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.

Take a read of the story on the menu from the origins of this special restaurant. Mama Della's is a…read morespecial place with excellent food great decor and fantastic help that goes the extra mile to make sure your meal is perfect. Live Italian singers swoon your table with live songs and an accordion to make your meal seem even more enjoyable. Our meal from start to finish was fantastic with incredible tastes - from someone with a family history of judging all things Italian food. Let's just say it's in my blood. See my pics and not shown is a must if you love sauces- get a warm bread basket to make sure you get every last saucy bite.

The restaurant is in the first floor of the Portofino hotel…read more We actually heard about this place from one of people we were talking on the rides on epic. He recommend to check out the restaurant. We didn't have reservations but were able to take us - we just waited 15-30 mins plus we were staying at the hotel. The food was very delicious plus you get free entertainment. I order the seafood pasta because I love seafood. It was worth. The sauce is great and they cooked the pasta perfect. Hubby ordered the meatball with pasta. He ate is all. Thank you the guy for recommending it for us for dinner. When we're at property for universal we were be back. Thank you for making our trip memorable.

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

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.

Not only is this a great Brazilian eatery featured on Food Network's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives…read morewith Guy Fieri, it is a local legend that employed a hero. Flaviane Carvalho was a manager here when she saved a young boy from an abusive stepfather. The viral body cam footage and media coverage proves Flaviane Carvalho as a courageous Samaritan. After the overwhelming public support, Flaviane started her own business and now supplies the meat to Mrs Potato. I went here after seeing the viral body camera footage and was equally impressed by the food. The location is in the back of a strip mall and it is decorated very fun with potato heads all over. I highly recommend stopping by to try the food and support this establishment!

This is a small place at the end of a long strip mall…read more I can understand why Guy Fieri visits this restaurant. The theme is Brazilian, but my main takeaway was the remarkable Hash Brown and the fillings. I'd never eaten anything like these. But if you love hash browns, this would be your Nirvana. I'll probably spend the rest of my eating days, looking for this signature meal until we return to Orlando.

This isn't pizza. This is architectural dairy…read more Giordano's deep dish comes from Chicago bloodlines--born in 1974, forged by Italian immigrants who decided that thin crust was a betrayal and sauce belongs on top like a crown. This is pizza that doesn't arrive--it lands. With weight. With purpose. With the confidence of something that knows it will be remembered. Let's clear something up immediately: Yes, Costco sells Giordano's frozen pies. No, that is not the same thing. That's like saying you've been to Italy because you once made espresso in a Keurig. This location on Sand Lake Road is the real deal--the pilgrimage stop. The one where you either dine in and commit or order ahead like a professional because this pizza takes time. As it should. Anything that good shouldn't be rushed. You don't microwave a cathedral. The pie comes out molten, layered, unapologetically excessive. Cheese first. Mountains of it. Then toppings buried like treasure. Then that signature tomato sauce on top, bold and tangy, staring you down like, "Yeah. I did this." You don't eat this pizza--you sign a waiver. I always grab one to take back home because regret is cheaper than airfare, and this pizza reheats like a champ. It's comfort food with infrastructure. One slice can solve problems. Two slices cancels your plans. Three slices and you're texting apologies. And honestly? I wish they had more locations. This is not a casual "oh maybe tonight" place. This is a destination pizza. A plan-ahead, clear-the-schedule, wear-stretchy-pants situation. Orlando has plenty of pizza pretending to matter. Giordano's actually does. So yes--I'll keep stopping here. Every time. No hesitation. Because some places aren't optional...

