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    Lil Vinny’s

    4.5 (123 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
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    Lasagna
    Virginie L.

    Was in the mood for some Lasagna, ordered by phone for pick up, I got there about 20mins later, waited about 5mins and it was ready. Small, quaint spot, I was greeted as I entered, not a big restaurant but enough room to sit comfortably. The lasagna was good, however, I wish it had a little more meat there was actually barely any meat in the piece I received. Garlic knots were really good! I'll try it again and see how the other options are.

    Christina S.

    Four stars for wonderful service and a nice clean restaurant with family vibes! We arrived here to meet with some friends for dinner and we're greeted warmly by Madeleine or something similar, I forgot her name. She was very sweet. We ordered the garlic knots for the kids straight away, the vodka, pizza, and the chicken wings. The chicken wings were absolutely flavorless and they weren't fried properly, they had no taste to them. I could barely get through one wing to be honest with you. They were also $19, but we didn't say anything to them. Anyhow, the pizza was pretty good and the garlic knots were delicious! I would definitely come back and try something else on the menu! Bonus, the entrée comes with garlic bread that is nice and crispy, I didn't know about it, but our friend got the seafood pasta and the bread came with it. The bread is complementary so that's a good tip. Will definitely come back when we are in the area!

    Catherine M.

    Food was terrific. It was tasty, plentiful and reasonably priced in my opinion. The service? Outstanding!!! She was helpful knowledgeable and managed the tanles beautifully

    Brian F.

    We went again this evening. Everything was very good. We had pizza, wings, and a side of meatballs. The pizza was delicious and topped with fresh ingredients. The wings were very meaty and tasty. They were served piping hot. The meatballs were a very nice size, flavorful and very meaty with little filler. This is now my go to place for Italian food. If you want a nice, delicious meal in a hometown restaurant, stop in. You won't be sorry.

    Interior
    Melody L.

    This place was just ok. We got the mozzarella cheese sticks and garlic knots as appetizers. The mozzarella cheese sticks were good. The garlic knots were not knots but instead were really messy rolls. I had to go wash my hands after eating these. The menu included Hawaiian pizza and fettuccine alfredo pasta which are both not authentic Italian dishes. The service seemed slow but there was only one waitress managing six tables. We were with an impatient child though also. The waitress tried taking away a sauce from under me that I was still using while eating. Also the tables were too close together. I had to ask my family member to get up just so I could get out of my seat without bumping into the stranger at the next table. We got the Bianco 14 inch pizza that we shared among all of us at the table. The pizza was thin crust it tasted just average. The size was enough for all of us and extra to take home. Overall this place is just average American Italian like Olive Garden.

    Antipasto salad
    Brian D.

    Driving home from Orlando and was looking for something casual. A quick look through Yelp and we found this local restaurant. We stopped in and glad we did. This is located in a strip mall anchored by a Publix. Hard to see inside as the restaurant has window coverings that protect those inside from the sun. Inside is casual with multiple tables. We had a very short wait as they cleared off a table. We reviewed the menu and quickly came up with our order. An antipasto salad and a Grandma pizza The salad was quite good and loaded with various meats and olives. The Grandma pizza was excellent. A little different than others we've had but still tasty. They loaded the top with fresh basil. 8 big slices. Obviously had plenty to bring home for another meal. Service was very friendly and helpful. Well done!

    Garlic Knots
    Steven H.

    Lil Vinny's opened up int he Publix shopping center near my home. Parking is plentiful as there is a big lot. We ordered takeout from here which included calzones and garlic knots. The price and service were good. The calzones looked nice and were what you would expected.....I want not disappointed nor were they anything out of the ordinary calzone. Its a great place to get those if you want a solid calzone. The Garlic knots were a little underwhelming if I am being honest. They were not as solitary/fluffy as I would have liked and there was just sprinkled Parmesan randomly thrown on. They were not bad - per se.....but I wouldn't order them again based on my first experience. Overall, probably a consistent Italian shop for a quick bite.

    Veggie Calzone
    Robyn B.

    So good!!! Had veggie calzone and very good. Big portions given and great service. Ambiance is ok and is like a typical pizza joint.

    Cheese Calzone

    This was our first experience with Lil Vinny's. The welcome when we walked in was wonderful. We started with garlic knots. They were good. Plenty of garlic and butter on top. The sauce was delicious and is full of fresh herbs and garlic. The calzones were good. My wife felt like the cheese could've been seasoned a little more. She had to add some salt. I enjoyed the special, though I would've liked the peppers a little more cooked. We brought home some fettuccine Alfredo and she loved it.

    Maya B.

    This place does not disappoint from the bread to the service to the custom pizzas. I have to say this is my new favorite local spot.

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    Best pizza in Oviedo, hands-down! my husband and I get pizza every time we visit from Pensacola shout out to uncle Joe!!

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    The ambiance is relaxing, cleaned; The food especially the pizza was outstanding, like NY pizza taste. The service was great too.

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    Super good food! I haven't said that about a new place in years! We will be back, next time dining in!

