Tips for Dining, Eating and Food Shopping in Florida (inc. Orlando, Tampa and the Florida Keys)
Start New ThreadLooking for a nice Italian restaurant while in Orlando this week-end around Universal Dr. (we are staying at the Westin). Fairly upscale, hopefully with great food and wine list. Heard very mixed reviews on Christini's. Lived there 20 years ago and have no clue. I know all will be filled with tourists, but that's what I'll be too!
By hungrybehr
on Mar 8, 2010 08:22 AM
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You have a few choices: Fiorella's at the Westin Imagine, Antonio's Sand Lake, Bice at the Portofino, and Cala Bella at the Rosen Shingle Creek come to mind. You can also try Vinito's in the upscale outlet center at the northern tip of International Drive.
www.RonaGindin.com
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I had forgotten about Antonio's - always thought it was pretty good. Didn't realize there was a Bice now. Even tho it is a chain, the ones I've been to do a nice job with the food and have decent wine lists.
If anyone has had specific experiences with Rona's suggestions let me know. But that gives me more possibilities.
Thanks.
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best italian (probably in all orlando) is christini's at sand lake and dr phillips. maybe 5 to 10 minutes away from you.
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