amazing place. definitely make a reservation, we went on a thursday and it was so busy! the…read morereservation came in handy. such a fun funky vibe in the restaurant with dim lighting as it got later into the night. i live for a cute little table lamp! our waitress was Esther and she was beyond amazing. super attentive and friendly! if i'm ever back in the area, i would definitely make this a priority. 10/10

Great food, cooked from scratch. Allergy friendly. Good portion sizes. I recommend this restaurant.read more

Mangia moved since my last review and it's better than ever. They're on the southern end of Avalon…read morePark and they serve up some amazing Italian cuisine. Still 5 stars since I can't bump it up another notch. They have their staples like Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Bolognese, Shrimp Fry Diavolo, Puttanesca , Piccata, Gnocchi, and a variety of delicious pizzas and appetizers. There are too many to name. This restaurant can stand on their own with their standards. Where they stand out is with their specials. The chef here is always innovating and trying some new dishes. I wish I could get a notification of what's on the menu each night. I've had some amazing surprises with the taste and presentation of these dishes. And when they have wedding soup (Christmas time), I definitely make sure I go. I feel like part of the family when I go here. They always recognize us and some of the staff even resembles member of my extended Italian family. They cook better than my Italian grandma (shhhh, don't tell her). They also just opened a sister restaurant (Amalfi) down the block so they're taking over Avalon Park! I've been here a lot and plan on going a lot more. Some of the best Italian food in Orlando! So glad it's close to my house!

Very beautiful food I would say the best Italian in Florida. Everything had very balanced flavour…read more We started with a aperol spritz and wine and they brought the house bread which was delicious just like their pizza. Our appetiser was a carpaccio which was very refreshing and delicious. The server Madison recommended the lobster ravioli which was a very pleasant dish slightly sweet and rich a beautiful mix. The spaghetti meatballs also exquisite even for a simple dish, the meatballs not really extremely tender but they were still delicious. Overall the service and food were 10/10 especially our server Madison who's been there since the beginning and gave us A+ hospitality.

You know that full feeling after Thanksgiving dinner. That's how I left feeling, but in a good way…read more The main seating area is small but pretty packed with tables so I'd suggest reservations just in case. Also parking is street parking, but lucked out with someone leaving - phew. We split the Caesar salad, because the portion is well enough for two, and dressing was so good! For my entree I ordered the King Mushroom Pappardelle. It may have been the best pasta dish I've ever had. If you like mushrooms you'll love that dish. The ambiance isn't a very rushed experience, which works out to digest all of those delicious carbs. Overall, a really great Italian spot- definitely will go back to try the truffle ravioli.

I've been to Turci pasta a couple times and it's always an excellent meal. From the fresh bread to…read morethe homemade pasta and sauces, I have enjoyed coming back and bringing first timers to experience it. This was the first time I was seated in the Turci Panino location, attached to Turci Pasta. You get to enjoy the same menu but the ambiance isn't quite the same. Due to the location, parking can also be tricky. I would definitely return again and recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian restaurant.

Outstanding Italian local resturant. Veal parm and gnocchi was one of the best ever…read more Thank you to Elmer our server who did a great job including giving each of the ladies a red rose The resturant had a unique old school look and feel for an Italian resturant

Wow! There are many great restaurants in Orlando, especially on restaurant row. The one that I come…read moreback to for special occasions is Christinis. I think sometimes that the lack of service has kept me from eating out much, and then I go to Christinis where the service is too-notch. Great service can make lackluster food taste better but Christinis doesn't have to worry there. Their food is too notch as well. It is old world attentive service, and you can't help but feel special when you go there. Our server this evening was Atilla (sp?) and he has a commanding presence and keeps a close eye on things in an unobtrusive way. It was my birthday and they treated me very well. Okay, let's get to the food. Bread service before the meal was excellent. The bread came with an eggplant sauce that was excellent. They offer butter and olive oil but I say to forego that, and just have the eggplant sauce/dip. We both had the shrimp cocktail, which wasn't the plan. But the shrimp were so large and we hadn't had a shrimp cocktail in a long time, and boy was it good. The shrimp was fresh and as mentioned, very large. We then had a Caesar salad which was good. The cheese was good, but I was surprised that there were no anchovies. We like classic Caesar with anchovies, but the salad was good nonetheless. We split a small portion of the fagottini pasta with pear and Gorgonzola cream sauce. It was the absolute best. It sounds like an odd flavor combo but it works. We both had the veal (their specialty) hubby had the veal picatta. I had the Marsala. Both very good. It came with a polenta fritter that was good, I'm not sure what was inside, it had a nice flavor, maybe pimentos? Even though tiramisu or crème brûlée is usually my go to if having dessert, we went for cannolis for a "lighter" option. Very good as well. The last one the list is ambiance. Beautiful tables, classy elegant restaurant, and tuxedoed waitstaff. Excellent!

