One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Winter Park! Every time I come here, I usually get either the pesto with chicken or the prosciutto-wrapped arugula salad, and I'm telling you, that salad is LIFE CHANGING. I've also been here so many times before going to a movie next door, and the service is always amazing. The staff is super friendly and attentive every time I come in, which makes it an easy go-to spot for me. Their Happy Hour is also such a good deal, and I always try to come on Thursdays for their half-off wine bottles. This time I got a Limoncello Spritz and it was sooo good and refreshing! Honestly, between the food and the drinks, I always leave happy. The restaurant itself is also really nice. It's a pretty large space, but the tables are spread out enough that you don't feel cramped or like you're sitting on top of another table. It's clean, the atmosphere is nice, and most importantly, the music isn't blasting so you can actually have a conversation with your friends. Definitely recommend if you're in Winter Park and want Italian, especially if you can catch their Happy Hour! read more

Bar Italia - Limoncello Spritz - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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One of my repeat dining experiences as Bar Italia is standard of service and food quality in the WP area. 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. read more

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We decided to come here to celebrate my mom's 79th birthday l. It was really nice that they placed a card on the table wishing my mom happy birthday! The food was good. I had the chopped Salad and the shrimp scampi appetizer Both were good! The peach sangria was refreshing. The service was average but something that I felt was a little Odd is that the server told us that they do. It do separate checks. I did not see that anywhere I had made a reservation so I was sort of taken aback when the server said " we don't do separate checks " but I can make an exception.Gratuity was added on and I have no problem with that but it actually safes me money. Because when I tip if service is great I usually tip above 20 percent. There was also a strange tax added to the bill. Overall nice ambience and decent food. Close to the movie theatre at Winter Park Village. read more

I took my food to go cause I thought it was going to rain outside. The ambience inside of the restaurant is amazing for a date night at Bar Italia. It's dark inside with light yellow lighting to make the mood pop. I ordered a margarita pizza for $17.00 , bread with olive oil and pepper for $6.00, and a dessert for $10.00. read more

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Decided to come by for date night. The restaurant itself is very aesthetically pleasing. Drinks, appetizers and entrees were good; but dessert was the star of the night. For our appetizers we had the fritto misto & the tomatoes with fresh burrata. As for the entrees, the chicken and parm and zoodles with bolognese. Everything was delicious. I could taste the freshness in every bite. Our server was great, too. I decided to take dessert to-go, and let me just tell you that their tiramisu is to die for. Will be coming back, even if it's just for dessert! read more

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Love coming for Martini Wednesdays. My gal pal made a resy same day and we were easily seated. Tonight was girl dinner - Dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. The dirtier the better. It was delicious. -I ordered a Caesar salad salad with shrimp, but they gave me the salmon instead, I didn't correct my waitress and I'm totally honest, NO regrets The salmon was fresh, flavorful and paired well with my salad! ALSO I'm so so picky about my caesar salads. Many places in general the dressing is lacking in flavor, authenticity, and the lettuce itself is gross. But not at Bar Italia. I think I'll just order the dressing on the side next time is all. read more

Bar Italia - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Our team choose this as a venue to celebrate completing a very large deadline. We ate outside on the patio and it was truly lively and very welcoming to gather, talk and celebrate. Everyone chose drinks and dinner. The drinks were beyond awesome. This is as a group of 7 and 1 of the 7 just stopped in for a quick hello. The food had missed reviews from this group, which landed a 4 star review for me. The positives were the freshness and variety of the menus. We were surprised a bread service was not offered with the menu items. One guest ordered the salmon, which had a description of grilled and it was actually pan seared and very dry. Will I return - more than likely. I would encourage the owners to have the menu description more closely match what is delivered. Next - our server was awesome. read more

Bar Italia - One Big Meatball with Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Bar Italia has one of the best happy hours in Orlando. With great pizza, apps, and drinks you can't get better than this. Their happy hour at the bar and the bar tables only. If you're sitting at the bar you can walk up but if you want one of the bar top tables you need to see the hostess. read more

