Christini’s Ristorante Italiano has announced that they will be open on New Year’s Eve, December 31, respectively, for dinner. Reservations are required, and limited seating is available. Christini’s has curated a custom prix fixe menu that includes a welcome glass of French champagne upon arrival and a four-course menu with special Italian fare. The price will be $125.00 per person. Since 1984, Christini’s has been serving the Orlando area with authentic Italian cuisine in an award-winning setting with the best service and food available in the region. Christini’s attention to detail and years of experience in fine dining culminate in […]
Fine Dining
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Open on Christmas for Dinner
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, an authentic Italian fine dining experience in Orlando, FL, has recently announced that they are now taking reservations for their Christmas dinner. Christini’s will be open for Christmas on Thursday, December 25, with dinner service beginning at 5 p.m. In addition to their customary Italian fare, Christini’s will be serving succulent rack of lamb with mint and lamb au jus, mashed potatoes, and roasted baby vegetables all for $67.50 per person. Since 1984, Christini’s has been serving the Orlando area with authentic Italian cuisine in an award-winning setting with the best service and food available in the […]
Culinary Trends in Vatican City
The recent visit of Pope Francis to the United States has prompted a strong surge in questions about life in the Vatican City. Comprised of the very famous Apostolic Palace (the residence of the Pope), Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, and various Vatican museums, the city is inhabited by approximately 841 residents. The history of Vatican City is a fascinating story, and it is the smallest recognized independent state in the world in both area and citizenship. As you can imagine, with only 841 residents, all of whom are appointed to various duties within the Vatican, there […]
Tuscany is for Food and Wine Lovers
One of the influences you will find in the food at our Orlando fine dining establishment, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, is the Tuscan area of Italy. Stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Apuan Alps, this artistic and historic region located in central Italy is said to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance. Museums, palaces, medieval villages, churches; the region is replete with sites to explore and will satisfy any historians’ quest for knowledge. Be prepared to do a lot of walking when you visit. Many places are accessible by car, but most people enjoy exploring on foot. The culinary […]
Haunted and Scary Places in Italy
Chances are that your door bell will soon be rung by children eager to scream “Trick or Treat!” in the hopes that you will fill their bags with Halloween candy. The three-day observance of All Souls Eve (October 31st, All Souls Day, and All Saints Day) is represented on the liturgical calendar of many Christian churches and is said to be strongly influenced by the Celtic harvest festival. It is the time of year set aside to remember and honor the dead, including the saints. With a foundation based in honoring the dead comes the natural evolution of scary stories, […]
