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 Fine Italian dining |
611 South Orlando Avenue Orlando, FL 32751 United States +1 407 645 1035 http://www.antoniosonline.com/ |
Locals know Antonio's, which drew rave reviews by Bon Appetit, as the spot for fine Italian dining in central Florida. Indoor decor is a clean Mediterranean. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide lovely views of Lake Lily. Casually dressed in these elegant surroundings, patrons feast on veal, seafood and chicken dishes. Pasta selections include the Scaloppini Genovese, a mix of veal medallions, artichoke, mushrooms, garlic, wine, pine nuts and lemon served over pasta. The restaurant also serves more than 300 wines. Reservations suggested. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Singing with your supper |
8445 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 352 3805 http://www.bergamos.com/ |
Boasting what it calls the "largest selection of Italian wines in Florida," this restaurant is located in the popular Mercado entertainment complex, smack dab in the middle of International drive. A white-tablecloth restaurant, it features some of the best pasta, seafood, veal and certified-Angus steaks on bustling I-Drive and beyond. But the food's not the only attraction in this popular Italian eatery: it features talented singing waiters as well. From authentic Italian arias to good old "Happy Birthday", its locally renowned singing waiters give this restaurant added value. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian allure |
5601 Universal Boulevard Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando Resort Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 503 1415 http://www.biceorlando.com/orl... |
Bice is located at Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. This is the first of its restaurants in Florida. A traditional trattoria from Milan, the chain has now become a premier ristorante with a growing number of clients and an international name. There is enough space for events and gatherings including private dining rooms, terraces, patio lounge and bar area. Fine Italian food, a huge wine list and a great view of the harbor offer everything that a good restaurant should have to keep the guests coming back for more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian fare |
691 Front Street Suite 110 Orlando, FL 34747 United States +1 407 566 2233 http://www.antoniosonline.com |
Located across from a lake wholly created by Walt Disney World as a social experiment, this restaurant features yellow walls, white tablecloths, metal lamps and both indoor and outdoor dining. An antipasto for two boasts shrimp and calamari. Pasta options include fish and shellfish served over linguini. Veal Chops are featured, as they rarely are in Italian restaurants. Other options include Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce and a personal white pizza. There's a full bar and a small dessert menu with traditional favorites including cheesecake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Italian since 1965 |
565 North Semoran Boulevard Orlando, FL 32807 United States +1 407 277 6840 http://www.cafeitaliano.biz |
You can't argue with staying power. There's a reason why this cafe has been a downtown favorite since 1965; the food is simply terrific. Guests enjoy their meals in a bright Italian atmosphere, boasting lots of warm terra-cotta tiles, architectural arches, and white-and-beige paint. Everything here is homemade, from fresh-baked garlic bread to hand-tossed pizza. Try a two-topping pie or dig into a plate of fresh pasta; Meat-Stuffed Cannelloni is a particular favorite. A glass of house burgundy will nicely complement your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Italian |
825 North Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 839 0235 http://www.cafetrastevere.com |
You'll find large, eclectic crowds at this cleanly designed, modern cafe housed in a Mediterranean-style building in downtown Orlando. The reason: management serves great food. You might start with the Chopped Eggplant and Garlic and proceed to such entrees as Filet Mignon topped with a cabernet sauce and porcini mushrooms ($19.25) and Angel Hair pasta served with fresh shrimp and pesto sauce ($15). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two in one Italian dining |
3030 East Semoran Boulevard Suite 108 Orlando, FL 32703 United States +1 407 774 8080 |
Visitors to this strip mall cafe find two eateries in one. One side of the restaurant is decorated in traditional pizzeria style, while the other side offers a more formal atmosphere for sampling an array of Italian selections. If it's pizza time, you'll find all the options in toppings and depending on your enthusiasm, you should emerge from the experience with a bill that rings in well under $20. If you're up for a full Italian meal, you'll find a variety of veal, shrimp and chicken dishes. Desserts include the perennial favorite, tiramisu. Beer and wine are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in a speakeasy |
