I checked into BWV Sunday morning and started the dining plan. So from here on out everything was on credits.
Lunch- Pecos Bills
I knew I was having a big dinner at Tutto Italia tonight, and I was also still on west coast time, so I stated getting hungry around 10:30 AM. I knew I wanted counter service, but the question was, which one? It came down to Pecos Bills or Colombia Harbor House. Pecos Bills won because it was a nice day and I thought I would enjoy sitting outside.
I arrived there at about 11 AM, so there were few people there. I was able to order almost immediatly. I went with the cheeseburger and fries a bottle of water and the prepackaged carrot cake. I was dissapointed to see that the peanutbutter mousse brownie that I have heard so much about was not available.
I recieved my food quickly, added my desired burger fixins' from the fixin's bar and took my tray outside. Despite what I had thought, there really wasn't much to look at because of the high wall that surrounds the patio, but it was still nice to enjoy sitting in the sun and listening to the sounds of the park. There's not a whole lot to say about the food. It was a burger and fries. The carrot cake was tasty. Next time I will have to try Colombia Harbor House though.
Dinner- Tutto Italia
I was looking forward to this one for a few reasons. Fisrtoff, there have been such mixed reviews of it here on the DIS. Secondly, the prices were admittedly high, so that made it a perfect candidate for the DDP. Thirdly, Tutto Italia is run by the same restauraunt group that runs several of the Downtown Disney Anaheim restaurants, all of which my family and I really enjoy.
I arrived a few minutes prior to my ADR time and was seated within a few minutes. I was seated at a table for two right next to the doorway to the back seating area. Not the best seat in the house, but not worth comlaining about either. I had never eathen at the old Alfredos, so I can't compare the two, but my overall impression was that although the room was quite large that it was attractive and that the tables were adequately spaced.
I don't recall my server's name, but he was firendly and attentive. I was immediatly brought a bread basket with dipping oil and a serving of vegtables with vegtable hummus dip. It was all wonderful.
For my starter I chose the mussels, that were describes as being served in a spicy red sauce. My waiter assured me that it was not spicy and he was right. They were delicious. I think I ate almost the entire serving, and as you can see it was genererous!
My entree was the salmon served with arichoke hearts, which was also fantastic! The fish was cooked to perfection and the artichoke hearts really added to the overall flavor. I couldn't finish, but I did ask for a box which I promptly forgot.
The dessert menu has been a point of contention here for a while. As you can see, the $12.00 canoli is a thing of the past.
I decided to go with the chocolate torte, which sounded wonderful from the menu description, but it was horrible! I don't often say this about desserts, but it was dry and flavorless. I think I only ate two bites.
Overall, I loved this restaurant. It was one of my favorite meals of the trip. It was also an excellent value on the DDP. The total for my food was $57.00, but my reciept does not show the coffee I ordered with dessert, or gratuity. I also did not seem to get charged for the glass of wine that I ordered. So if you are on the dining plan, or just do not mind the prices, go to Tutto Italia! I liked it so much I went back for lunch the next day!
Melissa
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