One of my absolute favorite places for Italian food! And I'm talking about authentic Italian…read morefood--everything is absolutely delicious. Parking can be a little challenging, but I promise, it's well worth the drive! The food is amazing, and the lasagna is my personal favorite. The service is impeccable, and the entire experience is wonderful. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for truly authentic and delicious Italian food.

I've been to Francesco's several times for business lunches, and the food and service have always…read morebeen outstanding. A while back, when my teenagers were craving fast-food pizza, I insisted on taking them somewhere truly exceptional instead. Skeptical as any teenagers would be, they came along, and ended up absolutely loving it! Fast forward to my wife's birthday: when I asked the kids where they wanted to go celebrate, they answered at the same time, "Francesco's!" My wife and I had a great laugh and immediately agreed. It was actually her very first time dining here. From the moment we sat down, our server, Kevin, provided exceptional service. We started with the Gamberoni Siciliana; the shrimp was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and delicious. For main course, obviously, the kids ordered pizzas: a Carne Pazza and a classic Margherita. The crust at Francesco's is unbeatable; perfectly crunchy with that distinct, rich taste we all love. My wife ordered the Pollo Cacciatore, which was sophisticated and vibrant; you could instantly tell how fresh the ingredients were, right down to the olives, which were hands-down the freshest I've ever tasted. I had the Vitello Parmigiana, and the marinara sauce tasted genuinely like "la ricetta della nonna", you can feel the care and love in every bite. For dessert, I quietly asked Kevin to bring out the Profiteroles with a candle. The staff blew us away by presenting the dessert beautifully decorated with cream like a nice cake, bringing it to the table while singing "Tanti auguri a te." It was a wonderful, memorable evening for my wife and our whole family. Thank you to Kevin and the entire team at Francesco's for putting so much heart into what you do!

This place was different than I expected! Even though you order at the counter it still has a…read morerestaurant vibe. Also I was thinking it was more like fast food Italian but it was very good! The portions were good too and it's nice that a lot of the dishes come with your choice of spaghetti or fettuccine Alfredo. Also they have a cute dessert/coffee counter that is separate. We tried some of the gelato flavors which were all yummy! This is a great place to meet friends and not even have to worry about splitting checks because everyone can order what they want at the counter. I look forward to visiting again and trying something else here!

Mandola's is a fast, affordable, and adequate casual place. I mean this very well, it is not a 5 ,…read morebut it certainly is not 3. The portions are huge, staff is super friendly, and food gets there almost instantaneously. It's not the best Italian I've had, even for the price point, but it reminds me of the convenient eats I had as a kid. I had a nice time and would recommend. Also the focaccia was quite nice

The food, service, and vibes were incredible! Will definitely be coming back. The chicken meatballs…read morewith rigatoni and vodka sauce special was unreal!

This is a great Italian restaurant located in a strip mall in the Altamonte Springs area…read more Parking is easy because it's a strip mall, so there's parking everywhere. They take reservations, but when I called I was told that they don't take them past three p.m. because they get incredibly busy. Judging by the quality of the food, that's not hard to believe. There's a series of appetizers available. We tried mussels and their fried calamari, and both were delicious. The portions are generous, so you can bring a large party and order a few to share. We were a party of six and we did fine with the two appetizers. There's also some bread that's complementary and comes with a delicious spread on the side! This alone is a great reason to visit here. Our mains also came with either a soup or salad. I had the Caesar salad, and it was great! Nice croutons with a light dressing and some shredded cheese. I ordered their carbonara for my mains. You can pick from a variety of pastas, such as spaghetti and linguine. I chose spaghetti, as I felt it would better absorb the sauce. The sauce was a nice creamy sauce served with prosciutto and had that classic carbonara flavor. Totally delicious! For drinks, they have many options, such as coffee and soda, as well as a wine selection. Great options for drinks in this place. The service is also great. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and checked on us regularly. Overall, it's a fantastic restaurant. Great food and great service. You may want to plan ahead if you're going later in the day, as it looks like they don't take reservations past 3 p.m. as I understand it. If you must wait, though, I'd say it's worth it. I highly recommend this place!!

