Ever wonder why you can get a great cup of coffee anywhere in Italy, but you’ll get a funny look from the bartender if you order a cappuccino after 11am? Customs and traditions are an important part of the Italian culture. And, many of these traditions are food-related because Italians take food very seriously. Each region, and sometimes even a city, has regional specialties that they are very proud of. With 20 different regions in Italy, each offering its own culinary specialties, there’s something for everyone all year long. Italians pride themselves on using fresh, in-season ingredients grown locally. During […]
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Chris Christini Invites You and Your Party to Our Private Dining Room
With our quintessential service and high quality dishes, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano has gained a reputation for mastering the art of fine dining. We extend this reputation to our private dining room, where guests can make their experience even more memorable as they celebrate a special occasion or corporate event in the privacy of an exclusive dining area. Quaint, elegant, and sophisticated, our private dining room offers guests the perfect setting to host a special celebration. Aptly named The Grand Finale, our private dining room combines exquisite a la carte Italian dining with the intimacy and personalization of a private event. […]
Wine Pairing Tips
When it comes down to it, pairing wine with the food on the table isn’t as complex as it may seem. Although becoming a sommelier involves extensive knowledge and training, you can still be your own wine-pairing connoisseur by understanding the basics of blending and pairing wine with your cuisine. There are no intricate systems for successfully pairing your favorite food with a wine that accentuates the flavors of your dish. All it takes is a little experimenting and taste-testing to formulate a quintessential pairing that brings out the flavors and aromas of both the food and the wine. A […]
What is “Fine” About Fine Dining?
Your fine dining Orlando restaurant should be nothing short of luxurious, and anyone considering visiting a fine dining restaurant should know exactly what to expect just from the term “fine dining.” Based on several categories, fine dining should be exhibited through their atmosphere, their service and their menu to embody the entire experience. As a highly specialized environment, it encompasses several details that you should expect from this type of establishment. 1. One of the first things you might notice as you walk into a fine dining Orlando establishment is the atmosphere. Not only will it elicit a well-polished and […]
Why Christini’s Is the Number One Dining Destination in Central Florida
As one of the best Italian restaurants Orlando, Florida, Christini’s is the most-awarded Italian restaurant in Central Florida, known for their tantalizing dishes and an outstanding list of wines from around the globe. When you’re looking for authentic northern Italian cuisine in the heart of Central Florida, Christini’s offers sophistication that is translated through both our classic dishes and personalized service. There is no question as to why Christini’s Ristorante Italiano is the number one fine dining destination in Central Florida. Food We go to restaurants to eat and drink of course, so serving high quality dishes should never be […]