07/08/08

Nice italian off the tourist strip

by paule123

Pleasantly surprised at the waterfront location in Celebration. Cute little "village" atmosphere. I understand Celebration is a Disney-manufactured town, but they pull it off really well. Nice outdoor patio seating with a view of the water and (gasp) it's not a major chain restaurant! We arrived relatively late (9pm ... be warned everything closes at 10pm around here), and host was friendly and service was quick and attentive. Very extensive menu, something to please everyone. Friend had a mushroom-pasta dish that was very tasty. I had a salmon-prosciutto dish that was tasty, but could have done without the coating of balsamic wine reduction. Good wine selection, and a great get away for the weary Orlando conventioneer looking for something different. Definitely will make the little bit extra drive to return on my next business trip to avoid the landmine of awful restaurants on I-Drive!

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Food, Waterfront location