4740 West Highway 192 Orlando, FL 34746 United States +1 407 397 2378 / +1 800 220 8428 http://www.alcapones.com/ |
Evoking the speakeasy of the 1920s and '30s Prohibition Era, this themed dinner show requires guests to come up with the secret password before they can be admitted to Al Capone's Infamous Underworld Cabaret. Shhh, tell 'em Joe sent you. Once inside, gangsters and flappers sing and dance in a lively musical comedy, complete with audience participation. Dinner is served while you watch: unlimited lasagna, pasta, chicken and other favorite Italian goodies, as well as beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Italian dining |
9801 International Drive Peabody Orlando Hotel Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 352 4000 http://www.peabodyorlando.com |
Orlando's elegant Peabody Hotel is an oasis in the International Drive area, and this restaurant lives up to the hotel's reputation. Marble floors and a show kitchen dominate the atmosphere. Thanks to the hotel's location near the city's convention center, the clientele is largely comprised of business travelers. The fare is upscale Italian, and within that cuisine, there's a flavor for every taste. A smattering of mushrooms updates the Polenta, an Italian country favorite. Entrées include Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops. Pumpkin cheesecake is among the dessert offerings and the restaurant offers a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy Italian fare |
7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard The Marketplace Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 351 1187 http://www.Carieras.com |
This eatery serves contemporary Italian selections in a modern atmosphere accented by hardwood seating, beige and white tablecloths and royal blue napery. Located in Orlando's touristy but fun Marketplace, a dining and shopping complex, the restaurant features such options as Seafood Ravioli and Sorrento Chicken, served in a wine sauce with tomatoes and scallions. Starters include Fried Calamari, and the restaurant also has a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A pasta paradise |
6149 Westwood Boulevard Orlando, FL 32821 United States +1 407 354 0770 http://www.ciaoitaliaonline.com |
This tiny storefront restaurant is tucked away from the theme parks, just around the corner from International Drive. Quaintly decorated with authentic antiques from the Old World, with some of the most helpful servers in Orlando, this casual dining restaurant offers guests outstanding Italian cuisine. The menu includes a lengthy antipasti (appetizer) menu and timeless classics like involtini di vitello (rolled scaloppini stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese) and veal marsala. And even if you skip dessert, treat yourself to a cup of excellent coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Italian dining |
4401 Grand Floridian Way Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Orlando, FL 32830 United States +1 407 939 3463 http://www.disneyworld.com |
While this restaurant is pricey, it is also among the top spots in town for fine dining. Located on the second floor of Walt Disney World four-star Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, it offers a classy atmosphere sparked by ceramic tiles, plenty of wood accents and a show kitchen. Appetizers include such options as a veal ravioli or chicken in flaky filo pastry. Entrees include such favorites as roast lamb and pork tenderloin. There's a full bar here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine with a view |
1130 South U.S. Highway 17-92 Orlando, FL 32750 United States +1 407 834 9872 / +1 800 765 8608 http://www.enzos.com |
In operation for about twenty years now, this restaurant occupies an old house, converted into this attractive spot overlooking the pretty Lake Fairy. Here you can dine on fine Italian food served in a homely atmosphere accented by hardwood floors and terra cotta tile. On the menu, you'll find such opportunities like Antipasto as an appetizer and entrées that include Rack of Lamb, Veal Scaloppini, and pasta stuffed with shrimp and lobster. A full bar's available here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neighborhood favorite |
1414 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32804 United States +1 407 894 7907 |
