Pannullo's Italian Restaurant

My wife and I have dined at Pannullo's many times via the Entertainment book two-for-one program. Her favorite has always been Chicken Franco, with sherry wine, onions, mushrooms & artichoke hearts. She always orders the dish without the last two items and has always found it delicious. However, this time she took one taste and immediately disliked it. She normally wouldn't complain about such a thing, but she told the waiter that something was wrong with the dish. The waiter suggested that it was due to her alteration of the recipe, but he would go to the kitchen and check. He brought it back and asked her to try again. She still didn't like it, so I asked if she could order something else, to which the waiter replied that they couldn't take back any dishes with substitutions. I sampled it and found it to taste like diluted vinegar. At this point the owner comes by and asks if she liked it, but she still insists that the sauce is not the same (it used to be red, but now it's not. Why is that?). Could the wine be bad? He moves off the subject. ""Sorry you didn't like it. How about a canoli?"" She says no thanks and he walks off, satisfied. The check comes and both meals are on the bill. The owner returns again and my wife says, ""I've always recommended this place to people but not after this."" Now he gets angry, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE. YOU'VE GOT THE ENTERTAINMENT CARD. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO PAY FOR IT(bear in mind, she didn't eat). She says, ""The difference is you're yelling at me."" He gets up. I DONT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS. I've been in business 14 years and I'll be here 14 more. SO GO TELL EVERYONE WHAT A J*RK I AM. So here I am to tell you, even if you like their food (as we have), the owner is a rude and inconsiderate j*rk. Entertainment members especially are looked down upon. Take your business elsewhere. Don't give this bum your money. Pros: Food is usually satisfactory Cons: Owner needs anger management therapy. more

We went to Pannullo's for dinner after hearing some positive reviews. I have to say the food was extremely disappointing. It tasted as though the food had been cooked and then frozen. Maybe it was bad timing as it was the day after Christmas, but all the dishes we ordered were so bland tasting. The Calamari had no taste to resemble squid, the pasta with chicken had a piece of chicken that tasted as though it had not a bit of seasoning and was so incredibly tasteless. I hate to talk bad about a restaurant in my home town, but I would challenge someone to please tell me that this place is better than the experience I had. Pros: Great location Cons: Food more

From the moment you enter Pannullos, your dining experience begins. Gentle lighting and WWII ambience is a wlecome surprise in a town that seems predominantly glitz. The pleasant hostess will seat you promptly and your server appears quickly. The wine list is not extensive, but should cover every taste and budget. With many years experience in the restaurant field, I am more than a little critical of every aspect of dining out. I must tell you, I have nothing but high praise for Pannullo's! Incredible presentation of perfectly seasoned and prepared dishes excellant service, and all around great experience. Chef Pannullo walks through the dining area in the busiest hour, proving that he trusts his kitchen staff to handle everyhting expertly without overseeing it himself. Very rare. And his trust was not misplaced. Once you dine here, it will quickly become a habit! Enjoy! more

I have heard about this place for years and never nade it in. Wow I have missed the best Italian Food at AMAZING prices. I am so tired of getting ripped off and this place rocks. I saw some of the bad reviews and asked the owner about them. Almost every single one was a coupon using customer trying to scam a free meal when the rules are clearly stated, What a shame people are so cheap. They have an internet coupon for buy one get one and people still complain. Try this place and you will not regret it. I promise. Pros: view, value, service more

What a disappointment. Having a wife that is Italian and can really cook I found the food well below par. The romantic atmosphere is certainly lacking due to all the noise. The waitress was not very friendly and never came to the table to check on water or just to see how the meal was. I guess that was a good thing because she would have found out how bad it all is. Please get someone that knows how to cook real Italian food. Everything was extremely watery. Pros: price, wine, location Cons: food, watress, parking more

We have been coming from Dunedin to Pannullos since 1999. Every time we are in the Orlando area we eat at Panullos. The food is always excellent regardless of price, the service is great and the ownership is friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant. Pros: Inexpensive, Friendly Cons: Parking more