Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Lunch Review at Disney's Hollywood Studios | Disney Dining Show

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In this episode, the team heads to Disney's Hollywood Studios for a lunch review at Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, which might actually be one of the better Italian restaurants at Walt Disney World!
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@TheFtm22
@TheFtm22 Жыл бұрын
I've never been there either. Erica is really doing a great job with these dining reviews and the plant based options. I find myself looking for recipes of things she enjoys even though I am not vegan.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@mr.patrickaloysiusbartholo4727
@mr.patrickaloysiusbartholo4727 Жыл бұрын
She totally is a star on the rise at the Dis. 💫
@WorkerBeeSupply
@WorkerBeeSupply Жыл бұрын
Panda loves a thin chicken and an open kitchen. In all seriousness, I’m really loving and appreciating these table-service dining reviews! Thanks so much, team!!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I think it's the name of his autobiography. Thin Chicken in an Open Kitchen: The John Sacherri Story.
@WorkerBeeSupply
@WorkerBeeSupply Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited Placing my Amazon order now.👌🏼
@kristend.242
@kristend.242 Жыл бұрын
Great review! Erica is really coming into her own and it is wonderful to see her growth as a team member!
@ambercangelosi7421
@ambercangelosi7421 Жыл бұрын
Mama Melrose is our one “must do” on every trip.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Totally get it!
@nikkiguthrie4716
@nikkiguthrie4716 Жыл бұрын
We always enjoy the food and atmosphere there! It is usually our sit down for Hollywood Studios.
@maryt6292
@maryt6292 Жыл бұрын
I have had early dinner 2 times as part of the Fantasmic dinner package. We totally enjoyed the meals, atmosphere and staff both times and would be back again in a minute.
@juliebeehappy
@juliebeehappy Жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying this more playful goofy side of Craig lately! "Tell us we're wrong, I dare you." hahaha Great review by all. Thanks for doing the reviews as they are helpful in deciding where we should try. I've been hesitant to go to Mama Melrose's, but they seemed to enjoy it. Not sure I'd want such a heavy meal and then go on rides. Maybe at the end of the day before leaving though.
@cyclechickmary
@cyclechickmary Жыл бұрын
We stopped by here for the first time on our most recent trip and we were very pleasantly surprised. I went in thinking it would be a glorified Olive Garden, but our experience was much better than that. I also appreciate that it is a bit out of the way. It’s a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the parks. Agree with Craig, I went in not expecting to eat everything yet that’s exactly what we did! 😂
@charger9105
@charger9105 Жыл бұрын
Happy to see Erica try this and enjoy it! This is my favorite restaurant on property and where we always go on our last full day at Disney. It has a comfortable place in my heart.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Would be good for a final day. I think we're all still way too full one day later. That would be back for day one of a trip.
@janetwinslow4420
@janetwinslow4420 Жыл бұрын
I liked the strip steak and Mac & cheese. The bread service and flavored olive oil were delicious
@franh2391
@franh2391 Жыл бұрын
Love this place! If you go for supper, ask for Joanne for your server. She is a hoot! I went with my cousin and her husband and she was hilarious with my cousin's husband. My daughter and I went a year later and she was a good sport and we called him and she gave him a "hard time" about not coming to see her and said something like "I'm looking good you missed out!" Also their flatbreads, OMG so good!
@allisonbarton5525
@allisonbarton5525 Жыл бұрын
Great review!! This was a must do for my family! Love that it gives off the old Hollywood (MGM) Studios vibes
@Haley-ne6or
@Haley-ne6or Жыл бұрын
As much as I love the food reviews, I also love to hear the elaborate backstories that the imagineers have come up with for these places
@Babydovej
@Babydovej Жыл бұрын
So thankful y'all got back to this one. I always feel like it is underappreciated! Informative and fun video!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zombiebbq14
@zombiebbq14 Жыл бұрын
Love this team doing food reviews! all great!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ziggy4465
@ziggy4465 Жыл бұрын
Never been there before. Maybe an option for the next visit.
@sak4aak
@sak4aak Жыл бұрын
We at there the first time during our 2020 December visit, would not hesitate to visit again. Food was surprisingly good.
