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| Christini's Ristorante Italiano Orlando # 1Featured |
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Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, is by far the best upscale Italian restaurant in the greater Orlando area. In fact, I am not sure I know of a better Italian restaurant anywhere in the South. If price is no object, Christini’s has to be your first and only choice. The service is the best anywhere. Not just good, but really GREAT! The attention not only to every need, but to every detail is not equaled. The Food: the food preparation is several notches above the others and presented with great visual appeal, served on Christini’s custom made china. Now the Décor: It is very traditional Italian fine dining décor with original Italian art, dark wood, fine upholstery/ tapestry on the chairs and booths, and tastefully, dimly lit. The total experience is first class, FiveStar, from start to finish. Here is a nice touch; every lady receives a fresh red rose as a parting gift. There are also strolling musicians appearing table side throughout the evening and not just your every day musicians, but one who happens to be a professional touring concert pianist as well. We like to think Christini’s is so special we reserve our visits for special occasions. However, I would like to point out we create special occasions just to dine at Christini’s more often.
From what I have just described you may get the idea Christini’s might be too fancy for you, too snotty, too formal. Well, formal it is, but Christini’s could not be more engaging, inviting, and welcoming. I am not just talking about the waiters but everyone from the wine steward to the matre’ d. They treat you like a king, and everyone, regardless of who you are, is made to feel extremely special. No infants or toddlers are invited. It’s not that they don’t love young children; they certainly do, just not in their restaurant for a lovely dining experience. There is a lengthy photo gallery of famous celebrities, dignitaries and captains of industry from all over the world that regularly visit Christini’s. Because these celeb’s frequent Christini’s does not make it a great restaurant: it is Christini’s menu and ambiance that draws them back to continue the wonderful experience.
To complement the total experience, Christini’s has received the Best Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for one of the finest wine lists in the world. Christini’s not only has a large Italian wine list as many other countries are represented as well. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano is a one and only since 1984. Chris Christini and his daughters Elli and Caty oversee every facet of the operation seven nights a week from 6 PM until midnight except holidays. Please trust MrFiveStar on this one. If you don’t enjoy Christini’s there must be something wrong with you, because there is nothing wrong with Christini’s whatsoever!
My dining choice was the Osso Bucco, which was an epicurean delight, fork tender, moist, and falling off the bone. The menu features a vast array of Italian delicacies as well as daily featured menu choices based of the freshest of ingredients. Fresh seafood is flown in daily.
Chris Christini tells us,
With more than 45 years of distinctive culinary experience, I am convinced that success comes down to this: One restaurant, in one location, serving the highest quality cuisine, the best service, and a friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy it ..... this is a lesson learned during my career with some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the world."
My whole purpose is to make Christini’s your favorite dining destination in Central Florida." The experience of opening 19 restaurants and hotels has earned him significant recognition in the restaurant business. In 1984, Mr. Christini created his privately owned venture, Christini's Ristorante Italiano, where he personally oversees all aspects of operation with his daughters Elli and Caty. Christini's impeccable reputation has drawn celebrities and dignitaries from all over the world. Buon Appetito, Chris Christini
"True leadership stems from those professionals who preserve traditions of excellence, even as they achieve success. By their eminence, they can lend direction to the world of service." Restaurants & Institutions Magazine salutes Christini's, as "a restaurant of distinction, selected by the most critical judges, his colleagues and his competitors." The Ivy Award Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall Of Fame Award Di Rona Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award Best of the Best Five Star Diamond Award Best Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator magazine, one of the best wine lists in the world The International Award of Excellence The Epicurean Award for the Outstanding Cuisine and Service Zagat – “ a treasure among restaurants” The Golden Spoon Award AAA Four Diamond Award
GAYOT Says,
For a splurge and old-fashioned fine service, Christini’s is a sure bet. Chris Christini has been greeting his customers at his Southwest Orlando restaurant for more than four decades, and it’s consistently a top place to entertain upscale clients if you're on a business trip. There are no surprises on the menu, with Italian classics like a fresh caprese salad or fried calamari. The signature veal chop with fresh sage and Calvados, oven-roasted rack of lamb and jumbo shrimp in spicy tomato sauce are all standout entrées. Pastas range from rigatoni in a Parmesan fennel cream sauce with shredded sweet Italian sausages to a decadent fettuccine Alfredo. Sweet endings are Italian classics like tiramisu
, cannoli and ricotta cheesecake. Christini's solid wine list includes an impressive range of French, American and Italian vintages, many by the glass.
Fodor's Review:
Locals, visitors, and Disney execs alike love to spend money at Christini's, one of the city's best places for northern Italian cuisine. Try the chicken Marsala or the fettuccine alla Christini, the house version of fettuccine Alfredo, or the veal scaloppine, topped with roasted peppers, prosciutto, and provolone, and then flambéed in sherry and brandy. The multicourse dinner often takes a couple of hours or more, but if you like Italian minstrels at your table, this place should please you.
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