Kind of like hidden gem this place. It's small place, not fancy at all, but the food is fresh and they make their sauce, it's not like American sweet sauce. We went to lunch but didn't know they have menu for lunch and dinner (better options, more expensive but bigger portions) so we definitively will come back to try dinner menu even on lunch time. Prices were so cheap! read more

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OMG! Had this on our list to try for a while after they were voted best Italian by Orlando Weekly. It was a chilly night, so we figured it would be perfect. We were so impressed. Also, amazing prices on wine! We started with Meatballs and Mozzarella Fritta. Both were amazing. For entrees we had Salsiccia Con Pepperoni and Tortellini Di Stefano. Both were huge portions (perfect for leftovers!). The Tortellini was the best pasta dish I have ever eaten. We will definitely b read more

First time going to this location. Great authentic Italian food. Love the service and the ambience was very cozy. Definitely looking forward to going back again and trying some other items on the menu. read more

What a great family run Italian restaurant! I was greeted by the owner, who told me they have been in business for over 20 years. The portions were huge and the food was absolutely delicious read more

I've always passed by this place whenever I'm in the area, but I finally had the chance to try the food and it was a nice home-y experience. The gnocchi was done well with a nice bounce to the chew and the flavor of the pesto was straight forward. The service was accommodating and we really appreciate that. I like that when you step into the restaurant, it transports you out of Orlando. read more

Il Pescatore - Gnocchi Al Pesto Genovese - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Easy solid four or more. What an enjoyable well established traditional family-owned Italian restaurant. One of our old favorites for occasions and such, special affairs, over Italian fare. It's getting harder and harder to find experiences like this, because it's the place, the space, the exemplary hospitality that makes places like this, this. Gone are the likes of Silvano's and Palma Maria; horses in the same race. In fact, that exemplary hospitality has sort of made them somewhat of a tradition for us. Some of the waitstaff have been here for years and years! "I know your father", and so on. I'd say, they're memorable in that good old skool kind of way. Volare bro! lol read more

Il Pescatore - Old skool tasty sandwich - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Gnocchi was delicious, generous portion, option to add protein, but declined. Price wise, Chicken Entrees were same and served with pasta of your choice. Week night dinner, no reservation needed, seated immediately. Would definitely go back, Marsala my friend ordered looked tasty. read more

Il Pescatore - Gnocchi Piamontese - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Ary was great. Food was great. thank you for the amazing experience, 10/10 .............................

Food: The food is good. The portions are pretty big because they give you a lot of pasta. For the meatballs, I thought they gave 3 big meatballs but it was two. My husband ate the meatballs but still tons of pasta left. Service: The waitress was very nice and attentive. We were seated quickly. Ambiance: this place is a small business and looks like an Italian place from what I know. read more

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The pasta here was incredible- authentic and with homemade sauces. My family was very impressed and very satisfied that we picked this for our last dinner in Orlando read more

We had my husband's 80th birthday celebration last night and the food and the service was outstanding. It's our favorite place for italian food. read more

I came with a friend to eat lunch. It's a family oriented Italian place. Staff is always super nice! It was pouring rain outside snd the server sat us down and we ordered what we most desired. I was in the mood for something warm so I ordered the lentil soup and pasta. My friend ordered a pizza and salad with a glad of wine. While waiting for the food the server brought us some bread, salad and the soup. Everything was absolutely delicious as always. This was my friends first time there and she enjoyed it. And we hope to return there soon! read more

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Authentic all the way, you don't take my word for it, try it and brush up on the I-talian buddy. Pasta,salad, sausage, wine!!! All of it fabulous, family owned and friendly knowledge team make the experience a delightful one. Great for corporate functions all my Italian friends love it and my Cuban family demands it! read more

We had been recommended this place for literal years and we finally made it! This was the perfect Italian-American restaurant experience for me. The tablecloths were checkered red, there were empty chianti bottles everywhere, and a house wine on the menu. I had a hankering for baked ziti and boy did they deliver. It was beautifully baked with toasted cheese on top, delicious pink sauce, and noodles cooked to perfection. I can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

