Top Best Italian Restaurants in Lake Proctor

"Prato is an upscale enough venue in which to celebrate a landmark anniversary or well-deserved promotion but also casual enough to bring the (well-behaved, please) kids for some wonderfully crispy pizza from the wood-burning oven and sandwiches like the BLT panini or the excellent heirloom eggplant version. Exposed brick, twinkly lights and some patio seating on Park Avenue give the place a cosmopolitan feel. Prato's menu pulls on classic Italian for inspiration but pays due diligence to culinary evolution, allowing for creativity and some turns that might surprise you."

"You’ll find out at Prato, a stylish Italian eatery serving modern takes on classic dishes. This rustic-chic spot offers a choice of dining, either al-fresco on Park Avenue, or inside where huge windows span the front wall of the restaurant. In addition to their inventive pizzas and pastas, all cooked in the kitchen’s traditional wood-fired oven, Prato offers guests a variety of paninis, house-cured meats, seafood and salads."

"Prato Winter Park is another great Italian spot conveniently located right on Park Ave. Here you can enjoy an extensive menu of Italian classics."

"Slinging breakfast and lunch to a devoted legion of customers, and likely creating new ones daily, Nick's Family Diner showcases all of this culinary genre's classics along with hearty and satisfying Greek and Italian specialties. Whether you're in the mood for a good old burger deluxe or want to step outside diner business as usual and go for a daily special – perhaps the stuffed meatloaf – Nick's should deliver the good nicely. Soul food aficionados might want to give the chicken and waffles a try."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. When it comes to breakfast, nothing is better than having the old classics. This is what Nick’s Family Diner is all about."

"Orange Blossom Trail, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner and traditional American and breakfast/brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 199 reviews."

"The food was great, same as the past 15 years this is the best of the Kelsey's. However had minor issues with service. Requested an additional 3 peppers..."

"Located in College Park with a lovely sidewalk café-style setting, Adriatico Trattoria Italiana is an intimate trattoria run by a husband-and-wife-team that serves traditional dishes from their hometown of Ortona. Nestled on the east coast of Italy, Ortana is famous for their fresh seafood fare, which is mirrored on the menu at Adriatico – think fra diavolo topped with hefty shrimp, fresh pappardelle allo scoglio packed with the freshest of seafood, or the mélange of fresh shrimp, fish, mussels, clams, and calamari found in the zuppa di pesce. Open for lunch and dinner, linen tablecloths and candlelight create an elegant ambiance with a touch of Marco Cudazzo’s magic."

"College Park's lucky residents have a host of wonderful dining options within a casual stroll of their homes and many choose to saunter into Adriatico again and again."

"Can't say enough about how good the pizza is. All their ingredients are fresh, taste great and prepared all so good. Hands down the best pizza in town. Treat yourself to a great tasting pizza and judge for yourself."

"This North Quarter District gem could be called a gastro dive. Serving exceptional N'awlins-inspired cooking in an extraordinarily unfussy space, Two Chefs Seafood masters big flavors in low-key digs where Chefs Bernard Carmouche (formerly of Emeril’s Orlando) and Larry Sinibaldi (formerly of Palm Restaurant) tend the pots. Opt for the Cajun Bowl, a layering of Carmouche’s collard greens, dirty rice, sweet potatoes and roasted pork or grilled chicken, for the best blend of flavors."

"If you’re looking for classy, fine dining food then you’ll want to stop by Two Chefs Seafood Oyster Bar. It’s an amazing little restaurant right in the heart of Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village, with the front of the establishment being a bar and with seating at the back for diners. Although the name shows what they’re best at – seafood – they also have plenty of other menu items, from roasted bone marrow to fried chicken."

"In the mood for an oyster po boy but not a trip to New Orleans?. Fear not Orlandoans, there is a place right here in town to satisfy your craving. Two Chefs Seafood Oyster Bar has one on the menu worth a try."

