Magical Dining at Ravello At The Four Seasons Orlando At Walt Disney World Resort

This past week was the preview week for Visit Orlando‘s Magical Dining Month.  We were invited to sample the offerings at Ravello, the Italian restaurant inside the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World.  The food was incredible.  The wine was exquisite.  And for just $35 per person, this is a definite MUST DO for anyone visiting Orlando this September!

A Little About Ravello

With tall, arched windows and an outdoor terrace, the Four Season’s modern Italian restaurant invites you to start your day with breakfast at our omelette station and decadent buffet, or feast on fresh house-made pizzas and pastas as well as Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi’s creative interpretations of regional Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.

The Dinner and Menu

Because it’s Magical Dining Month, you are able to enjoy a 3 course meal (Appetizer, Entree, and Desert) for only $35 per person.  Ravello also offers an Add On Course which can be used to facilitate dinner for younger guests or to add another level of incredible dining.  The Add On menu features a tomato e mozzarella foccacia, margherita pizza, or handmade spaghetti.

Appetizers

Frisella | Pappa Al Pomodoro | Mozzarella

warm pugliese bread, extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, greens

Calamari | Fregola

sauteed calamari, fregola, crunchy zucchini, grape

Entrees

About The Food

If you have ever heard me on the Disney Parks Podcast, you know I love Ravello.  Chef Fabrizio’s team is always amazing and the service is top-notch.

Chef Will, Chef Fabrizio, and Chef Riccardo

Having your dinner prepared in front of you by the head chef of any restaurant is a special occasion, but this evening was even more incredible because we were in Ravello’s Demonstration Kitchen and had a very close front row seat to the magic being made.

I was able to sample everything on the menu and there are no bad choices here.  The calamari dish was full of flavors and truly captured the essence of the fish.  My favorite main dish was the Reginette Pasta, handmade pasta plus shrimp and olives is always a winner in my book.

For desert, my money is always on the Add On choice Umbria Coffee Tiramisu, but it is always on the menu.  I would HIGHLY recommend the Budino.  It’s salted caramel and chocolate and a surprise inside.  Amazing!

Something Extra Special

Instead of having a cocktail special or wine-by-the-glass, what Ravello has done this year is give a discount on full bottles of wine.  They are offering a White (Cantina Andriano Pinot Grigio), Red (Cecchi Chianti Classico) or Sparkling (Daughter’s Prosecco).  All wines are imported from Italy and they are all worth the price and add another level of flavor to the meal.

Final Thoughts

I cannot encourage you to make a reservation and enjoy Ravello for yourself.  And with Magical Dining Month, why wouldn’t you?  But when you go, make sure you tell them Parkhopper John sent you!

Ravello  – Reservations Online
Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
10100 Dream Tree Boulevard
Golden Oak, Florida 32836
+1 (407) 313-7777

More About Magical Dining Month

Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month sponsored by American Express. Beginning August 24 during a special preview week, and continuing through September 30, select Orlando restaurants will offer three course, prix fixe dinners for just $35. So call friends, family or co-workers and start making plans now.

Plus, through Visit Orlando, one dollar from each meal will benefit Best Buddies and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.