I have driven by Andiamo for years and said too many times to count that we have to try them sometime. I am so mad I didn't go in years ago! The hostess was very cordial when we came in. Although after looking around wearing jeans and a collared shirt I was slightly underdressed, I was never made to feel that way by any means. Our server, Marco, was prompt, guided us through the menu and was very knowledgeable right down to the spices. We had the baked clams in pesto sauce as an app. and they were as delicious as any I've had in the NE. My wife had Veal Saltimboca which was quite tasty and I had the Linguini Pescatore. The linguini dish had the best sauce for a seafood dish as I have ver tested. I was blown away by the rich flavor. Marco said it was the saffron that really makes the difference and with the blend of seafood delights it was really incredible. We had Tiramisu and an Italian type flan on Marco's suggestionfor dessert (he let us try the flan on the house), both are homemade and equally delicious. They had an excellent wine selection, full bar with a wide selection of liqueurs. We had Espresso and Cappucino's that were rich and better than the usual flavor of most others I've had. We have dined in the best Italian restaurants in NYC, both upscale and neighborhood Bronx joints, also traveled and dined in both Northern and Southern Italy. I would put Andiamo up against most if not any of them. All this and the prices were surprisingly very reasonable. You can bet my wife and I will be regular diners from now on! Ask for Marco - he'll take great care of you.
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