If you've ever dined in one of the neighborhood Italian eateries in such cities as New York, Philadelphia and Boston, you'll feel right at home at Gargi's, where a relaxed crowd gathers. You might start with the Stracciatella or a hot eggplant antipasto. For a main course, the Chicken Cacciatore and the Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo are popular. Don't pass up dessert; the cannolis are a must. Gargi's is open through the week for both lunch and dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian flavors, outdoor dining |
309 Cranes Roost Boulevard Orlando, FL 32701 United States +1 407 834 5880 http://www.ginaslakesidegrill.com |
This two-story eatery serves satisfying, home-style Italian fare in an atmosphere enhanced with wall murals. An outdoor dining area offers al fresco dining opportunities and may be a good choice for families with young children. There's a kids menu too. On it, you'll find Portabello mushrooms stuffed with spinach and Italian sausage and an antipasto topped with meats and cheeses. Entrée favorites include Rollatini, a flank steak rolled around deli meats, cheese and eggs and risotto topped with shrimp and scallops. Ever-popular tiramisu is offered for dessert and there's a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great grub |
12151 Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32826 United States +1 407 239 8900 / +1 1 800 982 1756 http://www.giordanosflorida.co... |
When you're in the mood for great Italian food at affordable prices, Giordano's is the place. Located on easy-to-find Apopka-Vineland road and convenient to numerous hotels and apartment complexes in the Lake Buena Vista area, Giordano's is a no-nonsense pizzeria with a pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and a heady mix of stuffed pizza, thin crust pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Beer, wine and cocktails round out the menu, and carry-out and delivery are available to accommodate the theme park crowds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plenty of pasta |
4250 Alafaya Trail, Suite 132 University Palms Shopping Center Orlando, FL 32765 United States +1 407 359 5900 http://www.giovannisrestaurant... |
Although this restaurant is located in a nondescript shopping area, it may remind visitors of upscale pizza houses in Boston or New York. Tile floors, comfortable booth seating and a display case all help to set the mood. This spot offers a broad pasta selection. The spaghetti family, linguini, angel hair, etc, can be topped with any of six sauces. The menu also boasts Lasagna, Manicotti and other baked favorites. Most pasta dishes cost very reasonable. The pizzas are also popular, as are calzones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neighborhood Italian restaurant |
4898 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804 United States +1 407 298 3832 |
Locals know the good eating spots, and this one is a favorite area hangout. You'll often find local softball teams here celebrating their wins or bemoaning their losses. You'll love the pizzas but pasta is also popular. A favorite is the Linguine with Clam Sauce. For dessert, try the Cheesecake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee Lovers Unite |
47 E Robinson St Suite 100 Orlando, Florida 32801 United States +1 4077701888 http://www.javalavacoffeeshops... |
Java Lave Caf� is located in downtown Orlando between Magnolia and Orange Avenues. This brightly colored, wide-open, friendly restaurant is more than a coffeehouse. It’s a great place for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The prices are great and the selections are plenty at Java Lava Caf�. From the specialty items in the bakery case, to the gourmet lunch entrees, you are sure to find numerous delights to choose from. Java Lava Caf� is a busy local favorite that offers a large variety of excellent coffee drinks served any way you like. Next time your downtown looking for that “perfect” cup of java, look no further than Java Lave Caf�, you will not be disappointed! – Diane Dilov-Schultheis Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Universal secret |
5601 Universal Boulevard Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando Resort Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 503 3463 http://www.loewshotels.com/en/... |
Eating at Mama Della's Ristorante at Universal Orlando Resort is like having dinner in an Italian home. Family portraits and paintings line the walls. Good service, great menu options, an accordion player who also sings traditional songs, etc. set the mood. The food brings home the flavors and tastes of Tuscany, Naples and Piedmont. Eat indoors or out in the piazza. The restaurant has won many awards and Steven Spielberg is a regular here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate Italian |
12523 State Road 535 Crossroads Shopping Plaza Orlando, FL 32836-6724 United States +1 407 827 1101 |
