50 Best Italian Restaurants near Windermere

“I really enjoy Flippers their pizza are amazing! My favorites are veggie and honey and hog , but all of the pizzas are delicious. The only thing that bothers me is the outside delivery vendor their service is not the best. I wish Flippers would go back delivering the pizzas; I understand it saves money but the company they use are rushed and the pizza come messed up.“

“Delicious food, served fresh. Relaxing atmosphere. Inside and outside dining and stress free carryout!“

“We recently hosted our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding rehearsal dinner here and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff are incredibly friendly and accomodating, even with sudden changes and requests. The food is wonderful and the service is perfection. This is the perfect restaurant for small gatherings (we had about 35-40 people in our party, including young children and babies). The space is elegant yet comfortable. Don’t look anywhere else for your Italian feast….this is the place!“

“I ordered a couple of pies to go last night. They were quite busy when I got there and I did have to wait a few extra minutes, but the pizza was definitely worth it. I will be ordering from them again as I also found out that they will deliver it!“

“Pizza and wings were delicious!“

“Great Thanksgiving dinner experience while in Orlando. Jose was excellent!!!!“

“The food was terrific and our waiter Paolo was great!“

“Sam (our server) and Angeline (our Sommelier), along with a very nice young man (been there about 8 months) who brought us in (sorry I didn’t catch his name) made sure we wanted for nothing. We asked for suggestions and they delivered all the way through dessert!! Professional, engaging, and genuinely nice people! Oh, and the food!!!!“

“Great food and good service“

“Good food! Nice staff. Pizza and chicken parmigiana absolutely delicious“

“We always enjoy lunch at this I-Drive location. The food is delicious and May, our server, is always amazing. May is extremely attentive and personable. Good job Carrabbas and May! Can’t wait to go back.“

“An amazing meal- the food and drinks were delicious, the atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful- and the service was truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Federica, Andrea, and Edoardo were an amazing trio!!! They all made sure we had the best time and put so much care into their work from service to drinks to food and beyond. Thank you so much for an unforgettable meal ❤️❤️❤️ we can’t wait to come back!“

“The food was amazing. We had the appetizer trio of Calamari, meatball and pasta. It is large enough to share. We both had veal dishes, one with prosciutto the other with mushrooms and lobster. Also a side of sauteed spinach. It was so fresh and perfectly cooked. Lastly the ricotta cheesecake. A must. Robert, our server really made the night. He was personable and fun. This is a special restaurant that is definitely worth the visit.“

“Another great evening at Maggiano’s. I really cannot get enough of the cosy atmosphere and the friendly staff! Will be back!“

“Local Gem We live a 15 minute stroll from Mangoni's Italian Market, but at "feels like" temps hovering around 105°, strolling to lunch hasn't been as attractive ? Sunday, hubby wanted a relaxing lunch with sangria! So, we drove (& charged our EV in the parking garage). We had the entire patio to ourselves, as diners likely expected unbearable heat. Mangoni's pergola and great ceiling fans made patio dining the experience we wanted---even when the afternoon storm blew up from the west, we were protected from rain. We enjoyed our favorite, GF goat cheese pizza, with our sangria. Unlike most places, Mangoni's GF crust is an excellent, thin cauliflower crust. And, it’s not an upcharge. We also enjoyed meeting Georgia, the regional manager, who chatted with us about the social hour (11-6pm weekdays). She made a GF garlicky cheesy Flatbread for us to try--now we have more reason to stroll (or drive) over! Oh, and take away is a frequent option. Really, Mangoni's is a local gem.“

“Excelent place for lunch or dinnerThe atmosphere is very good.Excellent food quality.We had a late lunch and the service was top ten for us. Staff is very attentive and thanks to Jason who was a excellent host for us. I never had such an excellent service before. He is a valuable asset.I had the lasagna, it is a 10/10And the pasta pest primavera is a 7/10Each main course include a soup as entrance. The chicken and the lentils soups are a top 10 flavors.And as a special service we had a chocolate cake which is a 10/10.Special thanks to all the staff who made our lunch a very special celebration.“

“A story of a picky husband and a particular wife! Long story short we are in town celebrating both my husband’s birthday and our anniversary. We were trying to find a last minute place to eat - this was near our hotel.The food was fresh, the bread was warm and good. Everything came out hot & quickly. Portions sharable and enough to have left overs!Our waitress Lisselys was absolutely wonderful. She was very attentive, sweet and gave us recommendations. Simply spectacular.“

“Just the best food ever, come with an appetite!!“

“Kind of small place. Order at the counter and they bring you the food. Service was fairly quick. They had a lot of really good looking pizzas. We wanted to try a few things so we only got slices but the whole pies looked to be a good size. The pizzas were tasty, nice fresh flavors, crispy crusts. The arancini was a little tasteless, even when I drenched them in sauce. The garlic knots were just ok, could have been a lot more garlicky for my taste, maybe a garlic butter dipping sauce would help? All in all a pretty decent pizza place. I will probably return to try some of their other dishes, and some more slices“

