Nearly a decade ago I traveled to Italy with my family for what ensued to be a two week culinary tour around the country. From gelato shops tucked away on cobblestone streets to endless carbs and an epic four hour dinner with locals, I quickly became smitten with anything Italian. Fast-forward ten years and I finally experienced a taste of Italy among the chefs and swanky restaurants in Winter Park.
Sure, any restaurant that serves pizza and pasta can claim Italian roots, but when you’re actually from Rome and recently moved to the states, you get all the Italian bragging rights.
The owners at Rome’s Flavours hail from Italy and are serving up the most authentic flavors and atmosphere in town. If you’ve ever traveled to Italy, you know that some of the best restaurants aren’t fancy and flashy. This location is reminiscent of a quaint cafe that you’d stop in for a quick bite and end up staying for hours sipping wine, espresso and getting caught up in conversation. Well, that’s exactly what happened during our recent visit.
We tasted authentic pizza, wine, gelato and more over a lingering lunch. Their pizza is made from scratch including the sauce complete with real crushed tomatoes. We ordered the “#2” per the owner’s recommendation, our slices were cheesy, warm and sauced to perfection. After slowly enjoying our pizza and salad, we couldn’t refuse the gelato. Similar to the pizza, the gelato is made from scratch and delicious. Go for the pistachio for something creamy, but not overly sweet. And be sure to end your meal with an espresso for the ultimate Italian experience.
Ciao! I’m off to plan (well okay, dream) about my next trip to Italy.