In the shadow of Walt Disney World's thrill-a-minute Lake Buena Vista shopping and entertainment complex sits a comparatively small shopping and dining center called The Crossroads. Nestled between such mega-chain restaurants as T.G.I. Friday's, Red Lobster and Perkins sits this unassuming, little Italian restaurant. Between the takeout counter and the enormous beer cooler, featuring brews from around the world, a small scattering of cozy tables is nearly always full of appreciative and satisfied customers. Italian meals are served in a quaint setting, with Italian music and pleasant servers. Besides, where else can you gorge on fine Italian food for well under $20 so close to Walt Disney World? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian fare, sunny decor |
351 North Donnelly Street Orlando, FL 32757-5524 United States +1 352 735 1936 |
Mount Dora's famous for its New England village atmosphere and its many antique shops. This restaurant is in a building that goes back back to 1914. With a bright, airy ambiance highlighted by wall murals, the Italian fare includes shrimp scampi, veal carbonara, and baked lasagna. If you're budget conscious, go early to take advantage of the restaurant's sundown specials served 4p to 6:30p Sunday through Friday. Entrée, soup or salad, and dessert are all included for $8-$10. Wine and beer are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Voted Best Pizza in Town |
9101 International Drive Suite 1036 Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 903 5855 http://www.pizzeriavaldiano.co... |
Pizzeria Valdiano creates traditional Italian specialties in a New York type pizza parlor. Pizzeria Valdiano has been voted Best Pizza in Orlando for five consecutive years. You can grab a quick bite from their counter service that includes an espresso bar, or you can enjoy a delicious meal in Pizzeria Valdiano's genuine New York-style pizzeria that offers beer and wine. Pizzeria Valdiano prepares authentic hand-made family dishes including appetizers, salads, pizza, stromboli, calzones, subs, panini, and deserts all created from the freshest ingredients. If you desire a truly authentic Italian dish, Pizzeria Valdiano is the place you will find it! – Diane Dilov-Schultheis Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Much more than mushrooms |
1650 Buena Vista Drive Orlando, FL 32830 United States +1 407 939 3463 http://www.levyrestaurant.com |
Located at the border between Disney Village and Pleasure Island, this yacht club serves up unique yet affordable Italian cuisine and more, in the shadow of such flashier restaurants as The Rainforest Café and Planet Hollywood. With dining room and patio dining, this club offers you a choice of comfort levels, inside or out, all strictly tourist-casual. Steaks, pastas and salads all pour out of the kitchen, where chefs live up to a high Disney standard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime food |
4040 Central Florida Parkway JW Marriott Orlando, FL 32837 United States +1 407 393 4444 http://www.grandelakes.com/a_w... |
The Chef at Primo within JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes creates her own version of Italian contemporary cuisine. Imaginatively cooked, many recipes are new takes of old ones, sensible, good looking, great to eat, tasty and fulfilling. The ingredients are fresh and organic, plucked daily from the on-site garden. Fresh ingredients tend to give the food a very different flavor indeed. A good place for candlelight occasions because the chandeliers create a very sexy and sultry atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Italian cuisine |
730 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32703 United States +1 407 886 2360 |
Don't look for the latest in chic European cuisine here. Instead, expect traditional Italian favorites lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients. The décor is typical of neighborhood Italian eateries; paper napkins, silk flowers and wine bottles on the tables. The food, however, is anything but typical. Feast on Chicken Cacciatore, spicy Grouper Fra Diavolo or the Fettuccine Bruzzi - baked fettuccine served with mushrooms, meat sauce and melted cheese and end a sumptuous repast with the ever-popular tiramisu. A carafe of house red wine is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Italian options |
2895 Orlando Drive Orlando, FL 32771 United States +1 407 323 4040 |
This restaurant serves hearty fare in a setting that's half traditional Italian eatery, half sports bar. Whether you're hungry or just looking for something to snack on before viewing a game, you'll enjoy the food here. Appetizers include such options as an antipasto or fried calamari. Entrée specialties range from a Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo to a creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. Soup or salad is included in entree prices and tiramisu is available for dessert. There's a full bar here. Review © 2007, Wcities |