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Wow. The food was amazing. We sat outdoors and it was warm, but they only had outdoor available, so we took it. My daughter had been before and told us it was a must try. We started with 3 apps. The spicy shrimp was delicious and the bread to drop? Just YUM! Calamari with shrimp was also great m, but the sausage bread was my favorite. Dense and full of flavor. We were full but ordered dinner anyways. My daughter had spicy vodka pasta and crispy chicken and loved it. Jess had chicken limone and also loved it. I had chicken parm (of course) and it was good. The stand out was the texture of the house made pasta in all three meals. Just that would be worth the trip. Our server was sweet and attentive, will be back, but will sit inside to be cooler. read more

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Came here with a friend on a whim and had a BLAST. The bread could have fed like 4-6 people but my friend and I devoured it. Pro tip: Get the ricotta!! I got the spicy sausage and vodka sauce pizza and I would highly recommend it! Everything was fresh. Our server made great recommendations. The noise level was manageable and I liked that they had indoor and outdoor seating! Parking was a little bit of a hot mess. read more

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It's been a while since I dined in here at Bar Italia and this experience was 10/10. We started off with the fritti misto. I'm always a sucker for calamari. I LOVED that this was served with shrimp AND calamari. The crisp was perfection. I loved the sauces that it was paired with as well- I believe it was marinara and aoli. For my main, I ordered the chicken limone. I loved that they added a small portion of pasta with the chicken limone. The creamy lemon sauce was the perfect balance. The last time I was here, it was only served with arugula, so this was a lovely touch. The service was quick and the ambiance was very chill, dimly lit, and the bar area had sports playing on the TVs. Perfect for a girls night, date night, or a birthday dinner. I'll happily be returning soon for more! read more

Bar Italia - Crispy Chicken Limone - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Perfect happy hour! We sat on the patio and watched some of the World Cup game and it was the perfect place to do so. The carpaccio and vodka rigate were to die for! Our server was super sweet and helpful. It started getting packed after we sat and seemed like a go to spot for people to get a drink and bite and watch the games. The patio was a great vibe and overall was a great experience and will be adding it to my go to list for hh! read more

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We came in for dinner and had a decent experience. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great vibe for dinner. Our waitress was very nice. To drink, I got a martini. It was basic, but good. For our entree, we got the rustic bread with whipped ricotta. The bead was fresh and I loved the olive oil and cheese. I do wish the olive oil was served in a more shallow dish to make it easier to dip the bread and get the herbs without drowning in oil. For my entree, I got the mushroom bianco pizza. It was crisp, cheesy, and savory with a good balance of toppings. My boyfriend got the spaghetti bolognese and loved it. While the food was nice, service was very slow. This has been a pattern in my experiences at Bar Italia. I wonder if they are chronically understaffed. Our wait was so long, the manager offered us a free desert. While we appreciated the gesture and the apologies, it was a downside of our experience. I'll definitely be back, but with the expectation that there may be a wait. read more

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Last night I had the opportunity to try this establishment for the first time. It was a good experience. The food was delish! I ordered their Strawberry Basil Smash and their Crispy Chicken Limone as my main dish. The food was the perfect portion for me and was seasoned evenly. The service was good, it was a bit crowded so there was a delay in the server coming over to our table. The atmosphere was very calm and chic. There was a balance of modern and rustic features and vibe of the restaurant. Overall it was a great time and I will be returning. That's all! read more

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I made reservations at Bar Italia for a birthday celebration. Once I arrived I was greeted by a friendly hostess who sat me down. The vibe was nice inside, it was dimly lit with candlelight on the table. For an appetizer we ordered the bread with ricotta and some $8 martinis that were made with tequila (sorry I forgot the name of them). The ricotta was airy, whipped, and paired well with the bread it was served on. The martini's were delicious and for $8 a steal, they had the perfect balance of liquor and sweetness. For entrees we ordered from the menu insert, I got the Bucatini with Braised Ribs, Sausage and my friend ordered a Lemon Chicken with salad and Pasta. Both entrees had big portions which was nice and I was able to bring leftovers home. The bucatini was flavorful with tons of meat. The chicken dish was so tender I could cut the chicken with just a fork. For dessert we ordered the Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with a scoop of ice cream. The cake was warm as well as moist. The nuts on top gave the cake a nice texture. Our meal was perfection and the only complaint I had was that it was a little too dark in the dining room but food and service were amazing. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants here in Winter park. I'm a frequent goer and every time I come here there's never a not good meal. Crispy Chicken Limone- my favorite entree. I also got my parents onto it. So just imagine the waiters face when we ask for 3 of these lol. The country bread with the whipped ricotta was an amazing pairing. I loved how light the ricotta was. The ahi tuna was good! This place is perfect for family dinners, date night or catching up at the bar with friends. read more

