Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Orlando

"Not far from Orlando in Winter Park, this James Bead Award nominee features sustainable food using ingredients sourced in Florida. The Ravenous Pig is known for its creativity and dedication to seasonal foods prepared in a way that has garnered critical acclaim. With white table cloths and banquette seating, this fine-dining restaurant is a destination for food lovers who appreciate an attractive setting."

"Restaurants Orwin Manor. This local brewery is run by the same team that own the next door restaurant, The Ravenous Pig. The craft beer spot has year-round staples like Lone Palm golden ale and the Working Man porter, as well as a rotating selection of seasonal and limited-edition beers."

"It’s no surprise that the opening of this beloved gastropub back in 2007 coincided with Orlando’s rise as a culinary hot spot. While its owners James and Julie Petrakis have not stopped opening other ventures around the city (including..."

"Fun foodstuffs abound at Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, where guests of all ages can indulge in classic American dishes, as well as sweet treats like house crepes, candy and milkshakes, each with their own unique twist. Artisanal drinks and sumptuous sundaes are available in creative flavors like Chocolate Brownie Bark, Salted Caramel Flan, and Red Velvet (complete with a cupcake on top!). Exhibition cooking, costumed servers and quirky 19th-century steampunk decor are the backdrop for this super-fun venue at Universal Citywalk."

"On this day of our vacation we had an opportunity to try the new CityWalk restaurant Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen. This is the place with the amazing milkshakes. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium does not currently accept reservations. I would suggest and early dinner or a late lunch to avoid the lines."

"Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a steampunk- inspired themed chocolate factory and eatery. You can eat dinner there, but everyone is mainly there to ensure they have dessert!. Completely instagrammable for teens with the decadent, sugar filled desserts."

"From humble beginnings helping his parents run two restaurants at the age of 15 to opening Kabooki Sushi at the age of 22 and quickly becoming one of Orlando’s most creative sushi chefs says a lot about the drive and passion of Henry Moso. His extravagant, free-for-all omakases are legendary and the ingredients he sources from local waters and those in the Pacific are unparalleled. After opening a second Kabooki Sushi in Dr. Phillips, Moso expanded and completely renovated the original restaurant on East Colonial Drive as the pandemic raged."

"From the visual aesthetics to the 10 out of 10 service and don't get me started on how delicious t..."

"Located at Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando, The Boheme is hosting an Easter Champagne Jazz Brunch with a wide range of entrees, gourmet family-style dishes, and tableside options, plus desserts and unlimited mimosas, coffee, tea, and sodas. Pricing: $74 per person. For more information visit website."

"That’s the motto of one of the most bougie Orlando brunch spots, The Boheme. Located in the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Downtown, Orlando, brunch at the Boheme is a fine dining experience. Sure you’ve heard of a power lunch, but a power brunch?"

"It was a different environment, loved the music I almost taught it was live when walking up. The food was tasty with different flavors and staff was frie..."

"Rock & Brews is one of those hidden gems in Orlando that truly has it all. Great food, rock and roll theme, outdoor dining, and it’s kid and pet friendly?"

"The Glass Knife is more on the higher end as far as coffee shops go, but definitely worth a visit. They have a full menu complete with breakfast, lunch, brunch, coffee, and bakery items. The desserts are so beautiful you won’t even want to eat them (but please do, they’re delicious)."

"Your go-to destination for cakes, desserts, donuts, fun sweet treats and specialty coffee in Orlando. The Glass Knife has an eclectic menu of doughy goodness. We highly recommend their peanut butter and jelly donut."

"Tornatore’s is an Italian eatery located in College Park, offering spectacular dishes made from homemade ingredients, all of which are prepared from scratch. If you’re looking for fresh Italian food made with care, Tornatore’s Pizzeria is for you."

"Peperoncino is an inviting, family-friendly restaurant that aims to bring authentic regional Italian dishes from Calabrese to Florida for diners to enjoy. Using only the freshest local and imported seasonal ingredients and modernizing age-old culinary techniques and cooking methods, the expert chefs at Peperoncino produce mouthwatering and tantalizing dishes. Signature dishes on the menu include calamari ripieni, pancia al forno, parmigiana, and risotto zucchine e gamberi, all of which are accompanied by exclusive Italian wines."

"Chef Barbara Alfano welcomes you to her authentic cucina inspired by her two nonnas and their love of food. She shows off her culinary skills in the open kitchen of this little restaurant in the Dellagio Town Center, a Tuscan styled shopping and dining complex in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando. The menu changes daily based on her inspiration and the freshest ingredients available."

"Located right off Sand Lake Road at the Dellagio Town Center, Peperoncino Cucina offers fresh Italian cuisine that is both tasty and authentic. The menu at Peperoncino Cucina changes from night to night, ensuring a completely unique experience every time."

"The downtown location of this local hot spot serves some of the best cheap eats in Orlando. A relaxed and engaging island-style restaurant, this is an excellent place for families ..."

"Caribbean inspired food, great cocktails and a laid back atmosphere. There’s a live singer several times a week on the outdoor patio."