When seeking the most authentic and best Italian Orlando food, there is only one restaurant to consider: Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. Likewise, when balsamic vinegar is included in a recipe, there is only one to choose: balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. It is truly one of the most delightful products exported from Italy to the United States. The balsamic vinegar traditionally produced in Modena is considered to be the best in the world. The key to the beautiful and distinctive finish of Modena’s balsamic vinegar is a result of the great devotion to the fermenting of the grapes. Believe it or […]
Italian Food
Meet the Legend: Mr. Chris Christini
On October 2, 1982, EPCOT opened its gates and my family first stepped into L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante. A party of 16, we were seated for dinner at a lovely table and immediately greeted personally by Chris Christini. I remember the twinkle in his eye and his enthusiasm for our opinions of each course. He was most hospitable to our rather large group of awed Disney enthusiasts. We were dining late in the evening, toward the end of what must have been a very long day for this new dining venue. Mr. Christini was a powerhouse as we watched […]
Cooking Italian Style
Cooking Italian style is more than just learning to make spaghetti and meatballs. Truth be told, spaghetti and meatballs are never served together in Italy. Italian cooks prepare food with only the freshest ingredients, traveling to markets daily to make their selections for mealtime. Cooking Italian style also means that seasonal fruits and vegetables are maximized at the peak of freshness. Only the best Italian restaurants Orlando take the time each and every day to select the freshest seafood, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and the choicest cuts of meat to prepare cuisine for their patrons. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano is the […]
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Featured on Emeril’s Florida!
Since its grand opening in 1984, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano has earned the reputation of being the best restaurant Orlando. You’d be hard pressed to find any patron who didn’t leave the table feeling relaxed, pampered, and completely satisfied. It’s no wonder that celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse brought his Cooking Channel show, Emeril’s Florida, for a closer look at what has propelled Christini’s to its award-winning 5-Star status. Chef Emeril sat down with restaurateur Chris Christini to learn more about the driving force behind the success of this fine dining Italian restaurant. “It’s a success because I love what I’m doing,” […]
Italy’s Top 10 Must Eat Cuisines
If you close your eyes and think about your favorite Italian food, it’s a sure bet that it’s going to be one of these Top Ten Must Eat Cuisines. If it isn’t, it might be time to revisit an authentic Italian restaurant and expand your culinary horizon. On restaurant row in Orlando, there is only one truly authentic fine dining Italian venue. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano promises to satisfy your craving for the best Italy has to offer. Ravioli – Scrumptious pillows of light pasta stuffed with a meat, cheese, or seafood filling. Delicate and flavorful, ravioli are a classic favorite. […]
