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!

This place is always a 10/10! Such good Italian food. For starters, their bread with the…read moreoil/vinegar... so good! I have to stop myself from eating too much of it so that I don't kill my appetite for dinner! Their dinner portions are huge, I always have leftovers for the next day. Everything my family and I got was delicious. My husband really liked this entree that was one of the daily specials a couple months ago.. I was so impressed that the server asked the chef if they could make it tonight for my husband and they said yes! What a treat and so thoughtful. The dining room is quaint and server was so friendly, you really feel like family when dining there. We will be back soon!

We visited Turci Pasta for the first time for Valentines Day. It has been one of the spots I have…read morebeen waiting to go. Let's just say we loved it . It was a pre-paid pre-fixe meal and we were able to see the menu before paying. Dinner was paid by the time we came in. The restaurant was decorated for Valentine's Day and it was truly romantic. We were seated inside in a corner that's resembled Italy. Only issue we had the people behind us were so loud, we could hear there entire conversation. Bread and olive oil were delish! It was a five course meal and everything was absolutely delicious and so fresh. Hoping next Valentine's we come back!

I've been two times and the first visit was great which made us return to try the 4 course dining…read more However, our waiter the second time made a lot of mistakes. She forgot the bread, forgot our water and we'd have to waive her down for refills, and mis ordered 2 items. We got entirely different items than we ordered. There was no offerings for the multiple errors either which was disappointing. After our last visit going so poorly I can't say we'll be back.

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

Wow! There are many great restaurants in Orlando, especially on restaurant row. The one that I come…read moreback to for special occasions is Christinis. I think sometimes that the lack of service has kept me from eating out much, and then I go to Christinis where the service is too-notch. Great service can make lackluster food taste better but Christinis doesn't have to worry there. Their food is too notch as well. It is old world attentive service, and you can't help but feel special when you go there. Our server this evening was Atilla (sp?) and he has a commanding presence and keeps a close eye on things in an unobtrusive way. It was my birthday and they treated me very well. Okay, let's get to the food. Bread service before the meal was excellent. The bread came with an eggplant sauce that was excellent. They offer butter and olive oil but I say to forego that, and just have the eggplant sauce/dip. We both had the shrimp cocktail, which wasn't the plan. But the shrimp were so large and we hadn't had a shrimp cocktail in a long time, and boy was it good. The shrimp was fresh and as mentioned, very large. We then had a Caesar salad which was good. The cheese was good, but I was surprised that there were no anchovies. We like classic Caesar with anchovies, but the salad was good nonetheless. We split a small portion of the fagottini pasta with pear and Gorgonzola cream sauce. It was the absolute best. It sounds like an odd flavor combo but it works. We both had the veal (their specialty) hubby had the veal picatta. I had the Marsala. Both very good. It came with a polenta fritter that was good, I'm not sure what was inside, it had a nice flavor, maybe pimentos? Even though tiramisu or crème brûlée is usually my go to if having dessert, we went for cannolis for a "lighter" option. Very good as well. The last one the list is ambiance. Beautiful tables, classy elegant restaurant, and tuxedoed waitstaff. Excellent!

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.

Everything was great! The food, the service and the ambiance too. Honestly it was one of the…read moregreatest experiences I've had in a Italian restaurant.

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 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.

Prato is such a comfort meal for me. The staff is always kind, the vibe of the space is cozy, and…read moreit's always a meal to look forward to. My go to drink is usually a white linen. However, for the sake of happy hour, I ordered the Cetriolo and my husband ordered a negroni bianco. The cetriolo was light, refreshing, heavy on the cucumber, and overall the perfect summer cocktail. And the negroni was smooth and sophisticated. As a starter, we ordered the meatballs (because you didn't go to prato if you didn't order them) and the Piccante Dolce to balance. The meatballs are always such a classic 10/10 you have to get them. The Piccante Dolce was light and very balanced. As our mains, I ordered the Duck and Foie Gras Mezzaluna (mind you i'm typically a mustard spaghetti girl) and was VERY surprised! It was a great portion, not too heavy, and absolutely delicious! My husband got the Chicken Saltimbocca and demolished the entire thing. It's safe to say he was a fan. Because it was my birthday, I was offered a free dessert from their menu. The Cheesecake with peach compote was incred. She wasn't too sweet and a great sized portion for 2 people. Our server, Alexandra, was the SWEETEST. She was so attentive and had such a great attitude. She offered to take pictures of us, and really made our day. Next time we come, we will be requesting to sit in her section.

The aesthetic of the tall wooden rafters, stone floors, mood lighting and peeks of natural sun, it…read moregives high class Italian in the best way possible. As you walk in there's a large bar with a decent amount of seating, and to the right a mix of tables. Take on the limited outdoor seating at your own risk during Florida's storm season. I started with the Sunshine State cocktail. The gin cocktail was a little more lime forward than I prefer, but I'm still a fan! To follow it, I tried the Negroni Bianco. It was on the sweeter side and had a lot of floral flavor. The Bruschette Caprese has so much flavor, I couldn't get place if the tomatoes were marinated, but I loved it! For dinner I couldn't resist the house special, mustard spaghettini. It was creamy, and mustard marinated noodles the perfect balance. As you'd expect with the setting and price point, the service was professional and attentive.

Amazing food and the best service! We ordered the white truffle garlic bread, which was so buttery…read moreand yummy (our server recommended we try the focaccia next time, as it's even better). I had their kale and goat cheese salad - it was so rich and incredibly flavorful. We had a couple hour drive home, and our server gave us coffees to go, as it was late at night. Overall: Service is super friendly and the food is absolutely divine. I would highly recommend!

Met up with a colleague for lunch today and realized it's been YEARS since I've been to North…read moreItalia. I went when they first opened and remembered really enjoying it, but I have not been back for lunch. It was pretty quiet during that time. I ordered one of their zero proof mocktails, the 00 Spritz, which was light and refreshing. We decided to share a couple menu items including the beef carpaccio and the garlic knot sliders with pesto chicken parm. Prior to ordering, my colleague had asked our server about another menu item and the type of meat that was in the sauce because she cannot eat pork. It was clear that he was not very sure. For it not being very busy and most people dining in were on a lunch break, the food took quite a while to come out. We received the carpaccio first - it was very tasty and we both enjoyed it. When we received the garlic knot sliders, they looked amazing. It comes with 3 sliders and a side of fries. Once we began eating the sliders, my friend noticed that there was crispy prosciutto (aka pork) on them. This was not listed on the menu or mentioned by our server. Many people don't eat pork (for personal or religious reasons), so that ingredient really should be disclosed on the menu. Our server was apologetic and mentioned that they had just updated their menu so this must have been an oversight. Sadly, my friend did not have enough time left in her lunch break at this point to wait for something else to come out. I personally did enjoy the sliders and took the leftovers home. I also ordered the cacio e pepe pizza to-go to have for dinner later, and it was also very good. Besides that hiccup, overall the food was good and I would go back to try more menu items.