Prato is one of those restaurants that has been on my list to visit for some time. I understand why…read moreit's Michelin recommended! The restaurant is located right on Park Ave. there is both street parking and a parking lot available. When we arrived for our reservation we were greeted promptly by the host. The ambiance is warm and romantic while still feeling vibrant and lively. The bar is definitely a focal point as it's centered and plenty of seating around it. Sabrina was our server and provided wonderful service and truly made us feel welcomed. The food and cocktails were rich, flavorful, and delicious. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

I went to Prato for dinner with my girls, and as always, the food was absolutely delicious. Every…read moretime I come here, the quality is consistently great, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. We walked in and were seated outside, which made for such a nice atmosphere, especially on a pleasant evening in Winter Park. Our waiter was also really friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. When it got too hot outside, he was so kind and let us move inside, which we really appreciated. I ordered the cacio e pepe, and it was amazing. The pasta was rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, and I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size since it was very satisfying without feeling too heavy. Between the consistently great food, welcoming service, and lovely atmosphere, Prato continues to be one of my favorite spots for a nice dinner with friends.

Took my family here for lunch on a Friday after previously having a fantastic experience at their…read moreSodo location. The experience was not good. We showed up at 1145 not knowing it opened at noon. (We thought this was odd as most lunch places would be open earlier but ok). When we approached the entrance to ask to use the restroom while we waited, the hostess slammed the iron sliding doors in my husbands face.... Yet we waited. Should've left. Once we sat down the vibe was weird. They were still making the fresh dough on the dining tables (?) and it truly felt like they are not used to having people there during business hours. Once we sat down and ordered: we asked for the meatballs which they said are still frozen and would take a long time. We ordered bread service and burratta. Burrata was good. We ordered a specialty pizza with sausage and mushrooms. I can't remember the name and it was small. Almost personal sized. That's fine but the waitress could have given us a heads up. We saw another walk in order a pizza that was much larger so when I asked her if the specialty pizzas were of a different size she simply said they're all the same size. Which was obviously not true. The pizza again was fine. Then we finally ordered the meatballs and as it had been near an hour since we arrived. awe saw the cook start working on them but they never brought them out and also didn't mention it afterward. The staff was scrolling on their phones to the point where when we were trying to get the waitresses attention to get the check because we were over it and the cook had to get the waitresses attention. It was like the two locations were separate restaurants. Why did we feel like we were inconveniencing them to pay for their offerings? One of the worst dining experiences we had in a very long time.

Full disclosure: wood fired pizza isn't my favorite but I was excited to give Pizza Bruno a try!…read moreCame in with a friend and decided to share two pies so we ordered a ghost pie and a dirt nap. They were out of prosciutto so we asked they sub in pepperoni. I think the big red flag for me was that it took forty minutes for these two pies. Yes, forty! The place wasn't even close to busy enough to justify that. Additionally, while waiting my friend decided to grab a beer and thought that the beverages were self service since the fridge was readily accessible in the middle of restaurant. The server rushed over to explain that drinks needed to be ordered. Just a strange setup to be honest. As for the pizza itself? The flavors were really nice and I liked the combos on the specialty menu. The dirt nap was probably my favorite though I would order one of the NY style crusts if I returned. I am not in a rush to return though I would if in the area. I do love the Maitland social hall for the casual ambiance and outdoor space. However, I can't get past that forty minute wait time and without apology or acknowledgment from the staff. Every other pie joint can typically churn them out in under fifteen minutes max.