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Glad I got to cross this off my Italian foodie list ! I definitely would say that I would favor the drinks they have to offer and thought it was really nice that they had a Valentine's Day menu for all the families and couples that visited their franchise. Don't get the rating wrong , great time , amazing , staff and a good amount of variety and choices on the menu . I ordered the homemade lasagna and it was tasty , but I think my expectations may have been a bit more higher given it being their homemade dish, but I really would live to try all the other options they have on the menu because the pizza looked delicious and I may have to stop in to check that out. And for sure if you're a sweet tea lover like myself , order the peach palmer ! Arnold Palmer with peach crown royal is delicious ! read more

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One of my favorite happy hours in Winter Park! The prices on food and drinks are fantastic and they don't skimp on the portion size. Service was quick and attentive. Even in 55degree weather, the seating on the patio was well-warmed by the multiple heating lamps hanging overhead. Cozy ambiance, delicious food, great prices, and quick service! Monday is happy hour all-day! read more

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Made a reservation for 5:30, ended up getting there a little early. We were sat immediately, sadly we didn't realize happy hour did not extend into the restaurant and was only on the patio. We enjoyed an old fashion and dirty martini. The old fashion was a little too sweet for my boyfriend. The food was delish. Bread service ($6), lasagna and the seasonal creamy lemon pasta. Don't know that we needed bread when it already came with the pasta but super yummy from a local bakery. Our server, can't remember his name, a red haired man, seemed a little off. No smile and not super welcoming. Maybe just an off night. The ambiance was nice except for the rambunctious young family behind us. We will be back to enjoy happy hour on the patio. read more

Bar Italia - Seasonal lemon pasta, lasagna, bread service - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Food and service were both high quality for the price point. Rustic bread with ricotta wins every time. read more

Bar Italia - Garganelli Diavolo with Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Fantastic and delicious meal here with a work group tonight. Servings were large and shareable for our group. Everyone in the group enjoyed the meal and each others company in a beautiful atmosphere with friendly staff. My favorite part of the meal was the rigatoni and chicken Parmesan. They brought us their cheesecake but it was so big I just brought it home. If you want some delicious Italian food that is not in Park Ave then come here. read more

Bar Italia - Spicy Broccolini - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I have to say that the slow service and the drinks brought down my rating. Maybe it was a new bar tender but my martinis were pure vodka. Not even shaken. But, the food was delicious, fresh and I would go back for that crusty bread and whipped ricotta. My Halibut was so delicious, my mouth waters thinking about it. I wish we had a Bar Italia in Miami. The beef carpaccio was insane. Food was top tier. Service and drinks not so much. read more

Bar Italia - Hot pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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My boyfriend and I had a reservation for 8 on a Friday. We were seated right away in a quiet corner. Our server came over right away and provided excellent service throughout our entire meal. We ordered the bread and artichokes for appetizers and both were delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the pesto pasta and the lemon chicken. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the chicken was tender. Service has really improved in the last few months and I highly recommend Bar Italia! read more

Bar Italia - Grilled Country Bread - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I typically visit Bar Italia for their happy hour deals. During this visit they were offering $8 martinis and they were delicious and well made. We also had the truffle mushroom and pepperoni pizzas which were very tasty. We sat at the bar which was spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. The servers were nice and accommodating as well. You won't regret giving this place a try. read more

