This restaurant saved our night. Our prior reservation for 10 people did not go well. We wanted an…read moreItalian night, despite all the mishaps. They were able to seat our entire party of 10 immediately. The restaurant was full, but they still accommodated. Our server took some time, but understandably so. We all had the Almafi martini, I enjoyed it. Now let's get into the food. The bread, my gosh, to die for. We also ordered calamari for the table--- amazing. We loved the big portions. For my entree, I got the lobster pasta. Their pasta is made in house from scratch, I loved it. However, I wished the lobster portion was bigger for the price. Nonetheless, this place made our night. Also, the left overs I took home, guarantees my return. Thanks VIVO!

Great service! After being out in the Florida heat, the air conditioning felt amazing. The staff…read morewas friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The atmosphere was open, comfortable, and had a nice Italian flair. The pizzas tasted homemade, and they even grate fresh cheese by hand if you'd like extra. Both pizzas had a bit more sauce than we prefer, but they were cooked perfectly with a great crust. Overall, it was a great experience!

We went to Mama Della's for Magical Dining and had a great experience. We made a reservation for…read moreSaturday evening and we were seated within 5-10 minutes. The magical dining menu includes a three course meal with some good options. The drinks were delicious and strong, but not overpowering. The food was delicious from the calamari to the bread to the entrées and especially dessert...they did not disappoint! All of the food seems fresh and came out in a timely manner. The service was great. Our server was attentive and anticipated our needs. Mama came around a few times and spoke to us and the live music was very impressive. It was loud, but their voices and instruments sounded amazing. The food on the regular menu is a bit pricey, but it is to be expected. Overall, it was a great experience and I would return.

We arrived early for our party of 10. We decided to sit by the bar at the adjacent restaurant. The…read morebartender was NOT pleasant. It was as if he was forced to serve us. I'm honestly not sure why, bc he seemed nice to the couple next to us. Our plan was a night out with the girls "just because." 5 minutes after sitting there, the fire alarm went off. None of the team member seemed to be phased by it. We asked the bartender and of course he just shrugged. Thirty minutes later our table was ready, alarm and lights still blaring. They seated us. The chairs were all different styles and height....maybe the theme. Simply didn't work, some of us were chest height to the table and some normal... simply weird. The table to table singers, bless their hearts, sang so loudly. However this was not the time-- between the alarms, the dark weird light with flashing emergency lights, it was just overstimulating. The two stars, instead of one, is simply for the drink we had and the manager rebooking us at another restaurant. Said restaurant was at the other hotel, two boats away and too much to get to. We left and found another Italian restaurant, after the first boat ride to city walk. I don't think I'll try Mama Della's again.

Solid Italian spot on I-Drive. Came in hungry and Mia's delivered. The giant meatball is no…read morejoke--big, loaded with flavor, and a great way to start. The pasta tasted fresh, portions were generous, and everything came out hot. Good service, lively atmosphere, and the kind of place where you can actually leave full. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Orlando and want a proper Italian meal without overthinking it. I'd come back.

Mia's Italian Kitchen was amazing! this was our first stop for a late lunch after we landed in…read moreflorida, and i'm so glad we picked this! the menu was HUGE, and there were so many things that looked good that i honestly couldn't decide what to get. we ended up getting the mediterrean pizza, banana french toast, and the rigatoni al funghi and i got the italian margarita. everything was sooo delicious! this was my first time trying all of these items, and i was honestly so surprised by how good everything was. each dish was flavorful and tasted so fresh. the banana french toast was very bananay but not too sweet at all, and the pizza and pasta were both delicious too! definitely didn't expect the rigatoni al funghi to taste as good as it did. the service was amazing as well. our server was super friendly and attentive. the ambiance was also really nice, and the interior was so beautifully decorated. overall, such a great first meal after landing in florida! i would definitely come back and try more of the menu next time because there were still so many things i wanted to try!

My family and i had a great dinner here, largely because of Carla and Amber. They took great care…read moreof us over the course of the meal, the food was fantastic, and we were seated in the bar area, allowing us to watch the end of the Spain vs. Portugal World Cup match. It was a great meal. Thanks again, Carla and Amber!