“My favorite restaurant in Winter Garden. Decided to do Italian for Thanksgiving and it was outstanding. My favorite is their Pork Osso Bucco and they did not disappoint. Service and owners are always on point. Thank you for enjoying my first Thanksgiving being waited on. Always recommend this place, never a bad meal. Thank you Dorina“

“The place is very nice, but the service and some of the food was very bad, we had to change it twice because the pasta was out of time, it's unfortunate because we have always eaten at this place, it's more like one of our daughters doesn't He could have eaten it after the change, that is, the second dish was worse than the first... I don't like to leave bad comments, but you should pay attention to the customers, Scooby Doo Dad“

“We’ve really enjoyed our experience at the restaurant! Food was delicious, service was excellent! The only thing I’d point out as negative is that the table tablets have games options and when we use it, it charges you USD 3 for “table games”. Not a problem with that, the only point is that I think consumer should be warned about the charges!“

“Visited Orlando for the weekend golfing at Bay Hill. Fresco's was recommended by the folks at the Lodge. Glad we stopped in for dinner. The food is excellent. It will be my goto on future Orlando visits.“

“Fantastic food and friendly but professional staff. We had tiramisu and wine one night and then the meatball appetizer and lobster ravioli the following night. All was delicious but the meatballs with the polenta was a delicious new twist.“

“This was my first time every trying there food and I tell you it's the boom ??. Delicious food,customer service is outstanding, employees are nice and greeted me as I walked in. Place it nice and clean. I loved my whole experience in Antonio's house of pizza 100/10 definitely recommend!!!!!“

“We have been to this location at least three times now, but have been to flippers many many times in very the years at the other locations, like old town and the one that was near Disney.The staff is friendly, the food is always so good, and the place is always so clean.I really enjoy the toscana cheese bread.For people that need gluten free they have that option too, it’s shown in the pictures. I’m sure I do not have to point it out :)“

“Very nice Italian restaurant, great food, great staff, overall awesome experience and will come back“

“The food is amazing.The bartenders are friendly and efficient. My friends and I try to go at least once a month for happy hour .“

“Host stand was great, room was very nice, table was comfortable. Food was very good flavor wise. Charcuterie App was well presented and plentiful, Carpaccio was delicious and Caesar was adequete. Pork chop was a bit small for a $47 “signature dish”, but delicious. Pasta dishes were very flavorful (Ametricana and Bolognese), but the difference in portion size between the two gluten -free pastas and the regular version of the bolognese was significant. I felt like I was being penalized for the extra expense of the GF pasta. Service left a lot to be desired. Male Server seemed hurried, and was quite forgetful of items (butter, Gf bread.) Another server (a woman) jumped in and assisted, she was slightly better. Saw the manager touch all of the tables (with the exception of ours.). He certainly stopped by the table(s)of locals, as did the Chef......if you are going to do table touches, hit them all and don't be selective. Unfortunately the above will make this a one time visit for a table of locals......overall tasty food, disappointing service and the value just isn't there.“

“Service was great, small but very comfortable and the best REAL Italian food. We will definitely be coming back.“

“Huge RAVE for La Piccolina - Winter Garden. We went to celebrate my father’s birthday and everything was wonderful. The food was delicious, so flavorful and generous portions! On top of our delicious meals the service was excellent! They went above and beyond, surprised my daughter with a fun make her own pizza, which was so fun and a sweet surprise. This place is authentic and caters to hospitality! Thank you for making our dining experience so wonderful! We can’t wait to come back.“

“7.2 ? Decent Flop, My recent visit to Pie Fection left me with mixed feelings about their pizza. The crust, while decent, lacked the desired crispiness and chewiness, though it served its purpose well. Unfortunately, the sauce was disappointingly sparse, leaving each bite wanting for more of its tangy flavor. However, the cheese was a standout feature—ample and perfectly gooey, it added a delightful creaminess to the pizza. Overall, while it had its moments, there's room for improvement. Consider it for a quick fix, but if you're seeking pizza perfection, you might want to explore other options that could be much cheaper as a medium pizza will run you about 27$. FOLLOW ME on Instagram for more pizza reviews @ Zach_Reviews_Pizza“

“What can I say about this place. It's inexpensive Italian food. The variety is great. The fact you get unlimited bread sticks is the best part. You'll end up taking most of the food home cause of this. The service we had was good and quick. The food came out fast.“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“Ahhhhmazing! The sauce is so fresh you can literally taste the tomatoes. We had italian sausage, pepperoni, sweet peppers with onion. Literally best pizza hands down. Our son got the pepperoni because he doesn't like anything else and finished off 4 pieces. Freshest vegetables and the crust was perfect.“

