Restaurant Reviews

Leiah in downtown Orlando combines tasting menu elegance with gastropub comfort

Artistic presentations of multi-course tastings — but also the finest pastrami sandwich in the city

by Faiyaz Kara February 25, 2026February 27, 2026

Leiah in downtown Orlando offers à la carte selections alongside four-, six- and eight-course tasting menus.

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Karelyn’s Vegan bridges the gap between soul food and a health-conscious diet

Mushroom-based wings are ‘as finger-licking good as they are kind to chickens.’

by Faiyaz Kara February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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JJ’s Scratch Cocina morphs from a fast-casual to a full-service restaurant

Specializing in the cuisine of the Americas

by Faiyaz Kara February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

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Osteria Ester, with refined spins on Italian-American staples, is an instant classic

Michael Cooper’s paean to Italian cuisine alla New Jersey feels like our very own Babbo

by Faiyaz Kara February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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Desi Bistro brings the heady delights of Bangladeshi cuisine to the UCF corridor

When it comes to cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, Bangladeshi fare has long been overshadowed in this city

by Faiyaz Kara January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine restaurant, formerly known as Chuan Lu Garden

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A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine is the new name, and Cantonese cuisine is the new game

Chuan who?

by Faiyaz Kara January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

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Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles are well worth the wait

Chef-owner Eric Yang’s signature three-way chili slap noodles hit hard

by Faiyaz Kara January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

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Top Tables: The best new restaurants in Orlando

Our critic’s annual list of the 10 best eateries to open this year

by Faiyaz Kara December 23, 2025December 27, 2025

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Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Bar and Grill tempts with Teutonic comfort

The chef’s modern German cuisine gets more comfy in Ocoee than it was in downtown Orlando

by Faiyaz Kara December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

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Perla’s Pizza brings thin-crust ‘Florida Man’ pies and a thumping soundtrack to Winter Park

Only quibble: not enough bananas on the “It’s Bananas!” pie

by Faiyaz Kara December 11, 2025

chicken katsu and cabbage on a cafeteria tray at H Mart

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O-Town’s H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding

Eating our way through the food court at the pan-Asian grocery and market

by Faiyaz Kara December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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Mazala Pijja fires Indian-style pizzas, pastas and sports-bar classics on South OBT

Desi pies have gained traction in large cities across North America

by Faiyaz Kara November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

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Corner Chophouse beefs up Winter Park’s Hannibal Square

Four-time James Beard Award nominee Steve Palmer created a whole new concept just for this prominent corner

by Faiyaz Kara November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner brings fuss-free island classics to Colonial Drive

Almost paradise

by Faiyaz Kara November 14, 2025November 15, 2025

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Outpost Neighborhood Tavern adds a bit of queer cheer to the sports bar experience

Coming out swinging

by Faiyaz Kara October 28, 2025October 30, 2025

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Lima 1535 captures palates with stirring renditions of Peruvian classics

Conquering appetites

by Faiyaz Kara October 22, 2025October 23, 2025

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Jala in Winter Park touts its modern Indian cuisine, but its comforting curries are classic to the core

Currying Favor

by Faiyaz Kara October 16, 2025November 15, 2025

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The Cairo Express rolls into Winter Park carrying Egypt’s contributions to world cuisine

Fast Track

by Faiyaz Kara October 8, 2025November 15, 2025

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June, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Thornton Park, wows thanks to the chemistry between chefs

Dos hombres Jason Campbell and Nick Grecco fire up the kitchen at June

by Faiyaz Kara October 2, 2025October 14, 2025

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Burger Vault in Altamonte Springs is worth breaking into

Just follow the flame-broiled scent from 436 to find this halal burger joint

by Faiyaz Kara September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

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Restaurant Reviews

Leiah in downtown Orlando combines tasting menu elegance with gastropub comfort

Karelyn’s Vegan bridges the gap between soul food and a health-conscious diet

JJ’s Scratch Cocina morphs from a fast-casual to a full-service restaurant

Osteria Ester, with refined spins on Italian-American staples, is an instant classic

Desi Bistro brings the heady delights of Bangladeshi cuisine to the UCF corridor

A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine is the new name, and Cantonese cuisine is the new game

Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles are well worth the wait

Top Tables: The best new restaurants in Orlando

Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Bar and Grill tempts with Teutonic comfort

Perla’s Pizza brings thin-crust ‘Florida Man’ pies and a thumping soundtrack to Winter Park

O-Town’s H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding

Mazala Pijja fires Indian-style pizzas, pastas and sports-bar classics on South OBT

Corner Chophouse beefs up Winter Park’s Hannibal Square

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner brings fuss-free island classics to Colonial Drive

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern adds a bit of queer cheer to the sports bar experience

Lima 1535 captures palates with stirring renditions of Peruvian classics

Jala in Winter Park touts its modern Indian cuisine, but its comforting curries are classic to the core

The Cairo Express rolls into Winter Park carrying Egypt’s contributions to world cuisine

June, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Thornton Park, wows thanks to the chemistry between chefs

Burger Vault in Altamonte Springs is worth breaking into

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