Never knew this cute little place was there because it's a block off of Park Ave. Would strongly…read morerecommend making a reservation becuase it's a smaller place but they do have tables inside and outside. Inside, they even have someone making the noodle which was so fun to watch. We came for Magical Dining and everything we tried was so tasty. To start, we tried the Cesar salad (so good with plenty of dressing), bruschetta (was fresh but wished there was a little more balsamic glaze on it), and the pear carpaccio (didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did, fresh pear that went well with the contrast of the blue cheese). For entrees we ordered the pumpkin ravioli (love a good seasonal dish and the 3 cheese sauce was perfect), tagliatelle with mushroom (personally I don't like mushrooms but the others love this dish the most), pappardelle tomato basil (the ricotta brings a very nice touch to a basic dish), and the pappardelle inferno (the server warned us it's hot and our group likes hot but it was much hotter than expected, not sure I would be able to finish the whole dish by myself). For dessert I got the tiramisu and it came in the cutest little pot like it was a plant. Instead of coco powder on top they had shavings of chocolate which gives it a nice little crunch.

Having been to Turci Pasta several years ago and having had a great experience there, my…read moreexpectations were a bit high. Unfortunately, my experience here fell short. We came for magical dining at lunchtime on a Sunday. Service was good, ambiance is fine, but the food was the biggest let down. For appetizers we tried the bruschetta (3 slices of bread with chopped tomatoes and onions) and the pear carpaccio (thinly sliced pear with Gorgonzola, very tiny pieces of walnut and balsamic drizzle), both quite underwhelming, basic. Entrees were a bit better with the pumpkin ravioli and the parpadelle tomato basil but it was disappointing to see that there weren't any entrees with animal protein in them -- I think it's reasonable to ask for at least one on a magical dining menu. Lastly, the dessert. While the tiramisu and the cannoli tasted fine, we were served 1 cannoli and 1 small tiramisu in a small (but very cute and creative) plant vase. I don't plan to return. My suggestion is to skip Luca and go to its sister restaurant in College Park.

We went for the first time last night since the new owners took over in May. Some noticeable…read morechanges are their hours--now closed on Sundays. Opened for dinner only Monday and Tuesday from 5:00-9:00. Offering lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11:00-3:00. Inside they have removed several of the market dry goods shelving for additional seating. It has a fresher look, however, the air-conditioning couldn't keep up with the hot August temps. We were miserable the entire meal. The menu is much smaller and the food we have always loved was different. We had the lasagna and the baked penne. Usually two of our favorites. Not sure if they've hired a new chef, but the changes are not as we had hoped. They had no lack of business, which is good. Hoping they make needed adjustments because Antonio's has been a favorite of our for years!

Ate upstairs but came downstairs to pick-up dessert to go. The cashier was very nice and gave me a…read moremenu for the downstairs dining as well. Loved seeing all the items the offer in the market (which was quite expansive). I was astonished to see fresh vegetables and ground beef along with Italian cold cuts and salads to-go. Never mind the huge array of sauces, pickled items, and desserts. I can't believe I haven't been by before. Antonio's is truly a hidden Italian gem in the area. I've been going to D'amico's in Oviedo but Antonio's is an amazing (more) in the city market. My friends and I rolled our full bellies down to the bakery from the upstairs restaurant and got a cannoli, Oreo cheesecake, and tiramisu to-go! Can't wait to check out the cafe downstairs next time.

Found this little gem wandering through Downtown Winter Park…read more Sat at an outside table, with good food. I had the fettuccine carbonara and my wife the lasagna, both were excellent with portions just right, We finished with cannoli also great. Service was exemplary.

