ThemeParkJunkee
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Any chance of just stopping in for nice Tuscan wine? In other words, will it have a bar?
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Trattoria al Forno to replace Kouzzina by Cat Cora on Disney's BoardWalk
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Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
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Tony's has been open in the MK for about 25 years and they still can't pull of Italian Food worthy of the price. It is a shame. How difficult is it to hire and Executive Chef that would finally turn that restaurant around? (If they did I'd give them a permit for wine with a meal too.) I've yet to find Italian Food in Disney that I'd give more than a passable rating and most serving Italian I'd fail. Food critics outside of the World would likely not give them a Star.
I ate pizza pie at Via Napoli in 2012 it was delicious. Ate there in 2014 and it wasn't very good and the atmosphere was horrid, backed up ADRs and tables that were not bussed. Nothing like paying for hasty made pie and sitting next to a table that sat unbussed for over 30 minutes. It will be a while before I return to Via Napoli's.
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ThemeParkJunkee
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Just ate at our local Italian Restaurant (only game in town, makes some of their pasta fresh etc) and it was...mediocre. But, it is always packed and requires a reservation. Italian food is likely the safest bet for WDW at any location. It is nice that our local restaurant service Italian wines and beers though.
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
The only game in town is an unbalanced comparison to WDW with choices and quality abound.
I am surprised you would pick Italian as the safest be for WDW at any Location. I'd eat at Flame over Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom.
I'd eat at Starring Rolls over Toy Story Pizza. I'd eat at Brown Derby over Mamma Melrose or the Lasagna at Primetime. While eating at FW I stay away from the Meatball Sub at Umbrella instead opting for the slow roasted porkchop at Sunshine. In the WS I'd eat at Rose & Crown, Chefs de France, Tappan Edo long before I'll eat at Via Napoli or Tutto again.
At the MK, Tony's would be one of my last choices while loving Liberty Tree and receiving so much more included with my meal for the price with the bonus of a chef knowing what they are doing. I'm hard pressed to think of any quick service at the MK that bothers to try Italian, know Cosmics dumped it from the menu long ago but the Braized Pork at BOG is a good QS lunch, the Plaza has amazing sandwiches and Columbia House doesn't fail with their Chicken or Fish choices on a QS level.
But on the Boardwalk I am heading to Big River Grill and eating their Kobe Burger. It is better than any Italian I've had on WDW property. The quality of meat is over the top as is the prep along with the yummy bun.
PrincessNelly_NJ
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Not to mention that a new Italian restaurant called Ravello will be opening at the FS on property as well.
Offering breakfast with an omelette station and other items.
Then dinner will have "pasta bar" and food will be cooked in front of you.
Disney doesn't need anymore Italian restaurants unless it will be high quality.
Offering breakfast with an omelette station and other items.
Then dinner will have "pasta bar" and food will be cooked in front of you.
Disney doesn't need anymore Italian restaurants unless it will be high quality.
Bocabear
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I am glad to hear someone say something good about Big River...I have eaten there a few times over the years and have always had a dismal experience... sub par quality bar food... Looks like they have upped their game with burgers... that is a step in the right direction!!
PrincessNelly_NJ
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Four Seasons. It opens August 3rd. It is located between FW Campground and Port Orleans and backs up against Golden Oaks
EDITED: Here the link to their website: http://www.fourseasons.com/orlando/
wdwgreek
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Does Trip Advisor categorize Olive Garden as fine dining please tell me this is internet forum sarcasm!
bethymouse
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Any menu yet for the new Italian restaurant? Authentic Italian would be nice- no pizza!
lunchbox1175
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I don't know about you guys, but every time I go, Via Napoli is booked up and not taking reservations, we always have one, but there are always legions of people that walk up trying to get a table that can't. Demand is a great reason to put another restaurant of similar style within close proximity, this will help drive business at lunch time to the Boardwalk as well, for the most part it is a ghost town over there at lunch.
They can't cook real Italian food because the water in Florida is loaded with sulphur ....no mater how you filter it you will never get the water right and water is a HUGE part of a good sauce...that being said Il Mulino in the swan isn't half bad! You should check it out, it's not as good as the Ny or lv Locations but for Florida is great
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Bull!
We have our national conference in Orlando. There are some amazing chefs outside wdw that have skills.
One of the best catered a closed park event at universal for our convention
All chefs deal with water issues in Orlando and worldwide. To say it only harms the Italian restaurants is silly. There are award winning restaurants on wdw property those chefs can do it. Never hear this weak water argument from the guests or chefs at Victoria and Alberts.
Edit: Here is the restaurant I have eaten at while out in Orlando while attending conferences.
http://www.christinis.com/menu/ Repeat 5 star restaurant, award winning and ranked currently as the best restaurant in Orlando even with the water of Florida. Just because Disney can't pull off Italian doesn't mean others can't. Disney just chooses not to.
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DonaldDoleWhip
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Just saying - Captain's Grille offers some interesting à la carte dishes (such as a lobster omelet) and a $19-20 breakfast buffet. Everyone seems to forget it's an option in the Epcot resort area.If you request they can make bacon egg and cheese at the bakery
Bull!
We have our national conference in Orlando. There are some amazing chefs outside wdw that have skills.
One of the best catered a closed park event at universal for our convention
All chefs deal with water issues in Orlando and worldwide. To say it only harms the Italian restaurants is silly. There are award winning restaurants on wdw property those chefs can do it. Never hear this weak water argument from the guests or chefs at Victoria and Alberts.
Edit: Here is the restaurant I have eaten at while out in Orlando while attending conferences.
http://www.christinis.com/menu/ Repeat 5 star restaurant, award winning and ranked currently as the best restaurant in Orlando even with the water of Florida. Just because Disney can't pull off Italian doesn't mean others can't. Disney just chooses not to.
The Ivy Award
Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall Of Fame Award
Di Rona Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award
Best of the Best Five Star Diamond Award
Best Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator magazine, one of the best wine lists in
the world
The International Award of Excellence
The Epicurean Award for the Outstanding Cuisine and Service
Zagat – “ a treasure among restaurants”
The Golden Spoon Award
AAA Four Diamond Award
you clearly don't know good Italian food then lol no one said they can't make good food in Florida just that they can't make good Italian food and I've yet to find an a Italian restraunt in Florida that makes a sauce better than one you find in a bottle... travel to the north east and eat at Sally's or pepes in CT or il Mulino in NYC ... then you will know real Italian food
So a pizza place in New Haven is real Italian food lol.... You need to get out more if that's your idea of reall awesome Italian food.