Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano

Mangia in the backlot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios at this casual but colorful Italian eatery with a California twist.

8 / 10
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ratings
Address

Grand Avenue, Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World) Lake Buena Vista , FL 32830 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & NFC Payments)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 112


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Brian Zavoda

Good food at a GREAT price! Call to reserve and ask for the Fantasmic special seating. A meal that would normally cost over $120 cost about $100 AND you get special seating at Fantasmic.

Melanie Farris

Great Mac and cheese ! Ordered an entree portion of it, was only charged $5. The dish felt like an Alfredo dish but with penne pasta and chicken !

R B

Make reservations in advance!! Spaghetti and meatballs were fantastic!! Ask for Kevin's table-you will be extremely well looked after. Cant speak highly enough about how well we were looked after.

Charlie Young

Best steak I've ever eaten, and I've ate a lot of steak . David was a great waiter and they have a great beer selection as well . Must eat here and must order the steak !

Becky Bailey Vore

Everything we had was amazing. Flatbread app, chicken parmesana with a side of meatballs . We shared the main dish and they were so kind to plate it in half separately. Top notch service as well .

Brian Ibarra

Bit on the pricy higher end yet this food is absolutely fantastic and fresh! Get your reservations early to avoid waiting for hours

Donna Nojunas

The Shrimp Campanelle is excellent! Try to get seated at George’s table, one of the best cast members in Disney!

Sheryl W

Slooow Service but wonderful atmosphere and chicken campanelle entree was HUGE and oh so delicious. They make to order so no issues with modifying the entree to your preferences!

Melinda Knisley

We really liked the Rosemary Chicken Flatbread , and the Charred Strip Steak with Chianti Reduction and Shallot Butter. I don't know why I see any negative comments below!

David Benjamin

Vegan Arancini , 4 out of 5. You’re left with a pretty fresh feeling after eating. Crust can be a bit hard.

Michael Leger

Showed up 1 hr early and got sat quick! Server was brash, steak was super! flatbreads are $$ but good calamari APTZR was the best I've ever had!

Alejandro Garro

The strip steak is amazing!! And they cook it just perfect. Go for it, it's definitely worth it.

Craig Petrou

Danielle from Cooper City , FL (husband Craig) at Mama Melrose was the best waitress we've ever encounters both inside and outside Disney World. You MUST request her - she is fantastic!!!

Jonathan Sullivan

The Chicken Parmesan uses a freshly breaded and grilled boneless chicken breast that was juicy and flavorful. The pasta was fresh tasting, but slightly overcooked. It far exceeded my expectations.

David Benjamin

Vegan polenta . 3 out of 5. Vegetables were nice. Polenta was cooked poorly & had to send it back (I have a feeling no one had ordered it for a while and it had just been sitting out back for a while)

Joe Sherwood

Had lunch here for the Fantasmic package . Lunch and the VIP seating for the show definately worth the money. Food was good and service very friendly .

Pam Hipius

The chocolate cheesecake is amazing!!! Be sure to leave room. I also had mimestrone soup - very good. Spaghetti was not particularly noteworthy.

Stephanie Davidson

Stuck to all the reviews & had steak & chicken campanelle @ had a great meal! Pasta was FULL of garlic & onions so if that's an issue for you beware! Cheesecake was yummy, calamari was ok but dips A+

Chad Tulumalo

Love the calamari . Campanelle with shrimp is fantastic. You definitely need a reservation . But almost all the good suit down places do. ,

Lorene Henderson

Very nice place! Had great service and food was tasty. Karley was sweet. There may be a wait with your reservation but keep in mind you're in Disney!!

Tracey Johnson

Make reservations and get the Fantasmic package - appetizer meal desert sampler and preferred seating for the show

Chris Lowry

Chef Angel is amazing and will work with any food allergy! Love this place!!!

D McCarthy

Charred Steak Strip was delightful if you are in the mood for steak . Cooked perfectly ????

Jason Fleming

Large entrées. My wife and I got two apps, and split n entree and were full. The food was great.

Joe Riv

Margarita pizza is great. Been going there for 25 years. Great place to go for lunch .

Paul Merrill

The Calamari here is quite better than most Disney restaurants , and the Pork Osso Bucco was fantastic!

Steven

Do not try to come here and expect to get an open table. This place is so "good" you should make a reservation in advance.

Tom Stoffel

Meals and service were outstanding. Pork Chop , Steak , and pasta were all great. Claudia our server was very attentive. We will be back.

Pamela Hayes

Our favorite restaurant . We always find the service and food amazing. A great place for families.

Sihun Kim

Design your own flatbread . My son had a ground beef , bacon with cheese . Excellent.

Amy Gustafson Mitchell

Love the Fantasmic dining package! Steak - and the cheesecake for dessert . YUM!

Brad Conway

Not the best food On property but works well when paired w/ the Famtasmic dinner package. You will receive a return time for Fantasmic and we be granted a "secret" walk way to sit before everyone else

A

Super kind service . Delicious chicken parm .

Kc Cico

Mussels were a gear starter and the chicken camponelle for main. Service was quick & great.

Terry

Good food, great service, overall great experience! Not sure why all the negative comments.

shannon

The dishes are big enough to share. The Caesar salad is a refreshing appetizer .

Dayle-Lishus

Delicious! Penne Vodka with Shrimp , Steak , and Tiramisu . They're all fantasmic.

Ace

Excellent food. Try their steak and five cheese baked macaroni

Michelle C

Ask for Kevin! He will make you feel so welcome! And try the chocolate cheesecake seriously, heavenly!

Rob Dallas

The staff here is horrendous but the food is amazing and it's quaint. Cannoli cake is amazing. Ask for Sammy he's the only nice person in here.

Hard Rocker

Great pasta dishes. Friendly staff .

Jillian Caton

Staff was great! Claudia totally sounds like tourguide Barbie in Toy Story 2...Penne alla Vodka was awesome as was Pork Chop

Brad Conway

Get the Fantasmic dinner package and receive a free appetizer on the Disney Dining Plan!

Greg Pagans

good food, good service , great portions. good deal for dining plan.

Josiah Modes

The wood fired mussels are amazing! Save your bread for dipping .

VMin Choong

The chocolate cheesecake is heavenly.

kora kalfaoglu

I went here when I was 11 years old here at Disneyworld! It was yummy!

Charity Buchanan

Great food. Great service. Make sure you ask for Lisa from Indiana to be your waitress .

Jeff Reisdorf

Be forewarned, they do not have Italian dressing

Taylor Whitaker

Great flat bread

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