Tutto Italia
(photos below)

Tragically, the wonderful Italian table service restaurant, L'Originale Restaurante d'Alfredo's, closed its doors in the Italy pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase. The incredible fettuccine alfredo, its signature dish, as well as the fabulous lasagna, will be sorely missed by many. The new replacement restaurant now open in this space is known as Tutto Italia, and reportedly will undergo another closure and refurbishment in 2008. During the closure, a "fast casual" restaurant will continue to serve Italian cuisine.

Aronda dined at Tutto Italia for dinner on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, and found that the new restaurant is just as delightful as the former, though in very different ways. The decor is still the same (until sometime in 2008), with the exception that the pasta-making room visible through a large window in the lobby is no longer functional. It appears that the level of "formality" has increased over the Alfredo's experience, though the Guest will still feel very comfortable and relaxed here.

The food is excellent--one of Aronda's team ordered the lasagna (it's one of his favorite dishes ever--and no, Aronda doesn't have Garfield the cat on her staff!!), and he reported it to be quite possibly the best lasagna he's ever eaten! The noodles are fresh, served al dente, and the cheese and sauce are both supremely tasty.

Unfortunately, the price points here have spiked to the point that this should easily be considered one of the highest park restaurants in terms of check total. You'd expect a higher pricing schedule at California Grill, Narcoossee's, and similar top-tier eateries, but as far as in-park dining goes, Aronda feels that this one is priced considerably higher than it should be. In fact, the pricing here reminds Aronda's staff of similar pricing schedule at Il Mulino restaurant over at the Swan and Dolphin--the new Italian eatery that replaced Palio recently.

If you love Italian food, then this is one you won't want to miss!

Aronda needs more information and opinions about this restaurant! If you've eaten here recently, please write us to let us know how you found it--the food, the service, the general repair of the restaurant itself--as well as any observations or stories about what happened during your meal.

The Disney Dining Experience card is honored here, so if you have one be sure to show it to save 20% off your check.

Lunch Menu (Coming soon!)

Dinner Menu (Updated Tuesday, October 9, 2007)

Kid's Menu (Coming soon!)

Here are a couple of photos taken of the dedication ceremony held on Monday, September 24, 2007. Unfortunately, Aronda wasn't invited, or our photos wouldn't have been taken from so far away! Well, maybe next time...

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