On June 27th Ron and I had the privilege of visiting the newest restaurant at Disney Springs the day before its official opening, Terralina Crafted Italian. Set along the shores of Lake Buena Vista, Terralina Crafted Italian was inspired by the design and lifestyle of Northern Italy’s famous lakes like Lake Como, set far away from city life and surrounded by picturesque villages.
About Terralina Crafted Italian
“We are excited to bring an authentic Italian dining experience to Disney Springs and we look forward to sharing a piece of the Italian culture to vacationers and Florida locals,” said Andy Lansing, President and CEO of Levy Restaurants. “Terralina Crafted Italian is a classic example of our commitment at Levy Restaurants to deliver authentic food, genuine hospitality, but most importantly a memorable guest experience.”
As part of its transformation, Terralina Crafted Italian’s newly installed veranda overlooking Riverboat Square will allow guests to savor authentic Italian food and wines al fresco, all while taking in sweeping waterfront views. The veranda will also feature a full-service bar where guests can order handcrafted apertivos like the classic Negroni, share a refreshing pitcher of Crafted Lemonade made with lavender rosemary vodka, homemade orange blossom lemonade and celery bitters or select a bottle or glass of wine from our global and Italian wine list.
“Italy’s Lake District is one of my favorite places to vacation, specifically the Lake Como region,” said Chef Tony Mantuano. “In Lake Como, you can take a boat from town to town and experience all the region has to offer. At Terralina Crafted Italian, the spirit of Lake Como is found throughout the restaurant from handmade pastas and fresh seafood to a wide variety of Italian and grape sparkling wines.”
Once guests step into the restaurant, they’ll be welcomed by the aroma of freshly picked herbs being prepared in the centrally located kitchen. Guests can gather round the bar or watch from their nearby tables as chefs fire up classic pizzas like Margherita and Funghi in the wood-burning oven and grill fresh vegetables and seafood dishes like the Swordfish Peperonatta. To bring all eyes to them, guests can order Terralina Crafted Italian’s Antipasti Tower. The tower takes a traditional first course vertical with a bountiful display of cured meats, artisanal cheeses and housemade pickled vegetables along with the new addition of housemade pecorino truffle potato chips.
Mom Maven’s Thoughts
We enjoyed the event. It was cocktail party style with food stations scattered throughout. We spent a lot of time at the Antipasti stations savoring the cured meats, Caprese salad and the to-die-for pecorino truffle potato chips. I also enjoyed the grilled brick chicken and the handmade pasta with pork ragu. The atmosphere inside is rustic Italian, very comfortable yet upscale. Terralina Crafted Italian is open for lunch and dinner, advanced dining reservations (ADRs) are encouraged, you can check out the complete menu here. I’d like to go back and visit sometime when we can order off the menu and really see what the entrees are like.
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