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!

Mangia moved since my last review and it's better than ever. They're on the southern end of Avalon…read morePark and they serve up some amazing Italian cuisine. Still 5 stars since I can't bump it up another notch. They have their staples like Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Bolognese, Shrimp Fry Diavolo, Puttanesca , Piccata, Gnocchi, and a variety of delicious pizzas and appetizers. There are too many to name. This restaurant can stand on their own with their standards. Where they stand out is with their specials. The chef here is always innovating and trying some new dishes. I wish I could get a notification of what's on the menu each night. I've had some amazing surprises with the taste and presentation of these dishes. And when they have wedding soup (Christmas time), I definitely make sure I go. I feel like part of the family when I go here. They always recognize us and some of the staff even resembles member of my extended Italian family. They cook better than my Italian grandma (shhhh, don't tell her). They also just opened a sister restaurant (Amalfi) down the block so they're taking over Avalon Park! I've been here a lot and plan on going a lot more. Some of the best Italian food in Orlando! So glad it's close to my house!

Our daughter is living in Orlando, and while we were visiting from New York, she wanted a little…read moretaste of home -- good New York Italian food. And arguably, New York has some of the best Italian food in America, so we definitely weren't expecting to find anything in Florida that would really compare. But WOW. This place absolutely blew us away! Family-owned and operated by an Italian family, and honestly, from the moment we sat down, I had a feeling it was going to be good. The food was incredible, the service was easily 5 stars, and the ambiance in the outdoor dining area was second to none. It genuinely felt like we found a little taste of New York in Orlando. This will absolutely be our regular go-to for Italian whenever we're in town!

Fantastic, intimate dinner experience. Everything about this dinner was magical. Our waitress was…read morefantastic and so sweet! The venue is small so make sure you make a reservation! We also loved that we could see the chef making our pasta! She was also very sweet and waved at us for a photo! Everything we ate was delicious. Bread service to start was yummy, the Caesar salad was beautifully arranged and just as tasty. I got the bolognese and my partner got the lasagna both were 10/10! The tagliatelle was so fresh with the bolognese - it was honestly perfect. We got the lava cake for dessert and the waitress also brought us a cannoli for my partners birthday! It was honestly the best experience and I can't wait to go back.

Turci Pasta was such a lovely surprise! We came here for Magical Dining and went for dinner, so we…read moremade a reservation in advance. We did end up waiting about another 20 minutes while our table was being cleaned, but once we were seated, the experience was really nice. The restaurant is in a cute area and has that upscale, romantic feel that makes it perfect for a special occasion. We started with the classic bruschetta, which was delicious and an easy 9/10. Fresh, flavorful, and a great way to start the meal. But the absolute star of the night was the pear and cheese ravioli with wine-poached pear and crushed pistachio. I am NOT joking when I say this was a 100/10. This completely stole my heart and honestly took me by surprise with how good it was. The combination of the sweet pear, creamy cheese, and pistachio was incredible. I went in not knowing what to expect and left thinking about this dish. We also got the tableside pistachio and chocolate cannoli, which was SO good and a really fun way to finish the meal. I always appreciate when dessert is part of the experience rather than just something brought out at the end. The wait staff were very nice and attentive throughout the meal. Parking is probably the biggest downside since there's not much available beyond street parking, so definitely plan accordingly. Overall, Turci Pasta definitely feels like a high-end, upscale dining experience, and I think it's worth the price for the right occasion. It's not necessarily somewhere I'd go for a quick or casual dinner, but for a date night, celebration, or special evening, I can absolutely see the appeal. And seriously... get the ravioli.

Outstanding Italian local resturant. Veal parm and gnocchi was one of the best ever…read more Thank you to Elmer our server who did a great job including giving each of the ladies a red rose The resturant had a unique old school look and feel for an Italian resturant

I surprisingly hadn't heard of this restaurant until recently, but we decided to try it for my…read moregirlfriend's birthday and it did not disappoint. Our reservation wasn't until 8pm on a Tuesday, but despite the timing, the restaurant was packed during our entire meal. We started out with two glasses of red wine and a jumbo shrimp cocktail appetizer, all of which was delicious. For entrees, we had the Rigatoni alla Zozzona and the Aragosta e Frutti di Mare Fra Diavolo. The rigatoni was a flavorful, creamy pasta dish, which we preferred over the other, but both were great. The Aragosta featured lots of fresh seafood. For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, which was lit on fire, and a cannoli. An excellent meal overall! The ambiance inside is classic Italian with dim lighting and a lot of noise due to the busyness of the restaurant - not a complaint, just an observation. There's also an accordion player that goes around, which is a nice touch. The service was very high end and professional, although it was a bit slow. We were seated quickly, but it took a while before we were provided any menus, and once we ordered it took quite some time for the food to arrive. Overall, this is definitely a great date night or special occasion spot worth trying!

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.

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!