Love the deep dish pizza always. This specific Giordanos is pretty dirty (windows, doors,…read morebathrooms, what you can see of the kitchen when you walk back, the pile of dirty paper towels that sit by the door going back into the dining room). I did let someone know the soap was out in both the men's and women's bathrooms and the paper towels in the women's (mom life visiting both multiple times). Neither was addressed in the time we were there (probably an hour and a half...takes about 45 minutes to get deep dish). Service wise at this place, looked like one person working most of the tables, so I know that can be tough and it was a little slow reflecting that, which isn't her fault. The biggest weird thing though is that we actually took a second to look at our bill (both of us looked). The subtotal didn't add up. So I'm not sure if she already added tip and just didn't have a line for it (maybe it's like an auto thing?) but then when you tap to pay it gives you another spot to tip again. I just think that's a little sketch. We often are in a hurry and don't look, so adding an extra almost $20 and not having a line for it and then also having a spot for another tip can be a little deceptive. There were just the 4 of us, I know it's often auto when it's a bigger table, but we weren't. So, yeah, just weird and felt a bit deceptive. And there was a line for tax, so it wasn't that.

So fresh and so tasty! Another great find while strolling through the Orlando Farmer's Market. The…read morehard decision here is which flavors to choose. And when I say it's robust and full of flavor, some don't even need sauce. You can literally pair it with veggies and olive oil and you have a meal. Yes, it's more expensive than picking up pasta at the store but it's a true treat and so worth it. The Autumn Harvest Orzo was delicious. The Pumpkin was the over power winner and it was delightful. I paired it with ground Turkey, yum! I think I am going to work my way through each flavor, delicious!

We had the lemon chive angel hair pasta made into a shrimp scampi and the flavors were amazing! I…read morewill be sending my husband back for more so that he can make the dish again!

Very welcoming and bright upon entering. Delmonico's is one of the best restaurants in the Orlando…read morearea and a place we always eat at when we visit . The quality of the food is top notch and the menu caters to all types of appetites. I definitely recommend making a reservation as soon as you know when you will be in the area as it does get busy .

5 Stars - Worth the Wait! I finally got to check out…read moredeMonico's Italian restaurant in Orlando after looking forward to it for weeks, and it absolutely delivered! The star of the show was their signature Delmonico steak -- perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and everything I hoped it would be. Paired with a glass of Chianti that complemented the meal beautifully, every bite and sip was fabulous. The food here is seriously top-notch. The atmosphere is warm, elegant,and fun with the caricature of famous Italian celebrities and exactly what you want for a great Italian dinner. It felt special from the moment I walked in -- dim lighting, great music, and that classic upscale-yet-cozy vibe. The only small ding was the service. I was the only one at the bar when I first sat down and it felt a little sketchy/neglected at the start. That said, once things got moving the food made up for it completely. Bottom line: if you're a foodie and love a great steak, do yourself a favor and go to deMonico's. The atmosphere and especially the food are so good that they more than make up for any minor service hiccups. I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Was searching for Italian and surprisingly stumbled upon this eatery via Yelp. So happy that I did!…read moreHalal Italian. Enough said. This eatery is located inside a "ghost" kitchen type of atmosphere where there is no dine in. It's take out or delivery only. We ordered through DoorDash and picked up. Pastas were delicious!!!! Flavorful, fresh, made with love & care. Ordered for 3 but had enough for 5. Glad to have left overs. Staff (when called to ask questions) were very helpful and polite. Cannot wait to try other dishes from their menu. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Price: $$

From the owner: We made everything from scratch daily and we use all halal products read more

If you are in the Orlando area, you definitely should check out this Italian restaurant! Is…read moreauthentic and run by an Italian family. Every bite was so amazing! Your experience is very important to them, and they work very hard to make you happy. It's a must try!

Great Italian place ambience and service is amazing. Unfortunately this time we got a table that…read morewas close to the rear near the kitchen. Still it was quiet that we were able to enjoy our dinner. We were celebrating my husband 65th birthday and they comped us with a dessert. We enjoyed Pinot Grigio and shared to Caesar salad. My husband got the veal cutlet Parm and I ordered the shrimp scampi. While the portions were large, my husband thought the veal cutlet was too bready. My shrimp scampi was tasty, but not exactly what I was anticipating. I have ordered this about two years ago here. This time it seemed like the sauce might've had too much either cornstarch or gelatin in it. It shined and was not as buttery as I recalled. Needless to say, I did eat it all. I would go back. We truly enjoyed our time there..