Maitland, FL

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Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Mama Mia! Authentic, traditional Italian food. Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria located in Maitland, Florida is the place to go. You will feel like you are actually eating in Italy with this Italian-themed restaurant. The pasta dishes are my favorite along with their special octopus appetizer. I also love the fact that they offer cooking classes to teach their hungry customers how to cook their amazing and fresh Italian dishes.

Orlando, FL

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Le Cafe De Paris

Bonjour! Oui Oui! Look no further for authentic French food. Visit Le Café de Paris for crepes, croissants, pain au chocolat, quiches, and more. Located in Windermere, Florida, the restaurant continues to have “regulars” due to the quality of the food and the friendly conversations with the owners.

Orlando, FL

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Kadence

If you would like to experience a multi-course sushi tasting that takes you to another world, go to Kadence. This restaurant is un-marked and receives customers through “word of mouth”. Their sushi tastings consist of a high quality selection of seasonal fish. Dining in at Kadence is more like a show than simply eating a meal. Everything is prepared right in front of your eyes along with cool music. The space is limited and reservations are required for dinner. While dining at Kadence you will wonder how you will ever go back to eating sushi somewhere else and you will also wonder how you went this long without eating from Kadence! Did I mention there is also sake?

Winter Park, FL

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Briarpatch Restaurant

Brunch, the most important meal on the weekend. Briarpatch Restaurant is a landmark in Winter Park, Florida. serves fresh, fluffy pancakes the size of your head. Their brunch menu ranges from light options, such as oatmeal and fresh fruit, to more hearty options, such as waffles with Nutella, short rib benedicts, and stuffed pancakes.

Winter Park, FL

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Braccia Ristorante

Braccia Pizzeria & Ristorante is a “go to” spot any night of the week. The mix of Brazilian and Italian flavor will capture you immediately. Their pizzas are made with a thinner type of crust and are loaded with whatever toppings you would like. You can even combine specialty pizzas to make one pizza! The servers are inviting and friendly, which makes it easy to become a returning customer.

Winter Park, FL

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Krungthep Tea Time

KrungThep Tea Time is somewhat of an unknown gem in the Winter Park, Florida area. This Thai restaurant offers unique sandwiches and teas. Their sandwiches are packed with flavor and come with a side salad. The sunflower bread at KrungThep is a must. The “An-Chan” drinks come out looking like unicorn tea because of the vibrant colors in the drink!

Orlando, FL

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Domu

Ramen is not just for college students. DOMU serves fresh ramen bowls along with unique appetizers, such as Korean Fried Chicken (KFC). They are consistently busy due to the quality and creativeness of their menu. But do not worry about the wait. DOMU has a bar area where you can order both cocktail and select appetizers while waiting to be seated. If you can’t make it for dinner, try their brunch! You can never go wrong with a mimosa with added boba.

Winter Park, FL

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Armando's

Armando’s is an authentic Italian restaurant that has a neighborhood feel to it. They have a lot of local, returning customers who come excited and ready to eat. They often host birthday parties and even wedding receptions in their outdoor area. Their pasta dishes are serves as a generous amount with fresh parmesan if you choose. My favorite appetizer from Armando’s is their “Calamari Luciana”. This dish is sautéed calamari served in a large bowl of wine sauce and fresh plum tomatoes. YUM!

Winter Park, FL

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Prato

Armando’s is an authentic Italian restaurant that has a neighborhood feel to it. They have a lot of local, returning customers who come excited and ready to eat. They often host birthday parties and even wedding receptions in their outdoor area. Their pasta dishes are serves as a generous amount with fresh parmesan if you choose. My favorite appetizer from Armando’s is their “Calamari Luciana”. This dish is sautéed calamari served in a large bowl of wine sauce and fresh plum tomatoes. YUM!

Winter Park, FL

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Agave Azul

Authentic Mexican food and fresh margaritas! Agave Azul has a hip vibe with menu items for everyone’s taste palette. Right when you are sat down, you are served fresh chips and salsa. It is difficult to refrain from going through 10 baskets of chips before getting your entrée. Once you have eaten at Agaze Azul, you will have the willpower to save some room for your meal because it is that authentic. They offer combo entrees, such as having both a quesadilla AND burrito.