Antonio's La Fiamma Ristorante
This acclaimed restaurant features a modern take on classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, simple ingredients. Diners can enjoy classic Italian dishes like spinach and ricotta ravioli with tomato cream sauce, salmon pasta with peas and mascarpone, fontina and prosciutto-stuffed chicken, and pork tenderloin with apples, raisins and port sauce. Desserts include specialties like chocolate walnut cake, tiramisu, chocolate cream cannoli and Italian gelato. Antonio's also features special monthly wine dinners and wine-tasting events. Antonio's is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Antonio's La Fiamma Ristorante
611 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 645-1039
antoniosonline.com
Café Murano
Located in Altamonte Springs, just 3 miles from Maitland, Café Murano offers Italian cuisine in a modern atmosphere, featuring waterside dining overlooking Cranes Roost Lake. Guests will enjoy a variety of traditional Italian dishes including fresh pastas, seafood dishes, steaks, poultry and brick-oven pizzas. The restaurant's full bar offers top-shelf spirits, beer and wine, plus flat-screen televisions showing the latest sporting events, news and entertainment programs. Café Murano is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Café Murano
309 Cranes Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 834-5880
cafe-murano.com
Terra Mia Wine Bar & Trattoria
Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" by the Orlando Sentinel in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Terra Mia offers classic Italian food in a casual setting just 3 miles from Maitland. House favorites include dishes like pear and gorgonzola salad, shrimp fettuccini with mushrooms and cognac sauce, pork tenderloin with hot Italian peppers and mushrooms, and duck ravioli with mascarpone cognac sauce. Terra Mia also offers an extensive wine list at its distinctive wine bar.
Terra Mia Wine Bar & Trattoria
1185 S. Spring Center Blvd.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 774-8466
terramiaus.com
Fazoli's Italian Fast Food
Pick from a menu of classic Italian favorites at this low-key fast-food restaurant located just 3 miles from Maitland. Fazoli's offers family-sized dinners that serve six to eight, with hearty dishes like cheese or pepperoni pizza, chicken piccata, spaghetti with meatballs, chicken parmesan and lasagna. Patrons can also choose from baked sandwiches, salads, side dishes, drinks and desserts. Fazoli's offers eat-in or takeout food and convenient online ordering. Fazoli's is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Fazoli's Italian Fast Food
925 W. State Road 436
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 869-5990
fazolis.com