"Tomasino's Pizza offers a unique Italian experience with traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by Dowop and Motown music. Serving loyal patrons and visitors alike for more than 20 years, Tomasino's Pizza offers a diverse, made-to-order menu that includes house-made pasta dishes, freshly prepared salads and homemade soups, calzones and strombolis, crispy chicken wings, deli-style sandwiches and subs, and sweet desserts. Tomasino's Pizza is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and is based in three locations around the state, including Orlando, Lake Mary, and Winter Springs."

"The execution is simple and the digs are well worn, but Il Pescatore remains well loved nonetheless, a neighborhood eatery that has remained popular despite changing hands a number of times. Homey and comfortable, many cite friendly staffers as one of the reasons they keep coming back for the meatballs and cannelloni, carbonara and lasagna and lemony veal piccata – among other takes on hearty homespun Italian classics. Waits aren't uncommon on busy nights – it's on the cozy side – so feel free to call in for take-out if your cravings can't be put off."

"Il Pescatore is a long-standing Italian restaurant with a distinct old-school charm. The welcoming neighborhood eatery has remained a popular choice with locals, despite changing owners several times, and boasts a comfortable and homey atmosphere with a delicious menu to match. Traditional Italian delights include creamy homemade pasta dishes, such as carbonara, penne ala Romana, and cannelloni, hearty meatballs and spaghetti, and lemony veal piccata."

"Named after the charming medieval neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome, Café Trastevere brings the heart of Italy to Orlando. Boasting beautiful views of the city, Café Trastevere offers a menu to match, highlighting an innovative take on Northern and Southern Italian cuisine and traditions using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. Co-owner Chef Philippe Meiffret brings the warm, bright flavors of the Mediterranean to the excellent menu, which features pasta, gnocchi, fish, chicken, beef, and vegetarian dishes, while host and sommelier Santos, the other charming owner, adds a touch of class and style with unsurpassed hospitality."

"Cafe Trastevere is a romantic, intimate Italian venue that is perfect for a date night out with that significant other. The kitchen and menu try to stick to as traditional Italian as they can, offering classics like Parmesan chicken tortellini and tiramisu. What’s more, staff are friendly and genuinely want to make sure guests enjoy themselves and are happy with their service and food."

"Trevi Pasta is a small, family-run neighborhood eatery in College Park that offers enticing Italian cuisine in an inviting, friendly atmosphere. The comfortable eatery is renowned for its handmade pasta, which is cooked to order and served with a variety of toppings and sauces, ranging from peppercorn and spinach to porcini mushrooms. Traditional pasta and baked varieties are also available, such as cannelloni and lasagna and fat squares of ravioli stuffed with ricotta and layered with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes."

"Trevi Pasta is just the sort of place you'd expect to find in a walkable stretch of neighborhood like College Park - small, family-run, friendly. And its exceedingly fresh fare - handmade pastas cooked to order - is just the sort of thing folks are willing to walk for when the weather 'round these parts starts hitting those summer high notes. Tender, carb-wonderful varieties such as porcini, spinach, peppercorn, along with those more traditional (stuffed pastas, too!) can be paired with one of their house-made sauces."

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"Located in Maitland close to Winter Park, about 30 minutes north of International Drive, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center doesn’t just teach about the past. It also focuses on a future that is free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. One of this museum’s most unique exhibits invites you to don Oculus googles for a powerful virtual-reality experience that will transport you to the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis, with Frank sharing her inspirational story along the way."

"A haven for couples, this beautiful lake offers so many unique features for romantic photo shoots. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, this park is great for couples who want beautiful greenery dappled with a wonderful city background. This park also has a Walt Disney amphitheatre, so you can choose to have magical themed pictures taken."

"Butting up to the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers Insta-worthy views, a .9-mile walking sidewalk and some very large swans. (Really, they’re huge.) If you’re there on a Sunday, stop by the market. Throughout the year, there are tons of free activities (like movie showings), so bookmark this calendar."