of antipasti, including the anchovies, tuna and bean salad, eggplant parmigiana and the sautéed clams. All were outstanding the flavors were amazing. For my entree I had the Totani "alla Luciana" which is local red squid with potatoes roasted along with olive oil, white wine and herbs. That's it, nothing else. But it was perfect. The taste was clean, simple and delicious and shows how true Italian cooking is performed, the ingredients speak for themselves. We enjoyed a couple bottles of recommended the local white wine, which was light, crisp, refreshing and paired with everything we ordered. Service was amazing and the ambiance, right next to the sea wall and under dramatic cliffs, was perfect. Highly recommended.

Came here for breakfast before a tour and the croissants were the what we had on our trip. Saw them making breads homemade in the back and after seeing the reviews so we came back here for lunch. Food was fantastic. One of our best meals for the trip. Definitely recommend going here for lunch or dinner. The customer service was fantastic. People were very friendlu with us and our daughter.

We had one of our most favorite and memorable meals from our Italy trip at this lovely sea side restaurant located in Marina di Praia, a small pebble beach and one of the two main points of access to the town of Praiano. We arrived here from Fornillo beach by water taxi, approximately a 20-25 minute ride. There isn't much at Marina di Praia in terms of things to do except for a few restaurants, a hotel and a nearby popular dance club. Going out of your way to visit this restaurant though is totally worth it as the food here is exceptional. Be sure to make a reservation in advanced (have your hotel call the restaurant to do this since they only take reservations by phone) as they are pretty popular and get very busy. To start with we were warmly welcomed by the server (who also happens to be the owner?) an older gentleman with so much charm and charisma. I got to practice my broken Italian the whole time I spoke with him, while ordering our food, etc and never felt discriminated against or made fun of. On the other hand, I think he appreciated my effort. All of the tables are outside which allows for a perfect lunch with a gorgeous view. The atmosphere is relaxed and beach like, nothing is rushed here so take your time to enjoy the scenery and the food. Our mission while in the Amalfi Coast was to eat all things seafood and this was the perfect place to start doing just that. We began our meal with the marinated anchovies. They were so fresh with the perfect amount of saltiness and acidity. We also shared the scialatielli alle vongole, a local pasta from this region with thick, short noodles, olive oil and clams. Lastly we also shared a whole grilled fish. A seabass grilled to perfection and dressed with some olive oil and lemon on the side. At the recommendation of our server we got a bottle of a delicious local wine from the Vico Equense area. It was light, fresh, crisp and paired perfectly with our food. To end this wonderful meal we got the delizia al limone, a traditional lemon dessert, which was decadent and not overtly sweet. The dessert is composed of a sponge cake, covered with a delicious lemon sauce and stuffed with a lemon based cream. It was the best delizia al limone we had while in the Amalfi Coast. After our delightful meal we went for a walk along the path at the bottom part of the cliff, jumped in the cold water and sunbathed for a bit along some locals. Marina di Praia is small compared to the other Amalfi Coast beaches thus not as frequented and allows for pure relaxation away from the crowds. I definitely recommend coming to this restaurant for lunch as the views are fantastic and this beach is worth getting away for.

Amazing food and friendly, accommodating staff. We ate here twice in the same week while staying in the area. Everything our group (6 people) tried was really good. Our first night, it looked like it might rain, but our server said, " no rain" as we were seated outside the overhang. A few sprinkles, and they quickly moved us to a sheltered table that had freed up without even asking. We joked the rest of the week with her as we walked by, "Will it rain?" Such a wonderful experience.

I had an incredible experience here, the staff was super friendly and the food was some of the best I have ever had. If ever in the area or Positano this place is a must!

Stunning views at this restaurant right on the water. Service and food was perfect! Would happily go back anytime!

Best best best meal in italy! We went here 4 times in our 4 day stay in Praiano. The most unpretentious, fresh and delicious food with the warmest waiters and owners that made us feel right at home. The seafood is super fresh ; try the grilled prawns- best i've ever eaten in my life, the arrabiata and the lemon risotto, fried sardines. Their lemon delicia is also out of this world. Grazie Tante!

What a gem! Last time we were here we never tried it but now we totally fell in love with it and the people. We had our 7 month baby with us and they were so nice to him and he totally loved them. But the food is amazing and the owner Nono Amandino is still taking orders and serves the food, if you don't have a reservation they usually can always solve a table for you. The food is amazing and made with love. The local squid is the best try it grilled totally different than fried. Their lemon gamberi risotto out of this world.

Our drivers highly recommended this place and we weren't disappointed. There is a review from previous regarding a possible negative interaction due to racial discrimination. We had no such issue and we were greeted warmly and treated very well. The food was fantastic and the location had a nice scenic view of the cliffs and ocean. Highly recommended

Great spot and the owner is amazing. Great value. Highly recommend. Part of the experience is the location.

This unimposing restaurant by the beach is a true gem. The selection of of wine is well throughout with high quality procesos at good prices. The food is beyond exceptional. I went to this restaurant twice on my tip through Amalfi Coast.

OK, the guys next door are great, but if you want tiramisu after 11p, this is THE PLACE. ...and the squid is absolutely fantastic.

LOVED this place! Was recommended by others staying in our hotel and it was excellent! The rice balls and stuffed peppers we had as appetizers (recommended by the owner who is a hoot to interact with!) were great. My ravioli (home made) was the best meal I had in two weeks in Italy. Family atmosphere, right on the little Praiano beach so lots of activity but not disruptive, just provides an authentic local experience. You can tell the food is made with pride. Friendly service too (including the feigned indignation from the owner when my daughter ordered a hamburger! note it's a beef patty served w/o a bun). Highly recommend!

Holy heck. This place is stellar! We stopped in for a late lunch. We had to wait about half an hour and we are so glad we did. Despite other surrounding restaurants having a decent amount of open tables, Armandino's was packed to the gills with a wait. Atmosphere: all the tables are outside and have ocean views from La Praia beach. It's romantic and fun and just makes you appreciate life and time spent in Praiano! Truly a place to relax, slow down, and share time with good company and food. Food: incredible local seafood! We loved every bite and wished the meal wouldn't end. We started with white wine that they serve in a carafe with slices of fresh peach. Unique and truly refreshing. We started with a pan seared mozzarella (wow!) and clams in a simple sauce of olive oil, lemon, and parsley with fresh bread. The clams were the best we've ever had. Fresh, tender, and so delicious. We were sad when it was all gone! We finished the meal with the totani e patate--squid and potatoes that are "fried" in a pan. They're more pan seared than fried as they are not breaded. It was unique, flavorful, and super fresh. We've never had anything like it before. We left full, but feeling great as the food was so fresh and overall healthy. The menu as a whole is loaded with local seafood specialties. We will be back to try different dishes and reorder some of what we've already had. We didn't have dessert, but the dessert looked insanely good. Next time! Staff & Service: the staff was very interactive and helped us choose between a few items. They answered questions and were kind and playful, making us feel welcome and right at home. Great hospitality. We will eat at this restaurant multiple times and when we travel to the Amalfi Coast again, this will be a mandatory stop for us! It is a must!!

This was our favorite place in praiano. The lemon shrimp risotto is fantastic. The seafood risotto is out of this world. The staff and the owner(yes he will bus your table and ask you how your dinner was) are so warm and embracing. It felt like dinner with family

the owner is a racist! He treated my fiance as a peasant and thought he was stealing because he was black. do not eat at this restaurant. coming from the usa/ la this has got to be the worst service ever. my fiance noticed that the table we were sitting at was wiggly and unstable so he decided to go inside a grab a few napkins. the owner came up to him, slapped his hand and said to stop grabbing napkins. he was as shocked as you probably are. he kept yelling at him in italian and started questioning his manhood about not respecting his restaurant. my fiance was furious and i'm surprised he didn't hit the guy. long story short the owner kept yelling and pointed his finger and kicked us out of the restaurant. oh and we were celebrating our first trip to italy, my fiances birthday which was that very day and our recent engagement. so embarrassing and humiliating as i am from italian/sicilian descent. zero stars

Amazing restaurant in a tucked away cove with fresh fish....the owner greeted my family and I at the boat dock as though we were family - an experience you must not pass up.

We were staying in Praisano and, based on a lot of published recs, went out of our way to try Da Armandino. Maybe it was a bad night. Maybe it was different season, but our dinner was - at best - mediocre. Two microwaves visible in the kitchen. The food was "fine." I had a zucchini flower (which I love) that was stuffed with ricotta and sausage that I didn't finish. The sausage just tasted off. Plus the prices are quite high relative to both the quality and other restaurants in the area. We had an a mixed vegetable antipasti, a pasta and then left and went back to our hotel restaurant, Il Pino, to finish dinner, which was wonderful. Don't know what went off, but I could never recommend it. If it's close and you're really hungry, I suppose why not. But if it's a ways away, don't bother. Il Pirrita right nearby was much more interesting.