Need feedback on WS--France or Italy vs. UK

[Rock'n Robin]

I did some switching last week after I realized the Spoodles menu had changed and got us into Rose and Crown for dinner. Now I'm uneasy about that. The menu seems kind of bland. This will be our last TS meal and I want it to be a good one.
We're not super-adventurous-- But we don't have to have a steak every time either! Our DD's are "adults" (15 and 12) and DS will have a kid's meal.
My first choice, LeCellier, is full. Next choice, Teppanyaki, is still closed on 8/12. We've been very disappointed at San Angel, so that's out. DH has ruled out Morocca, Norway and Germany. As for Future World, we have done Garden Grill and aren't looking for a character meal.
I was looking at Alfredo's, and Chefs d' France (sp?).. We all like italian food. We've never really tried french food--is everything really covered with heavy sauce or is that a stereotype? I did notice on the menus on allears that no desserts are listed for Alfredo's--what's up with that? I was surprised to see the Chefs d'France menu was broader than I would have expected.
These have really spotty reviews on allears--people either love them or hate them! I am scared to switch to any of these without help from my DIS pals--and who knows if they are available this close to 8/12?
So I welcome any feedback on France or Italy--and anyone who feels I should just stay in the UK!
Robin M.

 

[Golden Rose]

Count me as one vote for Chefs de France. I, personally, like Bistro de Paris (upstairs from CdF) even a little better, but it is not on the DDP. The Italian place was fun with decent food, but didn't feel like as special or as tasty a meal as either of the places in France. If you've never tried French food, I would definitely go to France. Yes, some of the sauces are a little heavy and rich, but not everything is in a sauce.

That said, I have to confess that I'm not a big fan of English food. Not in WDW, not in England. (When I'm in England, I go for Indian or Chinese food. Sad, but true.) It is just too bland for me, with the exception of really good potato leek soup.

 

[ElizabethB]

Go with Alfredo's. The fettucine alfredo is great, as are the calamari and the tiramisu. They also have a nice wine list. And, the restaurant is closing soon and will be taken over my another company, so this would be your last opportunity to eat at Alfredos (it will be named something else in the future). If you do, take a little time to enjoy the old photos in the lobby of Hollywood stars from the 40's eating at the original Alfredo's in Rome.

We used to love Chefs de France, but were disappointed on our last visit there -- the tuna was overcooked, my steak frites (skirt steak with french fries) was not good -- poor quality meat and cold fries. We do still like the escargot and cheese plate. And they have some good wines. Still, we wouldn't go back.

 

[antmaril]

We like Chefs de France. We ate there twice in January and we have ADR's for our trip in August for Free Dining. French Onion Soup and Lobster Bisque were both very good. I enjoyed the filet, while my DH and DS both liked their salmon. The desserts were delicious - especially the creme brulee.

We like it.

 

[Quicklabs]

I'm a Chef's de France fan. Never had a bad meal there.

 

[Chuck S]

I've never had a bad meal at Chefs de France...Alfredo's has been great at times, and awful at other times. Our last experience at Rose & Crown wasn't too great, either.