Il Pescatore - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So many of my friends have been telling me for years to try Il Pescatore and when I tell you I've been hooked ever since my first visit. The interior is filled with tchotchkes galore filling the walls and above, cozy and tacky simultaneously. I've gone for lunch and dinner, both times have had servers eagerly waiting to take quick orders. All main entrees come with a side salad, a bread basket and a side of salad. I ordered the Veal Piccata which is truly heavenly. One of the best, if not my favorite. Usually I ask for the side of pasta to be under the entree, but this most recent time I asked for it on the side (I prefer it underneath, so will do that moving forward). For the quality and offerings included with the meal, the value is incredible. I can't wait to go back and will do so very soon! read more

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Good service, good sauces and we will definitely visit again. I had the chicken Parmesan.

Bustling local Italian restaurant! We had to wait, but there were quite a few parties waiting, and they moved through them quickly. The staff were all so nice. Saw several to-go orders picked up while waiting, which is always a good sign for locals. The décor was the best kind of tacky, and the menu was a wide range of Italian style. We asked about the carbonara, but it was also served in a white cream sauce and that was a bridge too far for our tastes. I really liked the marsala sauce and the penne all romana. We'll be back. read more

As a native NYer, I am very picky about my out of state Italian food. But lemme tell you-Il Pescatore is the best Italian I've had outside of NY. It's an old school, no frills place-I loved the paper Italy themed placemat and the red plastic Coke tumblers. Took me back to the good old days! The bruschetta was some of the best I've ever had. Everyone's entree was amazing and the chocolate cake was amazing. Our server Elvis was great and took good care of us! I highly recommend this spot! read more

Il Pescatore - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Obvious neighborhood type restaurant. Simple low key ambiance. Service was good and fast. Dinner salad was boring with a decent house dressing. The complimentary Italian bread was small for our party size. As boring as the salad. Italian sausage was good. The meatballs were tasteless and soft. Felt like there was a lot of breadcrumbs in the meatball recipe. Pasta was a perfect aldente. The tomato sauce is a 7.5 out of 10 in my opinion. The calamari was perfectly fried and was good and tender. The chicken meat in the picata was a bit dry but the lemon caper sauce was good. Maybe a little less cooking time on the cutlets. Restrooms were clean with soap and paper towels. That's it. read more

Awesome little Italian place. The service is always on point and so is the food. Love the Eggplant rollatini and parmesan.

Best Italian food in town! Gnocchi is the best I've ever had. Family ambience. 10/10 recommended! read more

Il Pescatore - Gnocchi Al Pesto Genovese - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I came here for lunch. The food was good portions and taste was just right for a quick lunch. I enjoyed the sauce on penne and mussels. The server was nice and made good recommendations. Great lunch spot! read more

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The worst restaurant I've ever been in my life. Bad food bad service ugly old place. You can't change the menu. And for the quality of the food, no taste and ugly presentation, kind of pricey. With less money I would have gone better to Olive Garden read more

We went with friends (at their recommendation) to Il Pescatore for dinner one night, and we weren't disappointed. It's this little authentic Italian restaurant near the Orlando Executive Airport and Fashion Square Mall (or what's left of it). It's very cozy inside, and thankfully we were seated right away. There are two separate dining rooms. I ordered the affordable house wine to start. Their food menu is pretty extensive. There were lots of entrees I wanted to try. I went with the Tortellini Di Stefano -- tortellini pasta in a creamy sauce. When our server brought it out, he said it would be ready to eat in about 20 minutes. He wasn't kidding. That dish is baked in the oven and HOT. I couldn't wait to dive in, of course, and ended up burning my tongue...as expected. It was incredibly delicious and oh-so-creamy. Their entrees also come with a salad and garlic bread. I ordered my salad as Caesar. It was yummy. The garlic bread was just so-so, though. It needed more flavoring. I definitely want to return to Il Pescatore and bring Italian family members there when they visit. I think they'll really enjoy the food and experience. read more