Maggiano's Little Italy on I-Drive seems focused on events and tourists. The corporate Maggiona…read morewebsite showed a lunch menu, but this restaurant told us they "didn't participate" in the lunch menu. So we ordered from the dinner menu and had leftovers to take on our drive home that day. My guests were European, so I had to remind them the restaurant is Italian-American as the explanation why the food had excessive breading and cheese which is why it seemed different than Italian food in Europe. Service was slow which seemed to be caused by the number of guests. We had drinks and filled up on dinner portions, but we all decided we would pick somewhere else the next time we went to lunch in the area.

We saw the IG post, so had to come over to visit…read more We started with crispy bree ( I'm usually not a fan) and it was good. Crispy & cheesy! We also tried a small rosti with Philly cheesesteak inside. We've never had this, so nothing to compare but it was good. I would have liked it hotter and crispier, but good anyways. Jess had gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce with crispy chicken on top. She loved it! I had the chicken parm (of course) where they added the cheese & sauce table side. Great presentation, crispy chicken and hot cheesy sauce. Yum. The only bummer was no Diet Coke ( Jess doesn't drink Diet Pepsi lol). Service was excellent and it's small but cute inside.

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!

Always been a go to when in Chicago and loved that we now have one in Orlando. Decent parking…read morespaces, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff. Food is good

Always a great experience at this Giordano's, the staff are always friendly , the deep dish is…read morealways delicious (yes I know it's prepared ahead of time and only put in the oven when ordered), and the ambience is always relaxed-great for a last stop before the drive back home from Orlando Would recommend to deep dish lovers, will be back again in the future :)

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!

Why oh why have I never visited Delmonico's Steakhouse before?! This restaurant is incredible and I…read morewas very impressed while visiting here at the beginning of Magical Dining Month. First of all, parking is simple and there is plenty of it available in the adjacent lot. Second of all, our food came out so quickly that the mozzarella moons made it out before our drinks even arrived! And of course they were delicious. Then, to top it all off, our entrees, including one 24 oz steak, arrived about 10 minutes later! Not to mention, our waitress was very attentive in addition to our food being prepared so quickly! Best customer service I have received at a restaurant in a LONG LONG TIME! Let's just say, I certainly will be returning soon!

This is a great steakhouse with great value for the price. We tried Delmonico's for the first time…read morerecently and were pleasantly impressed by the food and service. We ordered a ribeye with lobster tail and were shocked by the price after being more used to frequenting high end steakhouses. The food was great and the Cappuccino Pie dessert was delicious. We had also ordered some glasses of wine, which they had a great selection of. The ambiance inside is like a Hollywood, Italian style that felt like a restaurant that belongs in Universal Studios or something like that - not a bad thing, just the vibe we got from the decor. It's definitely a restaurant worth checking out and they're building another one in Orlando that's walking distance from us, so we're looking forward to returning to that location as well.

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

My mother and I had a lovely time. This restaurant was part of the magical dining, and my mother…read morehas a love for Italian food, so she picked a few restaurants for the magical dinning list. We narrowed it down to this red due to menu and free parking. The other Italian restaurants were attached to the hotel, where you had parking. I had bruschetta, my mother had mozzarella tomatoes. Each of us had a glass of wine and a cappuccino. She had a cheesecake and I orders a limoncello cake, which was delicious. I asked for the braised beef short rib, and she had the veil. The staff was lovely; the restaurant is clean, and you can tell that the staff helps each other out. I don't live near the area, but once a year I do go to the convention center, and I think I'll make this as part of my stop when I am done with the convention.

We came for Magical Dining after randomly finding ourselves in the area post-escape room. I used…read moreto live nearby, and actually used to come here all the time about 10-15 years ago. I love that Ciao Italia is still standing, and I was happy to see that it's really unchanged over the last decade or so. The service is always top notch, and we were well taken care of by two different servers. The caprese and the bruschetta were both good; if I had to pick one, I'd say the bruschetta was the winner. My friend got the veal picatta and to be honest, it was a little tougher than it probably should have been. I got the pasta with filet, and it was delicious. The desserts were the real winners, and the limoncello cake was top tier!!!