The customer service was excellent. The inside of the restaurant feels like walking into an Italian Grandmothers house. The food was excellent!! Will definitely visit again!! read more

Café Trastevere - Penne Al Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Honestly some of the best Italian food I think I've ever had. Everything we tried was delicious, I'm excited to go back and explore more of the menu! The atmosphere is super cozy, with options for indoor or outdoor seating. It is small so might be a good idea to make a reservation. We purchased a Groupon, which helped make the price very reasonable, especially given how tasty everything was. read more

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This place has been around for quite a while and I have always wanted to see since they must be doing something right to have such longevity. We were a larger party so we made reservations and were seated promptly by their friendly staff. The Caesar salad had a different dressing than I expected. I am familiar with traditional as well as American but this was neither. I asked the server and was told the dressing was made in house. The dressing was more like a 1,000 island both in taste and color. Not bad just not what I was expecting. Since I was surprised with the salad I though it better to ask if the carbonara had guanciale or pancetta and was told it was just bacon. That seemed odd so I decided to go with the four cheese gnocchi. The portion was ample and well cooked. I thought it was tasty, not the best I ever had but not bad. The price was OK, the food was OK and the service was great. I can't say this is someplace I would rush back to but it's fine. read more

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Had a 5:00 dinner reservation for a larger group to celebrate a birthday. The place is small so definitely recommend reservations. The decor is cute for the small space, but they still have window A/C units and they had just opened so there was a small musty smell when we first arrived. It did seems to lessen as we were there. We were not too hungry so just ordered entrees. My husband got the Zuppa Di Pesce and he really enjoyed his dish and said was cooked great. I had the Pollo Francese which I enjoyed, but did have a little more butter than I would have preferred. One of the kids had the fettuccine alfredo which she said was ok for flavor. The other had bruschetta and calamari. She prefers cheese in her bruschetta and this version did not have it, but said it was very good. The calamari was also good. The service was good, nothing over the top or missing. There was no mention of the birthday, but we also didn't want dessert since we were full from our meals. There was nothing that stood out as really good or bad in our experience and was ok for us. read more

Café Trastevere - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Had a bottle of wine, some apps & our meals. The staff was attentive & kind, the atmosphere was homey & old school. we had a great time & great meals! read more

Wow what a great meal! My husband had the spicy Zuppa di Pesce and absolutely loved it. A steal at $30. I had the Penne alla Gorgonzola and I could not get over how delicious the cream sauce was. I wanted to eat the whole thing but restrained myself. I can't wait to go back. The service was excellent and I love the quaint atmosphere. We've been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. read more

Café Trastevere - The spicy Zuppa di Pesce is awesome! I asked them to make it for extra spicy. It was so delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Drive by this place a few times. No long wait n a Friday night. We sat outside. Alfresco. The outside seating is perfect for a January night. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The capers and onions he buttery sauce was the perfect combination. The salmon had a slight crisp. The lasagna was ok, better than mine. It was cheesy and cooked right. I would recommend this place. read more

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I really enjoyed my food last night!! Everything was delicious and served quickly! The room was very pleasant. Prompt service. We will for sure be going back! I liked the variety of different dishes that I have not had offered at other Italian restaurants. The sangria and the store made desserts were good too! read more

The best vodka sauce in town Wonderful date night in the courtyard. Definitely a classic orlando hidden gem read more

The food was amazing! I had a pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and gorgonzola sauce. It was out of this world! The staff was so kind and attentive. Definitely recommend! read more

I went here for a party that was outside. The patio area is cute. You can hear all the traffic from the street. There are no fans, but they had a heating lamp that wasn't on, because it was hot out. The food is good here. Now the service... was not so great. The girls were so rude when you asked for something I got a whole long story instead of a I'm sorry and quick polite reason why I couldn't get something. They were not accommodating at all! This place might be nice for a date, but not for parties outside. read more

Café Trastevere - Chicken - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A decade later and all I can say is the food was better this time. The main waiter (owner?) still seemed absolutely bothered he had customers to serve. The waitress was very sweet and attentive so she was a bright spot in the evening. Decor and comfort levels have not changed. It's still a chill romantic vibe but poorly air conditioned (it's a converted house so not a huge surprise). We had a reservation for 6 of us and we're seated at a small round table that with place settings and bread basket would have been challenging for 4 people let alone 6. Thankfully as the appetizers came out the waitress had the good sense to pull over another small round table and it was easier to navigate. Bruschetta was presented on flattened and overly oiled/toasted halves of their rolls (which the rolls are good when not soaked in oil and bitterly toasted) which killed the flavor of the toppings. Toasted cheese ravioli were just that. Calamari was cooked very well and still tender so I give points for that. Lobster ravioli was a favorite across the table in flavor and texture, gnocchi was good, carbonara was fantastically smoky, filet was cooked a bit too rare for my friend but perfectly for me and had a killer mushroom demi. Rigatoni vodka was well prepared. My chicken Francesca was bitter beyond the normal standards you'd expect of a lemon and white wine butter sauce (almost like they used lemon pith and a very astringent white) but the chicken was more tender this time. Salads are still not included but the prices haven't gone up much in a decade so kudos to that. Oh, note on the salad - I have no clue what their house dressing is but it was NOT good. A weird pink color like a creamy French but didn't taste like that. Almost like they emulsified carrots and olive oil and a splash of vinegar? Do not recommend. If it's still here in another 10 years maybe we'll try again. read more

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An absolutely wonderful dinner. Food was fabulous and also the service. Love the ambiance of the place also. read more

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100+ AAAA and anything else I can give this hidden and yet not-so-hidden gem. My wife and I have passed this paces 100+ times when headed towards the I-4 ramp. We are so glad we finally decided to call and make reservations... yes, you will need to call and if they have room to accommodate you. Our first try was almost a bust as there was no room the night we wanted to go... BUT... someone canceled and they called us back!!! Yea, restaurants still do that and we said YES! This place is definitely authentic, you also most feel you have stepped into this little piece of Italy. The building is like an old two story home very small, so once it's packed... it's packed! We were taken upstairs to a little table set for three. It was me, my wife and my daughter. The menu explains each dish and there is no question that you are getting quality here. Bruschetta - awesome appetizer to share with loved ones. Crab and Corn Bisque - wow, I've had bisque before but not like this... warm and creamy... and the crab was not overpowering. Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken - my daughter had this. It had a light, delicate flavor. The textures and tastes balanced well, and while she didn't prefer the consistency of the sauce, those who enjoy a less thick sauce will love it. Lasagna - at first glance it seemed rather oily, BUT it had a ton of meat and flavor. Let me put it this way... my wife had her own plate and ate from the lasagna. It's definitely a good choice. Pollo alla Mediterránea - this was a great selection. I loved the sauce (with spinach and mozzarella cheese)... it was creamy but not too heavy. The chicken was also cooked well and the side of green beans paired perfectly. I do recommend a glass of wine from their list to accompany any of their plates. Filetto ai funghi (Filet mignon with mushroom and brandy and a touch of demi/glacé) - my wife absolutely loved this plate. Her filet was buttery and just melted in your mouth. The sauce was delish and done to perfection for her. Cannoli and cheesecake. Well we could not decide so we got both!!!! You can't go wrong with their desserts! read more

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This is one of those places where ive told myself for years I wanted to go and that finally happened this week! The restaurant is very cozy and small inside and it has a nice garden seating area as well. They bring you bread and have balsamic and olive oil on the table so you can dip it. We then ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer and it was so savory. The olive oil was amazing and all the ingredients were very fresh. For entree we had the Spaghetti alla Carbonara and Penne alla Vodka. The spaghetti was not heavy and tasted amazing. The penne was also really delicious and it came with Salmon! Both portions were really good. Our servers were very attentive as well and would make sure we had everything we needed to make for a lovely evening. Will definitely be coming back to try more dishes! read more

