Pannulos - Orlando

This is the best Italian restaurant in the state. It truly transported me back to Brooklyn, New York. The food, service, and atmosphere are top-notch. Once you're done, the only thing you'll want to do is relax outside with your espresso and cigar (though unfortunately, smoking isn't allowed). Don't miss this place!

As someone who has a passion for Italian cuisine and always seeks out great Italian restaurants, this one is at the top of my list. The pizza is outstanding, the roasted mozzarella and calamari are incredible, and nearly every dish featuring duck is delicious. If you’re looking for a small, intimate place with a warm ambiance and friendly staff, this is the perfect spot! It's a wonderful choice for a first date, or honestly, any occasion. You could even celebrate your engagement here!

During my time working in Winter Park, Pannullo's became a regular lunch spot for us, thanks to its convenient location. If you want to snag a table without waiting, it’s best to arrive before 11:30 AM on weekdays. The goal is to enjoy a quick meal in under an hour. Upon being seated, you’ll be welcomed with a basket of freshly baked bread and some olive oil with spices for dipping – a lovely way to start the meal. I tend to stick to what I know and usually order the pizza and salad bar option. For just $9.20, you receive two enormous slices of pizza with three toppings of your choice, plus unlimited trips to the salad bar. The salad bar offers a fantastic selection, including various salads, pasta dishes, and homemade dressings. It’s a great value under $10, and I often end up taking one slice home since I can only manage to eat one during lunch. I just had lunch at Pannullo's again, and I noticed that the prices seemed a bit high this time. While my dining companions enjoyed their meals, I remained loyal to my delicious pizza but questioned whether it justified the elevated price. Moving forward, I might explore other lunch options. Pannullo's does offer outdoor seating along the busy Park Avenue walkway. While it’s lovely when the weather is nice, I find it somewhat distracting to have people constantly passing by, especially since Winter Park is dog-friendly and many patrons bring their pets along. If you're looking for a quieter dining experience, I recommend sitting indoors. The atmosphere there is slightly darker, but service is typically faster since you can actually see your waiter, and it's conveniently closer to the salad bar. Plus, there's a full bar available to enjoy with your meal.

Love IT!. I first met my girlfriend before Pannullo's and we went to eat.. The first date was amazing and the food and service was wonderful. Last night (6 months later) we went back to celebrate our 6th month anniversary. The food was amazing as always (we both love the Lobster Raviolli. She had the Chicken Marsala and I had Grilled Mahi together with a bottle of wine. Our server was Andre and he was a wonderful server with a great setting and we will be happy to come back!!!

Bruchetta. Great bruchetta, and had the anitipasta as well. Salad was good, needed more dressing. Went during a slow lunch, which was kind of nice as our server paid a lot of attention to us. Cute location.