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Christini's Ristorante Italiano

Item: Christini's Ristorante Italiano
Author: A.D. Thompson

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Christini's may well be the city's most upscale venues for Italian cuisine – and the prices are certainly reflective thereof – but for your money this is an outstanding venue for wooing clients or a date (though the complementary roses for the ladies and the roving accordion player taking requests may make more sense for the latter). From the impressive shank of the osso bucco to the mushroom-laden scallopini, Christini's meat offerings are reliable crowd pleasers ... not that the lobster fra diavolo is likely to disappoint. Its elegant atmosphere is offset by a knowledgeable and affable wait staff that welcomes menu queries and is happy to make recommendations.

Address:

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-8770

Hours:

Daily 6pm-11pm

Website:

christinis.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: A.D. Thompson
Orlando Local Expert

Italian: "Looking for a place to impress clients that isn't a been-there-done-that steakhouse? Christini's fits the bill nicely. And if you still want a steak, they got it."

Best for Italian Because: You can't argue with a resume that's 45+ years running.... This is upscale, sumptuous, Italian dining that's family-warm, not upmarket stuffy.

Main Menu
- Antipasti – Appetizers
  
  Calamaretti Fritti
  
  Atlantic baby squid lightly dusted in seasoned bread crumbs, fried to a golden brown, served with marinara sauce ($17.50)
  
  Gamberoni alla Veneziana
  
  Jumbo shrimp sautéed in butter deglazed with brandy and sherry, finished with tomatoes and mushrooms ($19.50)
  
  Carpaccio di Manzo*
  
  Center cut prime filet mignon thinly sliced, served with flakes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil ($22.50)
  
  Mozzarella di Bufala
  
  Imported mozzarella cheese, campari tomatoes served on a bed of arugula with extra virgin olive oil and 20-year aged balsamic vinegar ($16.50)
  
  Funghi Ripieni
  
  Mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage, fennel, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and Pecorino cheese ($19.50)
  
  Acciughe Bianche con Peperoni Arrostiti
  
  Imported white anchovies served with roasted peppers and onions ($16.50)
  
  Olive Dall' Orto di Christini's
  
  Christini's jumbo olives are one of a kind and come straight from his farms ($19.50)
- Insalate – Salads
  
  Insalata Capricciosa
  
  Gourmet selection of baby greens tossed in a house raspberry vinaigrette, topped Feta cheese ($15.50)
  
  Insalata Mista alla Romana*
  
  The world-famous Caesar salad with Christini's own dressing ($14.50)
  
  Insalata con Funghi*
  
  Baby greens served with sautéed mushrooms in our honey mustard vinaigrette ($17.50)
- Zuppa – Soup
  
  Pasta e Fagioli
  
  Christini's famous classic Italian bean soup ($14.50)
- Farinacei – Pasta
  
  Spaghetti al Pomodoro
  
  The dish reflects the freshness of ripe San Marzano tomatoes flavored with fine herbs and extra virgin olive oil ($31.50)
  
  Ravioli Aurora
  
  Homemade four cheese ravioli in a light cream tomato sauce ($34.00)
  
  Fettuccine alla Christini's
  
  A true "Christini's" interpretation of Fettuccini Alfredo (Parmigiano Reggiano, butter and cream) ($34.50)
  
  Linguine alla Primavera
  
  Seasonal fresh vegetables sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil over a bed of linguine, served with Pecorino cheese ($33.50)
  
  Gnocchi Bolognese
  
  Fresh made potato dumplings served in a hearty meat sauce ($35.50)
  
  Rigatoni alla Zozzona
  
  Rigatoni pasta served with ground sweet Italian sausage and a Parmigiano cream sauce ($36.50)
  
  Ravioli di Pesce
  
  Tender homemade ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster, scallops, crab and shrimp with a lobster cream sauce ($47.50)
  
  Melanzane alla Parmigiana
  
  Eggplant napoleon seasoned with four types of cheese, fine herbs and light tomato sauce ($38.50)
- Pesce – Seafood
  
  Aragosta e Frutti di Mare Fra Diavolo
  
  Sautéed medley of Maine lobster and fresh seafood served over linguine in a spicy pescatore sauce ($59.50)
  
  Spigola alla Christini
  
  Pan seared Chilean sea bass served with shrimp risotto in a lobster tarragon sauce ($62.50)
  
  Gamberoni alla Scampi
  
  Sautéed jumbo shrimp served over linguine in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and lemon sauce ($52.50)
- Carne – Meat
  
  Filetto al Barolo*
  
  Prime filet mignon in a Barolo wine sauce with shitake mushrooms, pearl onions ($62.50)
- Vitello – Veal
  
  Saltimbocca di Vitello
  
  Veal scaloppine topped with Prosciutto, fresh sage and sherry wine sauce ($52.50)
  
  Vitello con Funghi Morel e Aragosta
  
  Veal scaloppine with Morel mushrooms, Maine lobster medallions, deglazed with a dry sherry and brandy sauce ($69.50)
  
  Piccata al Limone
  
  Veal sautéed in butter, white wine, lemon juice, garnished with capers and green sweet peas ($49.50)
  
  Scaloppine al Marsala
  
  Veal scaloppine sautéed with crimini mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce ($52.50)
  
  Costata di Vitello alla Parmigiana
  
  Single, 16oz bone-in Veal Chop alla Parmigiana
  
  Costata di Vitello
  
  Christini's signature 16 or 32-ounce veal chop broiled and served with Calvados apple reduction
- Pollo – Chicken
  
  Pollo Quattro Formaggi
  
  Chicken breast served in a light tomato sauce topped with four of the finest Italian cheeses ($42.50)
  
  Pollo al Marsala
  
  Chicken scaloppine sautéed with crimini mushrooms in a sweet Marsala sauce ($44.50)
  
  Pollo alla Piccata
  
  Chicken scaloppine sautéed in butter, white wine, lemon juice garnished with capers and green sweet peas ($39.50)
- Contorni - Sides
  
  Creamed Spinach
  
  ($13.50)
  
  Sauteed Mushrooms
  
  ($14.50)
  
  Asparagus
  
  ($13.50)

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