@clockwork0306
@clockwork0306 Жыл бұрын
My favorite at Hollywood Studios, every time I’ve been it’s been all around great! Service, food and atmosphere have always been exceptional.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Not enough people are talking about it.
@mighty_01
@mighty_01 Жыл бұрын
we always have a great experience at Mama Melrose's! We love it! and Big Fat Panda Gravy or Sauce? ;)
@Adam.6952
@Adam.6952 Жыл бұрын
The steak plate is my personal favorite steak plate in Disney, and I'm a Disney steak enthusiast.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
That really was #3 on my list, but I also feel like I've been eating too many steaks and don't want people to assume I'm the steak guy.
@ambercangelosi7421
@ambercangelosi7421 Жыл бұрын
The steak with Mac and cheese is my favorite meal on property
@Adam.6952
@Adam.6952 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited what are your top 2?
@mivimc
@mivimc Жыл бұрын
Agree my favorite in park steak. I substitute pasta instead of the Mac n cheese
@trishg.7053
@trishg.7053 Жыл бұрын
What a great review! Never been interested in mama Melrose but maybe now I'll check it out!
@kimsweeney587
@kimsweeney587 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys on a good review especially Erica’s on the plant based options. We have always found the restaurants at Hollywood Studios our least favourite out of all the parks. So last time we were there we made a reservation at Mama Melrose as it’s one we have never tried and was pleasantly surprised. Food was very good and it has a lovely ambiance Will definitely return here on our next visit.
@lemonandreaa
@lemonandreaa Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Erica was a swiftie. I love her shirt! The food looks pretty good for cheese lovers
@johncombs829
@johncombs829 Жыл бұрын
The first time we went was 20 years ago back in the good ole days of the dining plan. Loved it but it was a 90 degree day so I was a slug around the park that day after eating so much Italian.
@SonicBoom00
@SonicBoom00 Жыл бұрын
I went to Mama’s in January as part of my Fantasmic package. We loved it!!! We will be back in September!!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Hope it's just as good!
@colindblair
@colindblair Жыл бұрын
Happy to see new reviews being driven by previous episodes. Still waiting for someone willing to join Erica at Skipper Canteen for a review.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It’s on our shortlist!
@bebehello1111
@bebehello1111 Жыл бұрын
Erica... thank you for going over all the dairy free options on the menu!
@justinschrank4806
@justinschrank4806 Жыл бұрын
Underrated restaurant, ate there on my honeymoon. Plan to eat here on our next visit. We did sci fi on our last trip and wasn't thrilled with sharing a car with another family. Also love thr ronto wrap as a snack at hs.
@72msmissy
@72msmissy Жыл бұрын
We love Mama Melrose!!! Mamas Margaritas are the best!!!
@multidayticket
@multidayticket Жыл бұрын
Good review crew. Everyone got an equal share of time. Mama Melrose’s used to feature brick oven pizza, and it was excellent. We used to go there for lunch regularly and get salad and pizza for a reasonable price. The current menu is a bit heavy for lunch on a hot Florida day.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I think Panda said after the fact that we really should've ordered a flatbread to see how it was with that brick oven. Next time.
@meghan8969
@meghan8969 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you guys finally went to Mama Melrose. Now you can actually do a food review lol
@Sojackie006
@Sojackie006 Жыл бұрын
They went before. It’s just been a long time. Glad they went back. I love it.
@marjchan
@marjchan Жыл бұрын
Such a fun dining review. Now I have two restaurants I need to visit at DHS on a future visit. I have never dined at Mama Melrose. Thank you for the great content.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Hollywood Studios is the best place to eat right now.
@kimberlyferguson4460
@kimberlyferguson4460 Жыл бұрын
I've never been too! Everything looks so appetizing🤤 It's nice to know more places in WDW have plant-based options. Thanks for sharing.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
The plant-based there was way more than it needed to be and appreciated but it was all so good.
@ManzaMediaTV
@ManzaMediaTV Жыл бұрын
The sun could not make up it’s mind with Craig’s shot. I like the atmosphere there, though!
@elizdavidson
@elizdavidson Жыл бұрын
As a less adventurous sort, we love Mama Melrose for some easy to get to Italian fare. The cherry chocolate dessert is the best though!!!!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It was surprisingly good.
@justinstrouse8295
@justinstrouse8295 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always! We like going to Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic Dining Package. We think it is the best choice for the price and gets us guaranteed seats for Fantasmic.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's not a bad combo.
@jayoungrn
@jayoungrn Жыл бұрын
The most consistent restaurant in HS - worth it and easy to get in on most days
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It really is consistent.
@jonnyboy7885
@jonnyboy7885 Жыл бұрын
Can't agree more! I'm Italian and the food is amazing but it's very solid and the atmosphere is nice.
@bsr6823
@bsr6823 Жыл бұрын
I am in shock. It looked delicious! Definitely on the list now for our next visit.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It's definitely worth it at not a crazy price.
@RLucas3000
@RLucas3000 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited I think some people confuse Mama Melrose with Tony’s Town Square or Pizza Rizzo. Disney needs to hire a ‘mama’ to come around and greet/visit with diners. I think it would just add to the charm.
@jacitucci
@jacitucci Жыл бұрын
I had a great meal there last week. Fantasmic dining package. We had the NY Strip and fried mozzarella appetizers. My brother said the 4 cheese Mac was the best he ate and he ate Mac and cheese everyday. I loved the glaze on steak! I subbed regular pasta marinara as I don’t eat cheese. The bread is boring but it’s not bad!
@barcafan1033
@barcafan1033 Жыл бұрын
A three course lunch at Mama Melrose was a brave choice. I’ve always found it incredibly reliable but we’ve always done dinner because it is not a light menu. It has always been one of our favorite moderately priced in park sit down meals (moderately priced relative to Disney, of course). I’m usually not a steak person at Disney but the charred strip steak is a great dish. The seasonal chef special pork shank they often have around the holidays is also a winner.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
That's the best way to say it. It was a brave choice haha.
@alexsandrakelly7586
@alexsandrakelly7586 Жыл бұрын
I like the ambiance. Great review. Thanks ❤
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It's even better the further back you sit. I wish we were in the way back.
@skaluv
@skaluv Жыл бұрын
The reviews have been really good lately. Keep it up. We enjoyed Mama Melrose but had issues post meal. The lasagna was really good and despite my first statement I'd probably get it again. The decor of the restaurant really pushes the line of dated versus nostalgic. I have to go with the former because it looks like the same decor from MGM days. I'd love for them to keep the memorabilia but spruce the place up. Keep the theme but clean it up. Loved the permanent Christmas store that was near it.
@ginadoyle4089
@ginadoyle4089 Жыл бұрын
Great team!
@cindraamundsen2197
@cindraamundsen2197 Жыл бұрын
As a plantbased eater, I always go to Mama's Melrose when visiting Disney World. My husband absolutely loves the Salmon, which is often the sustainable fish.
@kristinjohnblakeslee8082
@kristinjohnblakeslee8082 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you for getting Erica there! But where was Ryno? Ryno, we'll be there in August and we'd love you to be our guest at Mama Melrose!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Vacation.
@RachaelCDressage
@RachaelCDressage Жыл бұрын
Love that t shirt Erica!
@healthydoseofdisney
@healthydoseofdisney Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@drewsmagicallegacy
@drewsmagicallegacy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great dining review! I love this restaurant. I was there about a week ago or so. Fantastic place!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nikkiguthrie4716
@nikkiguthrie4716 Жыл бұрын
Dairy free here- thanks Erica!!!
@dismom3197
@dismom3197 Жыл бұрын
Now you guys need to go back to Tony's Town Square for the comparison!
@deancoffman8150
@deancoffman8150 Жыл бұрын
I had the pork chop in December. It was phenomenal.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I need to go back alone and order the steak and pork chop.
@johnzywko5885
@johnzywko5885 Жыл бұрын
It’s not that intricate,but helpful knowledge of the restaurant..We love it, keep it short and sweet and you’ve got a winner…The meatball (that Panda got)not only looked good but good enough for a meal in itself..Erica’s look on food,is so helpful (plant based and allergies being so important),thanks, for being humorous,knowledgeable and informative,great job.
