Mama Melrose or Tutto Italia for Good Friday dinner ? - The DIS Discussion Forums

pooh2001 · 09-18-2009, 08:50 AM

We like Coral Reef - but with the new 90 day ADR window opening up on 10/27/09, we may not be able to get dinner at Coral Reef on Good Friday.

What about Mama Melrose in DHS for Good Friday dinner ?

Does Mama Melrose have NY style pizza ?

How is the Penne Alla Vodka - with pancetta and sweet onion, finished with tomato basil sauce, cream, vodka and pecorino romano ? We would need to omit the pancetta - since it is pork (no meat on Good Friday) - I wonder if they could omit the onions too ?

Should we try Tutto Italia in EPCOT ?

How is the Sacchetti - pasta pillows filled with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and pomdoro sauce ?

Cannelloni al Forno - baked with spinach, ricotta, bechamel and parmesan cheese ?

And on the kids menu - Pizzetta - with mozzarella and tomatoes - Does it look like NY pizza ?

Please help - we have 1 month to decide where to eat before the ADR rush on 10/27/09

We truly miss the Spoodles Pizza Window

nd9979 · 09-18-2009, 09:10 AM

I voted for Mama Melrose. Haven't been to Tutto (on our list for our Nov. trip), but we absolutely loved Mama Melrose last year.

We had the Penne Alla Vodka and it was wonderful. The cream sauce was very tasty. I would certainly put it above your typical Italian places (Olive Garden, Macaronni Grill, etc.).

My wife got the Chicken Pippette. Another very nice dish. It had a good four cheese sauce.

For dessert we had the Honey Hazelnut and Ricotta Cheesecake. It had a yummy blood sauce.

Mama Melrose was a dining highlight of our May '08 trip. We're making it a point to schedule an ADR for it again in Nov. and want to keep it as one of our regulars.

It also helps that Hollywood Studios is my favorite park and we just loved the location of the restaurant. Tucked away by the Muppets 3D show. Great environment.

pooh2001 · 09-18-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the replies so far - Tutto Italia in EPCOT seems to be winning the poll - but no one said why they like Tutto Italia in EPCOT better.

Could someone tell me their favotite entrees to eat at Tutto Italia in EPCOT ?

kalc12345 · 09-18-2009, 10:53 AM

You can go to allears.net and look at menus.

BLLB · 09-18-2009, 11:17 AM

We will be at Disney for Easter week as well. I had a question, what is the significance of the October 27 date?

Thanks.

pooh2001 · 09-18-2009, 11:39 AM

Right now you have to wait 90 days before your arrival date to make your ADR's.

So for Easter week 2010, the 90 day mark would be the last week of Decmber 2009.

On October 27, 2009, WDW is changing the ADR day allowance back to the 180 day mark.

So for Easter week 2010, the 180 day mark is late September 2009.
When October 27th comes about on the calendar - anyone staying Easter week 2010 can make ALL their ADR's since on 10/27/09 is will be about the 150 day mark - well into the 180 day ADR allowance.

You can go to WDW online and to ADR's at 6:00 AM EST or you can call WDW at 7:00 AM EST to make your ADR requests.

10/27/09 will be a very busy day for ADR CM's at WDW.

summersalt · 09-18-2009, 11:56 AM

I don't recall if Tutto has NY pizza. However, I wouldn't order pizza anyway. They have so many wonderful dishes to try.

disneyfav4ever · 09-18-2009, 12:04 PM

I voted for Tutto, I like the food there better then at Mama's. I don't think Mama's is bad though, Tutto is just better.

BLLB · 09-18-2009, 01:06 PM

Pooh2001, Thank you so much. I read these boards every day and still learn something new. I really can't thank you enough.

As to your original question, we really enjoyed Mama Melrose. Something to consider, I believe all restaurants vegetarian meals which may help on Good Friday.

ROEDISNEY · 09-18-2009, 01:14 PM

Been to all and like all but TUTTO is definately the best.

shortbusmom · 09-18-2009, 01:43 PM

I thought that the Pizza window was still open and staying open at the old spoodles restuarant

shortbusmom · 09-18-2009, 01:44 PM

My vote is Tutto's to eat at

Golf4food · 09-18-2009, 03:38 PM

Why would an authentic Italian place have NY style pizza? It's Tutto Italia, not Tutto Newyorkia...

Tutto is wonderful. Great meal. The canelloni al forno you asked about is amazing. As is the lasagna. I'd eat the coppeta sotto bosco for dessert 5-7 times per week (and twice on Sundays!)

nicole0992 · 09-19-2009, 04:45 PM

I dined at Tutto at the end of June and the sacchetti was off the menu. I loved that dish and was disappointed it was gone. I did have the Canelloni al Forno and it was delicious. Also, my daughter did have the pizette. She liked it but prefered the farfalle in cream sauce they also offer the kids.

