Prato

Truly delish! 3rd time here and it was been consistently great in taste and service!Make a reservation or you'll be waiting a while but still worth it.Have tried multiple menu items and love their calamari! This time around the husband enjoyed the chicken milanese panini which comes with a side salad.I had the mustard spaghettini yet again! It's said to be their "Cacío E Pepe" but it tastes more like a carbonara to me, either way it's delicious and you should give it a try! Got the $17 "regular" portion but didn't finish it. Great idea to get the tasting portion ($10) along with something else.No kids menu but they do offer a kid-friendly butter style pasta if you ask your server or a cheese or pepperoni pizza which is always our choice.Dark atmosphere inside with tables and bar seating, or lovely outside seating!Pretty tightly spaced so if you're with a stroller - beware. Highchairs and booster seats are available for children. Family friendly but ideal for business casual meets or date nights.

Went to Prato on a Friday night, made a reservation for two at around 6ish! The atmosphere was great! Our server was super helpful suggesting the meatballs as the appetizer. We got the pretzel crusted calamari & although it was great, it didn't taste any different than regular calamari. We got the large dish of the mustard spaghetti cacio e Pepe and it was AMAZING! If you're considering getting it, you definitely should, I was concerned with the mustard but the waitress informed us that the "mustard" was just mustard powder added for the yellowy color. The last thing we got was the pepperoni pizza, which I didn't love just because I don't love pepperoni as much but my boyfriend loved it. It was just a little too salty for me.

Upscale, rustic feel, with traditional Italian flair. Located in downtown Winter Park. We walked in on a weekday evening and were seated immediately.The atmosphere is slinky, intimate, and refined, fashioned with stylish accents all throughout. Our server, Manny, was fantastic. So knowledgeable and accommodating.HAMACHI CRUDO: So fresh & flavorful. Loved the pomegranate. One of the best hamachi crudo dishes I've had :DOAK ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP: Perfect for a winter evening! Their spices really bring out a depth of flavor from the squash.SPINACH & SORANA BEAN AGNOLOTTI "DEL PLIN": Savory and sweet balanced well. Loved the bursts of freshness in each bite from the pole bean. FUNGHI PIZZA: Very... Salty... Any mushroom flavor was indiscernible from the sheer amount of salt. Not for me.After searching for a decent meal after a long flight, we were grateful Prato was open late and had no dress code lol.

Since Prato is one of my favorite restaurants I feel like I only talk about the good. So let me talk about the bad for one second. However, just know the bad does not outweigh the good. It's just a couple of thoughts as a person who comes often.I hate where the host stand is. I'm busy nights. There's always a logjam there, which makes it uncomfortable when you're standing and trying to check in, but also uncomfortable when you're trying to leave. If you sit in that first table to the right, it's a horrible experience because people are trying to squeeze through the line and your table and the door is always open because there's not enough room for people to get inside and wait.I digress. Let's talk about the good.I don't think I've ever been to Prato and the service has been poor. Everyone who's ever helped me has done so with a smile and done so with maximum effort.This latest trip I ordered the olives, a couple of drinks and the mustard noodles Everything was fantastic

A very good experience at this restaurant recently. I had the Cacio E Pepe. This was as good as its reputation, cooked perfectly and really tasty with bits of speck or prosciutto meat. Also quite creamy and tasty similar to a Carbonara. Get the larger portion as it's a great value and you'll have half of it to take home for lunch the next day. My wife had the salmon which was also tasty. She substituted the fresh spring vegetables instead of the potatoes due to her dairy sensitivity. The atmosphere was nice. This restaurant takes orders off the main menu starting at 5:30 PM so try to get there around that time. A+ Experience and great service.

This is my top place to take out of towners when I want to impress them with Orlando's food scene. Well, top 3 for sure, it's im-pasta-ble to choose just one ;)The whole place is a vibe, dark wood and mood lighting, floor to ceiling windows, no wonder this place is never empty.For the food, my go to are the meatballs, the arancini and the Widowmaker. I also like the squid ink mafaldine pasta, but tend to lean on the pizzas more often.Ive been on a no alcohol kick lately and tried the Apple of my Eye, and it was amazing. I thought it was a gin fizz and it tasted delicious, who knew. Life is full of pasta-bilities :)

Make sure to make a reservation! Prato is one of my favorite Winter Park restaurants, with elegant ambiance and fresh ingredients. Great for a date night or girls brunch

I love this place. It's got a really cool vibe inside which I love about a restaurant, but what I really love is the food (duh!) Their meatballs are soooo good. They are on a bed of creamy polenta and red sauce. SO. GOOD. We also got the diavolo pizza with the spicy oil on the side. WOW. My husband took 2 pieces to go and finished them on the way home then we also got the Italian sandwich. All the Italian cold cuts were so freaking good. Definitely a place to go for a casual lunch, but at night it's got a really cozy romantic vibe. The service is also exceptional. Everyone was so nice and helpful.

A Prato review. Let me start with the "Best" List:*Best Date Restaurant*Best Italian Restaurant*Best Restaurant OverallSource: Orlando Weekly 2024I've enjoyed Prato a number of times over the years. In increasingly measure, it's become my choice for a special date night or occasion. As another Yelp Elite reviewer wrote, "If I could give a 10 out of 5 (rating), I would." I agree. After years of frequenting, I've found that reservations are the best way to ensure a day and time when I can enjoy the splendid service and fabulous food with friends and family. The restaurant is regularly packed even though ample seating is located both inside and outside. The bar "island" is the place to go between lunch and dinner. Drinks and a truncated food menu are available while table service is not. One of my food favorites is the pizza, baked in an oven visible from almost anywhere in the place and worth the wait. Diavolo and Funghi (vegetarian) regularly arrive at our table (or the bar in the tween time) and are always enjoyed. Should one not meet the restaurant's standards, we have found they will remake it and the server or manager will apologize for the delay. I've enjoyed fish ceviche, gnocchi, seasonal soups, paninis, and the Angus Beef Burger (yum), to name a few starters and main entrees. The adult beverages range from aperitif, to beers on tap and in bottles, to cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available. My wife and I have experienced top-notch service that balances between hovering and ignoring. We have always enjoyed our servers' recommendations and engagement. The playlists usually keep the mood lively. I remember a fantastic time on a Saturday afternoon with a fun 70's and 80's dance music when even the servers were singing. Recommendation: Make reservations if you want to ensure a full-service experience. The bar is good if you just want to pop in for a drink or quick bite, but be aware that you still might need to wait.

Everything about this place was EXCEPTIONAL! Native New Yorker seeking restaurant with infusion vibes and phenomenal service. Genie blink..done! Here you will find a very, very, creative menu. Francine with a touch of turmeric essence..divine.Casio de pepe? Don't ask..juest order it. Fantastic! Pizza margarhite..out of this world! We were fortunate to have Joseph as our server...just wonderful service skills. TJ was amazing as he greeted us at the door and accommodated us..Cat. one of the managers was so personable...lovely!From start to finish, EXCEPTIONAL experience. Thank you all! See you soon!What a great time we had...and don't forget to get the cookbook! It has wonderful recipes with infusion vibes. Total overall experience was a 10!