Need some help on new restaurants to try

[CaliforniaDreaming]

I've been looking over my ADR's for the past few months and have been undecided of what to do. We were just at WDW last month and ate at a bunch of places, and really need to start trying some new ones instead of our old favorites.

Looking for some opinions on the following as we've never been to them:
Bistro de Paris
Tokyo Dining
Shula's
bluezoo
Portobello

The only new place I have scheduled right now is Tutto Italia (went to Alfredos many times, it was a favorite of ours). Do any of the above stand out as exceptional that we should replace the likes of Jiko, California Grill, Artist Point, and Citricos to try?

Thanks!!

 

[tony67]

Shula's and Bluezoo are far better than any of the Disney restaurants IMO.
(BTW: they are not on the DDP is that is an issue)

I go to Blue Zoo every time we go to Disney, it is the only one of Todd English's places that I like..

Shula's is a top quality aged steak, not the choice steak you get in Disney.
The only reason I do not go there every time is I can get great steaks locally.

 

[OhMickey]

I saw gc available on restaurant.com for shulas..maybe blue zoo too!

 

[Itinkso]

I saw gc available on restaurant.com for shulas..maybe blue zoo too!

bluezoo, il Mulino and also Kimonos. The discount code to buy the $25 gc for only $3 is now SAVORY.

We'll be eating at bluezoo and il Mulino in November; can't wait as they are beautiful restaurants. DD loves the sushi at Kimonos and goes regularly by using the gift certificates.

 

[Pakey]

I think bluezoo, Il Mulino and bistro are better than any of Disney's signatures. I enjoy Portabello but it's probably on same level as Disney restaurants, certainly better than Tutto.

 

[MickeyNicki]

I would ditch Jiko for Bluezoo....the most amazing dining experience. THe food was outstanding, every bite was incredible.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I went in to start trying to change ADR's, and gave up, too little availability at places to try to reorganize. Luckily I have another trip in May to start doing my planning for; think we'll do Il Mulino, Le Cellier, Bluezoo, and Flying Fish, maybe Bistro or Portobello too.

 

[Little_Sister]

Tokyo Dining is wonderful....

the sushi is excellent....a window seat during illuminations is spectacular...and the staff are very gracious....we eat here every trip.


the volcano roll is not to be missed!