(407) 248-0429
7488 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando,
FL
32819
28.45
-81.4873
Neighborhood: Doctor Phillips
Hours:
Mon-Wed 11am-10pm
Thu-Fri 11am-11pm
Sat 12pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Timpano Italian Chophouse
What People Are Saying About Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Studiously retro, as in the mule with a stiletto heel painted on the ladies room door. Light by day, with a large patio that overlooks a lake, the restaurant goes dark at night, with white-jacketed waiters bustling out of the long exhibition kitchen carrying sizzling griddles of mussels. Service is professional and attentive. – – The Food – Upscale beef and snazzy pasta and fish: osso buco, fusilli with wild mushrooms and Gorgonzola, Tuscan seafood stew. Pay a la carte for soups, salads and sides like mashed potatoes or spinach. The seared sirloin is a fine…
07/15/09
Eh...
by Hartley22
I'll start off by saying I could see how some would like this place. It's dark and noisy, which make some people feel like it's a vibrant night hotspot. For me, it felt a little overwhelming. The service was decent, a little overbearing, but friendly enough. I expected the food to have a little more zing for my buck, but whatever. The place gets a decent amount of business, so they must be doing something right...I just didn't see it.
- Pros: Pretty Good Food
- Cons: Pricy, Noisy
02/27/07
For special occasions...
by marytfromfl
Just went with a party of 6 last evening...originally booked for 4 and called late afternoon and the hostess was more than happy to accomodate us...everything on the menu is a la carte, so it can get pretty expensive..the wine list is extensive but priced for by the glass and not by the bottle, so ask about bottle pricing...we had the mozzarello fritti: thick, yet lightly breaded mozzarello pieces, perfectly seasoned and served with a spicy marinara sauce...and spinach/artichoke dip/fondue....served with seasoned cracker strips...wonderful but not enough dippers.....salads....tomato and fresh mozzarella, spinach, and watercress/argula...all had different tastes and were fresh and delicious...the entrees were the pork chop...thick and juicy....served medium as anything more dries the meat out...and with a side of wedge potatoes.$4 extra...were crisp and light and not greasy....veal marsala...the sauce was great to dip with the hot, hard rolls....the7 oz. filet was done medium rare with a side of peppercorn sauce..extra charge, of course....and the garlic mashed potatoes, also extra...were a perfect complement to each other...the filet was tender...and the potatoes were like homemade...creamy.....the ahi tuna served on fresh greens and balsamic chopped tomatoes was light and mild yet filling...the shrimp and lobster ravolli was served in a light tomato sauce..there are 6 on a platter and enjoyed....the lasagna bolognese looked very hardy and was loaded with chopped meat....we were way too stuffed for dessert but have indulged in them before....our server had a lovely presentation of chocolate covered strawberries and other coated delights, tiramasu, chocolate mousse, cheesecake, and 3 other treats...all in small, decorative glasses...just enough to share....their taste and quality are good but not great, especially after a large meal...the atmosphere is dark yet friendly, the wait staff is knowledgable, but when the bar and dining areas get crowded, it gets very loud.
- Pros: the appetizers, salads, and entrees, the wait staff
- Cons: pretty expensive, and can get very noisy
The Details on Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar
Know Before You Go:
The Starlight Lounge stays open an hour after the dining room closes.
What to Drink:
The "Sinatra Bar," with a fireplace and a portrait of Ol' Blue Eyes, specializes in martinis: chocolate, Steel Blue and even a Rat Pack version (Bombay gin and three drops of dry vermouth).
Category:
Italian, Restaurants, Catering, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Bar Scene
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