Those of you who are not strangers to the fine dining scene in Central Florida know all too well why Christini’s Ristorante Italiano tops the list of the best Italian restaurants Orlando! For those of you who’ve yet to visit this amazing establishment, don’t just take our word for it. Christini’s has been the recipient of numerous industry awards throughout the years, and one of the most prestigious is the Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award (DiRoNA Award) which is one of the most highly coveted awards amongst restaurateurs nationwide. Restaurants receiving a DiRoNA exemplify the best in fine dining […]
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Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Awarded 2016 Experts’ Choice Winner
Christini’s is proud to be the recipient of this prestigious award from TripExpert. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, fine dining Orlando restaurant, announced that it has received the 2016 Experts’ Choice award. This award, from TripExpert, celebrates excellence in hospitality.The award is based on reviews written by professionals for major travel guides, magazines, newspapers, and other respected publications. When selecting the Experts’ Choice winners, TripExpert calculates each venue’s TripExpert Score, taking into consideration how many publications have recommended an establishment, what is being said about the establishment, and what score or rating the establishment was given. Experts’ Choice Awards recognize businesses that […]
The Happenings of Italy in July
To visit Italy in July is to enjoy the warm weather, the abundant sunshine, and gentle breezes along the coasts. It also provides fabulous opportunity to indulge in the seasonal cuisine which is bountiful from the summer harvests. Italian food in Orlando at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano is the only food in Central Florida that can hold a candle to actually being in Italy to savor the foods of summer. While the thought of visiting Italy usually awakens the palate to envision hearty meals of ravioli, lasagna, and manicotti, Italians do not usually consume such rich and heavy fare during the […]
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 […]
The Happenings of Italy in June
Traveling to Italy is magical at any time of the year, and traveling during the month of June is no exception. That being said, if you are seeking to enjoy the wonderful cuisine of Italy, you don’t need to travel across the Atlantic to enjoy an authentic Italian restaurant in Orlando. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano promises to deliver the best in the flavors of Italy, and you never have to leave Orlando. If you are headed to Italy in June, you should be prepared to pay premium prices for hotel accommodations and other travel-related costs. June is considered the kick-off month […]