Went here with my wife and kids 2 weeks ago. Sorry for the late review. I ordered the sampler with stuff shells , manicotti, lasagna and a meatball, my kids got stuffed shells, and my wife got the spinach ravioli, which she loved. The kids enjoyed their food and mine was ok. I should've gotten the chicken park or the Marsala which are both very good. I wanted to try something new. I'll go back when. I can. Food is worth it. Waitress didn't bring no bread and wasn't very attentive. Being busy wasn't an excuse at all either read more

Il Pescatore - The tables empty as we wait‼ - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is our neighborhood's favorite Italian drop-in place for non-fussy Italian soul food. They're consistently good and are always friendly. It's our favorite Italian place to drop in or pick up to go. Service is always good and ambience is casual. read more

Valentine's Day with my love. You can always count on an excellent meal here. I love the Manicotti the best in town. I wish I had the recipe for their sauce. read more

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I stopped in because I happened to drive by and notice it, if you don't look you'll miss it. I've lived in the area for two years and never seen it. The decor is reminiscent of a nonna's house and was cozy for a rainy day lunch. There was one server which was fine because it wasn't very busy but she just had a strictly business attitude. The prices are very fair. A lunch for two including appetizer was $33 before tip. We each had a sub and they were good and the cheesy bread was the best part. It was nice to try but I wouldn't run back here. I would go back and try their pastas as I'm sure they are handmade and delicious. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a laidback slow pace quiet meal. read more

Il Pescatore - Chicken Parm Sub - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Il Pescatore is an unassuming restaurant nestled between Pho Hoa and Pho Vinh on Primrose. It's very cosy and quaint, giving off home-like vibes with lots of wooden surfaces and cute tchotchkes on the shelves; it feels a bit like walking into your favorite grandma's house. If you're looking for comforting Italian food, this spot might scratch that itch. Service is friendly, but may be a bit rushed if they're busier. We went on a busy night and our waitress had a very no-nonsense vibe about her as she got our order in. Everything came out in a timely manner though, so we have no complaints! Our food was ok. We got a Dinner Salad, Linguine con Vongole, a Pescatore Pizza Special, and Tiramisu for dessert. The food was very filling and portions were generous! We really appreciated the amount of clams on the pasta as there were fresh and canned clam pieces in the sauce; the white sauce was a bit bland and needed additional salt and red pepper flakes (and maybe a bit of lemon to brighten it a bit?), but I loved how garlicky it was. Next time, I think we'll opt for the red sauce instead. The pizza was also nice; there were tons of toppings generously spread everywhere. The crust was a bit doughy and they used a type of sliced sausage that we weren't too fond of texture-wise, but we liked the pizza overall, especially reheated the next day. Our main entrees were generally satisfying, but the tiramisu was disappointing. I don't think they added enough espresso/coffee because the ladyfingers were pretty dry and stale, the excess cocoa on top also made it extra dry, and we found parts of the mascapone that were frozen. As a whole, I'd recommend going elsewhere if you're craving tiramisu; but they could've just had an off batch that evening. For the most part, if you're looking for a family-style environment with good prices (especially with inflation nowadays), Il Pescatore is worth a try! read more

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This place is a gem. Food was so delicious with large portions. The staff is efficient and friendly. You could tell everyone works together as a team. I would highly recommend this Italian restaurant. read more

Il Pescatore - Gamberi Portofino - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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American Italian Gordon Ramsey needs to come help. Carbonara was just Alfredo. Stromboli was just a ham sandwich. Portions are big but what's the point with bad food. read more

Great local italian restaurant with always great food and service. Always makes you feel welcome and they are glad you chose their restaurant. Highly recomend. read more

This is the best Italian restaurant in Orlando. The food is consistently good every time we come here. I always get the veal Marsala which is tender and has the best Marsala sauce I think I have ever had. You can tell everything is homemade. The servers have been there for ages and they are always quick and attentive. You for sure don't go for a fancy vibe... but if you want authentic, delicious food, with great service... go here! read more

We just visited this location last Friday for our date night. It was recommended to us by a friend. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we had was fresh and had a homemade taste. To top it off the prices are so good. It's def a family dinner option and a date night option. Upon walking in, it provides family style environment. This place is a must. read more

