Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

1. Adriatico Trattoria Italiana

Located in College Park with a lovely sidewalk café-style setting, Adriatico Trattoria Italiana is an intimate trattoria run by a husband-and-wife-team that serves traditional dishes from their hometown of Ortona.

Nestled on the east coast of Italy, Ortana is famous for their fresh seafood fare, which is mirrored on the menu at Adriatico – think fra diavolo topped with hefty shrimp, fresh pappardelle allo scoglio packed with the freshest of seafood, or the mélange of fresh shrimp, fish, mussels, clams, and calamari found in the zuppa di pesce. Open for lunch and dinner, linen tablecloths and candlelight create an elegant ambiance with a touch of Marco Cudazzo’s magic.

Adriatico Trattoria Italiana, 2417 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, Phone: 407-428-0044

2. Christinis Ristorante Italiano

Christinis Ristorante Italiano is a celebrated five-star dining establishment that has been serving discerning patrons for more than 30 years. Set on Doctor Phillips Boulevard, Christini’s is one of the most famous restaurants in Orlando and renowned for its superb steaks, fresh seafood, and outstanding Italian cuisine.

Boasting luxurious, wood-scented interiors, soft lighting, and live music, Christini’s serves an award-winning menu of refined Italian fare prepared with the highest quality of local and imported ingredients and accompanied by an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world. Signature dishes on the menu include the spigola alla Christini – pan-seared Chilean sea bass served with shrimp risotto in a lobster tarragon sauce – and the osso buco d’agnello - slow braised Colorado lamb shank served with orzo Milanese.

Christinis Ristorante Italiano, Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, 7600 Doctor Phillips Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, Phone: 407-545-6867

3. Ciao Italia Ristorante

Old World charm meets modern day cuisine at Ciao Italia Ristorante, which is a family-owned and operated restaurant on Westwood Boulevard in Orlando.

Owned and run by Josephine and Antonio Navarra, Ciao Italia serves dinner nightly and hosts private functions and events on request.

Conveniently located in the heart of Orlando, Ciao Italia serves authentic and classic Italian cuisine in an elegant and comfortable atmosphere with a delicious range of appetizers, fresh salads, house-made pasta dishes, and entrees to choose from.

Diners are transported to Italy with dishes such as veal parmigiana with spaghetti marinara, wild-caught almond-crusted Atlantic salmon served with a creamy leek and lemon sauce, and rigatoni alla Siciliana with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella. Don't miss a day trip to the beautiful beaches near Orlando on your weekend getaway.

Ciao Italia Ristorante, 6149 Westwood BLVD, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone: 407-354-0770

4. Famas Pizza and Pasta

Famas Pizza and Pasta is a family-friendly Italian kitchen serving traditional Italian cuisine in a modern, minimalist setting with comfortable outdoor patio seating.

Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Famas Pizza and Pasta is owned and run by Antonio Petrarca, who grew up in a small town in the Abruzzo region in Italy and who brings local Italian fare to the tables in his charming eatery. The menu features a range of standard and gourmet pizzas with a variety of toppings, delicious appetizers, and side orders such as mozzarella sticks and garlic bread, and other items like fresh garden salads, wings, calzones and strombolis, hot and cold subs, and specialty pasta. Desserts such as cannoli, tiramisu, and cheesecake are also on the menu, along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Famas Pizza and Pasta, 5474 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone: 407-239-1500

5. Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse

Located in theHyatt Regency Hotel on International Drive, Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse is a rustic Italian restaurant that combines traditional Italian and American cuisine with the ambiance of a contemporary steakhouse.

An open kitchen allows diners to watch the expert chefs at work and the comfortable seating and low lighting create a stylish and subtly elegant environment in which to savor the outstanding cuisine. The Milan-inspired menu boasts an impressive selection of fresh seafood, succulent steaks, grilled meats, and homemade pasta and pizzas. An excellent selection of wine from the restaurant’s wine cellars can be paired with the food or enjoyed in the casual lounge next to the restaurant.

Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse , 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, Phone: 407-284-1234

6. Fresco Cucina Italiana

Fresco Cucina Italiana serves authentic Italian food made with fresh locally sourced ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Doctor Phillips, the family-friendly eatery is renowned for their homemade lasagna, Napoli-styled pizzas, handmade meatballs, delicious linguine alla vongole, fresh garden salads, and homemade tiramisu. In addition to serving delicious Northern Italian fare for lunch and dinner, Fresco Cucina Italiana also has an espresso bar and wine bar, as well as a deli that serves an assortment of imported cheeses, meats, olives oils, olives, dried pasta, prepared foods, and an extensive list of imported Italian wines.

Fresco Cucina Italiana, Bayhill Plaza, 7721 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, Phone: 407-363-5775

7. Mama Della's Ristorante

Based at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, Mama Della's Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant that serves authentic Italian cuisine from Naples, Piedmont, and Tuscany.

The intimate eatery welcomes diners with its strolling musicians, a large crackling fireplace, and the time-honored tradition of unsurpassed hospitality. Exuding an ambiance of “La Dolce Vita,” Mama Della's serves a menu of traditional fares such as antipasto platters and small plates of appetizers, fresh garden salads, creamy pasta dishes, hearty meat and chicken plates, and decadent desserts. Meals are accompanied by an extensive list of Italian and other wines from around the world as well as craft beers and non-alcoholic beverages.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, 5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, Phone: 407-503-3463, Map & Directions