Peperoncino

"I would like to start my review by saying I’ve been there many times before today but I wouldn’t go back! We arrived at 6:57pm asked for a table of 9 people, 5 adults and 4 kids, we were told to wait for the praise table to be cleaned. We waited 25 min, they asked us to seat and they were going to clean in the meantime. Once seated, after walking through the restaurant, around 3 min later the guys came and told us that the owner called and told him that the restaurant was all reserved till 8:30pm. I can tell it was because of the kids, but if this is a kids free place it should be state everywhere, or they should’ve told us. I can’t believe how they sat us and then suddenly we are not able to seat. We noticed they were uncomfortable with the presence of the kids. So if you are planning to go to this restaurant make sure not to bring your kids, it’s not kid friendly! We were judged all the time we were there waiting for the table! I am not a mom myself, but I wouldn’t go back anymore. And I will make sure friends do not go there because the treat was unacceptable."

"Found this place on a whim while driving around the shopping center and decided to give it a try. First off, it is VERY small. The inside is incredibly tight and there are very few tables. We ended up sitting outside where there were about three more tables. It would have been a lovely atmosphere except there is either a cigar lounge or a smoking area very nearby and You can smell the stench very strongly while trying to enjoy your meal. The bread starter that is brought to the table is absolutely lovely! So delicious and a wonderful way to start your meal. The star for us was the appetizer we ordered, thick crunchy bread topped with diced tomatoes and a lovely blend of olive oil and Italian spices with some fresh mozzarella and prosciutto. it came on a bed of arugula and basil. We added a little bit of balsamic vinegar and it was absolutely wonderful. The flavors complemented each other so well, everything just felt like it created such a depth of flavor and nothing was competing with the other. For our main dish we decided to share a pizza. La Picantissima. Our waiter was very kind and did let us know that any of the dishes with a little chili pepper on them are more on the spicy side. We should have listened to their word of caution, and the name of this dish, because the heat/spice level was so overpowering that it really diminished the taste of the dish itself. We love spice, but the heat level on this was to the point that you couldn’t taste any of the rest of the ingredients. The cheese on the pizza was a lovely texture and consistency, but the heat level destroyed any flavor profile. There was even some type of chili baked into the dough of the pizza. So there was not any single moment where you were getting anything else other than heat. It was very disappointing because the presentation of the pizza was beautiful, it looked delicious! But in terms of the actual flavor Of the dish, there wasn’t any. It was all heat. Clearly this is a matter of preference, so if you were someone who really really loves heat, maybe give this one a try. But just keep in mind that it really does blow out your pallet for anything else that you’re trying to taste. The biggest highlight was the service. Our waiter was absolutely lovely and very attentive. For two people we spent $71 before tip. That included the appetizer (added Prosciutto for a surcharge), pizza, and One glass of wine. If we had been able to enjoy the pizza, I wouldn’t think it was too expensive. But since The pizza was pretty inedible, that was a big disappointment and made the price tag feel like it was too much."

"I wish I could give more stars… Growing up in a household eating authentic Italian food, I have never been able to find a restaurant that can deliver the same flavors. Stumbled upon this place and could not be more grateful. I wish I lived in Orlando so I could eat here regularly. If you haven’t tried yet you need too."

"Peperoncino is a hidden gem that brings a piece of southern Italy to Orlando. We stumbled upon this place on the hunt for pizza and prosecco. We met another local couple during our first visit who rated this restaurant far above local Michelin star restaurants. The server team of 4 make us feel at home and constantly raise the bar. Chef Barbara is a magician in the kitchen. We continue to return for the exceptional food, service, and ambiance."

"Fantastic Italian family restaurant. We happen to come during Happy Hour and prices were very reasonable. Clams were delicious. Bread dipped in butter sauce was to die for. Peasant soup was delicious. Old Fashioned was perfectly executed. Overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended"