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Christini's Ristorante Italiano, Orlando, FL
Christini's Ristorante Italiano, Orlando, FL
Christini's Ristorante Italiano, Orlando, FL
Christini's Ristorante Italiano, Orlando, FL
Christini's Ristorante Italiano, Orlando, FL

Christini's Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
4261 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 Elegant

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

*Please No Infants. No strollers. No exceptions.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 545-6867
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Room offers private group dining and is reserved for a maximum of 40 guests. For smaller parties of various sizes, Christini’s has several intimate semi-private areas.Christinis is typically closed for lunch, however the restaurant can be reserved for parties of 50-200 for private luncheons.
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2023 - First Seating

    US$175.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Start the New Year with a world class dining experience by Christini's. Our dedicated team has prepared your unforgettable New Year's Eve experience. As you peruse the menu, you will find a wide array of culinary delights, carefully crafted by our team; from Caviar, Alba white truffle, lobster or veal to tantalize every palate. Throughout the evening, you will be serenaded by live music, creating a soothing backdrop that further enhances the ambiance, creating an enchanting atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of the occasion. Your experience at Christini's will be a cherished moment that sets the tone for a year filled with Joy, Success, and Culinary Delights. We look forward to ringing in the New Year with you!
  • New Year's Eve 2023 - Second Seating

    US$250.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Start the New Year with a world class dining experience by Christini's. Our dedicated team has prepared your unforgettable New Year's Eve experience. As you peruse the Menu, you will find a wide array of culinary delights, carefully crafted by our team; from Caviar, Alba white Truffle, Lobster or Veal to tantalize every palate. Throughout the evening, you will be serenaded by live music, creating a soothing backdrop that further enhances the ambiance, creating an enchanting atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of the occasion. Your experience at Christini's will be a cherished moment that sets the tone for a year filled with Joy, Success and Culinary delights. We look forward to ringing in the New Year with you.

What 4,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Best Service

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Great for fine wines

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Romantic

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Italian

  • Orlando

    Best Overall

  • Orlando

    Best Food

  • Orlando

    Best Service

  • Orlando

    Best Ambience

  • Orlando

    Great for fine wines

  • Orlando

    Romantic

  • Orlando

    Good for special occasions

  • Orlando

    Italian

4,261 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was very welcoming. The food was fabulous. Music and ambience was wonderful. Made the whole night very special. 

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  2. dwraider

    West Palm Beach

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant, definitely #1 in Orlando. Old World experience, decor, tuxedo waiters, presentation, food quality, all 5 star!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Food was good not worth the money. Service was very attentive, but felt very rushed. We couldn’t talk without some asking if we were ready for the next course. Felt like they were trying to turn tables quickly with plenty of tables available. For the amount of money we spent on dinner, we didn’t get a chance to sit down and enjoy eating and have a conversation. Time between when we ordered our dinner and receiving dinner was about 5 mins.

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  4. jonwbrady

    Charlotte

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a gem of a restaurant and one of our favorite place to dine in Orlando. It's a classic old school Italian vibe, great ambiance, excellent food and wine, and phenomenal service. We always go this time of year during the IAAPA trade show in Orlando. The only sad thing was that Mr. Chris "Christini" just recently passed away so we missed seeing him. Rest in peace Chris.

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  5. PeteO

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christini’s is an experience. If you love Italian and Mediterranean food made from the best ingredients and want a classic New York ambiance complete with an accordion player and roses for the ladies, this is a must visit when in Orlando. I am in town a couple of times a year on business and I always try to add it to my itinerary. The restaurant is known for its veal and it does not disappoint. Amazing dishes and a great wine list but it is not an inexpensive visit. For this level of quality, you must pay for it.

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  6. EllenF

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A spectacular experience as always. Food and service were spot on.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best italian restaurant in Orlando. Service is 5 stars and the place is just gorgeous. Will go back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We continue to have dinner at Christini’s Italian restaurant every time we visit Orlando; it’s a wonderful dining experience!

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  9. JohnG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Will recommend it with no reservations.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around amazing experience. Definitely will return next time in Orlando.

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  11. RobertM

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christini's is one of the best restaurants in Florida, leading with family, pride and legacy.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I did not make it to my reservation and was charged $300 anyway. Now squabbling to get it credited!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing!

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  14. cormac7

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was absolutely wonderful - attentive, friendly and professional. And the food was also wonderful - the veal chop was sublime. Great experience and look forward to returning.

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  15. KB2021

    Washington DC

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in decades. It was beautiful, elegant, the service was amazing. The food was out of this world.

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  16. RobertB

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nick and Nick did an excellent job. Food was fantastic, as always.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best Italian restaurant I’ve been to!