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A cozy little house coverted into a restaurant in downtown Orlando. Exterior is cute. Outdoor seating area is beautiful. However, Interior looks very old and the carpet needs a good deep clean. We went here on a weekday night, sat upstairs and we were the only ones there. The food service was quick. They accommodated our food restrictions and everything tasted good. The highlight was the Tiramisu!! Loved it. Perfect for a nice quite meal. A little expensive but worth trying it out. read more

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Reservation recommended seating is limited, so is parking. The waiter is nice & attentive, they also speak Italian. Very traditional Italian feel. Comes with complimentary bread & oil/butter. Our pastas were delish with tasty sauce, seems authentic. We'd come back! read more

Café Trastevere - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I was here because my parents bought 3 Groupons and we decided to try the place to get Italian dinner while in town. They were retired and lived in Poinciana for 15 years, but we never made it to this area of Orlando ever because of the distance. Make sure you always read the fine print on the Groupon! Silvio was our server and he's either the manager or the owner...but it's clear he couldn't care less about the customer experience or the quality of the meal. Let's begin: We ordered a bottle of red wine for the meal. Napa, $36. What came to our table was a wine from Chile. I chose to get a small Caesar salad before my entree, nobody else ordered beyond entrees. Came out, tons of croutons and parm cheese was coating the entire top. Once I dug in- saw the lettuce was borderline spoiled. Brown colored throughout, not just the edges. The excess amount of cheese and croutons were to distract from the main parts of the salad.. The color from the dressing left on the plate once I set aside the croutons was ORANGE. My father chose to order the Zuppa de Pesce, asking to substitute the capellini for linguini. Silvio nodded and I took that as confirmation he was on it. My mother ordered the chicken Piccata, and I chose the Veal Piccata. These plates came with green beans and capellini pasta in the white wine, butter, caper, lemon sauce. My father was disappointed that his meal did not have linguini. I said, "let's let this go and try to enjoy the meal" he dug in and started shelling his seafood. Lots of different stuff, fish, bay scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams. Good portion for the price. He enjoyed it. My veal dish came with 3 medallions pounded thin and the taste was decent. Where I had an issue was that the green beans weren't trimmed so the edges were cut off and the stringy sides made it impossible to cut the beans into manageable cuts or bites. It was like eating beans tied together by twine. I enjoyed my dinner. I ate it all, and was pleased for the size, price, and execution (besides the beans...which I admit many places don't trim the ends off but at least get the stringy sides cut!) Where this meal went off the rails was when my mother found a hair in her dish. She was probably about halfway through and we pointed it out to the other server/hostess who greeted us warmly when we arrived. She immediately took the plate in the back. My father made a small plate of his pasta that he shared with my mom. She ate that and was clearly grossed out and bummed. The server/hostess who greeted us took charge and then asked if my mom wanted that dish refired. She declined since I was already done and she was now sharing my dad's entree. Not the worst situation but we made it work. Where I started to get pissed was when Silvio tossed the Groupon back in my face and said "we do not accept this, you have to use the online app". It was as if he wanted to make this process as difficult as possible for us to use the Groupon. Once I set it up for my dad, the bill arrived and it showed the $30 "discount" even though my father paid $18 for it. So it's $12 off. I was unpleased about the attitude of Silvio and the fact that he was acting as if we were inconveniencing him by using a Groupon the restaurant offered! So the bill came. He took 50% off my mother's entree. She did eat about half, but finding a hair in a dish is not acceptable. She was honestly grossed out, and all of us were affected by this. But adding up everything- wine that was not from CA, borderline spoiled romaine salad, hair in my mother's entree- zero acknowledgment of anything from our server but more from the other. Then the disrespect and attitude with the Groupon was almost to a point where I was going to make a scene. We decided to leave and I wrote Groupon to tell them about this experience and they said "no refunds" we asked if we could spend it on a different restaurant and they said no. So Groupon has lost out on my father as a customer over $30, and now we all warn everyone we know not to get bamboozled by these types of things. I'll never push Groupons again since I have had issues with them before. This was flagrant and the last straw. If Silvio is the owner, then in my opinion this place is going to be out of business in the very near future. If he is the manager, ownership should consider sending in some undercover diners to test him and the service and quality of food so they know what their customers are getting. This place gets one star because of the host and her attempts at navigating us through this experience as best as she could. I liked my veal piccata, but still cannot get over the way my family was treated over the printed Groupon and that there was a hair in the food. You've been warned. Maybe at one time this place had meals that were of higher quality, more popular, and customer service was probably very important. After we walked out, I offered to give my dad $30 to never go back. read more