@kimberlyhood5920
@kimberlyhood5920 Жыл бұрын
We love Mama Melrose
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Totally.
@pamelapetrosino4437
@pamelapetrosino4437 Жыл бұрын
I clicked on this video so fast. My first and last time at Mama Melrose was around 17 years ago. It was our first trip to Disney World with kids. It is safe to say, that it was not a good dining experience. The food was extremely disappointing and the atmosphere left something to be desired. I vividly remember cheese hanging from the ceiling. We vowed never to return. It does make me happy to see that things have drastically improved, both with the food and atmosphere. I’m glad that you all enjoyed your meal. Panda, as soon as I saw your thick cutlet, I knew it would be an issue. I like my chicken cutlets thin. Great review from a great trio!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I have to say, if I saw cheese hanging from the ceiling I probably wouldn't come back too.
@pamelapetrosino4437
@pamelapetrosino4437 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited Too funny 😂
@ricanvibez
@ricanvibez Жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a bad meal here. Glad everyone there enjoyed it.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JDizaster
@JDizaster Жыл бұрын
Hearing Panda pronounce the word 'meatball' made my day.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I made Panda think a lot about his pronunciations because he really wanted his northeast Italian to come out.
@libraryminnie7674
@libraryminnie7674 Жыл бұрын
I love this crew and their reviews! I am from NY and don’t know that I would go to MaMa’s given the wonderful Italian meals to be had in NYC and other cities and towns up and down the Hudson. I would like to see a Disney pizza showdown because I always crave a pizza day after all the other unique cuisines. Keep up the great reviews!
@davyannajones
@davyannajones Жыл бұрын
If Frank walks in you better run for it
@tiffanyhatcher310
@tiffanyhatcher310 Жыл бұрын
This was the first place we ate at in Hollywood Studios. It's a tradition now for us. I usually get the chicken parm and love it. It's sad Panda got an extra thick one.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Flavor was there, just thick.
@shaneestes372
@shaneestes372 Жыл бұрын
I've been here once and really enjoyed it! I had the Meatballs, Chicken Parm, and the Lemon Sorbet that's sugar free! Simple meal but I'd say SUPER reasonable!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Lemon sorbet sounds delicious after that amount of food.
@shaneestes372
@shaneestes372 Жыл бұрын
@DIS Unplugged it is! Not too tart and not too sweet, honestly actually tastes like there's no sugar in it! 😂 Beautiful presentation too, and honestly, even though Hollywood Studios doesn't sell Dole Whip, it may be the closest thing to it that you can get in that park!
@sandrahuling9775
@sandrahuling9775 Жыл бұрын
It’s the hands down go to in Hollywood Studios for us.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I can understand why.
@juliaannie
@juliaannie Жыл бұрын
“I think he’s dead. Anyway, let’s talk about appetizers” for some reason gif me 😂
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Update: he's dead.
@RLucas3000
@RLucas3000 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited He’s so dead that his son is dead too.
@tpg5974
@tpg5974 Жыл бұрын
What's with the lighting on Craig??? Erica and Panda are great additions to the team! Both have very pleasant personalities and are great on camera.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Backlighting causing the camera to not want to see me I think. It's okay. Do we really need to see me?
@jeffsnook1152
@jeffsnook1152 Жыл бұрын
Dark like Craig’s soul. #appropriate 😆
@RLucas3000
@RLucas3000 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffsnook1152 Craig’s soul is a sparkling happy place.
@lisagimblett8646
@lisagimblett8646 Жыл бұрын
I loved the steak when I was last there .
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Really regretting not getting it.
@jbrossable
@jbrossable Жыл бұрын
🎉Erica ❤
@michaelarlen9121
@michaelarlen9121 Жыл бұрын
We always go there, never had a bad meal!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I think you can tell that the chefs are proud of what their doing and very attentive.
@matthewduncan4933
@matthewduncan4933 Жыл бұрын
Would love to know what you all think of this versus Tony's Town Square in MK!
