Orlando Yelp reviewers do not hold back, and their reviews of takeout and delivery restaurants can be brutally honest. Heres the 411 on 25 places actually worth a look, especially when it comes to keeping guests happy and safe.
For all the trendy new spots that open and close each year, these are the neighborhood joints that keep locals coming back over and over again, and the dishes travel just fine to your doorstep. Dont forget to leave a hefty tip!
Reviews via Yelp.com
#25. KrungThep Tea Time
1051 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 321-441-9598
“Not only is the food and Thai Iced Coffee (with and without cheese) amazing, but the customer service is probably the best I’ve ever experienced. … they come to your car with a mask/face shield and gloves, and the drinks are covered in plastic wrap, … I felt very safe, which says a lot because I’ve only gone to a handful of places since March as I am considered vulnerable.” – Samantha K.
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KrungThep Tea Time/Facebook#24. Stasio’s
210 N. Bumby Ave., 407-277-7755
”We ordered takeout from Stasio’s last night. Wow! What a bargain! I got the meatball parmigiana sub and it was HUGE! Absolutely awesome serving for $9! I had half for dinner and half for lunch. My husband got the Italian brisket and raved about it too. We can’t wait to go back when everything is up and about again.” – Kristin H.
Photo via Stasio’s/Facebook#23. Greenbeat
486 N. Orange Ave., 407-730-6416
”A good lunch spot in the downtown area. Reasonable prices, lots of fresh options – the produce quality appeared top notch. I was pretty happy with my dressing choice as well. The website is wonderful for those of us with allergies and specific diets.” – Gabrielle V.
Photo via Greenbeat/Facebook#22. The Meatball Stoppe
7325 Lake Underhill Road, 407-270-6505
“This place has everything meatball and more! We tried the original, macaroni and buffalo. It was very delicious! When I went to pick up my order, the staff was very friendly and got me my order very quickly. The entire staff was wearing masks and they had social distancing stickers on the floor. They were almost out of cannolis, but I was able to grab a couple. Very good quality. Looks like they have some dining space which I saw was spread out for social distancing.” – Waseem K.
Photo via The Meatball Stoppe/Facebook#21. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza
4100 N Alafaya Trl, 407-318-9127
”Social distancing measures in place – clean and delicious! Finally, I was able to see and taste the deliciousness myself. We split a Greek Salad and a half Red Vine pizza … with a few more added toppings to make it extra delicious like roasted garlic and pesto. The kiddos shared a Caesar salad and a cheese pizza. Highly recommend! The restaurant was extremely clean with social distancing signs and stickers on the floor. Tables had signs where they were to be left empty. Everyone in there abided by the preventative measures and we had a nice experience.” – Lana E.
Photo via Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza/Facebook#20. Bad As’s Sandwich
207 N Primrose Dr, 407-757-7191
”I finally got to try this amazing place! I got some take out food due to the restrictions against dining in at this time. Everything was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helpful with making decisions. I will definitely be back. It is my goal to try every sandwich on the menu! The photos of the food do not do justice to the tastebud party that happened today!” – Jen D.
Photo via Bad As’s Sandwich/Facebook#19. Thai Island Orlando
2522 S Semoran Blvd, 407-412-6909
”I love their Thai food. The best red curry I have had. We ordered out last week and they did not disappoint. We ordered red curry with pork. