Armani's Cucina

This place is phenomenal. Me and my husband were married at the court house and had our first meal as husband and wife at Armanis Cucina. The staff were so attentive and went above and beyond to make us feel special. The atmosphere and music was romantic. They treated us like family and continue to do so every time we dine with them.
Definitely 5 stars across the board for this Italian gem in downtown Vero.

Armani's Cucina 1920 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960

5 Stars

In the mood for some 5-star food, I reset the parameters on my random name generator to the more food-friendly climes of Indian River County. The closer one gets to a big city in the Sunshine State, the better the food. Go figure.

Paris is our service professional, and let me tell you, the stars and planets really aligned for this meal. Paris is an outstanding member of the team and one thing you don't normally see is good food with good service. Usually, the better the food, the worse the service. I'm not exactly sure of the correlation here, but I do have a few theories worthy of a dissertation or two. I put in an order for Kerry's Steak Marsala, the Pear & Gorgonzola Fiocchi and the Polpo alla griglia with a side of Asiago garlic bread.

Enjoying the warmth of the place, I snapped a few pics and soon witnessed Paris returning with my order. Keeping the phone out, I quickly took some pics of the cuisine and eagerly dug in. The aromas emanating from the plates laid out before me were mesmerizing to the food inspired. Before digging in, know that I do not hide behind a screen of fustian and fluffery. For those reviews, see the now defunct Florida Today food section. What I write is what I got. I don't care if they like it, you like it, or the President likes it. Someone needs to tell it like it is.

First up on my no-holds-barred palate was Kerry's Steak Marsala. I am a huge fan of anything Marsala as it is quick, flavorful and adds a splash of gourmet to any protein if done correctly. And this? This was done superbly. The chef took a medium-grade hunk of cow flesh, cooked it to a perfect medium rare, and nailed the Marsala sauce. If there was any minus to his production, it was the casting of canned mushrooms instead of fresh ones. Not my choice, but acceptable in this sauce.

Forcing my fork to move on, I turned my taste buds toward the Pear & Gorgonzola Fiocchi. As the flavors exploded on my tongue like so many pop-rocks of days gone by, I had to close my eyes to truly savor this divine moment. This dish was bursting with flavor and an absolute out-of-the-park home run.

This brings me to the final dish ordered today (I'm pretty sure I will be back) the Polpo alla griglia. I admit this is a more advanced dish, if only for the visual, than your average Italian fare, but it is one of my favorites. Once again, our James Beard impersonator in the back was obviously taking his job very seriously as this was exceedingly exquisite and obviously prepared with love. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the side of Asiago garlic bread. One bite and I knew the bread person was on the same page as the head chef. This was to die for.

It's sad that we have to leave Brevard County to experience dining of this level, but here it is, right next to my #1 Breakfast place in Florida. It is what it is.

The Big Boy says, “Come here and taste fantastic Italian food—food that does not exist in Bree-vard.”

I ordered the Armani Special pizza to-go and it was delicious! Tasted just as good the next day when reheated in the oven. Would order again to share with my friends.

I travel a lot amd I want to say this has beaten any pizza I have ever eaten. The mussels in white wine sauce was out of this world. Come and enjoy authentic Italian.
BRAVO TO THE CHEF!

The food and service is always great here. We've been at least five times now and always have a great time. Pasta dishes, especially the pear and gorgonzola are phenomenal. The pizza is cheesy and crispy. The seafood is fresh. The fried foods are phenomenal. Desserts and cocktails always bookend the meal with much delight. Armani's is definitely our go-to Italian joint!

One of our favorite restaurants in Vero! Everything we had was delicious, from appetizers, to entrees to deserts. Our waitress Latoya was great; so friendly, attentive and efficient. Love the atmosphere and music. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. Looking forward to going back!

Amazing dining experience! The food was fresh and flavorful. I had the gorgonzola & pear fiocchi and it was delicious! My husband had the rigatoni with bolognese, super good homemade sauce. We truly enjoyed our meal & the our server was very helpful with her recommendations. We will definitely return! Excellent meal!

Enjoyed the Fig Pizza, which was large and super delicious, as were other pizzas from this restaurant.

Armani's Cucina in Vero Beach offers very Traditional Italian Cuisine in the area. They have an extensive wine selection that will delight any wine connoisseur in the area as well. Angelina and her attentive staff will provide you and your party a great dining experience. I've had several meals there at different times and the service is consistent each time I was there. The produce is fresh and flavorful. The tomato's actually taste like tomato's. My last meal was a few weeks ago and I had the ParmWheel Check out the Pictures. It was awesome to watch it being prepared.

What a nice restaurant! While visiting with Aunt Barbra she treated us to some authentic Italian! She had the mussels fra diavolo and they were top-notch, my wife had the Carbonara which she said was the real deal with eggs, cream and pancetta!
I had the Premivera pasta which I thoroughly enjoyed because it was very light
Desert: Tortufo

What a lovely dinner we had beginning with the octopus on top of white bean & potato salad with arugula. The service was friendly and timely along with the weather being perfect which provided a romantic dining experience in their elegant covered courtyard. We had the cod Florentine with double asparagus and meatballs with red sauce over linguine. They have $20.95 Monday pasta specials available along with a wine club with an annual fee of $50 which we joined this evening. Next time we will try the Armani special pizza which looked quite decadent and generous with toppings. I’m very proud of this restaurant for not only surviving and thriving a pandemic but opening in the middle of one. Great job 👏

I kidd you not this place had the beast bread I’ve ever had in my life!! The Brie Baked Oysters was also amazing. The service was awesome and it’s a cozy little place with a very nice bar. I’m definitely going here again!!

If I could rate higher I would!! As I grew up Italian from my mom’s side I will say hands down this is authentic!! Compared to every “Italian” resturant this one stands out the most for flavor and items available! I grew up in an italian part of NJ and I go to Italy once every 2 years.. this is THE REAL DEAL. The Pear gnocchi is to DIE for. Octopus delicious! Penne alla vodka and the bolognese are fantastic!!! Tastes just like my mom’s recipe. Do yourself a favor and don’t go to the American Italian places that claim to be it. ARMANI’S IS REALLY IT

The most wonderful restaurant we've ever eaten at. The most wonderful food. Everything was fresh. The waitress was awesome and the chef came out to greet us.

This was a place my husband wanted to try and it didn’t disappoint. We ordered appetizers calamari and stuffed clams both were delicious. Then bread came just before our dinners. I had ordered chicken marsala and my husband order penne all a vodka. Omg I will say the chicken Marsala tasted as amazing as the little Italian guy I knew who was straight from Italy. Yes there was no salad or soup with the meal but it’s ok it’s not Olive Garden or Carrabba’s. If you’re looking for a nice date night spot I would recommend this place. The lights are bright but the food and service are excellent.

This is our second time at this restaurant and it was fabulous. Celebrating my hubby's birthday and we had a fabulous dinner. Octopus app, cheese wheel pappardelle pasta and penne ala vodka with pancetta and shrimp.

Really cute place. Inside/outside seating. Great food and service. Limited kids menu (2 options) but still family friendly. Full bar for adults. Private parking lot. Will definitely return in the future!!!

Jamie and I had a great dinner at the restaurant tonight. After our round of golf we had dinner at the bar. The bar staff was excellent and we're right on point with the drinks and the service. Highly recommend this place you're missing out if you don't go.

Excellent real Italian food. Service on point. Could be a fancier restaurant, but I'll overlook that...

I got the Parmigiano Wheel which is a cheese wheel that they do the Fuscilli Pasta in. Including Sausage, Onion, and a White Cream Sauce With Truffle Oil that was absolutely delicious. From my understanding this dish is a Special so it is not available all of the time but if you see it available I definitely recommend. Ontop of that we got asiago bread and butter cookies. The bread was very soft and comes with oil garlic and parmesan, making it a good appetizer. The butter cookies were a fantastic end to the night, very soft, the chocolate on the end adding a lot of flavor, with a delectable rasberry filling.