Café Trastevere - Photo of Groupon showing mobile and paper versions accepted, but they tried to take advantage of an 82 year old Korean man. - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Everything was perfect. The Food was Fabulous. The atmosphere was as if you were living in west Italy read more

Café Trastevere - Bruschetta Trastevere - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This was my first time here with four other people who was their first time and two who had been there before but a long time ago. Although the food was stated as Roman style Italian, and in our party several had been to Rome as recent as March of this year, this was not the case. Two in our party ordered lasagna and only ate a small amount of it. The bruschetta was very good. We ordered that for the table. One person ordered the seafood with pasta and said it was really good. I personally I ordered the traditional pasta and meatballs. The sauce was very bland and the meatballs were not meatballs. They were pieces of meat, large pieces of meat. I ate a little bit and took the rest home and that was that I also ordered a Caesar salad which I questioned when it came before I even tasted it because it was orange and color the dressing and they said that was their Caesar dressing. Well Caesar salad normally has Caesar dressing and not a mix of Caesar in Russian or Caesar in French so I ate what I could the cheese on it was excellent, but the dressing left something to be desired All in all we did not leave with empty stomachs we were satisfied, but don't think we'll be going back anytime soon. Really we're looking forward to it as it was kind of a celebration, which is why there was such a a larger group of us than normal but we enjoyed our evening. The place itself was cute if a little loud, it was kind of warm and there seem to be a little bit of an outer in the restrooms, which I'm sure was not due to cleaning this because the place looked very clean. read more

The ambiance was particularly pleasant and reminiscent of our trips to Italy, very mom and pop's warm and friendly. You can't eat ambience! And the food excelled beyond the romantic setting I enjoyed with my wife of 55 years. The service was casual, no rush; enjoyed our time dinning and chatting. My beer was ice cold, not cool as in most restaurants, the soup was pipping hot not lukewarm as in all the chain places. What was most impressive was the calamari and shrimp served "divine not diabolico" fradiavlo. Just an appropriate spicy or offered with marina sauce for those not appreciative of the red pepper. I cannot speak for the veal piccata since it was my wife's order. She literally cleaned her plate of all remaining piccata sauce with the tables bread. I tasted that; in brief fantastic. My shrimp and squid (calamari) was the best I have ever had in the USA or in Europe. Thanks to the cook staff and those serving; you are simply the best my wife have ever had. Steve and Henny read more

Great spot for old school style Italian in downtown Orlando. Service friendly, indoor / outdoor ambiance nice, food excellent. Recommended if you are in the area. read more

Popped in for some Italian food. The restaurant is small and quaint which it made it easy to hold a conversation. The service was excellent from being seated and all through dinner. Got the Gnocchi and it was so delicious! The portion was big and left with a go box for lunch! Definitely recommend! read more

At 5:00pm on a Tuesday, I was alone in the charmingly provincial dining room which is the parlor of an actual house (or what used to be a house). The interior is quaint, if not elegant, with a total of six or seven tables. Service was slow which feels about right to me for a classic Roman pasta house. I ordered Eggplant Parmigiana which was, simply, two pieces of well breaded eggplant in a robust and just-chunky-enough sauce, underneath a piece of melted mozzarella. All of this atop an almost monolithic pile of spaghetti (the menu says linguine). I also ordered a glass of Chianti because, who wouldn't? This is straightforward food. It is unpretentious, it is both hearty and satisfying, and it is definitely not Modern Ital. With a big appetite and an abiding love for even a good marinara --- this one was very good --- my experience was figuratively refreshing, if not literally coma-inducing. There is no reason not to go linger here for an hour. Bring a friend and order more wine than I did. read more

