Italian Restaurants

[friendoffigment]

Which one would you recommend that is not in a park

 

[Ginger R]

We really enjoyed trattoria al forno on the boardwalk. Dinner and dessert were both really good.

 

[gharter]

Easy choice. Il Mulino at the Swan. I don't find any other Italian restaurant coming close.

 

[CraigInPA]

My wife and I enjoyed Maria and Enzo's at Disney Springs.

 

[sleepydog25]

BiCE at Portofino Resort. However, since you likely meant off park but still in Disney. . .

1. Il Mulino
2. Il Mulino
3. Il Mulino
4. Enzo's Hideaway

 

[LindsayHD]

I agree with everyone above about Il Mulino but my second choice is Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy in Epcot. The food is great there and the ambiance is even better. But they do not take reservations because technically it is a lounge.

 

[sleepydog25]

I agree with everyone above about Il Mulino but my second choice is Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy in Epcot. The food is great there and the ambiance is even better. But they do not take reservations because technically it is a lounge.

I almost listed that one as it's a wonderful place with a good ambiance; however, the OP said "not in a park."

 

[LindsayHD]

I almost listed that one as it's a wonderful place with a good ambiance; however, the OP said "not in a park."

Oh my gosh. Pregnancy brain here. How did I miss that???? TGIF!

 

[sleepydog25]

Oh my gosh. Pregnancy brain here. How did I miss that???? TGIF!

I do it all the time, and I have no reasons! TGIF, indeed!

 

[L&Lfan]

Il Mulino but we are trying Maria and Enzo’s in November.

 

[gharter]

My wife and I enjoyed Maria and Enzo's at Disney Springs.

Haven't tried it or Enzos Hideaway, but they are on the list for future trips.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

Another vote for Maria and Enzos. We really enjoyed it during a trip last year

 

[ariane37]

Another vote for Il Mulino or Maria and Enzo's!

 

[holden]

La Luce at Hilton Bonnet Creek.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Il Mulino by far. They are headquartered in NYC and we've gone to those too and were blown away. If you can stay open for decades in the most competitive Italian restaurant city in the USA, you are doing something right.

https://www.swandolphinrestaurants.com/ilmulino/

They serve a variety of breads including focaccia. it is large, free, warm and delicious. They start with little tastings of eggplant and a salami. The pasta is fresh pasta but I usually end up with the Risotto Frutti de Mare which is perfectly done, a large portion with plenty of seafood. It is a must do every trip but we stay in the Epcot area resort so it is an easy and enjoyable walk.

Our first time there was years ago and my daughter ordered Fettuccine Alfredo off the kids menu. It was fresh pasta with homemade alfredo sauce. My husband tasted it, then I tasted it, then we had to order a second one because we ate her's. IT IS THAT GOOD.

 

[Farro]

I'm going to have to go to Il Mulino one day, just to see if all the praise this restaurant gets is that deserved.
The price point is a little ridiculous. $44 for veal that you can get in any great semi-casual Italian restaurant in Chicago for much cheaper, with soup/salad. The entire menu is similar to our semi-casual restaurants.


OP- we have Enzo's Hidewaway on our short-list for next year.

 

[sleepydog25]

I'm going to have to go to Il Mulino one day, just to see if all the praise this restaurant gets is that deserved.
The price point is a little ridiculous. $44 for veal that you can get in any great semi-casual Italian restaurant in Chicago for much cheaper, with soup/salad. The entire menu is similar to our semi-casual restaurants.

A complaint that is true for nearly every dish in any restaurant at Disney

 

[jdisnut]

Il Mulino is the best Italian restaurant on Walt Disney World, though, honestly, it's probably not any better than what you have in your hometown -- and it's definitely way more expensive.

 

[mn51]

We really enjoyed trattoria al forno on the boardwalk. Dinner and dessert were both really good.

I agree with this. We found the food to be really good and the service really good too.

 

[Ginger R]

I agree with this. We found the food to be really good and the service really good too.

Yeah we were pleasantly surprised!