I also dined at Mama Melrose and had the Penne Alla Vodka. It was delicious.

Funny we seem to have the same taste in entrees!

Good luck deciding!

DisneyJen0504 · 09-19-2009, 06:10 PM

Anywhere BUT Mama Melrose. My sister ordered that dish when we were there in August and found it close to inedible. It was really nasty! My chicken parm was bad too. Service was even worse. Don't bother with MM!

View Poll Results: Where to eat dinner on Good Friday ?
Coral Reef - but may not be able to get an ADR	8	28.57%
Tutto Italia - do they have NY pizza ?	17	60.71%
Mama Melrose - do they have NY pizza ?	3	10.71%
Other suggestion for mostly a pasta less fish dinner ?	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

09-18-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 5,050	Mama Melrose or Tutto Italia for Good Friday dinner ? We like Coral Reef - but with the new 90 day ADR window opening up on 10/27/09, we may not be able to get dinner at Coral Reef on Good Friday. What about Mama Melrose in DHS for Good Friday dinner ? Does Mama Melrose have NY style pizza ? How is the Penne Alla Vodka - with pancetta and sweet onion, finished with tomato basil sauce, cream, vodka and pecorino romano ? We would need to omit the pancetta - since it is pork (no meat on Good Friday) - I wonder if they could omit the onions too ? Should we try Tutto Italia in EPCOT ? How is the Sacchetti - pasta pillows filled with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and pomdoro sauce ? Cannelloni al Forno - baked with spinach, ricotta, bechamel and parmesan cheese ? And on the kids menu - Pizzetta - with mozzarella and tomatoes - Does it look like NY pizza ? Please help - we have 1 month to decide where to eat before the ADR rush on 10/27/09 We truly miss the Spoodles Pizza Window __________________ The Pooh Crew & Past resorts:Dolphin, CR tower, WL, Dolphin, next resort for our 25th anniversary Dolphin with a teacher rate Last edited by pooh2001; 09-18-2009 at 09:15 AM.

09-18-2009, 09:10 AM	#2
nd9979 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 37	I voted for Mama Melrose. Haven't been to Tutto (on our list for our Nov. trip), but we absolutely loved Mama Melrose last year. We had the Penne Alla Vodka and it was wonderful. The cream sauce was very tasty. I would certainly put it above your typical Italian places (Olive Garden, Macaronni Grill, etc.). My wife got the Chicken Pippette. Another very nice dish. It had a good four cheese sauce. For dessert we had the Honey Hazelnut and Ricotta Cheesecake. It had a yummy blood sauce. Mama Melrose was a dining highlight of our May '08 trip. We're making it a point to schedule an ADR for it again in Nov. and want to keep it as one of our regulars. It also helps that Hollywood Studios is my favorite park and we just loved the location of the restaurant. Tucked away by the Muppets 3D show. Great environment. __________________ Jason (Daddy) / Missi (Mommy) / Mara (4 yrs old) / Joel (7 months old) October '07 Offsite/June '08 Pop Century/November '09 Pop Century

09-18-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 5,050	Thanks for the replies so far - Tutto Italia in EPCOT seems to be winning the poll - but no one said why they like Tutto Italia in EPCOT better. Could someone tell me their favotite entrees to eat at Tutto Italia in EPCOT ? __________________ The Pooh Crew & Past resorts:Dolphin, CR tower, WL, Dolphin, next resort for our 25th anniversary Dolphin with a teacher rate

09-18-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
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09-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
BLLB Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 221	We will be at Disney for Easter week as well. I had a question, what is the significance of the October 27 date? Thanks. __________________ 1974 and 1994 Offsite, 2001 POFQ, 2004 AKL, 2005 Swan, 2007 BWV, 2008 BCV, 2009 Contemporary

09-18-2009, 11:39 AM	#6
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 5,050	October 27. 2009 starts the 180 day ADR allowance Right now you have to wait 90 days before your arrival date to make your ADR's. So for Easter week 2010, the 90 day mark would be the last week of Decmber 2009. On October 27, 2009, WDW is changing the ADR day allowance back to the 180 day mark. So for Easter week 2010, the 180 day mark is late September 2009. When October 27th comes about on the calendar - anyone staying Easter week 2010 can make ALL their ADR's since on 10/27/09 is will be about the 150 day mark - well into the 180 day ADR allowance. You can go to WDW online and to ADR's at 6:00 AM EST or you can call WDW at 7:00 AM EST to make your ADR requests. 10/27/09 will be a very busy day for ADR CM's at WDW. __________________ The Pooh Crew & Past resorts:Dolphin, CR tower, WL, Dolphin, next resort for our 25th anniversary Dolphin with a teacher rate

09-18-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
summersalt DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 615	I don't recall if Tutto has NY pizza. However, I wouldn't order pizza anyway. They have so many wonderful dishes to try. __________________ DH DD ME Sandy

