50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Buena Vista

“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 for a reasonable price❤️“

“Delicious food and amazing service !!“

“Amazing, great food, love the ambiance!“

“My favorite Disney restaurant I’ve had so far!“

“Had a fantastic experience at Il Mulino restaurant at the Walt Disney world Swan Resort ! Our Server Carmelo and The manager Pedro went way out of their element to treat us like “Royalty “ the service was outstanding, the food was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Disney! It’s the best of any restaurant in the Disney Area !“

“Fantastic service Heriberto was incredibly knowledgeable, polite, cool to talk to and made a fantastic drink. My smoked old fashioned was delicious and the ambiance was very classy with a nice relaxing vibe. I will definitely be a repeat customer and recommend this lounge to my friends.“

“They do a great job! Never disappointed!“

“Justin our waiter was amazing! He answered all our questions and was great to just talk with him… He is VERY knowledgeable and all around amazing waiter… He went above and beyond for us we will always request him…“

“We are from Lakeland and always drive up here to enjoy the food and atmosphere. Our waiter Moe this evening was very nice and Ethan, the host, was also kind and great to talk to. The food here is delicious and the people are nice. We got the 4 for $40 deal which is an amazing promotion going on for the summer. I highly recommend this place! Shoutout to both Moe and Ethan! Definitely tell Moe I say dankje, which is thank you in Dutch. We will be back soon.“

“While at Epcot we dinned here twice. Our waiter Francesco was awesome. He was very attentive and went over the menu with us. The food is superb and the resturante is beautiful. Francesco even helped me with my italian. we give this resturante 5 🌟 stars!“

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

“Fast friendly service great food as always. Calamari was perfect“

“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.“

“By far the freshest, tastiest, delicious hoagies in Kissimmee. There’s nothing remotely Italian down here and knowing I can get a taste of home here is a blessing. Friendly customer service, almond torrone and Manhattan Specials it’s my go to for lunch!“

“Rica la pizza, cómo me gusta. Amplió el restaurante y el servicio súper especial“

“Great food and great service“

“This was our first time but it won't be our last. They were very accommodating with Gluten free options like GF pasta and GF bread. They also offered to make almost any entre GF.

The service was EXCELLENT!! Antonio and Josephine were amazing hosts. They really made you feel welcomed and were happy to answer questions about the menu.

We had the shrimp scampi and it was delicious with plenty of jumbo shrimp. This came with rainbow carrots and broccolini.
We also had the Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetable. The food was prepared exactly how we wanted and seasoned to perfection.

We had the house Tri-Mozzarella platter appetizer and it was amazing!!

We had an excellent meal and great experience!!!
We definitely recommend this restaurant!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available such as pasta and GF bread. They also are very accommodating in offering to prepare almost any entre GF!!

Parking: Huge parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano's Little Italy in Orlando on International Drive and it was an experience worth sharing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, who promptly seated us at a cozy table that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The waitstaff was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made sure our glasses were never empty and checked in just the right amount to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. For the main course, we chose the Chicken Parmesan, which was cooked to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. The pasta was al dente, and the meat sauce was rich and savory. It was really enough for two people to share. To top it all off, they brought two plates of their famous lemon cookies to our table, to celebrate our third anniversary. Overall, our experience at Maggiano's was nothing short of excellent. The combination of outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend Maggiano's for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal with top-notch service.“

“Excellent service and food. We asked to be seated in the bar area as it was crowded Sunday lunch time. We ordered drinks and food. Sara gave excellent service and great conversation while waiting on everyone at the bar. I am a server and that is a big compliment from me. Kudos for hiring such great staff. I will visit this location again even though I have 2 that are closer.“

“I stopped by because I could smell how good the food was walking to Publix, Jay helped me find a perfect late night meal.He is the kindest person and understands the menu and its pairing very well! Jay provided excellent recommendations and you can tell he genuinely cares for customers and its elevated the dining experience. i’d highly recommend this restaurant!“

“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.“

“Great first date place to impress. I wish they would enforce the dress code more strictly. Saw men in jeans and women in bad tank tops. This place is too classy to not require people to respect the last of what use to be a special night out kind of code...so dress the part.“

“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.“

“The food was amazing! Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend going if you’ve never been. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“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“

“Excellent atmosphere and service“

“Catherine was amazing and offered the best possible service. She is truly an amazing server and deserves all the praise she can get and promotion. Seriously, put her in charge of training other servers. She is exemplary in how she handles big tables and makes everyone feel welcomed and happy being in the restaurant. I can not express enough how amazing of a worker she is.“

“Osteria is really an excellent restaurant. To me, excellent cuisine is all about the flavor. And the combination of flavors, yet without compromising the distinct flavors of the herbs and spices used, is a highpoint of this establishment. Today, for lunch, we enjoyed the tomato basil and cream of mushroom soups. The tomato basil was hearty and impeccably seasoned. The cream of mushroom was not overly rich and chock full of mushrooms--incredible. The soups, paired with the Osteria house salad made for a perfect lunch. Our sons opted for the classic Margherita pizza. Their comment, "to die for!" Finally, I will not patronize a place if they act as though I am doing them a favor by patronizing their restaurant (or whatever). Quite the opposite at Osteria. From the owner, Steve (who we met 2 years ago, to the wait associate (Kevin) today, all are both gracious as well as exceedingly responsive to any request. If you wish a delicious meal, within the context of a casual, albeit very nice setting, Osteria is worthy of consideration. This has and will remain a go-to destination for our family whenever visiting Reunion Resort and the Champions Gate area!“

“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.“

“I love the soup and salad special. Cuppa Toscana is my favorite!!

