Topolino's vs Narcoossee's

[Sparrow'sLady]

If you have dined at both, which did you prefer? Was it just the food options or something more?

 

[Marthasor]

IMHO, they are very different experiences. I think the food and atmosphere are really good at both. For me, it would boil down to what might be a more convenient location and which fireworks show you would want to see. If view is important. I think the view of the MK fireworks are better at Narcoosee's than the view of the EP fireworks you get at Topolino's. I might give the slight edge on food to Narcoosee's. Narcoosee's is also slightly more intimate and romantic, IMHO.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Narcoossee's over pretty much all other WDW restaurants for me...not just Topolinos

 

[gharter]

Enjoy both, but my preference would be Topolinos. Love the atmosphere and the food. We always plan our meal to watch the EPCOT show from the balcony. You can watch the Water Pageant at Narcoossee's which is fun, but doesn't match up to the EPCOT show. Also prefer the wine list at Topolinos. However, you will not be disappointed with either choice.

 

[Beachyrock]

I have dined at both several times and if I could only go back to one it would be Narcoossee's every time for me, but I think it depends on who is in your dining party. Topolino's is pretty but feels more like a large ballroom at a nice hotel, so might be good if you have a bigger party or some younger kids. Narcoossee's is more quaint and charming, so might be better for a couples dinner. I have ADRs for both booked for our next trip, but honestly wouldn't go out of the way to eat at Topolino's if we weren't staying at the Riviera. If you have any food allergies, I find the menu at Narcoossee's more accommodating as well. Enjoy your trip!

 

[PetePanMan]

Both are favourites but Narcoossee’s would be our pick. I like atmosphere a bit more and they have just so many dishes that make it hard to choose.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

I have dined at both several times and if I could only go back to one it would be Narcoossee's every time for me, but I think it depends on who is in your dining party. Topolino's is pretty but feels more like a large ballroom at a nice hotel, so might be good if you have a bigger party or some younger kids. Narcoossee's is more quaint and charming, so might be better for a couples dinner. I have ADRs for both booked for our next trip, but honestly wouldn't go out of the way to eat at Topolino's if we weren't staying at the Riviera. If you have any food allergies, I find the menu at Narcoossee's more accommodating as well. Enjoy your trip!

We have dined at Narcoossee's 15-ish times. We have not been since the remodel, however. I would imagine the food quality is still top-notch. I generally do not think of a ballroom as a family place. Ballrooms are elegant, generally adult in my experience.

We hope to get a reservation for both. Perhaps I will book Narccoossee's second, as we know it will be a great dining experience.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

IMHO, they are very different experiences. I think the food and atmosphere are really good at both. For me, it would boil down to what might be a more convenient location and which fireworks show you would want to see. If view is important. I think the view of the MK fireworks are better at Narcoosee's than the view of the EP fireworks you get at Topolino's. I might give the slight edge on food to Narcoosee's. Narcoosee's is also slightly more intimate and romantic, IMHO.

We plan to do both, first dining slot, so the nighttime shows are not a driver for us.

I appreciate the feedback.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

Narcoossee's over pretty much all other WDW restaurants for me...not just Topolinos

It has always been a wonderful experience for us.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

Enjoy both, but my preference would be Topolinos. Love the atmosphere and the food. We always plan our meal to watch the EPCOT show from the balcony. You can watch the Water Pageant at Narcoossee's which is fun, but doesn't match up to the EPCOT show. Also prefer the wine list at Topolinos. However, you will not be disappointed with either choice.

Thank you for the feedback. We plan to make a reservation for both.

 

[supersnoop]

Both are great. Choosing between them, for me, is based on location. If I’m staying near one, or visiting a park that is convenient, I’ll choose that one. Take a look at the menu and see which food you’re in the mood for (I usually make my reservation the day of). Right now, I’m drooling over the thought of the fish at Topolinos and I can’t remember the last entree I had at Narcoossee’s.

 

[BrightMorningStar]

Both are great. You cannot go wrong with either. Different offerings and ambiance.

 

[sponica]

I am the rare person who DID NOT enjoy narcoosee's, granted this was before the refurb, but I couldn't tell you what I ate there. It was an unremarkable dining experience.

So I'd choose topolino's every time.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We've enjoyed both recently, and definitely are more excited to return to Narcoossee's before returning to Topolino's. But not a bad choice at either location......

 

[Robber Baron]

We've been to Narcoossee's probably over a dozen times, it's always been one of our favorites.

For the last couple of trips, however, we've decided to drop those places we went to every trip and make an effort to try places new to us.

Last trip we went to Topolino's and loved it, very good. From the pre-dinner drinks at the lounge, to the apps, to the mains and dessert and service it couldn't have been better.

If we went back to our habit of repeating places over and over Topolino's would definitely be on that list.

You can't go wrong with either.