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Christini's Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
4111 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Christinis Ristorante Italiano is a fine dining Italian restaurant in Orlando that has mastered the art of exceptional dining. We are open for dinner seven days a week and feature a Northern Italian menu that has delighted guests from all over the world. We are famous for our freshly made pasta, enormous veal chops and Chilean Sea Bass over a shrimp risotto. We also have an extensive wine list and full bar, with a sommelier to help answer your wine pairing questions.

Best Restaurant in Orlando -
"With more than 45 years of distinctive culinary experience, I am convinced that success comes down to this: One restaurant, in one location, serving the highest quality cuisine, the best service and a friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy it." - Chris Christini


Dress code: Business Casual

Please no flip flops, tank tops or hats.

* Guests ages 6 and above are invited to dine at this establishment.

*Please No Infants. No strollers. No exceptions.






Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (407) 545-6867

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are planning to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends or host a business meeting in the Orlando area, Christini's Ristorante Italiano provides the perfect, casually elegant setting. The Ivy Room offers private group dining and is reserved for a maximum of 54 guests. For smaller parties of various sizes, Christini’s has several intimate semi-private areas in our mezzanine level a few steps above the main dining room. Whether you are planning to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends or host a business meeting in the Orlando area, The Ivy Room provides the perfect, casually elegant setting. We are the only restaurant in the Orlando area that offers a la carte dining, regardless of your party size. Christinis is typically closed for lunch, however the restaurant can be reserved for parties of 50-200 for private luncheons. Mr. Christini and his highly trained and knowledgeable staff look forward to hosting you!

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (844) 397-0138

  • Neighbourhood

    I Drive / Sand Lake

  • Cross Street

    Sand Lake Road

  • Parking Details

    We offer complimentary Valet parking.

  • Entertainment

    Strolling Musician

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Romantic

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Italian

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Orlando

    Best Ambience

  • Orlando

    Romantic

  • Orlando

    Italian

  • Orlando

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. Greatfoodfb

    Orlando

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite of ours, definitely a pricey proposition for those with a discriminating palate.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service food and overall experience.
  3. BillP

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Way overpriced for what you get. Food is so so and certainly not worth the price you pay. Way overpriced for what you get
  4. PinoB

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend it.! had a great time and amazing food. Good old school place!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food. Elmer knows his craft and makes you feel at home. Other staff were very good as well and the food was amazing!! Best Italian in Florida.
  6. Harry

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite cuisine in a refined ambience. The menu offers a variety of options that can be enjoyed with a large choice of wines and a variety of cocktails. The service is friendly, efficient and professional.
  7. Rocco

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elli continues to provide an amazing dining experience. If you are in Orlando, Christini’s is a must.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food we have ever had and service was outstanding!
  9. Drzimm

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous and consistent Darius always fabulous on the accordion
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was incredible! Thank you for making my husbands birthday a special one! Fine dining at its best! We will return!
  11. Romantic

    Miami - Dade

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and fun, loved the staff and decor! Would definitely recommend
  12. Celo

    Orlando

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extraordinary as usual, never fails. If you’re visiting or live in town, you must attend.
  13. MarkW

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting and it did not disappoint! Special occasion to visit friends from out of state. Entire experience was awesome. Veal was fantastic. Rose for each lady was a classy touch
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience to treat my business colleagues to, who were from around the world. Food, service and ambiance were all top notch! Cecil and Chris took great care of us.
  15. MichaelH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After growing up in a very Italian household, Christini's made me both comforted and homesick. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was spot on for anyone used to higher end Italian restaurants, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Not only would I recommend Christini's, I would put it as a "must visit" for those local patrons as well as those visiting from out of town.
  16. LeslieB

    Jacksonville

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was outstanding. Service was awesome. Andrew, the bartender, made an excellent recommendation for wine.
  17. christianet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't often write reviews, but Christini's experience was amazing!!!! We came to celebrate our anniversary, Chris was our server and Francisco helped him. They both made our experience extra special.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and exceptional service. Would strongly recommend and will repeat again soon.
  19. MichaelA

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Again, they do a great job! Food is always well planned, and service is spot on.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Even better service. Not cheap but worth it.
  21. AnitaM

