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ironmanps Jul 21, 2009 11:55 AM

where is the best family run Italian restaurant in the Orlando/Kissimmee area?

I really like to go to locally owned/locally operated restaurants when we go out. Where are the best neighborhood places?
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     ELA Jul 15, 2012 08:25 PM

    Christini's -- on Doctor Phillips Boulevard in Orlando.
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       mcanni Jul 7, 2012 04:12 PM

      I'll second Terra Mia .

      Stephano's in Winter Springs - perfect example of a good family run Italian [ genuine] restaurant.
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         herbert1 Aug 28, 2009 01:16 PM

        There is a place over near seaworld called Famas Ristorante, that I discovered a couple of months ago. Basic italian. The food that I have had has been excellent. Stay away from the cannoli's though they were bad. Atmosphere is decent, service is acceptable, but the food has been outstanding.

        Del Dio is good downtown basic Italian and Terra Mia is good upscale itallian in Longwood.

        Herbert
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           alirn Jul 22, 2009 04:00 AM

          Many years ago there was a place called La Forchetta that was family run. We used to go there a lot. and loved it. No idea if it is still in existence or if it remains good.
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             ironmanps Jul 23, 2009 07:06 AM

            We acctually went there the last time were were down (2006) and they are on the list for this year too. It is the type of place we search out when we travel. La Forchetta is popular with the Houston Astro spring training team according to the pictures there.
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             bcodom Jul 21, 2009 01:15 PM

            We really like Antonio's in Maitland, Taquitos Jalisco in Winter Garden, Stone's Throw Bistro in Sanford, Imperial Dynasty in Longwood, and Ravenous Pig and Tolla's in Winter Park.
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              pdpredtide Jul 21, 2009 01:41 PM

              i think imperial dynasty is a chinese restaurant...not sure but i think the poster is asking for "italian"
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                 Corporate_40 Jul 21, 2009 01:59 PM

                While all good places, the only one that's Italian there is Antonio's.
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                   bcodom Jul 21, 2009 03:19 PM

                  Sorry -- read the post too fast -- B
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                    pdpredtide Jul 21, 2009 07:27 PM

                    i do that too sometimes its all good
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                       southie_chick Jul 29, 2012 09:32 AM

                      I like Antonio's for "upscale" Italian, & Pannullo's in Winter Park for "down home" (red sauce / veal or chicken parm) Italian. I also like the fact they're not chain restaurants, which most of the restaurants down there are. Living in New England, I'm lucky to have a ton of single proprietor restaurants to choose from, so I miss that when I'm down there visiting.
                      http://www.pannullos.com/
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                 Corporate_40 Jul 21, 2009 12:46 PM

                For Italian, I really like Enzo's in Longwood.
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