Parking: The parking lot is big, but sharing with Dennys and very full after 6 p.m.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Two disabled parking spits.“

“We came rolling into Orlando after a long day of traveling! We were all very hungry for some good pizza! V Pizza did not disappoint us! Our 13 year old granddaughter kept saying it was some of the best pizza she'd ever eaten! As previous owners of a pizza restaurant, we thought our pizzas were pretty amazing! The staff was very friendly and eager to serve us. The restaurant was clean and had very modern decor. We will probably go back before returning home!“

“This is one of the nicest Olive Gardens I’ve ever been to! All of the staff were super kind!

My server Hannah was awesome! She broke down the menu so I knew exactly what I was getting, kept my drinks filled, and had great recommendations. Super friendly and made the whole experience even better!“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“I love eating out what I don't like is the repetitive situation of servers I encounter. Tell me I'm wrong... step one sit me down step two ask what to drink step three ask if I'm ready to order step 4 take my order step 5 if there not any food runners they bring the food step 6 ask before I take a bite of my food if everything taste good step 7 ask if I like desert or take out bins step 8 give me a check and walk away ... NEVER in the past 10 years probably more have I been asked how's my day anything new in life where I'm from no interaction but yet our servers say don't eat out if you don't tip WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO EARN YOUR TIP! BTW I tip but you'd EARN more if you interact with us.“

“This place is always busy; so be ready to wait. The food is good and the staff is friendly. Be patient when you come here, they are servicing volumes of people daily.

Parking: Parking can become difficult during peak hours.“

“Jasmine is absolutely the best bartender I’ve ever had!! She had amazing customer service along with awesome drink skills. I also have a food allergy and she was definitely on top of that! I highly recommend that anyone visiting this location ask for her as your bartender!!“

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

“What an awesome experience at the portifino resort at universal. Felt like a date night in Italy. The food was delicious, prepared fresh, and the atmosphere was very nice. Had a few folks walking around playing music and singing. Too notch service and food that I would pay too dollar for and not much more expensive than everything else at universal. Definitely worth checking out where ever you are staying“

“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 .“

“Hallelujah, I’ve been lost and found! I’ve been searching in the wilderness that is Orlando Italian restaurants for the 25 years that I’ve lived here and I am so happy to proclaim from the rooftops that the new Manzzo’s in “Windernear” is the first authentic Italian restaurant that I’ve found in Central Florida. I’m not saying Italian American, I’m saying Italian. As someone not only of Italian heritage, but as someone who is lucky enough to travel to Italy somewhat frequently, I was so happy to dine at Manzzo’s tonight. Yes, Amatraciana has guanciale in it (not bacon), yes Carbonara has eggs (not cream), and yes, the Tiramisu is not overly sweet. The wait staff is great, the atmosphere is a nice vibe and the wine list is good enough. The food is wonderful. We had a pasta dish and a risotto tonight and it brought us back to Rome, I think Stanley Tucci would be proud to eat here. Even if the authenticity of the Italian food is not a concern to you (admittedly I am obsessed), I am sure that you will find Manzzo’s to be the best restaurant on the west side of Orange County. Give it a try!“

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

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

“Excellent place for lunch if you're staying at the Omni Orlando. We shared a small pizza and a Caesar salad, both of which were excellent. The service was excellent. We ate at one of the outdoor tables, which unfortunately did not have a good view. One verall, however I would give it five stars“

“The hotel is beautiful, huge, rooms were great, lots of choices on places to eat. HUGE DOWNSIDE…. Parking!!! There was a cheering competition here(no I didn’t know when we booked or we wouldn’t have!) so we had to park about a mile away from the hotel every time we wanted to come and go, even though we have handicap parking they didn’t have any spots only a couple that have been taken since we got here. And don’t forget anything you need. Lol Hubby ran out of cigarettes, ran down to the little market downstairs. $18.00 a pack.“

“I can tell you that Italio was a great find!
Whoever else claim "fresh italian food" doesn't really achieve any freshness as this place.
Price is correct and individual plates are well served! Sauce is fresh, salt correct and the pasta is "al dente" .
The paninis are also a must!
Highly reommended!“

“Everything was spectacular. My family shared an order of suppli and a margherita pizza. Reminded us of our vacation to Rome. Our entrees were authentic and delicious. The wine suggestions were excellent. All the servers are knowledgeable, attentive, and hilarious! It was a perfect evening.“

“Cauliflower salad is absolutely amazing“

“Worst experience ever. Ordered food for pickup checked in and waited for 15 mins. Then had to go in and was treated with no respect from the hostess. Was told to wait were busy. Funny only 10 cars in the whole parking lot. I didn't spend $70 to pick up cold food. Don't waste your time at this location.“

“It’s always a great way to end your shopping day at Brio’s! Love it!“