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Lil Vinny’s

4.5 (125 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Christina S.

Four stars for wonderful service and a nice clean restaurant with family vibes! We arrived here to meet with some friends for dinner and we're greeted warmly by Madeleine or something similar, I forgot her name. She was very sweet. We ordered the garlic knots for the kids straight away, the vodka, pizza, and the chicken wings. The chicken wings were absolutely flavorless and they weren't fried properly, they had no taste to them. I could barely get through one wing to be honest with you. They were also $19, but we didn't say anything to them. Anyhow, the pizza was pretty good and the garlic knots were delicious! I would definitely come back and try something else on the menu! Bonus, the entrée comes with garlic bread that is nice and crispy, I didn't know about it, but our friend got the seafood pasta and the bread came with it. The bread is complementary so that's a good tip. Will definitely come back when we are in the area!

Catherine M.

Food was terrific. It was tasty, plentiful and reasonably priced in my opinion. The service? Outstanding!!! She was helpful knowledgeable and managed the tanles beautifully

Brian F.

We went again this evening. Everything was very good. We had pizza, wings, and a side of meatballs. The pizza was delicious and topped with fresh ingredients. The wings were very meaty and tasty. They were served piping hot. The meatballs were a very nice size, flavorful and very meaty with little filler. This is now my go to place for Italian food. If you want a nice, delicious meal in a hometown restaurant, stop in. You won't be sorry.

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Melody L.

This place was just ok. We got the mozzarella cheese sticks and garlic knots as appetizers. The mozzarella cheese sticks were good. The garlic knots were not knots but instead were really messy rolls. I had to go wash my hands after eating these. The menu included Hawaiian pizza and fettuccine alfredo pasta which are both not authentic Italian dishes. The service seemed slow but there was only one waitress managing six tables. We were with an impatient child though also. The waitress tried taking away a sauce from under me that I was still using while eating. Also the tables were too close together. I had to ask my family member to get up just so I could get out of my seat without bumping into the stranger at the next table. We got the Bianco 14 inch pizza that we shared among all of us at the table. The pizza was thin crust it tasted just average. The size was enough for all of us and extra to take home. Overall this place is just average American Italian like Olive Garden.

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Brian D.

Driving home from Orlando and was looking for something casual. A quick look through Yelp and we found this local restaurant. We stopped in and glad we did. This is located in a strip mall anchored by a Publix. Hard to see inside as the restaurant has window coverings that protect those inside from the sun. Inside is casual with multiple tables. We had a very short wait as they cleared off a table. We reviewed the menu and quickly came up with our order. An antipasto salad and a Grandma pizza The salad was quite good and loaded with various meats and olives. The Grandma pizza was excellent. A little different than others we've had but still tasty. They loaded the top with fresh basil. 8 big slices. Obviously had plenty to bring home for another meal. Service was very friendly and helpful. Well done!

Garlic Knots
Steven H.

Lil Vinny's opened up int he Publix shopping center near my home. Parking is plentiful as there is a big lot. We ordered takeout from here which included calzones and garlic knots. The price and service were good. The calzones looked nice and were what you would expected.....I want not disappointed nor were they anything out of the ordinary calzone. Its a great place to get those if you want a solid calzone. The Garlic knots were a little underwhelming if I am being honest. They were not as solitary/fluffy as I would have liked and there was just sprinkled Parmesan randomly thrown on. They were not bad - per se.....but I wouldn't order them again based on my first experience. Overall, probably a consistent Italian shop for a quick bite.

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This was our first experience with Lil Vinny's. The welcome when we walked in was wonderful. We started with garlic knots. They were good. Plenty of garlic and butter on top. The sauce was delicious and is full of fresh herbs and garlic. The calzones were good. My wife felt like the cheese could've been seasoned a little more. She had to add some salt. I enjoyed the special, though I would've liked the peppers a little more cooked. We brought home some fettuccine Alfredo and she loved it.

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Robyn B.

So good!!! Had veggie calzone and very good. Big portions given and great service. Ambiance is ok and is like a typical pizza joint.

Maya B.

This place does not disappoint from the bread to the service to the custom pizzas. I have to say this is my new favorite local spot.

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Best pizza in Oviedo, hands-down! my husband and I get pizza every time we visit from Pensacola shout out to uncle Joe!!

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The ambiance is relaxing, cleaned; The food especially the pizza was outstanding, like NY pizza taste. The service was great too.

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Super good food! I haven't said that about a new place in years! We will be back, next time dining in!