Bar Italia - Limoncello Margarita - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Winter Park~ This awesome restaurant is located in WP Village. While WP full of amazing restaurant choices, THIS PLACE IS PERFECTION! The vibe walking in was welcoming and beautiful. There were three of us so we decided to sit, at a high top, in the bar. They have an open atmosphere behind the bar so people out on the patio can enjoy, along with some misters and fans. Cocktails were delicious. I had an old-fashioned, and my lunchmates had an espresso martini, and a Bellini. The espresso martini was perfectly crafted, and my hat goes off to the bartender!! Entrees include a Chicken Limone dish that was crispy, lemony and well balanced with just the right amount of pasta and arugula. We also had a pizza, half margarita and half pepperoni. Thin crust, just like my lunchmate likes it. I opted for the Italian wedding soup with crusty bread. The bread was actually the stand out on this entrée. I was a little disappointed in the fact that everything that I wanted on the menu had something spicy attached to it, and there was nothing they could do to remove the peppers. That's the only reason I went with the soup. I probably would not recommend that entrée. It was a little bit watered down, but had plenty of vegetables. Overall, I would definitely come back and try a dinner entrée! In fact, I'm looking forward to it. read more

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I love Bar Italia. The ambiance has an obvious New York style and the bar doubles as an inside and outside bar. This time I had server, Maddie, who was excellent. She was really sweet and attentive. Our orders came out correctly and the kitchen prepared the food very well and it was absolutely delicious. You can taste how fresh everything is. And i finished up the meal with my favorite, the Affogato. I will forever be a returning customer. Pro tip: there is a free valet outside the establishment as well read more

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Came for a birthday dinner and had a good time. Service was pretty slow, and I ordered a glass of wine which was completely forgotten until we ordered it again. The food was delicious, and they have NA wine on their menu which is always a + for me. The restaurant is instagramable and is always busy. read more

Bar Italia - Short Rib Garganelli - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Absolutely amazing. Bar Italia blew me away. I got the spicy pasta with grilled chicken, and I'm still thinking about it -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and the right amount of heat. The bread alone makes my mouth water just looking back at it -- so fresh, crispy, and buttery with that creamy cheese on top. Everything tasted high quality and well balanced. The service was great, the ambiance felt upscale but relaxed, and honestly, it's one of those meals you remember. I'll 100% be back soon. read more

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We were seated at a lovely patio table and served good-tasting ice water right away. We ordered the pesto pasta. Served in a garlicky olive oil pesto sauce and garnished with zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, it was quite tasty. I thought $18 was slightly on the high side for the portion size. The pasta came with a crusty Italian bread that was ever-so-slightly dry on the inside too. We were not offered anything to dip it in, but when our server came after about 15 minutes into our lunch to check on us, and we asked for olive oil and balsamic vinegar, he did bring some for us. read more

Bar Italia - Pesto Genovese - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Bar Italia offers a beautiful, neutral aesthetic that feels both inviting and refined. The lasagna was flavorful and satisfying, though I probably should have asked about portion size, it was quite large and could easily have been shared between two people. Service was attentive and kind, but the pacing of the meal felt rushed. Our main course arrived before we had finished the appetizer, and the check was presented before we were done with our last glass of wine. Since we arrived at 5 pm when the restaurant was less than half full, it felt a bit premature. Overall, the food and atmosphere were lovely, but I would have preferred a more relaxed dining experience to fully enjoy it. read more

Bar Italia - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Bar Italia in Winter Park is absolutely gorgeous! A lot of light that peeks into the restaurant and the decor is simply superb. Very relaxing and calm atmosphere. The food and service inside and outside is exquisite just as the food is. The food is simply amazing capturing many Italian starters and dishes. From the Ricotta cheese we tasted that paired perfectly with the Italian Wedding Soup. read more

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Service was a little slow when it came to placing our orders and being checked in on. However once we were able to order food came out fast and was very good. Appetizer: rustic bread + whipped ricotta + proscuitto Mains: Spicy Vodka Rigate & Crispy Chicken Limone read more

Happy hour is on point at Bar Italia! Great food and drink offerings with reasonable prices for HH! Pizza is tasty and great to share. Drinks were delicious! I tried the sangria and old fashioned. Try to get there by 5, it gets busy. Plenty of parking, although you may have to walk further to the restaurant because there are many restaurants and shops there. Service was good too. read more

