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REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory

There’s so many places to dine at Disney Springs it can be easy to overlook a few spots. Admittedly we had kind of forgotten about Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant, so Chrissy on our team decided to give it a try. There were some highlights of the meal, but also some misses. Here’s what we did, and didn’t like, at Terralina.

This rustic Italian restaurant is a concept of Levy Restaurant group which runs multiple restaurants on Disney property, and around the country. Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant used to be known as Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. In 2017, when Disney Springs began to blossom, Portobello became Terralina, with an updated look and new menu. The interior is very rustic and intimate, with a fireplace, making it a cozy spot for those rare chilly nights in Orlando. There is a nice selection of outdoor seating, and an intriguing outdoor bar. This outdoor bar is accented by a colorful light fixture and offers views of bustling Disney Springs as fellow guests stroll by.

REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
View from Terralina entrance and outdoor bar

To kick off the dining experience Chrissy order the Mediterranean Martini and the Limoncello Mojito. Both cocktails are spot on for fitting the Italian menu. The Mediterranean Martini (picture below on the right) is made with Malfy Limone Gin, Elderflower, Lemon and Simple Syrup. It was perfectly refreshing and a little sweet. The Limoncello Mojito is a simple combination of Árvero Limoncello, muddled mint, and simple syrup. This cocktail is very light and a good choice if you want a drink that won’t slow you down for the afternoon or evening. Both are $15.00 which is on par with most mixed drinks at Disney.

REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Limoncello Mojito at Terralina
REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Antipasti Tower at Terralina
REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Antipasti Tower at Terralina – Back

The menu at Terralina retained a few “favorites” from the days of Portobello. One of the standout items is the Antipasti Tower. This two-tiered tower has Prosciutto, Spicy Capicola, Grana Padano, Bocconcini, Tomatoes, Pickled Vegetables, Grilled Zucchini, Parmesan Crisp, Olives, House-made Pecorino-Truffle Potato Chips. At $37.00 it is a bit pricey, but it sure does make an impression. It is meant to serve two people and it really is ideal for nibbling on while sipping on some Italian wine or a craft cocktail or two. The serving is substantial.

Some items on the tower stood out for their quality. Other items fell short. The giant Parmesan crisp that crowned the tower was stupendous. The pickled carrots and tomatoes added a lovely brightness. The beets were earthy and the mozzarella was delicious. The rest of the cheese selection did not impress Chrissy all that much, but the quantity was there at least. The grilled zucchini wasn’t really seasoned or well grilled. The House-made Pecorino-Truffle Potato Chips were not as flavorful as one would hope.

Where Terralina shined for Chrissy’s dining experience was in the desserts. It was impossible to resist the Espresso Sundae, with Fresh Brewed Espresso, Vanilla Ice Cream, Pizzelle Cookies, Chocolate Sauce, and Toffee Crunch. Espresso and ice cream is a popular combination for dessert after a heavy meal with lots of Italian wine; it’s a definite pick-me-up. At $9.00 it is an impressive, and scrumptious, dessert.

REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Espresso Sundae at Terralina

The Double Chocolate Cake is different than a standard chocolate cake. It is garnished with Caramel Sauce, Toffee Crunch, and Fresh Berries. At $10.00 it satisfied and was a good choice. Between the two desserts Chrissy ordered, the Espresso Sundae takes the lead.

REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Double Chocolate Cake at Terralina
REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory
Double Chocolate Cake at Terralina

Money saving-tip: Disney Vacation Club Members receive 20% off during the month of January, and Levy Preferred members earn Triple Points during the month of January when dining for lunch.

Overall, Terralina Crafted Italian is a decent choice, but there are better options at Disney Springs. We have ratings and ranking for every Walt Disney World restaurant. Our readers give Terralina a 70% thumbs up rating, and it is ranked pretty low at number 102 of 106 table service restaurants at Disney. Better options for dinner at Disney Springs include Wine Bar George, The BOATHOUSE, and Homecomin’.

Have you dined at Terraline Crafted Italian before? What did you think of it?

REVIEW – Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant is Great for Sweets but Misses the Mark on Savory

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Arendelle Aqua Punch is a Summer Treat at Disney Springs

Arendelle Aqua Punch is a Summer Treat at Disney Springs Arendelle Aqua Punch

Are you ready to head ”Into the Unknown”? If you don’t know already, we’re talking about a drink that would satisfy Queen Elsa herself: Arendelle Aqua Punch! This drink is available at The Daily Poutine at Disney Springs, so whether you are in the mood for some fries or just looking to cool down, this is a great time to stop over!

Arendelle Aqua Punch is a Summer Treat at Disney Springs

The beverage is an adults-only alcoholic cocktail, so don’t get your kids too excited about the pretty new Elsa drink (think Olaf’s ”When I’m older”). It’s filled with Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curaçao, and fresh fruit juices. The taste is very light overall, almost like a flavored lemonade, and it is very fruity! It’s not overly sweet, nor does it taste heavily of alcohol. The abundance of ice makes it a great choice for cocktail-lovers who also want a reprieve from Orlando’s summer heat (”Some Things Never Change”). Olaf would approve.

Arendelle Aqua Punch is a Summer Treat at Disney Springs

The most fun part about this drink may just be the marble effect that it has. Though tricky to catch in photographs, the Arendelle Aqua Punch is shiny like a calming bottle and the color is bright blue, giving the impression that it mimics Elsa’s famous dress. This is definitely one for your Instagram account!

Try the Arendelle Aqua Punch over at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs! It’s got coconut rum, blue curaçao, and fresh fruit juices, besides which it’s a beautiful color! #disneysprings #disneylife #waltdisneyworld #chipandco

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The drink costs $13 before tax and is a great icy treat for anyone over 21. Head on over to Disney Springs and enjoy responsibly!

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A NEW Limited Time Champagne Margarita Has Popped into Disney Springs!

We’re about to make your Sunday Fun Day a whole lot better (and boozier)!

A NEW Limited Time Champagne Margarita Has Popped into Disney Springs!

Frontera Cocina

If you’re milking that last bit of the weekend before Monday rolls around, you can celebrate those Disney Park Passes you snagged or your return to the Disney World Resorts in Disney Springs with a brand new drink!

Frontera Cocina is debuting a fancy Champagne Margarita (!!!) that you can pair with some Chicken Flautas and all the refried beans your heart desires.

A NEW Limited Time Champagne Margarita Has Popped into Disney Springs!

Champagne Margarita

And, if you just want to stop by for a margarita or two, you can also place an online order to pick up or snag some tacos to-go!

A NEW Limited Time Champagne Margarita Has Popped into Disney Springs!

Frontera Cocina Sign

If you sip on a Champagne Margarita, maybe you can make a toast to all of Frontera Cocina’s great bartenders!

Remember, though Florida has banned alcohol at bars, restaurants that derive more than 50% of their gross revenue from food sales are still allowed to serve! So most of your favorite restaurants at Disney Springs are still open and serving.

What is your favorite thing to get at Frontera Cocina? Let us know in the comments below!

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Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?

On Friday June 26, 2020, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation declared that bars could not longer sell alcohol for on-premise consumption. You may have seen headlines that declare that Florida has banned the sale of alcohol – this is not true. The ban is on businesses whose revenue is comprised of 50% or more from the sale of alcohol.  For such establishments they can still operate, but all drinks must be to-go, or for the consumption off-premises.

So what does this mean for Disney Springs? It means practically every bar at Disney can still serve alcohol for consumption, on its premises, because the majority of bars at Disney Springs are part of a restaurant, whose main source of revenue is food. It also means that many are pivoting to focus on to-go beverages.

Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol? Disney Springs Outdoor Bars Remain Open for To-Go Drinks

Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol? Raglan Road To-Go Bar

Places like Raglan Road and Pizza Pointe at Enzo’s have amplified their to-go drinks presence, including Fruit and Wine Popsicles at Pizza Pointe. Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen recently opened an expanded outdoor dining and bar space, called Shine Bar + Social, which remains open and ready to serve both on-premise or to-go.

Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?
Disney Springs Outdoor Bars Remain Open for To-Go Drinks
Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?
Homecomin’ Outdoor Shine Bar Is Open June 2020
Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?
Homecomin’ Outdoor Shine Bar Is Open June 2020

Other places like Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – which had just reopened, have now closed. While I have not seen Jock Lindsey’s profit and loss statement, it would be easy to assume that alcohol is their primary revenue source. And, with the ban in place it may be more trouble than it is worth to have this venue open. Dockside Margaritas is also closed, as there is no food served here, and while to-go drinks could be an option, it may not be worth it.

Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?
Fruit and Wine Popsicles at Pizza Pointe
Where Can You Get a Drink at Disney Springs During the Current Ban of On-Premise Alcohol?
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Closed June 2020

All in all, not much is missing from the drinking and dining scene at Disney Springs even with the on-premise ban in place. If anything, there seems to be an increase in to-go drinks.

Where’s your favorite place to grab a drink at Disney Springs?

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Review: Chocolate Paradise and Some Pasta Too! We’re in Disney Springs at the Reopened Terralina Crafted Italian!

Disney Springs has been reopening its restaurants for guests to get their eatin’ and drinkin’ on while they’re visiting!

Terralina Crafted Italian

Although we’ve been taking you with us to try some great food (Buri Bop is the BOMB), we’re back for a little slice of Italy at Terralina Crafted Italian! Terralina Crafted Italian is owned by James Beard Award Winning Chef, Tony Mantuano, and themed after his love of Lake Como, Italy.

Checking In

Before you enter the restaurant, there are social distancing markers on the ground to wait behind…

Terralina Crafted Italian

…and a few on the inside to remind guests to keep 6 feet apart from one another.

Distancing Sticker

The hostess is inside currently, so guests can either check-in for their reservation or wait for a table on stand-by.

Hostess

While you’re waiting, Terralina has hand sanitizer placed around the restaurant for guests and Cast Members to use.