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4.2(269 reviews)
4.3 mi
•$$

My childhood pizza spot the pizza is great and I feel Italian every time I eat it genuinely a great…read morespot and I recommend it

This has become the place we go to when we want good Italian, yes its mainly a pizzeria. They do…read morepizza great I would say best In the area even! But their pastas are also a must try. I f you would have told me I would be someday ordering Pizza with a side of spaghetti I would have told you: "that makes no sense". But here it makes perfect sense! The staff here feels like they know you, they are cool personal and always attentive. They make sure you get what you need fast and good and check regularly to see how they can make it better. The place itself is as New York Italian as you can get. Two big TVs play random stuff (today was old episodes of the price is right, great show BTW) with subtitles while breakdancing music plays in the background. You can hear the bustle of the kitchen and the occasional laughter or screaming match. The Pizza Perfectly cooked! The Vodka sauce is the best I ever had. Creamy and flavorful with the cheese it just drips!!! addictive! Their red sauce is fantastic just the right amount of acidity from the tomato not too salty or sweet . The Brooklyn pizza is a whole thing. The dough is crunchy and fluffy and messy and the peperoni crunchy and salty. Like I said you must try the spaghetti with marinara sauce even if just as a side its beauty in simplicity form and I had their Chicken parmigiana with the spaghetti and it was perfection. Very generous portion. 10/10 The only problem I keep running in to at this place is deciding what to eat. But I always leave full, happy and with a to go box! "Era tutto buonissimo"

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I'm picking up a catering order for a get together. This is my first time here and the decor on the…read moreoutside is so fun! That fun carries into the interior decor, they even have a grass wall. They beat the allegations of grass wall establishments (IYKYK). Jenny's service was incredibly friendly. She was working on an order when I arrived, but once she was finished, she happily greeted me. Jenny got my order, helped me carry it out, and gave some tips on ordering catering for next time. The food is delicious. I'm eating the leftovers right now. We had Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan + Yogurt Sauce. Everything was super flavorful. My only issue was the spice level on the Chicken Biryani. JENNY WARNED ME. I did listen but I was not prepared. I took a bite raw with no sauce. It was too much for MY body. For people who can handle spice, you will love it! All I did was add some yogurt to the rice and I was good! The rice was really delicious, I just can't handle spice, it's really a shame. Thank you Jenny and Tikka Shack for the great food to pair with a great evening celebrating my friend!

Tikka Shack Indian Grub is a great place for some fast casual Indian food in the Oviedo area! I've…read moredined here on several occasions for lunch. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I've tried the bowls and platters and the tandoori chicken is my favorite. Add on some yogurt sauce to make it even tastier. They can spice it up or down to your liking. Inside is clean and open concept. Will be back!

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It's under new ownership and everything is just as good as before. Pizza was amazing, our server…read moreCarly was great, and the place felt exactly the same. I have been coming her for over 30 years and I will keep coming back.

I popped into Gino's Italian Restaurant for a glass of wine, and a glass of wine only. While their…read moremenu did appear to have some pretty decent options, I did not order any food because I was simply there to pass the time as I awaited my appointment at a neighboring salon. So, sadly, I cannot speak to the food, and for now, my rating will remain squarely in the middle until I have the opportunity to try their food options. With that said, my rating is also in the middle because the service was SLOW, SLOW, SLOW. While it was dinnertime, the restaurant itself was not super packed. I opted to sit at the bar and sat there for about 10 mins before anyone serviced me. Had I known it would have been that slow, I'd have gone to the restaurant next door. Again, I just wanted a beverage as I waited for my time to pass for my hair appointment at the salon in the same shopping plaza. By the time I got my house glass of pinot grigio, it was time to pay my tab and go to my appointment. So, much of the time was eaten up in simply waiting for a bartender to service me; I was a little put off. In fact, they did not find anyone to service the bar area until it was about three of sitting there. Anyways, despite that, the staff was actually very kind. They did apologize for the wait, but you know what they say about first impressions. While I won't be letting this deter me from actually giving them a proper try, I will keep this first experience in the back of my head. Despite this, the venue is spacious. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating. The bar seating is limited, but they have enough. The environment seemed lively and very family-friendly. Also, pricing is GREAT! Their entire menu is very reasonable - so that is a plus! It is located in a shopping plaza, so there is more than enough parking. Again, I'll be back to give them another try and see if they are able to sway my opinions any further.

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Lazy Moon Pizza - Slice - Cuban Pizza

Lazy Moon Pizza

4.3(962 reviews)
4.9 mi•East Orlando
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Lazy Moon was easily one of the best thin crust pizzas I've had. The slices are absolutely HUGE,…read moreone slice could easily feed two people. The crust was perfectly crispy, which is exactly how I like it, and the pizza had great flavor. Service was quick, and we got our pizza faster than I expected. The atmosphere definitely has a fun college vibe, which makes sense being near UCF, but I could also see it being very kid friendly and comfortable for families. I also loved the decor, especially the real plants hanging along the walls. It gave the place a cool, relaxed feel and made the space stand out. The prices were very affordable, especially considering how large the slices are. Great pizza, huge portions, crispy crust, quick service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd go back to whenever I'm in Orlando!