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Great experience! Went for the $12 pasta and will be going back for the full menu! The short ribs was tender and perfectly cooked read more

Bar Italia - Short Rib Garganelli - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I really wanted to love Bar Italia, but I'm not sure I'm quite sold on it! We came here with family on a weekend and did have a reservation. There was seating available both inside and outside on a covered patio. We had a bit of a larger group, and there were three infants with us all with strollers. Our table (and the restaurant in general, was not stroller friendly in terms of space available but we made it work. The service was great, our waiter was extremely friendly and was able to answer any questions we had regarding the menu. Our food came out quickly and all made to order. The food is where I feel like it missed the spot, maybe we just ordered the wrong things but we weren't extremely impressed. I felt like for the price of the items, we should have been blown away but it truthfully wasn't anything special. We had ordered the bread and zucchini fries as appetizers and they were both okay. I got a salad and my husband got the lasagna. As a main course I was shocked with how small the salad was. Others at the table ordered salads and we all got chicken on it. The chicken amount for each salad was very inconsistent. My husband husband commented on how the lasagna was "just okay" and left more to be desired. Again the portioning was small and the taste just wasn't there for us. I do want to come back and try it again as we have heard such great things about Bar Italia and do really want to love it! The atmosphere was amazing and the service was impeccable, maybe next time the food will be better for us! read more

I really enjoy Bar Italia! They have a couple locations, but this is the only one I know of in Central FL. Most recently I went for dinner on a Friday night and it was full house, for sure! My friend and I split a salad as an appetizer. It was plenty to share! For my entree I got the spicy rigatoni, which is a fave! It's delicious and has a nice heat , without being overwhelming. Service is good and the restaurant has a modern, yet comfortable feel. I'm always happy to return! read more

I love it here and highly recommend for happy hour or dinner! I have gone for both and Bar Italia has never disappointed. During my last visit, I got the bolognese with gluten free pasta and it was delicious. The vibes are also great inside and it's super cute. They take reservations for big parties and service is usually good. Be prepared to save time for parking if you don't use the valet service. read more

Bar Italia - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I am absolutely loving the new WPV. This has been my first time visiting this area as I had left Orlando prior to the renovations. My husband and I came here the day before Valentine's Day so this place was slammed. Luckily we found a spot right away at the bar for happy hour. Despite the busyness our server was great and food still came out quickly. My favorite was the spicy vodka rigate. I would love to come back for dinner and try their other pastas! Perfect spot for HH/date night and then going to see a movie at the Regal cinema. read more

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This is the second I've been, I enjoy the food. I'm a fan of the zucchini fries and the lemon aioli it comes with. Today I tried the Hot beef sandwich, made with braised short rib, and a horseradish aioli spread that fully compliments the sandwich and an au jus for dipping. The bread it came on was good but on a thicker side so slightly takes away from the sandwich but overall it was good. The house fried chips are good too. The service is great, friendly and the recommendation they provide is spot on. The ambiance is casual and lighting for a date night, or lunch with a friend for any occasion. read more

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We visited bar italia on a Sunday afternoon. We had been looking for breakfast, but unfortunately we forgot it was Father's Day so we were desperate and they took us in. The inside of this place is pretty nice, their design looks intentional and the seating is comfy. To drink, I got an aperol spritz and my companion got a limoncello margarita. Both drinks were good, the margarita was definitely a generous pour. To eat, I got the short rib garganelli and my companion got the snapper picatta. We were underwhelmed by the portion size on both of them. The garganelli was mostly butter/sauce with some pasta, mushrooms, and a liiiiittle bit of short rib mixed in. The pasta is made in house, and the texture was lovely, but I really wish it had had more short rib. The sauce was good when I used the bread to soak it up. My companion's serving was also a little small. The fillet wasn't quite big enough to fill someone up, but it was very crispy and well executed flavor wise. I think that bar italia is an awesome spot for drinks and maybe appetizers, but I wouldn't recommend this place for a meal. We both left not quite as full as we wanted to be for the price. I'd definitely go back to the bar for a drink, but I'll pass on the pasta next time. read more

Bar Italia - Short Rib Garganelli - Italian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida