Enzo's Restaurant On The Lake

The food is so clean and yummy! I especially love the Papardelle with Shitake Mushrooms. We've been eating at Enzos for 10 years and my husband and his family for at least 20. It's always amazing. Thank you for giving us REAL Italian food and not that yucky stuff at Olive Garden!! more

I love the veal Picatta and Papardelle and the antipasto and the view of the lake and the service is amazing and I just wish I could eat there everyday!! Pros: the staff have been there forever and take great care Cons: none at all!!! more

I have driven by Enzos for years and had heard great things about it. You can see Enzo's(the privacy wall anyways) on your left as you travel up 17-92 (just past Dog Track Road) in Longwood. Well a few months ago my girlfriend Amanda and I went for dinner. From the moment we walked through the door we were engulfed in a warm, slight casual, romantic, family-like atmosphere. We stopped shortly at the cozy little bar in the front nook of the restauraunt for a pre-dinner drink. The bartender was so friendly, respectful and inviting. Walking to our table, the decor seemed direct from "old Italy" including a huge wheel of parmigian (over 100 lbs) near the front door. From our greeter to our exceptional server and service it felt like a vacation for a night. The only thing missing was a foot massage.haha. Our server(I think his name was Brandon) was like an old friend tending to our every need at just the right moment. We ordered a bottle of Penfolds and then some Carpaccio, Antipasti, Shitaki and even a Caeser Salad for starters and were utterly amazed by every exquisite bite. There couldn't have been a better way to prepare us for our entrees which included Fettucine Al' Aragosta E Gamberi(mine) with fettucine al dente in a light, silky, mouthwatering sauce with most generous portions of plump shrimp and lobster. Each bite was pure bliss. Amanda ordered the Abbacchio Del Duca which is a lamb-rack cooked to absolute perfection filled with shitake mushrooms and other delicious fresh herbs. Every succulent bite was extraordinary and the presentation was remarkable to say the least. Words truly cannot express how amazing our dining experience was. Our tab came to around $300.00 with tip but a couple could easily dine for around $125-150(w/tip). Yes, it is no cheap fare but once you are swept away in the experience(which is immediate) that is Enzo's on The Lake your cares and the world surrounding you simply melt away much like every luscious morsel melts in your mouth. Pros: Food, Ambience, View, Service, Staff, Drinks, Hideaway location EVERYTHING!!! Cons: Expensive on the surface but more than worth every cent spent more

We visited Enzo's twice, once to taste test the food because we used Enzo's On The Lake for our wedding ceremony & dinner reception June 2007. Both my husband & I were very impressed with the food,atmosphere,everything. My husband loves to eat the pork chops were the most tender he's ever had and most flavorful. For our wedding ceremony & dinner reception all our guests didn't have anything bad to say about service,food,drinks everything was taken care of by the waite staff & Susan the wedding planner for Enzo's. Our wedding cake was the Best!! The steak was tender, the pasta course was amazing. We can't wait to go back for our wedding anniversary!! The gardens were beautiful for our ceremony! more

Everything is made fresh for todays service. The staff (no kids) know what they are talking about and treat you like your an old friend. Wonderful. Well worth the price. The best I have found in Orlando. Pros: The best and freshest food. Wonderful service (not the best for the kids leave them at home) Cons: Can get a little loud more

Superb food, nice wine selection and the service is always exemplary. Well worth it if you are looking to splurge for that special night out. more

We were sat for our 8:15pm reservations at 9:10pm. Once seated, we werent greeted by our server for another 20 minutes. Our mediocre tasting, but very expensive food was brought about 50 minutes later. We never received bread during the meal because the kitchen was running behind. Our service was lackluster. We, along with the rest of the restaurant witnessed a screaming fight in the kitchen between 2 waiters. When we complained to the manager and the owner, they acted like they couldnt have cared less and they did nothing to make up for our horrible experience. I think we would have received better food & service at a cheaper price at the Olive Garden. This restaurant suffers from a large ego of being in business for a long time and thinking they can treat customers any way they want. We will not be back. Pros: Ambiance Cons: Food was unimpressive, horrible service more

Enzos=$$$ + bacon grease. This list is an insult to Italian food! They left the best restaurant off the list!! Amelia's Italian Restaurant offers the freshes homemade food, reasonable prices, and most cozy family atmosphere in Central Florida. It's family owned (a rare thing these days) and operated and is by far the most pleasurable Italian dining experience. Pros: atmosphere Cons: Price, Food, not family oriented more

Well you put them on the list but ranked below Olive Garden? WHAT? Did I really read this correctly? Who are these people you are surveying. TOURISTS on a shoestring budget with a family of 8 headed to theme parks for a week. Come on Orlando do we all live on cheap premanufactured national food chains here. Take number 1 off top 10 and push this real italian jewel to at least 2. Pros: Beautiful Romatic, Excellent Food, Ample portions Cons: A little too formal, Don't take toddlers more

The restaurant and gardens were beautiful, but the food was awful. As time passed, the waiter became increasingly annoyed that our party failed to pad the bill with extra antipasti, soups, and desserts; near the end of our meal, he was nowhere to be found. I watched a man who I assume was "Enzo" walk around the place schmoozing any woman over 40. His schtick must have something to do with generating repeat business because it certainly isn't food or service. Pros: Scenery Cons: Food, Service, Cramped more

Topnotch food in a relaxed atmosphere at reasonable prices. What more could you want? Bellisimo! Pros: Wonderful food, Pride of ownership, Friendly staff Cons: Far from downtown more

You wouldnt expect to find such a place off 17-92 in Longwood, but hidden behind the front entry wall is a quaint and romantic setting that sparks your curiosity. Once inside the atmosphere was upbeat and lively. We did make reservations ahead of time and were seated promptly. If you can, try and reserve a table along side the back windows for a great view of the lake. We have a tough choice choosing a wine, because they have such a great wine list. Our server was very helpful and never had poor service. If you are in a mood for fish, try the Dover Sole, which just melted in your mouth. The Tenderloin Fillet is a good choice for beef. End your meal with the chocolate souffle or the rum cake. Other reviewers say the portions are small but are very typical of actually European portions. Pros: Good Valet, Great Wine List Cons: Expensive more