Is Tutto Italia really better than Olive Garden - The DIS Discussion Forums

Danny K · 01-20-2013, 01:12 PM

You might have seen in other posts that I have been going back and forth on this restaurant. Now I am wondering is it really better than olive garden? On another thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2990302), I saw a picture of the bread they serve at Tutto Italia, and really to me the bread at Olive Garden looks much much better. Has anyone else compared this. I really love Olive Garden, but I am kind of scared to try Tutto Italia because I am afraid I will be disappointed with the quality. Please let me know if you really think TI is better than olive garden, and also about the bread in both places to?

julie4423 · 01-20-2013, 01:48 PM

I really wouldn't even compare the 2. IMO, TI dishes seem more traditional. I like OG as well, but I would choose TI over it any day of the week. I honestly don't remember a thing about the bread because I don't waste tummy room with it when there is something better coming. I have a couple pics, but apparently I've never posted one because I have no idea how.

Trollingforthimbles · 01-20-2013, 02:45 PM

We ate at TI a couple of years ago. It was the absolute worst restaurant we have eaten on Disney property with the possible exception of San Angel Inn a few months ago. However; I loathe Olive Garden also, though I love Italian food, near home I would much much rather have Carrabbas or Buca di Deppo if I was eating chain Italian.

Have you considered Via Napoli, it's actually quite good.

massimo998 · 01-20-2013, 02:47 PM

You can not compare the two. As a first generation Italian living in the Connecticut area we are spoiled with authentic great Italian restaurants all around us. There are olive gardens but would not step foot in them. Tutto Italia is as good if not better then any of the best Italian restaurants up here. Tutto Italia is one of my favorite restaurants on the property.

pigletto · 01-20-2013, 03:18 PM

Canadian here but lived in Italy. Much better than Olive Garden.. but not like you are in Italy. You are still in a theme park in the United States. I think most of the food in the World Showcase would be the same, not as good as if you were in the actual country, but better than a chain. We've eaten there 3 times and enjoyed it very much each time.

Can't comment on the bread. It wasn't bad enough or good enough to stand out. It's filler.

Micca · 01-20-2013, 03:50 PM

TI is quite an improvement over OG. Via Napoli pizza is good, but I haven't tried other menu items there.

ncc1701 · 01-20-2013, 04:24 PM

Better than OG but DH & I prefer Magginos and Carrabbas. I was turned off by the fact our dinners were out too fast. I am sure they were not anywhere near cooked to order and at that price point they should be .

AlohaAnnie · 01-20-2013, 04:53 PM

I agree you can't compare the two.

Totally different flavors.

I can say that Olive Garden is a favorite along with Maggianos.

Tutto Italia, is very good. I think you should try it. You will not be disappointed.

We haven't tried Via Napoli, yet, but I hear wonderful things and it is on our list for our upcoming trip.

starsweeper · 01-20-2013, 05:29 PM

My DH and I think TI is much better than OG. We honeymooned in Italy and found TI to much more like authentic cuisine we had there. We also found the staff to be very warm and friendly, great with young kids.

eeyoresmom · 01-20-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny K

You might have seen in other posts that I have been going back and forth on this restaurant. Now I am wondering is it really better than olive garden? On another thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2990302), I saw a picture of the bread they serve at Tutto Italia, and really to me the bread at Olive Garden looks much much better. Has anyone else compared this. I really love Olive Garden, but I am kind of scared to try Tutto Italia because I am afraid I will be disappointed with the quality. Please let me know if you really think TI is better than olive garden, and also about the bread in both places to?

OP, I wouldn't base the decision on the bread. You'd be paying quite a bit for a good bread fix! We love TI. Don't remember the bread there but if it is authentic it will be crustier and more well done than any Americanized restaurant.

MikeOhio · 01-20-2013, 06:31 PM

Olive Garden is pretty much the epitome of bad chain Italian food. I don't mean this in a mean way but if you really think Olive Garden is great quality you might want to avoid some of the upscale restaurants because for the price it might not be suitable for your tastes

01-20-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
Danny K Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 379	Is Tutto Italia really better than Olive Garden You might have seen in other posts that I have been going back and forth on this restaurant. Now I am wondering is it really better than olive garden? On another thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2990302), I saw a picture of the bread they serve at Tutto Italia, and really to me the bread at Olive Garden looks much much better. Has anyone else compared this. I really love Olive Garden, but I am kind of scared to try Tutto Italia because I am afraid I will be disappointed with the quality. Please let me know if you really think TI is better than olive garden, and also about the bread in both places to?

01-20-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
Trollingforthimbles Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgia/Carolina border. Posts: 218	We ate at TI a couple of years ago. It was the absolute worst restaurant we have eaten on Disney property with the possible exception of San Angel Inn a few months ago. However; I loathe Olive Garden also, though I love Italian food, near home I would much much rather have Carrabbas or Buca di Deppo if I was eating chain Italian. Have you considered Via Napoli, it's actually quite good. __________________ Some of that good vanilla from Mexico, and something else real special...

01-20-2013, 03:18 PM	#5
pigletto DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 6,943	Canadian here but lived in Italy. Much better than Olive Garden.. but not like you are in Italy. You are still in a theme park in the United States. I think most of the food in the World Showcase would be the same, not as good as if you were in the actual country, but better than a chain. We've eaten there 3 times and enjoyed it very much each time. Can't comment on the bread. It wasn't bad enough or good enough to stand out. It's filler. __________________

01-20-2013, 04:24 PM	#7
ncc1701 Scotty I need Warp 10 to WDW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 712	Better than OG but DH & I prefer Magginos and Carrabbas. I was turned off by the fact our dinners were out too fast. I am sure they were not anywhere near cooked to order and at that price point they should be . __________________ I-Drive 1976 1983 1988 1990 POFQ Nov.1998 , Oct. 2001, Apr. 2007, Nov. 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

01-20-2013, 04:53 PM	#8
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,837	I agree you can't compare the two. Totally different flavors. I can say that Olive Garden is a favorite along with Maggianos. Tutto Italia, is very good. I think you should try it. You will not be disappointed. We haven't tried Via Napoli, yet, but I hear wonderful things and it is on our list for our upcoming trip. __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 VWL March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

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01-20-2013, 01:48 PM	#2
julie4423 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	I really wouldn't even compare the 2. IMO, TI dishes seem more traditional. I like OG as well, but I would choose TI over it any day of the week. I honestly don't remember a thing about the bread because I don't waste tummy room with it when there is something better coming. I have a couple pics, but apparently I've never posted one because I have no idea how.

01-20-2013, 02:47 PM	#4
massimo998 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	You can not compare the two. As a first generation Italian living in the Connecticut area we are spoiled with authentic great Italian restaurants all around us. There are olive gardens but would not step foot in them. Tutto Italia is as good if not better then any of the best Italian restaurants up here. Tutto Italia is one of my favorite restaurants on the property.

01-20-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 19,081	TI is quite an improvement over OG. Via Napoli pizza is good, but I haven't tried other menu items there.

01-20-2013, 05:29 PM	#9
starsweeper Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 395	My DH and I think TI is much better than OG. We honeymooned in Italy and found TI to much more like authentic cuisine we had there. We also found the staff to be very warm and friendly, great with young kids. __________________ Me(38) DH(40) DS(6) DD(6) DS(29 mos) DD(17 mos) Me: Aug79 - PR, Apr85 - Golf Resort, Apr88, Apr91, Jun97 - Off property, Nov06 - CBR w/DH Our Family: Feb09 - PCR, May10 - Mariott OWC w/Mom The Dream Trip in Memory of Mom ~ Summer 2014 20+ family members having a once in a lifetime trip together

01-20-2013, 06:31 PM	#11
MikeOhio Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 149	Olive Garden is pretty much the epitome of bad chain Italian food. I don't mean this in a mean way but if you really think Olive Garden is great quality you might want to avoid some of the upscale restaurants because for the price it might not be suitable for your tastes

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