We had a lovely Mother's Day lunch. It was well worth the cost and we ate the leftovers for days…read more The food was absolutely delicious. For our selections, we got the fried mozzarella and fried calamari to start. We moved on to the beef medallions, chicken parm, lasagna, and lobster carbonara. Each bite was better than the previous. Our servers, Leslie and Alex were great! Leslie has the personality you pray for when you're celebrating a special occasion. We were blessed to have her. My only complaint, and this was super minor, the table space was tight. We had a party of 7 and it felt like we were stacked on top of the other tables. A couple of trips to the bathroom for the kids felt like a task. Once seated, we were fine, but the endless "excuse me's" was inconvenient. Overall, I'm glad we spent the afternoon at Maggiano's. I felt appreciated on my special day.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of my favorite spots in the I-Drive area, and this visit reminded me…read morewhy. I went on a Sunday for an early dinner with my family and we enjoyed the family style experience, which was absolutely worth it. The meal is a full four-course experience starting with two fresh salads (which I loved), followed by appetizers like the meatballs and mozzarella sticks, then a variety of entrées, and ending with a trio of desserts. It's such a fun way to try multiple dishes and truly enjoy the menu. Everything was delicious and clearly made with fresh ingredients. We had more than enough food to share and even take home, which made the value even better. The overall experience felt relaxed, filling, and perfect for a group setting. And the service was exceptional! I would definitely recommend the family style option for parties of 4 or more. It's a great way to enjoy a variety of dishes and have a really enjoyable dining experience.

The food was delicious. We had fried calamari for an appetizer and chicken parm and chicken Alfredo…read moreas our meal. our waitress Christine was wonderful and provided excellent service. I will definitely be back next time I am in Orlando.

Good service, great food -- the red sauce had a weird flavor but the margarita was amazing! The…read moremushroom pasta was also yummy and the wine was great. Sitting was a vibe honestly and they rain Parmesan. Only thing, be sure to check on your food if it hasn't came out yet, we came close to closing and ordered two margaritas however they forgot to make our second.

The best pizza of my life! When asked for pizza recommendations, our phenomenal server recommended…read morethe Pesto & Mortadella (Basil pesto, mortadella, burrata cheese & pistachio) and the Rustichella (Ham, bacon, roasted tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella& pomodoro sauce). I selected the pesto and mortadella because I have never seen mortadella on a pizza outside of my Italy vacation so... lord help me it was delicious. This combo of ingredients was perfection. This was my first time at Tratto and I already have made plans to return. My plans include trying another new-to-me pizza combination but no promises. I might get the pesto and mortadella on repeat for the foreseeable future. The pizzas can be ordered in Thin crust or Detroit style. I ordered my pizza as thin crust which was exceptional and my dining partner ordered a Detroit style with pepperoni and thoroughly enjoyed it. We both had enough leftovers to take home for another meal. This restaurant accepts reservations. The service was attentive and efficient. The restaurant interior ambiance was elegant and modern - Dim and comfortable on a hot and way too sunny day. As for seating, There are 2 outside cafe-style tables but this establishment is mainly an interior dining restaurant. It is attached to the Walmart neighborhood market behind the McDonalds in avalon park so there is plenty of shared parking. Can't wait to return.