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  18. RoseAnn

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best Italian food! We visit Christini’s every Orlando trip!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another outstanding dinner! The service and food at this well appointed, classic, Italian restaurant are impeccable. From the bread to the dessert, the service was friendly and accommodating to the needs of our group of 7. The wait staff remembered our names and treated us like family. Appetizers and entrees are consistently excellent. The wine list was somewhat limited and overpriced, which was the only negative to an otherwise spectacular dining experience.

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  20. ScottS

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences in Orlando. Can’t say enough t about the service and food. 5 star dining.

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  21. KathrynW

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique ambiance, great dinning experience, wait staff well versed in menu and good at reading the table to determine the amount of visits required to offer the right amount of service. I always appreciate great wait staff that can read a table to allow guests to enjoy their experience.

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  22. CourtneyC

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    My drink, the Bolle, tasted like chewing tobacco. Husband said he enjoyed his old fashioned. Husbands veal chop was good but my seafood pasta was inedible. I’ve never paid so much money not to eat my food or even enjoy my beverage. Service was slow and the waiter seemed very arrogant, so I did not feel comfortable expressing how dissatisfied I was.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought my mom and dad for my mom’s 69th birthday. They lived in NY for a long time. They said Christini’s reminds them of little Italy. I love this place well worth the cost. Will definitely be back and recommending it to friends and family.

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  24. JoaoCanabrava

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    Extremely formal ambiance. More suitable for older folks (60+). Food was beyond perfect but the environment is way too formal in a room that is dark and outdated.

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  25. Hkim

    Charlotte

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great customer service. Food is consistently good but have had better Italian food. Great for special occasions. Overpriced but you can’t beat the amazing service!

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  26. Great

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are absolutely off the charts fabulous here! Love everything! All dishes are top quality! Fun place to eat!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is 5 star all the way! What a wonderful place

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  28. AndyF

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic service amazing food and wonderful ambience make sure you give it a try

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  29. PeterG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite and highly recommended! Food and service is wonderful.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has an amazing time. Good and service was awesome

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  31. DerekS

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An incredible one of a kind place in Orlando. Food and service are out of this world! Will continue to go again and again.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lugar perfecto para celebrar alguna fecha especial, muy atentos con todos los detalles, excelente atención muy buena comida, el ambiente magnífico y un maravilloso músico que se acerca a la mesa y toca para ti

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  33. Alex

    Orlando

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing. Always an enjoyable experience

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  34. SonnyW

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire night was fabulous! From the moment you walk through the doors, you are treated like royalty and the staff is as good as the food. Everything was great.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christini ‘s never falls short ,their food, drinks and service is always amazing.

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  36. KarenP

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff saw to our every need. Nick our waiter was friendly and entertaining. Food is exceptional. The best Meatballs in the US.

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  37. pema

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Súper nice restaurant. Ask for service by Elmer. Food delicious. Private room with romantic setting

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  38. RenzoB

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The service and food is excellent. We go every year for magical dining and love it!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We’ve dined here twice now. Service is always impeccable but the food is insanely expensive and some options are blah.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    It was not magical. To celebrate our 39th Wedding Anniversary, we made a Magical Dining Reservation 3 weeks in advance at Christini’s, asked for a booth table. We have lived in Orlando for 23 years, but never dined at Christini’s, so we were both very excited to have dinner there. We arrived and we’re warmly greeted by the host & hostess, wished us Happy Anniversary. Then to our surprise and disappointment, the hostess escorted us to 1 of 3 small tables in the lounge opposite the bar. The table was strangely setup for us to sit side-by-side on a padded bench seat facing the bar and front door, so we could see everyone who walked into the restaurant and they could see us looking at them, it was awkward. Except for 1 other couple sitting near us, everyone was escorted to a table or booth in the main dining room of the restaurant. I assumed they stuck us in the lounge because we were participating in the $60 3-course Magical Dining Menu instead of their regular very high-priced menu. The server tried to up-sell us to the regular menu & specials, but we told him we’re going to order from the Magical Dining Menu. Our server seemed a little upset/disappointed when we told him. We ordered a drink & glass of wine at full price $24-$26 each I thought was double the price they should charge. The food was excellent and a good value for the $60 3-course special. The service was excellent too, everyone was courteous, friendly and attentive. But the ambiance of us dining in the small bar lounge instead of the main dining room was very disappointing and disrespectful. Unfortunately, our special anniversary dinner turned out to be not so special.

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You can order delivery directly from Christini's Ristorante Italiano using the Order Online button.

Christini's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 4261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Christini's Ristorante Italiano

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sand Lake Road
  • Neighbourhood
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
    The Ivy Room offers private group dining and is reserved for a maximum of 40 guests. For smaller parties of various sizes, Christini’s has several intimate semi-private areas.Christinis is typically closed for lunch, however the restaurant can be reserved for parties of 50-200 for private luncheons.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (844) 397-0138
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