Top Best Italian Restaurants in Apopka

"Prato is an upscale enough venue in which to celebrate a landmark anniversary or well-deserved promotion but also casual enough to bring the (well-behaved, please) kids for some wonderfully crispy pizza from the wood-burning oven and sandwiches like the BLT panini or the excellent heirloom eggplant version. Exposed brick, twinkly lights and some patio seating on Park Avenue give the place a cosmopolitan feel. Prato's menu pulls on classic Italian for inspiration but pays due diligence to culinary evolution, allowing for creativity and some turns that might surprise you."

"Orlando's Winter Park neighborhood has become the center of the culinary scene in the city. One mainstay that always has people lining up is Prato. Each of the Italian dishes on the menu has a modern twist."

"Slinging breakfast and lunch to a devoted legion of customers – and likely creating new ones daily – Nick's Family Diner showcases all of this culinary genre's classics along with hearty and satisfying Greek and Italian specialties. Whether you're in the mood for a good old burger deluxe or want to step outside diner business as usual and go for a daily special – perhaps the stuffed meatloaf – Nick's should deliver the good nicely. Soul food aficionados might want to give the chicken and waffles a try."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. When it comes to breakfast, nothing is better than having the old classics. This is what Nick’s Family Diner is all about."

"The service is fast and friendly and the place is always packed with regulars. The waffles, pancakes, sandwiches and eggs are all always absolutely on point."

"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."

"Located in College Park with a lovely sidewalk café-style setting, Adriatico Trattoria Italiana is an intimate trattoria run by husband-and-wife-team who serves traditional dishes from their hometown of Ortona. Nestled on the East coast of Italy, Ortana is famous for its 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."

"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."

"Located within Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, Mama Della’s Ristorante offers great food and an even better atmosphere, with strolling musicians serenading restaurant guests throughout their meals."

"Also in the Portofino and another family-favorite is Mama Della’s Ristorante. This is a homier Italian concept. And a step out of some of the dining rooms I have visited in Brooklyn."

"Meatballs: so simple, a small, round hunks of deliciousness from your Nonna's kitchen, laden with garlic, spices, just the right amount of fat. Top 'em with sauce or cheese or both. Lay them gently onto a bed of pasta or polenta."

"Offers hand-tossed Italian specialties, including Sicilian and thin crust pizzas, calzones, and stuffed pizzas. Convenient take-out service. Located in the Dining Pavilion, next to Taco Bell"

"With locations in Winter Park, College Park and Lake Nona, Armando’s Orlando offers a delicious brunch, lunch and dinner. You can’t go wrong with any of their menu items, but we are partial to the pizza."

"Address: 4932 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814Hours: Tue-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm, Sun 7:30-4pmPhone: (407) 960-5906Website: https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-906-253770161327543/. Credit: Yelp User Lisa W. – Iced Chai with Soy"

"Ever since 1997, the Hannibal Square of Winter Park has homed the Chez Vincent restaurant. Led by Chef Vincent and his wife, this location has won multiple awards including Best New Restaurant, Best Desserts, and the Golden Palm Restaurant trophy. Additionally, one of the recent awards includes recognition as the Best French Restaurant in 2009."

"Chez Vincent is about a 20-minute drive from Orlando in Winter Park. It's the brainchild of a real French chef who has garnered culinary experience from around the globe. You'll find plenty of amour in the air at this chic date spot, reminiscent of something you'd find in Paris."

"Le Coq Au Vin brings the authentic tastes and flavors of France to the heart of Orlando. Opened in 1976, the elegant, fine dining restaurant specializes in refined French country cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and produce from regional artisans, producers, and farmers. Signature dishes include fresh Florida frog legs, Alsace-style crab cake, foie gras, Oscar-style seared scallops, and steak tartare, and the cuisine is accompanied by a range of domestic and imported wines, craft beers by the bottle, and a variety of handcrafted cocktails made with premium spirits."

"Le Coq au Vin and Chez Vincent often go head to head for the best French restaurant in Orlando Sentinel's annual Foodie Awards. While the food (French onion soup, caramelized onion tart, baked brie cheese, and other specialties) is just as beautiful here as it is at Chez Vincent, Le Coq au Vin presents it in a cozier, country-inspired setting. It's closer for folks staying in Orlando proper, too."

"Ever since 1976, Le Coq au Vin has wowed its valued customers with its laid back ambiance, appetizing meals, and relaxing setting that perfectly reflects the vibe of an old home. This upscale restaurant in Orlando, Fl has been consistently voted as the Best French Restaurant in Central Florida by many publications. It’s also recognized by the Orlando Sentinel."

"This two-story restaurant, tucked away less than 30 minutes outside of Orlando is certainly a crowd favorite. With chickens roaming around and unique and eclectic decor choices such as a VW bus in the outside dining area, Yellow Dog Eats has a hippie vibe that will have you wondering how far you drove out of Orlando. They are known for their unique BBQ sandwiches, such as “The Rufus.” This pulled pork sandwich is topped with Brie cheese and cherry pepper rings, then covered in raspberry melba."

"What kid doesn’t love delicious BBQ, tacos, and nachos, while dining outside surrounded by funky art and fun decorations?. That’s what Yellow Dog Eats has to offer in Gotha, which is just outside Orlando near Windermere!. Yellow Dog Eats has some of the best BBQ around, and it’s a great hangout spot for your and your family to relax and enjoy live music in the historic building."

"This charming, off-the-beaten-path venue is charming and rustic, like a diamond-in-the-rough surprise you'd stumble upon while road-tripping. Its food is surprising, too. Sandwiches, salads, scrumptious starters and a whole lotta barbecue."

"Stroll the less-than-a-mile-long loop around Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando, where you can snap photos of the swans (both real and of the paddleboat variety) gliding through the water. If you time it right, you might also be able to catch a free concert or event at the park’s Walt Disney Amphitheater."

"Pack a picnic and park yourself on the grounds of Lake Eola Park to enjoy the delightful Florida winter weather. Take a sweet stroll around this scenic park and you can even enjoy the lake from a swan boat. Have your camera ready because you'll likely see some real swans on the water as well."

"Lake Eola Park sits in Orlando downtown on 512 East Washington Street. The park has a 0.9-mile sidewalk that surrounds the lake!. It’s the ideal spot for visitors who would want to track their walking or running distances."

"Cool off in the icy spring-fed swimming hole, hike miles of trails and paddle the tranquil, still waters of the Wekiva River. Central Florida Nature Adventures, inside the park, offers 2½-hour guided tours, rents kayaks and canoes (two hours $17, per additional hour $3) and supplies overnight camping supplies. Reserve primitive riverside campsites in advance."

"Wekiva is a Creek Indian word meaning "flowing water"; wekiwa means "spring of water." The river, springs, and surrounding 6,400-acre…"

"Bill Frederick is a popular park that sits alongside the Turkey Lake and covers an area of 183 acres. Turkey Lake ranks among the top-five lakes popular for fishing in the entire state of Florida. The park is located on S Hiawassee Road."