The best pizza of my life! When asked for pizza recommendations, our phenomenal server recommended…read morethe Pesto & Mortadella (Basil pesto, mortadella, burrata cheese & pistachio) and the Rustichella (Ham, bacon, roasted tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella& pomodoro sauce). I selected the pesto and mortadella because I have never seen mortadella on a pizza outside of my Italy vacation so... lord help me it was delicious. This combo of ingredients was perfection. This was my first time at Tratto and I already have made plans to return. My plans include trying another new-to-me pizza combination but no promises. I might get the pesto and mortadella on repeat for the foreseeable future. The pizzas can be ordered in Thin crust or Detroit style. I ordered my pizza as thin crust which was exceptional and my dining partner ordered a Detroit style with pepperoni and thoroughly enjoyed it. We both had enough leftovers to take home for another meal. This restaurant accepts reservations. The service was attentive and efficient. The restaurant interior ambiance was elegant and modern - Dim and comfortable on a hot and way too sunny day. As for seating, There are 2 outside cafe-style tables but this establishment is mainly an interior dining restaurant. It is attached to the Walmart neighborhood market behind the McDonalds in avalon park so there is plenty of shared parking. Can't wait to return.

We went to Tratto for dinner last night. A bit off the beaten path for us out in Avalon Park, but…read morewe were making the trek just for the tableside cheese wheel pasta. Granted it was Saturday night, but it took quite a while for a server to come by to our table initially. However, when he did he was very nice and apologetic. The homemade bread decent- crusty and toasty. We started with the ratatouille. It had the most delicious meat sauce underneath, and was served with burrata and pesto on top. The presentation was gorgeous! In my opinion, it was the show stopper of the evening. My chicken parm came out, and it was by far the largest portion of chicken parm I have ever had! It could easily be shared (and was) and still have some to take home (and I did!). The tableside cheese wheel presentation was about the same as I've seen before at the H. The only set back was he had the cheese prepared, but had to wait on the pasta to come out. Not a seamless show, but the pasta was pretty tasty with the fresh cheese. We also got a Detroit style cheese pizza that had a tremendous cheese pull! One thing I can say about Tratto is they definitely use quality cheese. The only cheese I wasn't crazy about was the burrata. Tratto provided a tasty successful dinner. Would I drive 30 mins to go again? Probably not, but still recommend checking it out. I would go again if I lived closer.

When I think of the ultimate girls' lunch in Winter Park, I think Prato! I had the pepperoni pizza…read morewith truffle fries, followed by the limoncello gelato for dessert, and I literally STILL dream about that combo! Everything was delicious! The service was great and prompt, and everyone was super friendly. Not pictured were the meatballs our waitress suggested, which were just as amazing! The ambiance is elegant but still inviting, making it the perfect spot to experience while strolling Park Ave. This paired with the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour would make for the PERFECT date!

Excellent food and very attentive staff. They were very helpful and accommodated my food allergy…read morewith such kindness and care. I was also pleased that the service flow went so smooth despite a packed and busy place. The food is absolutely delicious and the environment is very warm and inviting. I'll definitely go back.

Dined here VERY last min on our first night of staycation. We're newly local to Orlando and moved…read morefrom Atlanta. In Atlanta this was one of our go-to easy dates night spots if we had some shopping to do at Lenox. We had an unexpectedly boozy night the night before and wanted something easy and delicious and known instead of our initial plan to try a wine bar that was new to us. I skipped drinks altogether. Sean got a glass of Pinot Noir I got a favorite of mine- the Bolognese and my husband got the chicken parm. Both we were familiar with from previous experiences at the Atlanta location. Both solid choices. We also had a bread service and vining at served with that was different. Really good and a touch sweet. I asked the server to find out what the brand of vinegar used was and she did. She also offered to get me a little cup of it to take home with additional bread. What she actually brought out was a soup cup full of it. I looked up the brand and she basically gave me a full bottle of the vinegar free of charge as a take home garnish. What a sweet and and adorable gesture. Management; you are seeing this she was delightful and so sweet and I hope I did not get her in trouble. This was an incredibly kind gesture. She could not have been more adorable helpful or likable. We also got the butter cake. The seasonal version was a banana and oh my god was it good. We almost ordered a second helping. Just a fair warning if you dine at night this location is quite dark. Our Server was Justice who was truly the sweetest person.

First time here and it's now one of our favorite restaurants…read more We started with the focaccia bread with ricotta dip. This was my favorite thing I ate. Everything about this was delicious from the amazing tasting olive oil dip to the ricotta pistachio dip. Don't miss out on this! We then shared the Fritto Misto from the magical dining menu. My family loved this. For our entrees, we ordered 2 pizzas for my kids (The Pig and Spicy Meatball), Squid Ink Tonnarelli from the magical dining menu, and the artichoke. My family really enjoyed their meals. I got the grilled artichoke. I have a weakness for artichokes. If I see them on the menu, I order it. However, this one isn't on my list to rave about. It was a little tough and bland. It felt like they just steamed it and then grilled it without seasoning it at all. The lemon aioli wasn't great. I would order something different next time. We ended the meal with the Salted Caramel Budino from the magical dining menu. This was good. It had really tasty caramel nutty salty topping.