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This has to be by far one of our goto when it comes to Italian. We have been coming here for years and the biggest compliment I can give them is consistency. I love the the ambiance. It feels like your at someone's Italian grandmothers house. The service no matter who you get is always on point. Our server today Elvis was very attentive. The food as always was very good. I always get the mussels in the lemon caper sauce that's to die for. I've had their chicken parm, shrimp parm, and many others. Today I tried their Chicken Marsala. Very flavorful. It may look like a whole in the wall but it packs flavors you may not find in nicer looking places. read more

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I felt like one of the family here, and I have to assume it's family operated. An old time neighborhood restaurant serving old time Italian classics in a cozy and warm atmosphere. Nothing fancy, just delicious and friendly. No rush, no frills, and reasonable prices. I love this place and been coming here for years. read more

We stopped into Il Pescatore for lunch on a weekend. It wasn't too busy so we were quickly seated. The lunch menu has a lot of great options at very reasonable prices. I ended up choosing chicken parm since that's my go to for Italian when trying a place for the first time. My boyfriend chose manicotti, and we also ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. Meals come with salad and bread which is always nice. The mozzarella sticks and sauce were yummy and perfectly cheesy as mozzarella sticks should be. The side salad was just basic and average, but perfectly fine for something that comes included with a meal, same with the garlic bread. I really enjoyed my chicken parm. The sauce was tasty, there was plenty of cheese, and the chicken was tender. I felt the chicken breading wasn't the best flavoring I've had, but still very good and the sauce more than made up for it. My boyfriend enjoyed his manicotti also. The meal portions for lunch are of course smaller than a typical dinner portion at other spots, but it was still plenty of food, good pricing, and I had leftovers so no complaints there! This is a cool local spot that seems to take pride in serving up delicious food in a casual and cozy atmosphere. I enjoyed it and would definitely return! read more

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I'm not the one to give a bad review but here I am... Came into this place with good expectations but was quickly disappointed. We ordered the gnocchi piamontese and manicotti which came with garlic bread and a choice of salad. Our choice of salads were ceaser and house salad, the ceaser salad was pretty okay on other hand the house salad was placed aside, it had way too much oil and the dressing was watered down. The "garlic bread", where was the garlic? The taste was odd, tasted very strong on rosemary not garlic, but the bread was soft. The gnocchi was soft but their "pink sauce" smelled like Mac and cheese, not sure why but I couldn't help but keep smelling it because why does it smell like that. Decided to take a bite and the after taste was a bit Burnt. The manicotti, the ricotta taste a little funky as if it were expired. The service was quick but you would think that after somebody asks for the check and see that the food was untouched they would ask if anything was wrong... but no that wasn't the case, no questions asked, no customer service provided, no cafe given. We literally took one bite off our plate and really tried to eat the garlic bread since we were hungry but not even hunger got us to eat the food. $36 later and I'm still hungry with a stomach ache. read more

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Looks small and I'd probably describe it as a hole in the wall as somebody not familiar with the area, but what a pleasant surprise! The portions are large and the bread was fantastic!!! The entrees come with a salad which we all loved the house Italian dressing, I dipped lots of bread in it! Service was phenomenal. They gave us more bread and we're very attentive. My water was never empty. The reception area was very welcoming- greeted us when we entered and thanked us as we walked out. I eat a lot, but I was able to box up some more bread and half my meal and eating it now for lunch! Good Italian, great service, reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back and try the mussels appetizer!! read more

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An OG in CFL for sure and still plating damn good Italian food in a charming space worked by a talented staff. My early dinner was definitely going to involve sauce and pasta. Getting the staples right is a must. Delicious bread with a nice crunch to it and everything homemade is worth a try. The house red wine vinaigrette was just right and I'm always grateful when I get fresh lettuce and decent wedges of tomatoes in my salad. My spinach ravioli was an excellent choice. But that (homemade) tiramisu was OUTSTANDING. Sadly, the wine I fancied was bottle only (sweet red, Sangue di Giuda). But, fortunately, they serve Acqua Panna (perfect bottled water). This restaurant is perfect for family dinners and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I did. read more