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The Best Restaurants in Orlando, According to our Tastemakers

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Nicknamed The City Beautiful, Orlando offers an enchanting playland for adults and children alike with places like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. As one of the world's most visited tourist destinations, it comes as no surprise that Orlando houses some of the best restaurants in Florida. Iconic dishes range from succulent red snapper to enticing Tonkotsu ramen. But where do savvy diners eat out in Orlando? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. Our list highlights the absolute best dining experiences in Orlando. Discover family restaurants in fairy-tale settings or out-of-this-world Sand Lake sushi. The Grande Lakes hotels serve Mongolian inspired veal while Bonnet Creek has Italian delicacies on the menu. Whichever you choose, book a table at one of the best restaurants in Orlando today.

20 Restaurants

Updated February 25, 2020

Restaurants:	Primo, Cala Bella at Rosen Shingle Creek, Café de France…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Italian, French…
Neighborhoods:	I Drive / Sand Lake, Winter Park…

Primo

$$$$·Italian·

I Drive / Sand Lake

1,141 reviews

Special Occasion
Local Ingredients
Romantic

The Marriott Hotel at Grande Lakes is all about class, and their onsite Italian restaurant is no exception. Pristine white tablecloths and marble counters paired with exquisite dis…Read more

86% recommended

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Cala Bella at Rosen Shingle Creek

$$$$·Italian·

I Drive / Sand Lake

248 reviews

Good for Groups
Quiet Conversation
Romantic

Orlando is a favorite destination for holidaymakers from all over the world. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that some of the best restaurants in Orlando reside in amazing hote…Read more

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Café de France

$$$$·French·

Winter Park

335 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Winter Park’s Café de France is part of the burgeoning French Revolution in the dining scene of the City Beautiful. An Orlando Magazine recommendation, this authentic French eater…Read more

97% recommended

Romantic in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Spencer's for Steaks and Chops

$$$$·Steak·

I Drive / Sand Lake

633 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List

A good steak is one of those meals that should receive a little pomp and ceremony. Spencer’s knows this, and treats the meat and the diners, accordingly. An unforgettable evening a…Read more

87% recommended

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The Osprey Tavern

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Orlando

854 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

The brainchild of Seito Sushi veterans Jason and Sue Chin, The Osprey Tavern is an elegant and exciting venue for classic, American cuisine. Diners can expect vibrant flavors and u…Read more

94% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Antonio's - Maitland - Upstairs

$$$$·Italian·

Maitland

1,161 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Antonio’s is a split-level restaurant, with a casual café and exciting food market downstairs and a formal Italian restaurant on the upper level. This is a great idea, as diners ca…Read more

97% recommended

Italian in Orlando

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Soco Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown Orlando

1,212 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

Upon entering Soco, the warmth and brightness of this Thornton Park eatery are the first things that strike hungry diners. Wood and white lovingly decorated with a range of strikin…Read more

93% recommended

Great for Brunch in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Highball & Harvest

$$$$·Southern·

I Drive / Sand Lake

742 reviews

Special Occasion
Handcrafted Cocktails
Creative Cuisine

The brand Ritz Carlton is synonymous with excellence, and their hotel at Grande Lakes lives up to this reputation. With their restaurant Highball and Harvest, Ritz has joined the f…Read more

85% recommended

Vibrant Bar Scene in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Enzo's on the Lake

$$$$·Italian·

Longwood

1,571 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Scenic View

With so many new restaurants opening monthly in Orlando, it’s great to know that there are some classics still going from strength to strength. Enzo's on the Lake has been one of t…Read more

95% recommended

Italian in Orlando / Central Florida East

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La Boucherie - Orlando

$$$$·French·

I Drive / Sand Lake

116 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Authentic

Billed as “France’s most popular steakhouse right in Orlando,” the team at La Boucherie are so proud of their meat they’ve integrated their own artisanal butcher’s shop. Diners who…Read more

91% recommended

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A Land Remembered at Rosen Shingle Creek

$$$$·Steakhouse·

I Drive / Sand Lake

763 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

When staying at a luxury hotel, it’s expected that the dining options will be exciting, surprising and satisfying. With 12 eateries competing at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, how …Read more

95% recommended

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Rocco's Italian Grille

$$$$·Italian·

Winter Park

566 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Neighborhood Gem

Loved by Winter Park locals and visitors alike, Rocco’s is famous for a friendly welcome and simply superb Italian food. Rocco himself will quite often pop over and say hello, and …Read more

93% recommended

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Seito Sushi - Sand Lake

$$$$·Japanese·

I Drive / Sand Lake

1,803 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

A well-established part of Sand Lake’s dining scene, Seito Sushi is constantly redefining the world of modern sushi in Orlando. Taking traditional techniques and combining them wit…Read more

93% recommended

Japanese in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Eddie V's - Orlando

$$$$·Seafood·

Dr. Phillips

5,129 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

If live jazz and prime seafood sound like a great night out, Eddie V’s near Sand Lake is the place to be. Spread right across America, Eddie V’s has a big reputation to uphold and …Read more

98% recommended

Best Ambiance in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Fiorenzo

$$$$·Steak·

I Drive / Sand Lake

582 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date
Business Meals

The Hyatt Regency Hotel is home to one of the finest steakhouses in Orlando- Fiorenzo’s. Italian aromas emanate from the open kitchen and on-display pizza oven, promising a range o…Read more

88% recommended

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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Orlando

$$$$·Turkish·

I Drive / Sand Lake

788 reviews

Authentic
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Guests can expect a warm welcome of “HoŞgeldiniz!” at this Turkish eatery right on Restaurant Row in Dr. Phillips. Bosphorous is proving that Turkish cuisine is so much more than j…Read more

97% recommended

Best Food in Orlando

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DoveCote

$$$$·American·

Downtown Orlando

898 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Downtown’s DoveCote is a modern brasserie at the base of the BoA Financial Center. Conveniently placed, this French-inspired restaurant offers classic from Steak Frites to Cote de …Read more

Table for 2 today

Slate

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Dr. Phillips

1,439 reviews

Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date

The grey brickwork's decorated with succulent houseplants on industrial style shelves, beneath retro lights and a glowing sign. This is the exterior to Slate, West Sand Lake Road’s…Read more

93% recommended

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Pharmacy

$$$$·Contemporary American·

I Drive / Sand Lake

310 reviews

Special Occasion
Handcrafted Cocktails
Good for a Date

Pharmacy is a little hidden away in an otherwise unassuming office building. But just like the speakeasies of the prohibition era, this restaurant is an exciting surprise once it’s…Read more

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Urbain 40 - Permanently Closed

$$$$·American·

I Drive / Sand Lake

742 reviews

Live Music
Bar Seating
Good for Birthdays

Part of the area locally known as ‘Restaurant Row’, Urbain 40 manages to stand out amongst the competition thanks to the contrast of 1940s style décor and a modern and imaginative …Read more

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