    Orlando

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We reserved Christini's to celebrate our 51st anniversary. The restaurant and staff went above and beyond to make our visit special in every way! Each staff person knew we were there for a special occasion and shared their good wishes with us. The service is impeccable and the food is even better. This is a true fine dining experience. We enjoyed wine and sangria, the special appetizer of the evening and two wonderfully prepared veal dishes. The portions are very large and we will enjoy the leftovers for another meal. My husband uses a walker and they were prepared to help him store and retrieve the walker, as necessary. They were kind enough to gift us two wonderful desserts to share. One of these came home with us. The ladies end the evening with a beautiful rose. We will certainly return to this lovely spot and highly recommend it!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance and astute staff were overwhelmingly perfect. Nick was an outstanding waiter I can’t wait to come back. The food what can I say…. Cuisine to die for!!! An impeccable feast of a savory pastas, red sauces and seafood.
  23. Swmdr

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. A taste of Italy 🇮🇹 in Orlando 👍
  24. RGHall10059

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I had very high expectations, but the food was sort of bland. The service is fantastic and the ambience is very nice and formal.
  25. Jack

    Orlando

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Just what we’ve come to expect every timer.
  26. FOODIE5

    Miami - Dade

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    the restaurant has a valet which is nice as it is in a very busy shopping center. The service upon entering was very good. We were served delicious Italian bread with an eggplant sauce which was very tasty and I do not particularly like eggplant. The wine selection by the glass is minuscule. There are a few pages of wine by the bottle and are quite expensive. We began with an appetizer of meatballs, fried calamari and penne pasta with a nut sauce. The appetizer was excellent and if I would have known, that would have been enough for dinner. We then ordered the sea bass which was not very good and hardly seasoned even though it was in a lobster sauce. The fish was accompanied by shrimp risotto which was extremely mushy and tasteless. We did not bother ordering a dessert as we had been disappointed by the meal and didn't believe the dessert could be any better. The restaurant is extremely overpriced, the chef needs lessons about seasoning food. This dining experience was an expensive and awful experience. I do not recommend it
  27. JenniferY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only complaint is the it was too cold in the restaurant!
  28. JuLima

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best experience we've had in an Italian restaurant. From the time we've arrived to the time we've left. Exceptional service, delicious drinks and food, attention to details. We can't wait to be back!
  29. Beaudon

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christini's offers an upscale dining experience. Staff is amazing, atmosphere is exactly what you expect, and the food is delicious. It's not cheap, but you are not going there for all you can eat bread sticks. So enjoy every moment, in a beautiful family restaurant.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible restaurant. Incredible food. Incredible service. Incredible atmosphere. I come here every time I am in Orlando. The restaurant and family stand out in the United States as truly exceptional.
  31. Slim

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic restaurant! The service was incredible and the food was top notch.
  32. RobertT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was perfect! Food was delicious, wait staff was attentive but not smothering. The music was wonderful and the women loved receiving a rose. It was wonderful!
  33. BruceF

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining here for over thirty years and it is always wonderful. Thank you!
  34. MarkM

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Absolutely impeccable service I would give an 10 out of 10 for service Food 8 out of 10 portions 10 out of 10 ambience 10+ definitely will go back and refer to friends and colleagues
  35. PaulaB

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant I been, Nick and his helper was great making our night very special and enjoyable. Always I visit Orlando , this my number one restaurant to visit.thank you for the great food and service.
  36. KeithG

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An overall wonderful and delicious dining experience.
  37. ScottG

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going here every year for 15 years and never disappoints. Amazing food and service
  38. NeilC

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic time, lovely people, excellent service with that old world charm! Chris and team are the greatest!
  39. John

    New Orleans

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great rest, food and service. We go there once or twice a month.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best in business and best in class! Nothing comes close

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Christini's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 4111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Christini's Ristorante Italiano

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 84, Orlando, FL 32819

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Sand Lake Road

  • Neighbourhood

    I Drive / Sand Lake

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    We offer complimentary Valet parking.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Strolling Musician

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (407) 545-6867

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you are planning to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends or host a business meeting in the Orlando area, Christini's Ristorante Italiano provides the perfect, casually elegant setting. The Ivy Room offers private group dining and is reserved for a maximum of 54 guests. For smaller parties of various sizes, Christini’s has several intimate semi-private areas in our mezzanine level a few steps above the main dining room. Whether you are planning to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends or host a business meeting in the Orlando area, The Ivy Room provides the perfect, casually elegant setting. We are the only restaurant in the Orlando area that offers a la carte dining, regardless of your party size. Christinis is typically closed for lunch, however the restaurant can be reserved for parties of 50-200 for private luncheons. Mr. Christini and his highly trained and knowledgeable staff look forward to hosting you!

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (844) 397-0138

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