Reviews Adriatico Trattoria Italiana

We have been going here for years. Started going when we heard there was a good new restaurant in town. We have gone there ever since. And have continued to try new restaurants. But it is hard to keep up.
The atmosphere is intimate and casual. There are not a whole lot of tables. I guess maybe enough for 50 people max (maybe less)? The lighting  is a little subdued and the tables are marble without table cloths. 
People linger over their meals here. Each meal is prepared to order by the chef and his small staff. He and his wife are owners and they have true pride in their work. Rosetta makes sure the front of the house is running while Marco commands  the kitchen.
The salads are well portioned. The pear salad is excellent. Antipasto is fresh and generous. The pasta fagiole soup is amazing with its tender beans and al dente pasta.
We have enjoyed most of the pastas and many of the entre's. I must admit that for the last few years we have eaten mostly from the special list. Usually there is a fresh fish and a rack of lamb or on occasion a Osso buco. The fish is generally brilliant. My favorite may be when he has a lemon caper sauce. The rack and the Osso buco both deserve high marks. Each of the specials come with a small selection of perfectly cooked vegetables.
I would be remiss not to mention the zuppa di pesce which is wonderful and leaves enough room for dessert. The tiramisu is a family favorite.
The wine list is much like the larger menu in that it attempts to do a limited number of things; but do them very well. These are good to excellent table wines, but this is not the place for a the obscure and rare. It is a trattoria after all.
I have to admit to liking good food. I enjoy cooking a bit as well. So what I really appreciate about Marcos' food is not only that it is excellent, BUT THAT it is that way every time! If you find a dish that you like at Adriatico, you can rest assured that if you want the same experience again Chef Marco will be there making sure everything is perfect.

Yummy Italian. The bucatini house special is very good-all the flavors were just right and it was cooked perfectly. Small and cozy-great place.

Molto Bene! Living in Parma for five weeks, my wife and I were privileged to to eat some very fine food. The gnocci we had at Adriatico was the best we've ever eaten, hand made by chef-owner Marco. It was, in his words, soft but not too soft, firm not not too hard. In my words, irresistable and virtually perfect with a exquisitely balanced Bolognese sauce to match. My grouper with penne was excellent, also. The marinara was the perfect compliment to the fish with just the right acidity achieved by the capers and Greek olives in the sauce. The only minor criticism was that the fish was a just little dry. The bread served before the meal was warm and fresh and balsamic vinegar and oil were just right, as was the simple but delectable field green salad. Our server was excellent and the decor was pleasant, as was the music. Highly recommended!

This gem of a restaurant came highly recommended. A year ago I went to Adriatico for my Birthday and had such a pleasant evening. The atmosphere is uniquely warm and inviting, and you can tell there is a lot of care put into crafting each meal. Last night I brought my boyfriend for his Birthday. He recently came back from his first trip to Europe and raved about the friendliness and food in Italy, so I knew Adriatico would hit the spot. Our server, Jack, was knowledgeable about the food and wine selections. He never steered us wrong and we ate EVERYTHING. While finishing our wine we were saving the last morsel of tiramisu. When Jack came to clear off the table (because the plate had been untouched for a good bit of time), he laughed when I emphatically protected that small morsel, sharing that it would be the final tasting of the evening following the last sip of wine. As we enjoyed our meal, the owner came over to our table and chatted with us for as long as we wanted to share our experience with her. You just feel at home at a place like this and you can’t wait to come back - for both the people and the next item on the menu.

This place was delicious! I've been meaning to try this restaurant for years but the outside is pretty nondescript so I would always pass it up. Finally went and I'm so glad I did. They make their pasta fresh each day, food is cooked to order by the couple that runs it. Staff is extremely friendly. It's a fancy place, but we felt very comfortable and the seating feels cozy. This would be the perfect date night. Outdoor and indoor seating.

We walked in and were lucky to snag two seats at the bar where we ate. The place was cute and our bartender was super knowledgeable and hospitable. He Shared great info such as that the chef also created all the beautiful art in the restaurant. The vongole w red sauce was delicious. We would definitely go back !

We loved the food, made fresh, from scratch. We had bruschetta, gnocchi bolognese, the fish of the day (grouper) and panna cotta for desert. Went on a Saturday night without a reservation (risky) but it worked out. They have indoor and outdoor seating, small space, to make it manageable. Friendly staff. Will go back.

As an out of towner, I couldn't be happier that I found this unique place. This is the one to visit if you want to experience a delicious Italian meal, excellent service, a great atmosphere all mixed together to create a fantastic dining experience. I am so glad I stopped by. Thank you to everyone who made my visit to your restaurant so enjoyable. If I'm ever back in Orlando, I WILL be back. ❤️