Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Orlando / Central Florida East? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Antica Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (226)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Altamonte Springs

About the restaurant

We are open for lunch from 11:30am - 3:30pm with the full dinner menu. We do NOT have a wait staff for the lunch hours. It is self service with QR code ordering, and we do NOT take reservations during that time.

Our menu offers our specialty, wood fired pizza. Our entrees include house-made made sauces, pestos, pastas, & desserts. We also have a nice selection of wines and craft beer.

If you cannot make a reservation through OpenTable, please call the restaurant as we need to do appointments by phone only after a certain amount of OpenTable reservations.

Top review

Dawn

Dined on 25 Apr 2025

First time dining at this restaurant. I brought my work staff for a dinner out, with a friend's recommendation! It was a great night. The food was amazing! Fresh and delicious! The whole atmosphere was perfect.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Adriatico Trattoria Italiana

4.9

4.9 (1031)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Award winning Adriatico Trattoria Italiana, with Owner-Chef Marco Cudazzo and his lovely wife Rosetta take great pride in their quaint dining establishment. Born in the city of Ortona, Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, Chef Marco Cudazzo knows cuisine. Through his many years of culinary experience, he brings true Italian, time inspired recipes and traditions to College Park, Florida!

After a rigorous certification process, we have the honor of being the first and only Central Florida Italian restaurant recognized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, by awarding the distinctive Ospitalita Italiana - Seal of Quality - which certifies authentic Italian Restaurants around the world. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is an institution recognized by the Italian government which collaborates closely with the Consulate General of Italy in authenticating Italian products and establishments abroad.

We welcome you to our "little Italy'!

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Mike

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing!! Eco was delicious and service was outstanding.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle di Amalfi

Popular dish

Bucatini alla Maremma

Norigami

5.0

5 (390)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Winter Garden

About the restaurant

2023 & 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
Reserve a spot at our 8 seat sushi counter that serves up unique hand rolls, sushi, sashimi, and cold tastings. Not sure what to order? Allow the Chef to curate a special omakase experience for you. The forms are endless, just like origami. Source Globally for high quality ingredient.

Located inside Plant Street Market in historic downtown Winter Garden.

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HuyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The best sushi in town, as usual ! Great staff !!!

Leiah

4.9

4.9 (26)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Leiah is an experience that elevates the senses and satisfy the palate. An expression of art, a sensation of well being, a status of royalty for everyone. A chef driven home-style kitchen that makes perfect symphony with the most luxurious elements of land and sea. A service that fulfills the unspoken wishes of our guests. A unique experience.

At Leiah’s we only use top quality produce from responsible farmers whose practices proper agriculture. Our farmers are strictly selected as part of an intense research to ensure all fruits and vegetables are cultivated naturally in a responsible environment.

We carefully select our seafood from the right purveyor and fisheries to make sure nature guidelines and rules are being followed to allow proper reproduction. We strongly support and encourage clean oceans.

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RodneyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great addition to the Orlando food scene.

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Experience

Chef's Table

Chucherias Hondurenas

4.9

4.9 (938)

$50 and over

Spanish

Daytona Beach

About the restaurant

Colorful, Fresh, Bold & Simply Authentic.
A fusion of Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean flavors prepared with only the finest ingredients from around the world. Reserve your table today and enjoy a "one-of-a-kind" experience that you will soon not forget!

Please be advised:
*We ask that all guests be over the age of 12. We are a small, intimate dining experience.
*Our dress code is Smart-Casual. Please, No: Hats, Flip-Flops, Tank Tops, Tacky T-Shirts, Hoodies, or Beach Attire.

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Conrad

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent! Highly recommend. Very delicious and authentic. Love the intimate ambiance

Permanent Vacation

4.9

4.9 (345)

$30 and under

American

Maitland

About the restaurant

Permanent Vacation is a tropical destination with an extensive rum list, rum mixed with exotic flavors, exquisite bites, immersive special effects and vibes that never stray too far from the equator!

You must be at least 21 to dine or drink with us.

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Amanda

Dined on 2 May 2025

Drinks were delicious, Food was good and service was great.

The Back Room Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2894)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Apopka

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated, The Back Room Steakhouse features aged Black Angus steaks including our boneless Rib eye, Porterhouse, New York Strip, and our Center Cut Filet. We also prepare fresh seafood dishes like our Chilean Sea bass and North Atlantic Salmon. Sunday we feature our slow roasted Prime Rib Dinner. All entrees' include a choice of two of our fresh made sides. Spectacular dining in an unpretentious environment.

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Carol

Dined 4 days ago

Our server, David H was great. Food was delicious, steaks were cooked to order. Very nice dinner.

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4.9

4.9 (608)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ormond Beach

About the restaurant

63 Sovereign is on a mission to bring together all of the characteristics associated with a great dining experience. Delicious food and drink, prepared and served to you by a passionate team of professionals in a charming and comfortable setting.

We believe that dining is more than a routine. It is an experience that ties us to our roots, keeps us connected and provides fuel for the soul.

Our menu is a progressive interpretation of cuisine from around the world. A carefully curated raw bar highlights an excellent selection of cold water oysters. Our seasonal selections feature ingredients that change throughout the year, while our staple menu showcases many of our traditional favorites.

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Susan

Dined 1 day ago

One of the best dining experiences of our vacation. Always on our “must-go” list. Great food and ambience.

Plancha at Four Seasons Orlando

4.9

4.9 (438)

$30 and under

Cuban

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Plancha, located at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on modern Latin-American cuisine. Whether you're a guest of the resort or a local visitor, Plancha welcomes you to enjoy its flavorful dishes in a picturesque setting. The menu features a variety of Latin-American specialties and classic clubhouse favorites, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can relax in a tranquil lakeside environment, making it the perfect spot for a leisurely meal. With its inviting atmosphere, excellent service, and diverse menu options, Plancha is an ideal choice for both casual dining and special occasions.

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MarkVIP

Dined on 11 May 2025

The Mother's day brunch was beyond description and our server Austin was the best.

Nami

4.9

4.9 (554)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Lake Nona South

About the restaurant

Nami, Recommended by the MICHELIN Guide, offers an elevated interpretation of contemporary Japanese cuisine, seamlessly infused with refined European technique. Located within the cutting-edge Lake Nona Wave Hotel, Nami presents a globally inspired dining experience in a transportive setting shaped by creativity and passion.

The main dining room and bar offer thoughtfully curated à la carte menus, where ingredients at their prime and sophisticated flavors come together in beautifully composed offerings. For those seeking a more immersive evening, the exclusive Chef’s Counter provides a distinct culinary journey: an 18-bite tasting menu served in an intimate setting, featuring direct engagement with the chefs and expertly paired beverages. From its striking, modern interior to its attentive service and artful presentations, Nami is a celebration of detail, balance, and innovation - an experience designed to engage every sense.

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Tariq

Dined 4 days ago

The waiter Jan was amazing, he gave us an amazing experience and Savvy made us feel like family and very kind. We will definitely be back! ~The Prices

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