Enzo's Restaurant On The Lake

02/21/09

For a surreal dining experience evoking moments of bliss....

by FranklinStreetProductions at Citysearch

I have driven by Enzos for years and had heard great things about it. You can see Enzo's(the privacy wall anyways) on your left as you travel up 17-92 (just past Dog Track Road) in Longwood. Well a few months ago my girlfriend Amanda and I went for dinner. From the moment we walked through the door we were engulfed in a warm, slight casual, romantic, family-like atmosphere. We stopped shortly at the cozy little bar in the front nook of the restauraunt for a pre-dinner drink. The bartender was so friendly, respectful and inviting.

Walking to our table, the decor seemed direct from "old Italy" including a huge wheel of parmigian (over 100 lbs) near the front door. From our greeter to our exceptional server and service it felt like a vacation for a night. The only thing missing was a foot massage.haha. Our server(I think his name was Brandon) was like an old friend tending to our every need at just the right moment. We ordered a bottle of Penfolds and then some Carpaccio, Antipasti, Shitaki and even a Caeser Salad for starters and were utterly amazed by every exquisite bite. There couldn't have been a better way to prepare us for our entrees which included Fettucine Al' Aragosta E Gamberi(mine) with fettucine al dente in a light, silky, mouthwatering sauce with most generous portions of plump shrimp and lobster. Each bite was pure bliss. Amanda ordered the Abbacchio Del Duca which is a lamb-rack cooked to absolute perfection filled with shitake mushrooms and other delicious fresh herbs. Every succulent bite was extraordinary and the presentation was remarkable to say the least. Words truly cannot express how amazing our dining experience was. Our tab came to around $300.00 with tip but a couple could easily dine for around $125-150(w/tip). Yes, it is no cheap fare but once you are swept away in the experience(which is immediate) that is Enzo's on The Lake your cares and the world surrounding you simply melt away much like every luscious morsel melts in your mouth.

• Pros: Food, Ambience, View, Service, Staff, Drinks, Hideaway location EVERYTHING!!!
• Cons: Expensive on the surface but more than worth every cent spent

02/18/08

Great customer service, the entire staff very attentive

by karrie05 at Citysearch

We visited Enzo's twice, once to taste test the food because we used Enzo's On The Lake for our wedding ceremony & dinner reception June 2007. Both my husband & I were very impressed with the food,atmosphere,everything. My husband loves to eat the pork chops were the most tender he's ever had and most flavorful. For our wedding ceremony & dinner reception all our guests didn't have anything bad to say about service,food,drinks everything was taken care of by the waite staff & Susan the wedding planner for Enzo's. Our wedding cake was the Best!! The steak was tender, the pasta course was amazing. We can't wait to go back for our wedding anniversary!! The gardens were beautiful for our ceremony!

11/05/07

The Best

by rvbmw1 at Citysearch

Everything is made fresh for todays service. The staff (no kids) know what they are talking about and treat you like your an old friend. Wonderful. Well worth the price. The best I have found in Orlando.

• Pros: The best and freshest food. Wonderful service (not the best for the kids leave them at home)
• Cons: Can get a little loud