Waiting Area

You can also pop over to the indoor bar…

Indoor Bar

…or outdoor bar for a drink, since they are both open for drinks to-go! You don’t have to tell us twice!

Outdoor Bar

Note, the seating at both bars is done by the hostess, so if you’d like to sit — just ask!

Menu

Since Disney is following strict health and safety guidelines, the restaurant has three ways to view the menu. You can look at the limited options outside…

Outdoor Menu

…through a QR code…

QR Menu

…or on disposable paper menus!

Terralina Menu (Click to Enlarge)

The menu at Terralina has been condensed for the time being and there is one all-day menu now, as opposed to different lunch and dinner menus.

Terralina Menu (Click to enlarge)

Terralina Crafted Italian will also give you a mask bag to place your mask inside while you’re dining.

Paper Menu

We appreciated having a sanitary place to store our masks and it was a great way to protect them while we ate.

Drink

We decided to start off with the Limoncello Mojito, which happened to be one of Terralina’s most popular drinks! The cocktail was mixed up with imported Arvero Limoncello, simple syrup, and muddled mint.

Limoncello Mojito

While the flavors might have been simple, the Limoncello Mojito was super light and fresh!

Limoncello Mojito

It reminded us of a minty lemonade, which would be VERY refreshing as a poolside cocktail in the Florida heat.

Eats

And, now, on to the eats! Terralina was not doing bread service during our visit due to an abundance of caution, but we still got our fix with an appetizer.

We started our meal off with the Burrata, which came with prosciutto, arugula, lemon, and crostini. Normally, the Burrata is made with in-house pickled beets instead of prosciutto. However, Terralina tends to make them in bulk, so the beets aren’t a possibility at this time with the limited amount of guests. Instead, they’ve decided to mix things up by using an ingredient they have readily available in their kitchen (we’re not complaining!!).

Burrata

The cracked pepper over the prosciutto added a lovely hint of spice paired with the lemon zest on the burrata. The arugula had a light lemon vinaigrette so we got a lovely citrus flavor to pair with all the savory eats.

We made our own mini DIY sandwich with the crostini, which was WAY better than the sad turkey sandwiches we’ve had over the past several weeks at home… .

Cheese and Meat! Oh My!

This was a really delicious and fresh way to kick off our meal! It was a large serving as well, which would make it a great shareable, or even a lovely lunch or dinner for one.

We thought that nothing could beat that appetizer, but the Rigatoni Calabrese was waiting to make us fall in love with pasta all over again. The dish was mixed with house-made pork sausage, tomato, olive, mushroom, and escarole.

Rigatoni Calabrese

Although we’d normally go for a creamier pasta or something with truffles (who doesn’t love truffles with Italian food??), we were surprised at how much we liked the Rigatoni Calabrese! The flavors blended well together and the bitter escarole balanced the olive oil and butter.

Rigatoni Calabrese

The pork was actually ground instead of sausage links, which made for easier chewing with the pasta. The flavors of the meat really stood out in the dish, which we LOVED.

Although we couldn’t taste the olives too much, we thought that adding extra cheese made the Rigatoni Calabrese even better. Our server even told us that they have one person whose whole job at a point is to make all the little cheese cups (obviously cheese is just that important).

You Can’t Go Wrong with Some Parmesan!

Our server also let us know this is a Chef Tony Mantuano specialty, and has been a staple on the menu since Terralina’s first ideation, Portobello Yacht Club, opened 35 years ago. When in Italy, eat like the Italians!

We aren’t ones to say no to dessert, and we certainly couldn’t pass up the Chocolate Paradiso Cake! The chocolate layer cake was topped with chocolate ganache and toffee crunch (so it was the perfect combination of rich, sweet, and salty!).

Paradise Cake

Although the cake was previously called Chocolate Paradise (back when Terralina was “Portobello“) we were VERY happy to get another round during our visit.

Paradise Cake

Read our original review of the Chocolate Paradise here!

In addition to a tasty meal, the service was one of the best we’ve had in Disney Springs (so give your Cast Members some well-needed love)! At checkout, our server let us know about a special deal for Florida Residents — 20% off food and alcoholic beverages! Good food at a lower price? Yes, please!

Nosh or Not

Consider dining at Terralina if:

  • You’re looking for a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere for a sit-down meal.
  • You love Italian food and have a hankering for pasta or wood-fired pizza.
  • You’re a local who wants to take advantage of their current discount!

Skip Terralina if:

  • You don’t have time for a sit-down meal, and want something on-the-go.
  • Italian food isn’t your favorite, or you’d like to try something a bit more adventurous.

Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Terralina Crafted Italian. The flavors were fresh, the cocktail was refreshing, the service was excellent, and we’re still dreaming about that cake. With so many delicious places to eat at Disney Springs, it was nice to re-visit Terralina, and we look forward to our next visit!

Check out all the details on Disney World’s canceled dining reservations here!

Have you been to Terralina Crafted Italian? What’s your favorite thing to eat? Let us know in the comments below!

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