This is a lovely interior design for a restaurant–definitely upscale. Considering that, lunch prices are reasonable. Unfortunately, the food and service don’t live up to that promise.

Service started off weird with an icy greeting from Wednesday Addams at the front desk, who had to disappear to check if our table was ready (note that the restaurant was empty when we arrived at 12:30). Indeed it was. And yet although the restaurant remained sparsely populated throughout our lunch, and despite six front-of-house employees, somehow things seemed ragged and sluggish.

Caesar salads were good, and my wife enjoyed her beef carpaccio, although it was a rather unusual preparation with no oil; but the accompanying rosemary-seasoned toasts were excellent.

Chicken Marsala was pretty much completely flavorless–odd because it looked good, and the sauce had the right consistency, but just nothing going on.

In sum, it was a completely average experience. Perhaps your mileage will vary.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/manzzo-cuisine-windermere

We’ve gone to Ciao Italia for many years, so we thought we’d try their sister restaurant, Vincenzo. It’s located in a more visible, tourist-accessible spot, and is in a newer space.

The interior is nicely designed, with an appealing bar, and good acoustic design in the dining room. Lighting levels are pleasant.

The menu is similar, offering classic Southern Italian cuisine. My Shrimp Diavalo appetizer was excellent, and its $20 price quite reasonable for a generous serving. My wife really enjoyed her Fettuccini Alfredo, which was made in the classic butter and parmesan style, rather than inundated in cream sauce.

The wine list is well-considered, and service was pleasant.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/vincenzo-cucina-italiana-orlando