We made reservations through OpenTable after spotting it on TikTok (yes, TikTok made me do it), and…read moreI'm glad we listened. Let me start with the surprise of the night: the ratatouille. I'm usually not a ratatouille girl at all, but THIS one? Whew. The burrata on top took it to another level--creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. I'd go back just for that alone. Now...the Detroit-style pizza?? Where has this been all my life? We got the Spicy Pepperoni and I'm still thinking about it. The combo of crispy edges, fluffy crust, hot honey, and goat cheese was unreal. At this point, I feel like I need to book a trip to Detroit just to compare lol. We also tried the cheese wheel pasta--flavor-wise it was just okay for me, but the tableside presentation was definitely the highlight. It's one of those dishes you order more for the experience than the taste. Paired everything with a bottle of prosecco, which made the whole night feel a little extra and very much needed. And shoutout to Zack--he was a great waiter. Attentive, friendly, and really helped make the experience smooth from start to finish. Overall, great vibes, solid food, and a fun dining experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to--especially for that pizza and burrata situation.

Still trying to understand the hype about this place? The mustard spaghetti? A solid 6/10…read moreThe famous meatballs? 5/10? It literally tasted like it was frozen and reheated. Overly salty and on a bed of Parmesan cheese to make it look fancy? The diabolo pizza? Floppy mess. The rigatoni was probably the best dish we tried. 7/10 The service was also awful. How did we get served warm water on one of the hottest days of the season so far? We had a reservation and waited 20 minutes to get seated. Took forever to bring us a high chair for our baby. It was an awful first experience and will not be returning :/

A client from St Pete met me midway. I turned to yelp for a nice lunch venue. I had never…read moreexperienced Winter Park and I found it lovely, Prato was a perfect place to meet. Joey was our server and he was great. My guest was not as adventurous as me, so he got the meatball app which I tried and was excellent. I had the carpaccio and crudo, both excellent. I had the local lager on tap. We each had a personal pizza, I got the spicy selection and it was spicy enough. I loved the petite red peppers on the pizza. Overall it was perfect for our meeting and I would go again while in the neighborhood.

To Cheesecake Factory Corporation and North Italia…read moreManagement. My wife and I had Bolognese pasta and Italian sausage vodka pasta. One word... Shrink-flation. I came in for dinner and ordered their spicy rigatoni vodka entree. While the flavors were very good, the portion size was extremely small. It was more like an appetizer. It was supposed to have sausage but I saw none. There were a few tidbits of pancetta. If I knew it was no Italian sausage in the pasta we would have ordered the chicken parmesan which was a bigger piece of chicken with a whole side of pasta. Which was twice this much then the pasta dish by itself. We would like to try a complimentary Chicken Parmesan dinner for my wife and I. Thank you very much! Dr. Margaret and Dario Vivoda Phone - 407-496-2740 drvivoda@aol.com dvivoda@aol.com We contacted headquarters but still no response?

North Italia is one of those places that just feels good from the moment you walk in. The pasta…read moretastes freshly made and full of flavor, they are a scratch kitchen afterall. We ordered the gem Caesar salad, bolognese, spicy vodka rigatoni and ordered the Italian donuts and panna cotta for dessert. The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's the kind of spot where you want to linger a little longer, sharing bites and soaking in the cozy, lively atmosphere. A truly delicious experience that feels both comforting and a little special.

Simply Capri is our absolute favorite restaurant in Winter Garden, Florida. The food is authentic,…read moresimply prepared and delicious! The eggplant parmigiana was the best I have ever had, and my husband said the same thing about the feature fish. And the BREAD!!!! Our servers, Josephine and Antonio, were amazing and added to the charm of this restaurant. Gelato was the perfect dessert!

Wow! This place is so great!…read more We showed up without a reservation. It was busy but they still got us in pretty fast. The space is light & open, with classic decor. The food was outstanding & felt truly Italian. The staff were all proudly Italian & I could hear all of them talking to each other in their primary language, which was fun! The prices were very reasonable, and the servers were interacted with were fast & kind. The drinks are inventive & overall everything is interesting. I'd love to go back!