09-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#8
disneyfav4ever No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,941	I voted for Tutto, I like the food there better then at Mama's. I don't think Mama's is bad though, Tutto is just better. __________________ Fall 2009 Dining Reviews - Work in Progress Deluxe Disney Dining Reviews Sep 2008 & Feb 2009 Mother Daughter Trip - Dining Reviews - Sep/Oct 2007 23rd Birthday in Disney Dining Reviews - Feb 2007 Christmas in Disney Dining Reviews - December 2006 First Solo Trip Dining Reviews - Oct 2005

09-18-2009, 01:06 PM	#9
BLLB Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 221	Pooh2001, Thank you so much. I read these boards every day and still learn something new. I really can't thank you enough. As to your original question, we really enjoyed Mama Melrose. Something to consider, I believe all restaurants vegetarian meals which may help on Good Friday. __________________ 1974 and 1994 Offsite, 2001 POFQ, 2004 AKL, 2005 Swan, 2007 BWV, 2008 BCV, 2009 Contemporary

09-18-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
ROEDISNEY DIS Veteran My name is Disney Join Date: May 2004 Location: SO.JERSEY/SO.PHILLY Posts: 5,511	Been to all and like all but TUTTO is definately the best. __________________ Port Orleans French Quarter 8/26 to 9/7 http://www.youtube.com/WDISNYW PORS

09-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#11
shortbusmom Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 67	I thought that the Pizza window was still open and staying open at the old spoodles restuarant __________________ Carole - WDW- 1974, WDW -1977,Honeymoom LBV 1984, Tree House Villas -1987, Off Property - 1992Shades of Green - 1994, Off Property 2003, Off Property - 2005DVC Members SSR- 2005, DVC SSR -2006, DVC- SSR- Christmas 2006, Animal Kingdom Lodge/ Wilderness (DVC) 2007, DVC SSR-Christmas 2007, Bonnet's Creek -2008, Disney Magic Cruise/ Broadwalk -2008, DVC SSR - 2009, Disney Magic 2009DVC AKV 2010, Disney Cruise Eastern 2010, Disney Cruise Alaska 2011

09-18-2009, 01:44 PM	#12
shortbusmom Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 67	My vote is Tutto's to eat at __________________ Carole - WDW- 1974, WDW -1977,Honeymoom LBV 1984, Tree House Villas -1987, Off Property - 1992Shades of Green - 1994, Off Property 2003, Off Property - 2005DVC Members SSR- 2005, DVC SSR -2006, DVC- SSR- Christmas 2006, Animal Kingdom Lodge/ Wilderness (DVC) 2007, DVC SSR-Christmas 2007, Bonnet's Creek -2008, Disney Magic Cruise/ Broadwalk -2008, DVC SSR - 2009, Disney Magic 2009DVC AKV 2010, Disney Cruise Eastern 2010, Disney Cruise Alaska 2011

09-18-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
Golf4food Mouseketeer Male pirate last time I checked... yep, still male Tazicket will always be my sexy penguin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 161 miles from the TTC Posts: 5,340	Why would an authentic Italian place have NY style pizza? It's Tutto Italia, not Tutto Newyorkia... Tutto is wonderful. Great meal. The canelloni al forno you asked about is amazing. As is the lasagna. I'd eat the coppeta sotto bosco for dessert 5-7 times per week (and twice on Sundays!) __________________ September 09 DxDP Dining Report - click here September 2009 - ASMu & DxDP - report link above December 2008 - POR September 2008 - short birthday trip @ ASMovies June 2007 - One day surprise park hopping extravaganza for DW December 2006 - CBR March 2005 - CBR Many visits before getting married... Check out our photos from Disney World on Flickr!

09-19-2009, 04:45 PM	#14
nicole0992 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 130	I dined at Tutto at the end of June and the sacchetti was off the menu. I loved that dish and was disappointed it was gone. I did have the Canelloni al Forno and it was delicious. Also, my daughter did have the pizette. She liked it but prefered the farfalle in cream sauce they also offer the kids. I also dined at Mama Melrose and had the Penne Alla Vodka. It was delicious. Funny we seem to have the same taste in entrees! Good luck deciding!

09-19-2009, 06:10 PM	#15
DisneyJen0504 Married my Prince Charming. My addiction to all things Disney grows daily. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 3,374	Anywhere BUT Mama Melrose. My sister ordered that dish when we were there in August and found it close to inedible. It was really nasty! My chicken parm was bad too. Service was even worse. Don't bother with MM! __________________ Jennifer & Bill April 1989~Offsite August 1998~All Star Sports June 2000~Caribbean Beach Resort June 2002~Coronado Springs Resort May 2004~Coronado Springs Resort July 2007~Caribbean Beach Resort June 2008~Dolphin Resort August 2009~ Coronado Springs Resort Check out our WDW trip video "Dancing in Walt Disney World" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12zl-Bk6Yc Here is our 2009 Christmas Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz7r42ayYSk

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