@katielouise3924
@katielouise3924 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Erica, Panda & Craig! I will look at their menu next time out there but I’m kind of like Ryno about Italian cuisine: homecooked is best (actually, I had the best in CA at a fancy restaurant with head chef from Italy). I am 1 of those who doesn’t like marinara on pasta, but love pomidoro sauce (yes, a bit of a sweet sauce).
@jamesvitelli8800
@jamesvitelli8800 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I always thought that this was one of the better "One Credit" TS Restaurants back in the day. One note: If Erica was reading from a notation on the menu that said that the Spaghetti Bolognese was dairy-free, then I will absolutely take her word for it. But traditionally, a true Bolognese sauce is made with some milk added to it so it may be worth double checking if one has a severe allergy. Before posting this I checked some recipes that I have on hand and re-confirmed this. And once I got to Marcella Hazan's recipe that showed the inclusion of milk, I stopped, because she is always the last word when it comes to Italian cuisine. It is entirely possible that at WDW they omit the milk. But that would make it "Meat Sauce" instead of a true Bolognese.
@repboy1
@repboy1 Жыл бұрын
I go,here a lot and it’s definitely one of the more reasonable priced locations
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@jaehochung9939
@jaehochung9939 Жыл бұрын
they forgot the chicken in my chicken alfredo last time I was there.😆 great review :)
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s quite the mistake haha
@fateagle4life
@fateagle4life Жыл бұрын
Every time I go to Momma Melrose's I feel like I am in the movies Goodfellas or The Godfather.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I totally get that.
@annhinds474
@annhinds474 Жыл бұрын
I agree about the chicken parm, it’s way too thick, but I never knew about the lasagna, will have to try that. My daughter is a vegetarian so glad to hear about Ericas meal being good because she didn’t like the pasta dish she got, but she did like the tiramisu
@bobevans4343
@bobevans4343 Жыл бұрын
Good review. Thanks!!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davyannajones
@davyannajones Жыл бұрын
I have a 5 video minimum to subscribe. Meaning I have to like 5 of a creator’s videos before subscribing to a channel. I subscribe after 1. This is a great video.
@tswanson7354
@tswanson7354 Жыл бұрын
I feel like it is a place that gets a bad rap. Mostly we go there to get the Fantasmic Package but that is mainly because we enjoy Sci Fi and then several of the quick service that fill our days there.
@washedfrank7233
@washedfrank7233 Жыл бұрын
Great review! We need a LIVE eat treat or trash one day!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
One day!
@cyndimeyer837
@cyndimeyer837 Жыл бұрын
We have eaten there many times Landry’s owns/sponsors Tia restaurant
@cyndimeyer837
@cyndimeyer837 Жыл бұрын
This restaurant
@eddiekiep1635
@eddiekiep1635 Жыл бұрын
I wish you still showed trying the courses for the first time. Facial expressions add to the level of food likeability and interest of the video. I understand the point of not wanting to show people your chewing but there has to be a way. You can even add the little graphic back as you chew. 😁
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
People did not like the chewing or the graphic. Honestly, it’s a pacing thing. With this meal, we didn’t finish our apps long enough to even talk about them before our entrees came out. It would mean us taking a table for way too long by not ordering until each round was finished. I prefer that way too but it’s a lot more polite and efficient to do it this way.
@mattjones137
@mattjones137 Жыл бұрын
One of the best steaks I've had on property. Crazy but true.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Making me regret we didn't have one more person there so we could get the steak.
@billrichardson6866
@billrichardson6866 Жыл бұрын
Calamari at The Boathouse are the best on property...IMHO
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
We need to compare now.
@tanyaldutton
@tanyaldutton Жыл бұрын
Calamari - chewy or no? That is usually the sign of not fresh or fresh calamari and to me is the marker of good calamari!
@healthydoseofdisney
@healthydoseofdisney Жыл бұрын
Hi! It was not chewy at all!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Can confirm from the piece I had. Not chewy and the fry didn't leave it greasy.
@tadhorner5726
@tadhorner5726 Жыл бұрын
My lunch spot.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
A good one.
@karenpetersen4293
@karenpetersen4293 Жыл бұрын
The steak tho... 🤤
@amydoran9987
@amydoran9987 Жыл бұрын
I have not been to this restaurant in over 10 years. When I used to go the food was good, but a little too spicy for my son when he was younger.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It definitely wasn’t spicy now but the food also was far from bland.
@jayneestrycker7453
@jayneestrycker7453 Жыл бұрын
Do they have a gluten free menu? You had me at tiramisu!
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
The server did mention multiple things that could be done gluten-free but I can't remember them right now.
@mikalmos369
@mikalmos369 Жыл бұрын
You are wrong. LOL The chick parm looked like it was out of the freezer airline tv dinner food. I've had it there in the past but what happened to it and what are they doing now and the prices were bad before but oh my God now ? A few new things that looks good . The polenta looked amazing though...this video reminded me why we never ate there as a cast member...way over priced for what you get though a few things were ok... but Disney really didn't think some of this through despite the charm of the place, charging almost $30 for a plate of something you can make better for $5 at home is disgusting. And honestly $13 for a single meatball?!? I get having to pay higher prices for food when at Disney World, but normally they do something to make up for it and I just don't see this here despite the atmosphere which honestly while very cozy is if it were real not a place that you would ever pay anything close to those prices which ruins the vibe.. And by the way that tiramisu is exactly the same thing we used to get in pre-made and frozen when I worked at an Italian Oven back in the day. It's actually one of the better tiramisu that I've ever had despite that it's mass-produced and it's off a truck, but again for those prices they could make one to order right out of that kitchen that was even better. They're charging Boutique Italian restaurant prices but the atmosphere and the name and the food they're actually serving it's more like a local mom-and-pop that's incredibly funky and cheap. Comfort food place. I could see paying $8 for that meatball at Disney World and perhaps in the mid-to-high teens for those entrees and at the highest around 21 or 22. Of course at a real place that serve this kind of food with that atmosphere none of those entrees would be more than 12 bucks and that meatball would have been three or four. I am currently planning a family Disney World trip though we're putting it off because of the politics in Florida kind of scares at the moment, however I was thinking this is one of the places I wanted to take my picky simple food family cuz I remember it fondly. My palette is way more adventurous....I forgot how ridiculously overpriced it was and there's better Italian to be had at Disney World for similar prices even if that means giving up the atmosphere. I do remember the lasagna being quite good though but again I think I could actually do better at home for those prices way better or at some local hole-in-the-wall. Polenta is something that often gets overcharged for in any Italian restaurant, and in this case it actually looks somewhat justified. It actually looked like more of a gourmet or beautique restaurant food as did the ingredients. They didn't have the polenta at least in that form when I had eaten there in the past. My suggestion that people is if you want good Italian food and you still want to pay those prices go to Epcot. Save the Cozy atmosphere for your actual local hole-in-the-wall and save yourself a lot of money. Having also eating there myself I strongly disagree with Craig that the overall price was reasonable. As I said I do admire the place but it's not one of the better deals at Disney World nor is it compared to other Disney Studios restaurants. For those prices you should have been able to feed a family of four or five for what you were getting or had much larger shareable family size portions would actually would be the gimmick that would sell it for me in an atmosphere like that. Like I said sometimes I don't think they completely think things through as they could completely take care of the value problem by making it an all you can enjoy and shareable which is something you would get in a restaurant that looks like this in reality. Oh and don't get me started about the cannoli that's a total rip-off like I said go to Epcot. Those are mass produced cannoli shells with pre-made dessert fillings that you can buy at your local grocery store.
@garystocker9450
@garystocker9450 Жыл бұрын
So what you're saying is "don't take the cannolis" this time?
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I have a differing opinion on the cannolis. The original was okay. The orange was not great. The butterscotch was awesome. I would rather they stick to one flavor, probably classic, and do it as a big cannoli with extra cream.
@garystocker9450
@garystocker9450 Жыл бұрын
@DIS Unplugged appreciate it..have been there twice..once on a solo trip. Also not sure if it was mentioned but you can use this restaurant for Fantasmic...which i did. I thought the steak with Mac and cheese was pretty amazing...but man don't go on rides after....the Mac was super rich..