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    excellent experience service was awesome. Definitely will go there again. The food is great awesome place for lunch and dinner.

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    4.4(95 reviews)
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    Truly extraordinary. Let me start with the service. It is TOP TIER. You couldn't ask for better…read morecustomer service. I thoroughly enjoyed the explanation of how the restaurant came to be. I also enjoyed the walk through of the menu and the different dishes/pizza ordered. My friend and I started with the Burrata. It was phenomenal. I loved the flavor of the balsamic glaze. The rosemary focaccia bread was superb. For pizzas we decided upon the Star Beckham and the Marco. I really enjoyed the star shaped pizza. The triangle crust was packed with a good amount of ricotta cheese. There was lots of toppings and some of the freshest ingredient pizza I've ever had. The Marco pizza was good getting to try the stracciatella cheese for the first time. The restaurant is really cute. Its an intimate dining room area and you can see into the kitchen seeing the pizzas cooking. I had a great time here and a great meal.

    Where are my pizza lovers who are getting bored with the same old, same old? Mister 01 is here to…read morespice things up! Mister 01 makes a thin crust gourmet pizza fired up hot. They ferment their dough for 72 hours before serving. Most of their pizza menu is different from what passes for pizza in the US today, but it's nothing you haven't seen if you're a true pizza lover who appreciates authentic pies. You will find arugula, burrata, calabrese, and more here. If you can't find a pizza on the menu that ticks all your boxes, you can also make your own. In particular, for my ricotta lovers, I must insist you try their "star" pizzas where they pinch around the pizza edge to make little ricotta pouches. Think stuffed crust pizza only much, much better! The inside of the restaurant is nice, but definitely casual. Service was great. They do offer takeout and work with the DoorDash types but we found this pizza doesn't travel as well since it's so thin and chills quickly. Eat in if you can. The prices here are a bit higher than I would expect, especially since the toppings are a bit on the skimpy side, but that's really my only complaint. Definitely try this place out when you're craving REAL pizza!

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    11.9 miAvalon Park, East Orlando
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    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!

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    Gino's Italian Restaurant

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    3.5(155 reviews)
    1.7 miEast Orlando
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    It's under new ownership and everything is just as good as before. Pizza was amazing, our server…read moreCarly was great, and the place felt exactly the same. I have been coming her for over 30 years and I will keep coming back.

    I popped into Gino's Italian Restaurant for a glass of wine, and a glass of wine only. While their…read moremenu did appear to have some pretty decent options, I did not order any food because I was simply there to pass the time as I awaited my appointment at a neighboring salon. So, sadly, I cannot speak to the food, and for now, my rating will remain squarely in the middle until I have the opportunity to try their food options. With that said, my rating is also in the middle because the service was SLOW, SLOW, SLOW. While it was dinnertime, the restaurant itself was not super packed. I opted to sit at the bar and sat there for about 10 mins before anyone serviced me. Had I known it would have been that slow, I'd have gone to the restaurant next door. Again, I just wanted a beverage as I waited for my time to pass for my hair appointment at the salon in the same shopping plaza. By the time I got my house glass of pinot grigio, it was time to pay my tab and go to my appointment. So, much of the time was eaten up in simply waiting for a bartender to service me; I was a little put off. In fact, they did not find anyone to service the bar area until it was about three of sitting there. Anyways, despite that, the staff was actually very kind. They did apologize for the wait, but you know what they say about first impressions. While I won't be letting this deter me from actually giving them a proper try, I will keep this first experience in the back of my head. Despite this, the venue is spacious. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating. The bar seating is limited, but they have enough. The environment seemed lively and very family-friendly. Also, pricing is GREAT! Their entire menu is very reasonable - so that is a plus! It is located in a shopping plaza, so there is more than enough parking. Again, I'll be back to give them another try and see if they are able to sway my opinions any further.

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    Tratto Avalon Park

    4.3(109 reviews)
    10.2 miAvalon Park, East Orlando

    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 made reservations through OpenTable after spotting it on TikTok (yes, TikTok made me do it), and…read moreI'm glad we listened. Let me start with the surprise of the night: the ratatouille. I'm usually not a ratatouille girl at all, but THIS one? Whew. The burrata on top took it to another level--creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. I'd go back just for that alone. Now...the Detroit-style pizza?? Where has this been all my life? We got the Spicy Pepperoni and I'm still thinking about it. The combo of crispy edges, fluffy crust, hot honey, and goat cheese was unreal. At this point, I feel like I need to book a trip to Detroit just to compare lol. We also tried the cheese wheel pasta--flavor-wise it was just okay for me, but the tableside presentation was definitely the highlight. It's one of those dishes you order more for the experience than the taste. Paired everything with a bottle of prosecco, which made the whole night feel a little extra and very much needed. And shoutout to Zack--he was a great waiter. Attentive, friendly, and really helped make the experience smooth from start to finish. Overall, great vibes, solid food, and a fun dining experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to--especially for that pizza and burrata situation.

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