“We had a beautiful family dinner and our Waiter YERKEN was such a nice waiter. Kept coming to us to make sure our order was ok and did we need anything. The food was good and the atmosphere was awesome. Quiet peaceful and chill. It was also very clean. I had the Tour of italy and it was good!“

“By far one of the best experiences I have had at a restaurant. The charcuterie tray had the most wonderful tasting meats, olives, cheese and goodies you could want. The half chicken with sweet potatoes was to die for as was the lamb. I definitely recommend this place to everyone. The manager was exceptional and made sure we had a delightful experience“

“Omg! I was totally impressed!Had the Roasted Red Peppers with garlic and buratta cheese with olive oil as an appetizer. It was a mouth explosion of flavor!All noodles are made from scratch. I had my old stand by Spaghetti and meatballs. It came with two ginormous meatballs, way more than I could eat. It had the perfect sauce to complement.Our server was a punky young gal who could tell you exact ingredients and exactly how it was used in the dish.I will definitely go again!!!“

“Amazing setting, music, and food. Everything is very presentable, and fresh.“

“It's that annual tradition of eating NYPD Pizza. One of the many perks of vacationing in Orlando is that this pizza place is here. I wish that they were open past 9 pm. Still found time to get this delicious pizza. Pepperoni for my 13 year old niece while four adults split a Queens Deluxe with black olives added. First time trying this one, and it's excellent.“

“This was a nice casual dining with some high end vibes.The plates were delicious on my choice of a 3 couse meal.The tomatoe basil soup as appetizer was very flavourful, would recommend. Mushroom parpadelle was (on my opinion) just alright. I tried of my friends plate the gnocchi and will get it next time.Desert with lemoncello cake was a great ending to the meal. Didn't try the other deserts, but many look good.I do look forward on coming back and trying different plates.“

“Really good Pizza, location could use an update.“

“Sue and I have not been to this place since they converted to sit-down and order. Finally joining the real restaurant world. We have eaten here about 20 times in the last few years and have always enjoyed the food, but felt strange with the get-your-own-drink aspect of it. Anyways, we are seated at our favorite booth, Perry Como, Elvis, Dean Martin, and Sinatra (the usual suspects) crooning at a comfortable level, with decent speakers. Oscar greeted us and took our drinks order, leaving a couple of rather impressive menus with us. We spent some time looking at the menu, as the format has changed somewhat. I ordered the shrimp marsala on linguine, Sue ordered the same on some other pasta noodle (You choose). After a reasonable interval, our food arrived. 2 huge bowls of deliciousness thick enough that it could have been called a stew. Lrt me tell you, I've been to restaurants that the orders contained little meat, little mushrooms, and a LOT of broth. Not here! These bowls were crammed with a ton of food. Shrimp, portobella mushrooms and pasta that was not overcooked. I gotta tell you, Sue and I dine out a LOT...various venues all over WG/Ocoee/Windermere/Clermont. This was probably the finest meal I ever had. The improvements the restaurant made are A+ Definitely worth dropping a hundy on.“

“Love this place… perfect combination of atmosphere and great food.“

“Visiting Orlando, Oreganatta was close to my hotel. We decided to try it out. It was great.“

“Everything was spectacular. Had a daddy date night with my 13 year old daughter, pre celebrating her 14th b-day. We sat, laughed, ate great food and enjoyed the waiters company. Couldn't have asked for a better snapshot in time. I would highly recommend.“

“We recently hosted our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding rehearsal dinner here and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff are incredibly friendly and accomodating, even with sudden changes and requests. The food is wonderful and the service is perfection. This is the perfect restaurant for small gatherings (we had about 35-40 people in our party, including young children and babies). The space is elegant yet comfortable. Don’t look anywhere else for your Italian feast….this is the place!“

“The best pizza and wings take out I’ve had in a long time!!I ordered the 18” cheese and 20 wing(hot) combo with and an order of calamari and an order of fries. Everything was cooked to perfection! The pizza was delicious and cheesy. The wings were big and cooked perfectly too. I ordered the Hot, it was a little on the mild side. The calamari rings were seasoned well and had the perfect crunch. Overall my family loved this place. We give it a 9/10 and WILL be back again ?.“

“We had a wonderful dining experience tonight. Talented Italian singers set the tone for this lovely restaurant. Our food arrived hot and every dish was enjoyed immensely. Tonight we enjoyed the calamari and caprese salad, filet (cooked perfectly), the veal and lastly the salmon with shrimp. My only disappointment was that I could not bring my leftovers back to my hotel room as I had no way to heat them up the next day.“

“The Stuffed Veal Chop is to die for. Excellent food and service. Our waiter was super nice. Forgot his name.“