@Living_EDventures
@Living_EDventures Жыл бұрын
I actually like thicker chicken. It tends to be juicier.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Nothing against thicker chicken. Just for this dish it would be more authentic to use cutlets or breast sliced in half. However, authentic means nothing because it's not really Italian but American Italian, so it is what it is. I just prefer this dish or schnitzel pounded as thin as possible so it's nice and crispy.
@Living_EDventures
@Living_EDventures Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited Valid points
@tdadp
@tdadp Жыл бұрын
I think you can get better Italian for sure in Italy pavilion and in the Swan and dolphin . N John is right it should be thin.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I would say it's on par with Italy. Italy's problem is they try to push their authentic Italian food which is mostly Americanized just like Mama Melrose's. I'd still put Il Mulino at the top and I'd probably put Trattoria al Forno above anything inside EPCOT.
@tdadp
@tdadp Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited I total agree
@CampbellzS0up
@CampbellzS0up Жыл бұрын
Looks about Olive Garden tier…fair comparison Craig?
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It's above Olive Garden. It doesn't feel mom and pop, but it's also not Olive Garden. I just can't think of any other Italian chain right now that I'd put one step above OG.
@shaunmurray2322
@shaunmurray2322 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited I would say Maggiano's is a step above OG and Mama Melrose. Of course I haven't been to the one in Orlando, but our local one is always excellent.
@Spykid2002
@Spykid2002 Жыл бұрын
$13 for one meatball 😂
@hairdresser1300
@hairdresser1300 Жыл бұрын
I remember yrs ago ordering a mushroom flatbread because Steve had recommended it. It was so not worth ordering
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
It’s why we had to let him go.
@hairdresser1300
@hairdresser1300 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited you are funny
@drumcircler
@drumcircler Жыл бұрын
Insane prices.
@justinschrank4806
@justinschrank4806 Жыл бұрын
Didn't Erica just call this place trash like 2 days ago?
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
As part of a game where you had three options and one had to be given the title trash because of the rules and not necessarily because of the quality or experience.
@todayisanewday7
@todayisanewday7 Жыл бұрын
Insane expensive but the food was good .
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it’s all under 30 bucks at least with a lot around the low 20s. With the portion that’s not bad for Disney.
@dawnszymanski
@dawnszymanski Жыл бұрын
I don’t go there for Italian. I’m Italian n like the stuff I make better. I go there for their mac n cheese. I have celiacs but even with that, there gluten free Mac n cheese is the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Can’t believe you all did by not get that. The gluten-free tastes just like their regular version. It’s the only reason we keep going back.
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Wow. Hadn't heard anyone talk about the mac 'n' cheese but we'll have to try it if we go back.
@TerryBenner
@TerryBenner Жыл бұрын
Erica how have you never been to mamma MIAs? 😁
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Here we go again.
@7846NEWCO
@7846NEWCO Жыл бұрын
Erika eats Vegan all the time ....but she ate Calamari ??
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
She is primarily vegan but she can have seafood and chicken as long as dairy isn't involved. Eating vegan makes her feel better.
@7846NEWCO
@7846NEWCO Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited thanks .....feeling good is key !
@brianrichman3125
@brianrichman3125 Жыл бұрын
Erica....if you want to eat meat,but you have a dairy allergy?
@DISUnlimited
@DISUnlimited Жыл бұрын
I'll try to explain as far as I know. Erica has a dairy allergy and in the past she thought her allergies extended to chicken and beyond, but it's more likely that it was because of cross contamination and she can eat chicken and seafood based on the preparation. However, she feels better not eating meat.
@brianrichman3125
@brianrichman3125 Жыл бұрын
@@DISUnlimited I just thought it sounded weird when she said it.
@garetheparry1
@garetheparry1 Жыл бұрын
This place is one of the worst full service restaurants in Disney. The pasta is cheap and overcooked. Just not a great option.
@tonydeeugenio1489
@tonydeeugenio1489 Жыл бұрын
Was there xmas 👎
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