Stopped by Lazy Moon Pizza and decided to sample a couple of their enormous slices along with a…read moresmall Greek salad. If you've never been, "slice" is a bit of an understatement here. These things are huge, thin crusted, and unless you possess some serious pizza folding skills, best approached with a fork and knife. First up was Jason's Mom's Slice (JMS): tomato sauce, chicken, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes, ranch, Jason's Mom's sauce, and mozzarella. Flavor wise, this was my favorite of the two. The caramelized onions were especially good, although I wish they had been distributed a little more evenly across the slice. My only real issue was the crust had quite a bit of sag. I suspect the large tomato slices placed directly on the crust released moisture as they cooked, making an already thin crust difficult to support. Next was the Meaty McMeatface Slice (MMS), loaded with tomato sauce, birria beef, ground beef, pepperoni, bacon, and mozzarella. They aren't kidding about the "meaty" part. The birria was the star and added a nice depth of flavor, but overall I found this slice a little dry. A side of Jason's Mom's sauce would probably have been the perfect companion, although it comes with an additional $1.50 charge. I also ordered the small Greek salad, which was anything but small. It came loaded with perfectly ripe tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, black olives, fetta and pepperoncini. The menu lists romaine lettuce, but what I received looked and tasted more like escarole or frisee, with a noticeable bitterness. I'm not certain what the green actually was, but it definitely didn't taste like romaine. The menu also mentions roasted red peppers, though I couldn't find any in my portion. I liked the dressing, but the salad could have used a little seasoning. I didn't see salt anywhere around the bar where I was sitting. Maybe there was some near the drink station, but apparently, I wasn't motivated enough to launch a salt expedition. The ordering process is straightforward. Walk in, order from the counter underneath the overhead menus, grab your drink, and find a seat. I asked for water and was initially handed a small plastic cup for the self-serve station. I asked if I could get a cold beer pint glass instead, and they happily accommodated the request. Thank you! A small gesture, but one I appreciated. There is plenty of seating, although the bar stools where I sat felt sufficiently rickety to make me question their structural integrity every time I shifted my weight. Total damage was about $37 including a 20% tip. To be fair, the portions are substantial. I boxed up leftover pizza and salad and finished them for breakfast the following morning, so there was certainly plenty of food. Still, for two slices and a small salad at a counter service pizza joint, the final tab felt a bit steep. Overall, some very good flavors and gigantic portions with a few execution and value issues. Jason's Mom won this round, although next time I might ask her to go a little easier on the tomatoes. And yes, giant cold pizza for breakfast remains one of life's underrated pleasures.

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4.5(54 reviews)
4.4 mi•East Orlando
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How does a large pizza have 8 corners? It's actually 2 small pizzas... pure genius as the crusty…read moreedges are what Detroit Style Pizza is all about. It's like Little Caesar's Pizza Pizza, only good! This pizza shop started in the SoDo (South of Downtown) area of Orlando and has expanded since its immaculate conception a few years ago. This location near UCF is a bit far and inconvenient, and I haven't been to the store, but let me say it holds up well with an Uber Eats order. Since it's two pizzas, you can order a large and customize each one if you'd like. You save a little bit of moolah over ordering two smalls, the 6 and Conant is a good blank canvas on which to start building. I kinda like the plain cheese on half, but got ricotta and pepperoni on the other half. I do wish they would add more of the cup and char pepperoni. But it's so good I just can't deduct a star. It also heats up well if you preheat a cookie sheet and reheat in the oven. I haven't tried an air fryer yet, but I'm sure that gives it a crustier bottom!

After I posted this review, I was contacted by the owner who was very apologetic about the service…read more He offered to "make it right" by offering me a better dining experience if I would return. I appreciated his offer and passion about his business but I didn't get to take him up on his offer. Today, my daughter picked up 2 pizzas and brought them to my home. She told me that the service was prompt and friendly. The pizza was coming out of the oven just as she arrived. Even after traveling in a box to my home, the pizza was delicious and the crust remained crispy. I f you're in the area, give SoDough Square a try, you won't be sorry. PS. She also picked up some Detroit Dough Dots for dessert which are also very tasty!

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SoDough Square - UCF - Best pizza outside Michigan!

Best pizza outside Michigan!

SoDough Square - UCF
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