Everything is top notch at this hidden gem! If you appreciate truly authentic Italian cuisine, you must visit! read more

Café Trastevere - Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is a cute little restaurant near downtown Orlando. My party of five sat outside in the patio seating area, and it was very cozy. The service was very nice and attentive for us, and the food! I don't write reviews very often, but I ordered the linguine with clams, and I think that was perhaps the best pasta dish I've ever had in my life. I don't write many reviews, but I thought I had to put one down for this place, it was worth the visit for sure! Also, I found the prices very reasonable. My plate of linguine with clams was $22 I believe, and the rest of the pasta dishes seemed to range between $18-$24. Definitely worth trying out! I will definitely be visiting again when I have family come to visit from out of town. read more

The issue with this place is mostly my fault. I went in with such high hopes. Having recently spent time in Rome and fallen in love with the food culture there, when I heard my neighborhood had a long-standing Roman Italian restaurant, I made a bee-line. The hostess and servers were all young women who were lovely. So friendly and nice. The owner was a bit brusque, but that's his right. He was very offended when I checked in on Yelp and mentioned the free wine coupon as though I personally had created the coupon and was trying to defraud him in some way. Again, just update your yelp profile dude and chillax. The inside is quaint, and the outside was just lovely. The problem for me was the food. I understand sourcing certain Italian ingredients is difficult, but if you have to substitute bacon for Guanciale, the whole dish shouldn't just taste like bacon. The pasta on both the dishes we tried was also over-cooked (a mortal sin in my eyes). I did like the stuffed mushroom appetizer with the meat sauce, and my veal was nicely cooked. Everything had a strong salty flavor which was a bit off putting. I'll probably give it time and go back to try things as just an Italian restaurant and not have my Roman hopes so high (no Gricia?!). read more

COVID has everything upside down and maybe that's the problem. This is a small place with maybe 8 tables inside. The food was good but nothing to write home about, possibly that's why there's a Groupon available but Groupon or no Groupon we'll likely not be returning. It seems most of their orders are from hotels nearby as every time the phone rang it was an order with a room number, yeah it's that small, you can hear everything but maybe with more patrons there's more noise. Could be COVID for the ambiance but the food was not up to par so it's a thumbs down from me. Bada Bing Bada Boom read more

Café Trastevere - two glasses of wine and a bottle of wine - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My first time at Cafe Trastevere and my entire experience was very enjoyable! Cute quaint ambiance The server was attentive and kind. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious. It was a nice-sized portion and seasoned well. The next time I'm in Orlando, I will definitely stop by! read more

My wife would also mention about one day coming here and man am I glad that day came soon! We arrived, and got a parking spot quick! They have two different patio seating areas outside, inside it looks like they converted a home into a small resteraunt, also with a bar area with a few bar stools. We were seated quickly and we looked at the menu and man there was soooo many good options! Server came over very quickly; mentioned all the food specials they were doing that day! We ended up starting with the Calamari Fritta, the decor was great and had a great ambiance to the resteraunt; the Calamari was very light and lightly crispy it was great, not oily like a lot of others! I ended up ordering the Penne Vodka (with Italian Sausage, I believe it was a special) and my wife got the Spaghetti all'amatriciana! Food came out promptly, and mannnnn did it look so mouthwatering! I began to eat mine and it was like heaven; my wife is very picky with Italian plates and she ate it all with no modifications to the plate! While we are eating we heard a gentleman giving another customer info on what wine to pair with his entree and very informative! We finish up and we pay, and we are leaving and we are just walking out and the gentleman who was giving info to the other guest, opens the door for us. Turns out George, is good friends of the owner and also runs a food truck that's in the parking lot that is a NY Style Deli food truck and he was actually on Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! Food truck is open from 8-2 and the restaurant is open from 5-10! We definitely loved our dinner and will be back for our date nights! (Side note this was Thursday and Friday night (yesterday was my college graduation and I got another Penne Vodka delivered to me and it was just as good!) read more

