Italian Restaurant at Epcot

[heidiboo]

Sorry I don't know the name of it - but if anyone has been there what is your opinion. We are trying to come up with some new restaurants for our next trip.

Thank you for you input!

 

[kellyanne731]

Unfortunately, I can't help you out with a review. I think it's called Alfredo's. We actally tried to get an ADR there, but it was booked. We actually ended up going to Portobello in DTD. Food was great and it was pretty romantic too.

 

[DukeStreetKing]

We just ate there Saturday night for the first time. We had a big lunch so we only ordered a couple of appetizers and desert but the food was very good. We had the calamari appetizer and the antipasto. We shared a half bottle of chianti also. With that and the bread for dipping in the olive oil we were pretty full. However, that didn't stop us from ordering a canoli each with an espresso and a shot of Sambuca. Woohoo, now that's living!

The menu seemed to include a great variety of choices and the wine list had selections from many different regions of Italy. The service was very prompt and friendly. I would definitely recommend it.

 

[TiggerDaisy]

It is called Alfredo's and it is delicious!

 

[TiggerDaisy]

I don't know what it was about this particular trip to WDW, but I have some very interesting stories to tell. My mother-in-law was commenting how everyone was giving me a hard time. I had a very interesting experience at Alfredo's last Friday night that I would like to share with everyone. First, I must tell you that I get embarrased quite easily so when this incident happened, I must have been beet red, but I could not stop laughing throughout the whole thing. My husband, my in-laws, and I ate there last Friday night and it was quite an experience. I have never eaten at '50's Prime Time Cafe, but this particular server, Luis, must have worked there before. The food was excellent, but I was stuffed after eating only about a quarter of the food on my plate. I had a pasta dish with shrimp, which was excellent, but I could not eat it all. Luis, who was waiting on the table next to us, came over to clear our table. Our server was Alessandro and he was very polite and nice.

Luis came over to clear off our table. Since I had only eaten about a quarter of the pasta and over 75% percent of the shrimp, he stood behind me and commented about it. He said that there were a couple of hours left and I should eat the rest of my meal. Pasta is very filling and I couldn't eat anymore of it if I tried. I wanted to, but my stomach had other opinions. After I explained that there was no possible way that I could eat the food, he took my plate.

Next came the dessert. He brought out the dessert tray and placed it in front of me. He told me that I could not have practically all of the desserts because I didn't finish my meal. He said that I could have the Lady bug, but nothing else. He pointed to the chocolate cake and I made a smart comment about not being able to have that dessert also and he said that he didn't say that I couldn't have that dessert.

Even though I was stuffed, I can't resist tiramisu so I ordered it. When he brought the dessert spoons, he gave my husband two spoons and everyone else but me one spoon. When dessert came, he gave my husband both tiramisus and said that they were 2 for 1. My in-laws both got chocolate mousse.

I could only eat three or four bites of the dessert and I saw Luis out of the corner of my eye. I immediately threw the napkin on top of the tiramisu so he couldn't see how much I had eaten. He came over to the table and took off the napkin. He said that because I hardly ate any of my dessert, I had to work off my meal in the kitchen washing dishes. Then, our waiter, Alessandro, came over and he started telling him the situation and how I needed to work off my meal washing dishes. Alessandro also played along. When we got up to leave, I headed for the door. He looked at me and asked why I was leaving because I had kitchen duty. Everyone just laughed and walked off. I have never had an experience like this. Please let me know if anyone has had an experience similar to this one or tell me your funny restaurant stories (except those at Prime Time Cafe).

 

[disney queen]

TiggerDaisy, that is funny! i agree; he must have come from 50's Primetime Diner. funny story. thanks for sharing!

 

[majimikate]

We had a merely mediocre meal at Alfredo's on our last trip, about a month ago. Not terrible, not great, and not enough to keep it on the list of "must eat" places for us at WDW. With so many restaurants I would still like to try, my standards are high for that list !!!!!

Chris

 

[jackmac]

Alfredo's can be ok or rushed, with bad service. I've been there 3 times and it's never really impressed me. I don't think that I would go back. For Italian dining I've been to Palio's at the Swan and I've found the service to be superior and the atmosphere much nicer. Alfredo's have tables close together and I've always felt rushed there.

Palio's is about a 10 minute walk from the international gateway near the Rose and Crown.

 

[Luv4Disney]

We love Alfredo's! We've had nothing but excellent experiences there!

 

[Epcotgal]

We've been to Alfredo's twice and were disappointed both times. Service seems hit or miss - food is very mediocre. I don't mean to be a bummer but if there are just too many better places in WSW to try.

 

[michaelwilliammidd]

Always a great meal....we eat there every trip.

 

[mcr5298]

Always a must for us too! We have reservations for dinner in 3 weeks! :jump:

 

[Uncleromulus]

We found it to be almost impossibly crowded. Tables any closer would be bench seating at a long table!!!

 

[photonut]

We found it to be almost impossibly crowded. Tables any closer would be bench seating at a long table!!!

Must agree with you here.
We love Alfredo's for the Fettucine Alfredo (best I have ever tasted) and very good Caesar Salads as well however tables are VERY VERY close together so you become part of many other conversations.

Even so....we really enjoyed our meals at Alfredo's and would recommend it to others

 

[CRSNDSNY]

We've eaten there a few times...
Some comments on our experiences:

- If you aren't drinking alcohol, the servers aren't as nice. I know it sounds rediculous, but that's what we've discovered.
- The desserts are to die for, as is the alfredo
- The really pack them in there!
- It isn't a place we've ruled out entirely and would probably eat here again. But I would rate it as average to good.

 

[twojo21]

we love the homemade fetticine alfredo at le origanle alfredos at italy world showcase, epcot. its a regular for us on every trip. go for it.

 

[arizonacolbys]

We were also considering this one for our next trip - My MIL & family ate here last year & really enjoyed it. Does anyone know if they have Chicken Parmigiana on the menu here?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

We were also considering this one for our next trip - My MIL & family ate here last year & really enjoyed it. Does anyone know if they have Chicken Parmigiana on the menu here?

I'm not sure, but if you take a look at the menu on www.allearsnet.com, you can peruse the menu.