Three new modern Italian restaurant and bar concepts at Disney Springs this winter.
“I’m delighted to announce that we will be opening a trattoria named Maria & Enzo’s, as well as Enzo’s Hideaway, a separate restaurant in what were said to be rum-running tunnels, which is destined to become a local favorite,” said Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group (PRG). “They are inspired by the cuisines of Sicily and Rome, the Italian family, and the best of Italian modern cooking.”
The new places will tie together with the Disney Springs storyline of a restored Florida waterfront town.
Maria & Enzo’s – an Italian trattoria set in the town’s storied abandoned airline terminal from the 1930s. The dining room boasts 50-foot ceilings and an amazing view of Lake Buena Vista. Italian dishes abound in this family friendly restaurant. Here you can savor dishes – Arancini di Carne (rice balls stuffed with meat), Melanzane Parmigiana (eggplant Parmesan) – and handmade pastas – Busiate con Granchio (spiral pasta with crab), ‘Ncasciata al Forno (Sicilian baked pasta) – served tableside. In addition to some amazing pasta dishes they also serve fresh fish, richly flavored steaks and chops.
Enzo’s Hideaway – is inspired by Roman aperitivo bars, located in the tunnels that adjoin Maria & Enzo’s. These tunnels were thought, as the story goes, to have been used by Run Runners in the past. The Tunnel Bar has a full cocktail menu and the casual menu serves hearty Italian fare such as: Bucatini alla Carbonara (hollow spaghetti with creamy egg and pancetta sauce) and Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe (square-cut spaghetti with pecorino and black pepper).
Pizza Ponte – is for those in a hurry. A fast-casual eatery perfect for a quick bite. Pizza Ponte serves pastries, pizza, Italian sandwiches, and espresso.
All three of these new eateries are scheduled to open this winter.
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