About Armando's Tuscan Grill

About Us

With over 30 years of success at Armando's Restaurant in Fort Lee, the Talocco family, by popular demand, has decided to open another business, Armando's Tuscan Grill in River Vale, New Jersey.

ABOUT US

Eager to bring great food and a warm atmosphere to another location, but this time focusing on an open kitchen concept with its acclaimed thin-crust brick oven pizza - a Bistro Style BYOB Restaurant.

Co-Owner and manager of Armando's Tuscan Grill, Linda Talocco, has always directed the marketing and decor of Armandos Restaurants bringing a special class to their business that make their parties and catering blue-chip - beyond their customer's expectations. Visiting one of the Talocco family's restaurants is always a unique experience assuring the best quality cuisine, excellent service, and friendly atmosphere that bring comfort to their customers.

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Armando's Tuscan Grill

Armando Talocco

Armando Talocco is a true connoisseur of fine wine and Northern Italian cuisine. He has received rave reviews from the press as well as from his loyal customers regarding his unique signature recipes that make Armando's restaurants one of a kind. 

His wife and partner, Linda Talocco, with her creative talent and cutting edge marketing ability, offers impeccable style to their business's ambiance making Armando's Restaurants always a fresh experience. Now, at Armando's Tuscan Grill, the same great team will complement each other once again for another winning project.

Armando's Tuscan Grill

HISTORY

Armando Talocco, Sr. arrived in America from Rome in 1961 in hopes of prosperity and progression. Even though he had a humble upbringing, he was determined to be successful.

HISTORY

He labored for two years and saved all his money, and in 1963, he opened his first business, Pizza Eva, in Flushing, Queens. Pizza Eva was a success , and in 1966, Armando expanded his vision and opened another pizzeria in North Bergen, New Jersey. Because of his superior recipe for pizza sauce, and his knack for keeping all of his customers satisfied, seven years later, Armando Sr. and his son Armando Jr. opened Pizza Chef on Main Street in Fort Lee. Pizza Chef celebrated unprecedented success. In 1979, with hard work, and a lot of tenacity, Armando Sr. and Armando Jr., together with his wife Linda, decided to bring his vision to a grander scale by opening Armando's Italian Restaurant on 144 Main Street in Fort Lee.​

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