|
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
DOCTOR PHILLIPS. This upscale, classy restaurant surrounds diners in a cultured ambiance while offering authentic Italian dishes. For your main entree, you can order from all the traditional favorites, from veal and rack of lamb to pastas such as gnocchi or spaghetti. To wrap up, order the tiramisu or the ricotta cheesecake. Large wine list features over 450 labels; many wines available by the glass. Private dining facilities available. Reservations recommended. Dress is business casual to formal.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
WINTER PARK. For a more upscale environment, head upstairs to Antonio's La Fiamma; for a more casual meal, eat downstairs at Antonio's Cafe. Upstairs, you can watch as chefs in the open kitchen prepare delicious meals of fresh fish, al dente pasta, savory spices and tasty seafood. Known for having an exceptional wine list that numbers over 300 different wines. Don't leave without ordering the tiramisu – it's too good to miss. Reservations suggested. Smart casual to business dressy attire acceptable.
|
3. Primo
4040 Central Florida Pkwy, JW Marriott, Orlando, FL 32837 · 407-393-4444
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
| Avg. Entrée: |
$$$16 - $30
|
| Reservations: |
Recommended |
| Outdoor Dining: |
None |
MAITLAND. Located in the JW Marriott, this spacious Tuscan-style dining room overlooks the dazzling pool and golf course. Organic ingredients enhance the cuisine, and creative menu choices might range from goat cheese parfait with beets, apples and shallots for an appetizer to main courses such as strip steak flavored with truffle oil or mushroom-Madeira pork scaloppini. For dessert, the crème brulee trio incorporates a delightful variety of flavors.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
LONGWOOD. As you drive down the road to get to the Enzo's, you will pass a few run-down places, but do not let this deter you! This restaurant offers an atmosphere far different from the exterior. At this upscale Italian restaurant, you can dine overlooking the lovely Lake Fairy and their interesting sculpture gardens. Get your meal started off right by ordering an appetizer, perhaps the smoked salmon. For your main course, try the Bucatini ala Enzo, tasty homemade pasta topped with a savory sauce that consists of mushrooms, prosciutto, bacon and peas – quite a delectable combination. Reservations accepted, especially on weekends. Outdoor dining available.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
DOCTOR PHILLIPS. Overlooking a picturesque lake, this restaurant enjoys an elegant ambiance and a menu that features beef, pasta, fish, soups, salads and interesting sides. Chef Michael Cardarelli prides himself on creating flavorful meat dishes that tempt the palate. Great place for a business lunch or dinner. A comfortable, full bar sports an intimate sitting area with couches and a fireplace. Occasionally in the evenings, guests are treated to live entertainment. Reservations recommended. Smart casual to trendy attire appropriate.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
For a casual meal in a contemporary environment, head to Bravissimo Wine Bar Cafe. The eatery serves tasty Italian fare like pastas and gourmet pizzas. Dine to jazz music amid a mixed crowd of professionals and families – all with the same love of great Italian food.
|
7. Brio
480 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789-2990 · 407-622-5611
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
| Avg. Entrée: |
$$$16 - $30
|
| Reservations: |
Recommended |
| Outdoor Dining: |
 |
WINTER PARK. Popular and upscale, Brio offers guests all the flavors of Tuscany. For starters, try the calamari that's made with a hint of pepperoncini. Main entrees center around gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, steaks and seafood. Many of the meats and seafood are wood-grilled, bringing out the distinct flavors of the ingredients used. Weekend brunch features specialties such as the frittata al forno and Tuscan French toast, topped with berries, marscarpone cheese and maple syrup. Reservations strongly recommended. Smart casual to trendy attire appropriate.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. If you head to the Portobello Yacht Club located at Pleasure Island, you are sure to experience a good Italian meal. The casual interior hearkens to that of a luxury liner, and a casually elegant ambiance pervades. Choose from a selection of specialty pies or seafood and meat dishes such as the pork loin topped with carrots and garlic and accompanied by creamy garlic potatoes. Waterfront, outdoor dining available. Reservations recommended; smart casual dress appropriate. Diners only coming to this restaurant don't have to pay the Pleasure Island entrance fee.
|
9. Capriccio
9801 International Dr, Peabody Orlando Hotel, Orlando, FL 32819 · 407-352-4000
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE. Distinguished by a black-and-white marble interior, complete with open kitchen and pizza ovens, this restaurant welcomes diners to an Italian feast. The crisp-crust pizzas draw raves from visitors, who love the authentic toppings and flavorful cheeses. Pasta dishes are also popular, tossed in zesty sauces and accompanied by items such as grilled chicken and fresh vegetables. Beyond these options, you'll also discover seafood, poultry, and beef dishes, each one more tempting than the last. Relaxed and fun, the restaurant provides a perfect respite from the workday and is also a great place to meet friends for dinner.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
UNIVERSAL. Creamy pastas, hearty meats and gooey desserts draw diners to this homey Italian restaurant. Mama, the quintessential hostess, welcomes you at the door, and old-timey musicians walk the dining room, evoking fun and laughter. Favorite dishes include chicken cacciatore, rack of lamb, frutti di mare with shrimp, scallops and grouper... but be sure to save room for dessert. After all, it's not every day that you're offered chocolate lasagna with blood orange sauce!
Looking for a restaurant? We've explored the options, checked with critics, and pounded the pavement to offer only the best. Recommendations come complete with contact information and a brief description highlighting the important features of the restaurant. Fit our choices to your mood, or let us guide your tastes. You'll likely find a few places that not even locals know about.
|
Print this Page
Email this Page
Click here to share it »