Cute little Italian restaurant that had a very authentic feel to it and great service. It reminded…read moreme of some of the places I went to in Italy last year. It was nestled right in the downtown of Winer Garden. This felt like such a special place for a date night! The food was delicious! We started off with the bruschetta tomato and it was spot on. I love a classic bruschetta and it's hard to find one without cheese in the US (there were other options with cheese if that's your thing). I was so excited to order it and it did not disappoint. For our main entrees my husband ordered the pasta carbonara and I ordered my favorite pasta bolognese. WOW this is the best pasta bolognese I've found so far in the United States. The flavors brought me back to Tuscany and the pasta made in house was perfect! My husband enjoyed his dish but he is not as big of a fan of the large pieces of pancetta, but that is more of his own personal preference. We ended our meal with decaf espressos and dessert. My husband had the cannoli and I had the tiramisu. It was the best way to end our meal and we enjoyed every last bite. We are excited to come back and try some of the other dishes, the pizzas looked so yummy! Highlight: We had a table right in front of where they make their pasta. It was so cool to see it being made. My husband and I were mesmerized by the process.

Absolutely wonderful dining experience once again! This time I got the short rib garganelli with a…read moreLimoncello Spritz, and my friend got the Limoncello Margarita. The garganelli was really good and the short rib was nice and tender. Our server was also super kind and knew the menu really well. I also have to mention the bread with ricotta because it's probably my favorite thing on the menu and make it a mission to get it everytime I'm here. Since fall is in full swing, we had to try the Pumpkin Tiramisu and thank God we did because woah. The slice was huge for the price and it was so good. Perfect balance of nuts, cinnamon/pumpkin spice, and caramel. I also tried the risotto, which was a little too salty for me, and the pasta was a tad bit overcooked, but overall everything was still really consistent with their regular menu. Another great experience at Bar Italia and I'll definitely keep coming back!

One of my repeat dining experiences as Bar Italia is standard of service and food quality in the WP…read morearea. A variety of guests in the bar area; post-work gatherings, date night couples, and the dolled OF types with inflated lips. I remained a quiet solo observer. The bar team is always the best, with Whitney and Day at the helm. I am trying to minimize my liquor intake, so I went for the Happy Hour Pinot Grigio, along w the protein forward Meatballs and Scampi. The Scampi sauce is the best w the bread. One of my fave stops when in WP.

I have either been here or had food from here a couple of times, but it has been a while. Since…read morethose times I have explored the area quite a bit and coming back, I must say this place easily falls into the top three pizza places for me. When you get to the top three there is no longer even a "best" discussion anymore; it really comes down to the style you are in the mood for. Service, for a pizza place, is beyond amazing. The place itself also has a "market" but it doesn't distract from making you feel like you are still in a quiet restaurant - as much as a pizza place will ever be. True, I had the BITE30 menu on this most recent visit. The Italian Meatballs - 100% Beef hand rolled meatballs served in our from-scratch marinara and topped with house croutons and grated cheese to start were amazing. The Stella - black truffle ricotta, mozzarella. Served with tomato, arugula, and a ariston balsamic dressing, topped with a burrata ball, well, what can I say. Generally, I'm not a fan of these star pizza creations but they do it right enough here where I would have this one again. Then for dessert, which I usually never have, was the Chocolate Mousse - Rich and airy chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips. Yeah, for my own good, I need to stay anyway from that one!

As a first timer, I was so super excited to try therm out for bite 30. I even took my 90 yr old gma…read moreout for a special meal only to be told it wasn't going to be honored that afternoon. I know this place has quite the following and I hope y'all continue to support your fave business. This just totally missed the mark for me. When I met Paul the pizza connoisseur (he chuckled when I bequeathed this name to him) I again inquired about bite 30. He told me he was short staffed. I understand that completely. However, when I asked if I could order an appetizer, pizza, & dessert he said that was totally doable but to order off the regular menu. That's the same as what bite 30 offers but at a higher price point. Didn't seem right to me. There were 3 other tables while we were there. You order at a kiosk & it's not a full service situation so being understaffed as a reason seemed odd. I was watching them sling out pizzas, pastas, etc with zero problems. I hoped to try the Stella & margarita pizzas but it looks like I'll be living vicariously through everyone else's pics. During lunch ambience is quiet. Especially during the week. I wish them all the best & I'm happy they have regular patrons.