Tutto Italia vs. Coral Reef

[JT4Ever4Ever4Ever]

Down to 1 restaurant ADR left guys.. what's the choice here?

 

[parrothead928]

When are you going??? I would recommend Coral Reef. The food is great and the atmosphere is incredible. Also, if it is hot and humid, Italian is the last thing you will want. I live in Florida and the thought of eating at Tutto Italia (even thought the food is delicious!!!) makes me feel queasy!!!
Enjoy your trip and have a blast!!!

 

[JT4Ever4Ever4Ever]

haha going in late October (Halloween week). The only thing is I've heard they give small portions and my family is full of big eaters!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Tutto' s portions are small, but Coral Reef's aren't exactly massive I enjoyed Tutto, DH did not. Do you have children in your party? DS5 loves Coral Reef just for the fish tank alone!
Either is a good choice, just don't expect to be stuffed by either

 

[Bev J]

We have had wonderful meals at CR, we thought the portions were plenty big.
We also really enjoy watching all the creatures in the tank.
Have not tried TI yet but have heard good reviews and the pictures I saw make the food look YUMMM.

We have ADR's for both of your choices and plan on good meals at both. See what is available for your date/time and go from there.

Bev

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I haven't tried Tutto, we're debating on it for this next trip, but Coral Reef was VERY overrated and we really didn't enjoy it all that much.

 

[TexasErin]

We just got back Saturday and ate at both. We ate at Coral Reef on our first day and Tutto on our last day. We absolutely hated Tutto! DH and I both had the lasagna al forno and have never had worse anywhere! The meat had absolutely no flavor- it looked like they had browned ground meat and just stuck it between the pasta and then there was some tomato sauce and cheese on the top of it. It was very disappointing. DD (11) only wanted the pizzetta off the kid's menu. We were on the dining plan. The waiter told us he would check to see if she could have it since she is an adult on the plan. He came back and said that would be fine, but no kid's appetizer. DS (5) on the other hand got an appetizer since that is part of the kid's meal! Turns out that neither one of them would eat the kid's fried cheese appetizer anyway so it went to waste anyway.
Coral Reef on the other hand was awesome. DH and I both got the steak and scalloped potatoes. I ordered the codcake out of pocket and it was wonderful. DH got the chocolate wave and I got the key lime tart. DD also wanted to order off the kid's menu here and was allowed. They let her have the kid's appetizer since it is part of the kid's meal pick-3 thing. DD got the chicken pizza and I think DS got macaroni???? They each got the sundae for dessert. This was a tie for the best meal of our trip- the other was Teppan Edo.
Hope this helps!
Erin

 

[suzimar57]

we love the cool, dark, peaceful atmosphere at coral reef - and DH has never had a bad steak there (which is saying something!) - me, i discovered the pasta with shrimp last trip and was very pleased - will get it again!

 

[Evita_W]

I pick Coral Reef....I love the big aquarium!! The catfish is so good!! Even my DH who is not a seafood eater, loves it! He likes all the meat choices. The scenery is not to be missed!

 

[ParkPrincess]

I'd pick Coral Reef over Tutto Italia anyday. We did not enjoy Tutto Italia at all. The food was not good!!! I felt like I was eating Chef Boyardee.