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Came in with family they was very accommodating. It's been around for a long time and one of the best Italians food in town. It's in a old 2 story house just north of downtown. Check in with yelp and you get 1 free glass of wine per table. I switched up my plate and got the spaghetti and meatballs. It came with 2 big meatballs and they was nom nom nom. I am very picky on marina sauce and theirs delivered good flavor and a bit chunky. My mom got the chicken Marsala and I tried it and it had good flavor too it. Overall it's a must try restaurant and have never been disappointed nor had any of my friends I brought their. read more

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Great ambiance and even better service. Small quiet place that would be great for a date night. I'd recommend giving it a try when you get a chance. read more

Café Trastevere - Outside Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've been coming to this place for the last 7 years, never disappointed me, delicious tasty food and great wine selection. If you have the opportunity don't miss the chance to visit this gem in Orlando that's been open for the last 3 decades. read more

Café Trastevere - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Beautiful, intimate restaurant that manages to have the feel of Trastevere in the middle of downtown Orlando. Seating is limited on the inside which I thought made it cozy and nice. But there is a larger space upstairs that can handle a large party of at least 20. I checked in on Yelp and received a free glass of wine. Just know that it's only one free glass per table, so if you are eating with other Yelpers it's kind of a bummer. The food was quite good. The spaghetti and meatballs were a nice sized portion, but not as flavorful as I would have liked. The eggplant parmesan eas amazing, despite the fact that there was way too much cheese on top. The classic lasagna was juicy and had a nice consistency. read more

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Small intimate restaurant. We ordered steam mussels for starter. Cooked perfectly and flavor is good, I wish it come with toasted bread to dip in wine sauce. We shared Zuppa di Pesce Seafood Diavolo. It was good and little spicy. The kid had torteline ala Trastevere. This one is just average. Will be back to try vongole read more

Café Trastevere - Steam mussels - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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One of the best meals I've had in a while. Service is outstanding. The food is amazing. Highly recommend!!! read more

Café Trastevere - The Cannoli is wonderful. - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

High-quality food delivered via UberEats. Chicken Parmesan and Spaghetti Meatballs were outstanding... marinaras, the flavor of the meatballs, the temperature of the chicken and pasta. The Trastevere salad was fresh, but the dressing tasted a bit flavorless. The bread rolls would have tasted great, but they were hard and stale tasting. But, since both entree's were outstanding, and a major Italian restaurant chain refuses to deliver (even with 3rd parties), they deserve 5 stars. We do appreciate Cafe Trastevere delivering (gave the driver a $15 tip). We'll order again soon.... Next time I'll ask for the rolls to be fresher. read more

if you want food that is not bad but not memorable either, and are willing to put up with service that borders on surly, and that costs just what you would pay in places with lots better food and service, the Cafe Trastevere is your place. i will not go back. Read the review from Patrick P. Right on target. read more

Love this quaint Authentic Italian Restaurant! The good was excellent! Definitely doing it again!!

This is a house turned restaurant. The restaurant itself looks very unique on the outside, and has a beautiful outdoor seating area. Unfortunately it had been raining so we were unable to sit outside. The inside is small and cozy, with only around 7-8 tables. The ambience was warm and moody, and the server came with bread rolls that were divine. I ordered a sangria, which was very sweet (in a good way), and the lobster ravioli. The ravioli was a bit salty, and I felt like it wasn't meaty enough compared to other places I've been. The creme brûlée was tasty. My friend loved her chicken Alfredo. I found a Groupon for a $30 voucher that I paid $14 to get, so that was very useful (and I was surprised they had a groupon available at an establishment like this). Even with the small amount of tables, we were never rushed to leave the restaurant or felt nagged by the servers. It was a really pleasant experience. read more

Café Trastevere - Lobster Ravioli All Aragosta - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida