What's the Best of Epcot?

[Muppetfan3]

I've only eaten at a few places in Epcot and hope to indulge in many more on my next trip to the World. What is the best of the best at Epcot???

I remember we at Le Cellier (loved it) and Nine Dragons (yummy)

I would love to try some others. I'd love to hear what's great. Thanks!

 

[pumba]

We enjoyed Mexico and Biegarten in Germany......different types of food of course but we enjoyed it.....

 

[JerseyDisneyGirl]

We are looking forward to snacking around the world. For dinner one night we'll make a few stops and use up the CS and snack credits. We'll get one plate at a bunch of places and share it. It is a fun way to sample all that Epcot has to offer.

 

[Ms.Mouse]

We love Chefs de France and Teppan Edo. Tutto Italia is also good.

 

[Sgt Tibbs]

Bistro du Paris is one of our favorites

 

[maminnie]

We have enjoyed Teppan Edo, Coral Reef, Chef de France, Le Cellier.

Our daughter is kind of a picky eater so many of the menu selections at some of the restaurants in Epcot (the world) just don't work for her.

I would review the menus and go from there as many of the restaurant menus can be somewhat limited.

Enjoy.

 

[abubu919]

Rose and Crown was very good, and Teppan Edo is delicious too (but has gotten pricey as the years have gone on, with less food - at least in my opinion) but delicious none-the-less. But then Nine Dragons is also another fav or mine as well

 

[*ThinkTink*]

We have enjoyed many places around the world.
Teppan Edo
Tangerine Cafe
Biergarten
Coral Reef
Le Cellier

The only place I would not recommend would be Nine Dragons. I was very disappointed, the food was not chinese, it was totally americanized fast food chinese. Not authentic at all.

 

[kermit116]

Teppan Edo - amazing service; fun atmosphere; great food - make sure the try the green tea pudding!

Tokyo Dining - amazing service; great lunch specials during the week (appetizer, entree, dessert - green tea pudding again)

Via Napoli - great atmosphere; good pizza & sangria; nice servers; food was a bit slow but I think that was an issue with the kitchen

Kringola Bakery og Cafe - quick service - great location; yummy bakery items; good sandwiches

Tangierine Cafe - quick service - portions are huge and the food is always great

Cantina de San Angel - great location; some people give it a bad review but my family likes it; try the Cheese empanadas and the churros with cajeta

 

[mickeymotto]

I guess it depends on what you like, everyone seems to have a different opinion on these things. I would suggest checking out the menus and then narrow it down according to what you like. We have been to almost every place in Epcot and like things about each of them all for different reasons.

For instance, I would not seek out dining at Chef de France, its not my favorite, but I did enjoy the view from the restaurant and the soup is excellent.

I had a horrible experience at Coral Reef and we would probably not go back again. (It was that bad), but I know others that really like it. The view of the tank is a nice bonus at this place though.

Le Cellier is one of our favorites too, as it most others. We consider this place a "must do" every trip, even if its just for lunch.

Anyway, check out the menus and and don't forget about the other little CS and snack options around the WS. You could fill up around the World without any ADRs!

Our favorite TS meals at Epcot are as follows:
(in order of our best of the best)

Le Cellier
Biergarten
Tutto Italia
Tokyo Dining

Our favorite CS options:
Tangerine Cafe - Morroco
Sunshine Seasons

Our favorite Snacks:
Kringla Bakeri - Norway
Boulangerie Patisserie - France
Karamell-Küche - Germany
Yorkshire County Fish Shop - England

 

[Pakey]

I've eaten at every TS in Epcot except the new place in Mexico. My favorite is Bistro de Paris but I would choose Biergarten if dining with children. My favorite CS is Tangierine Cafe.

 

[OKW Lover]

Absolute best = Bistro de Paris

Close; Chef's de France (lunch only, dinner is a different story), Via Napoli, Teppan Edo, Rose & Crown.

 

[DonaldTDuck]

I love Rose and Crown and Biergarten. Le Cel is good, but I like Grand Floridian for steaks better. I really think it boils down to what you like. You can call me Tom T cause I Like Beer.

 

[DisCopper]

It may be easier to ask, "What's the worst of EPCOT?"

Over the years, I've heard people say they love almost every restaurant in EPCOT. But, there seem to be two that people have problems with:

- Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they love it, and you can almost always be seated without an ADR. Personally, I don't think it's bad, but it's not a favorite.

- San Angel Inn in Mexico. Some people love it (I think it's ok), but a lot of people seem to complain about it.

 

[ecatesby]

We loved Le Cellier - and we were prepared not to, after all the hype. Outstanding steak.

We loved Rose & Crown - great service, great meal, great views (we timed it just perfectly for Illuminations).

Bistro in France - kind of a tradition with my family (my mom is a retired French teacher) - nothing at all like a real Parisian bistro, but fun.

San Angel Inn - our food was great, but the service was SO very, very slow that I cannot recommend it.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The best restaurant in Epcot, and probably the second best restaurant in WDW (after V&A) overall is Bistro de Paris upstairs at the France Pavilion. It is open only for dinner, does not take DDP (but it does take TiW) and does not have a children's menu.

 

[zhazhazsu]

It may be easier to ask, "What's the worst of EPCOT?"

Over the years, I've heard people say they love almost every restaurant in EPCOT. But, there seem to be two that people have problems with:

- Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they love it, and you can almost always be seated without an ADR. Personally, I don't think it's bad, but it's not a favorite.

- San Angel Inn in Mexico. Some people love it (I think it's ok), but a lot of people seem to complain about it.

Okay, now you can officially say you heard of someone who loves it. My mom and I had a spectacular meal there in May, and she actually said it was her favorite of the trip ( and we ate @ LeCel, CRT, Saana, Crystal Palace and Wolfgang Puck's Cafe) It was my second favorite. However we did not order mains, but rather split 3 apps ( a hummus babaganoush and tabouli platter, a goat cheese platter, and I some excellent falafels )

 

[Totoro]

We enjoyed Chefs de France, Tokyo Dining, and Biergarten.

 

[disneypolybride2008]

Tutto Italia wins for best food and high class experience. It's only 1 TS but it could surely be a 2TS, but dont tell anyone.

Teppan Edo has a cool show and good food, but all tables seat 8 or so, you wont be at your own table.

Rose and Crown has great food, like the surf and turf. mmmmmmmmmmm

LeCellier is ok.

France is ok. Pretty decor but food is not that good. -strange flavors.

Biergarten is good food, great decor, great entertainment but a bummer that all tables will seat 8.

Via Napoli is good, cool ovens, ok service, good food. Not a must do.

Coral Reef, cool atmosphere, food is just ok.

Mexico, inside the pyramid, excellent atmosphere, ok service, good food.

 

[Pugmalion1]

I like a few restaurants inside the park gates a good bit. Coral Reef has never steered me wrong, I quite enjoy San Angel Inn, and Bistro is a great dining experience.

For the most part, though, I'd say that a quick walk outside of the International Gateway to the Epcot area resorts will net you a better meal than you will find inside of the parks. I'd happily take a meal at Flying Fish over anything inside of Epcot, with maybe the exception of Bistro. Maybe.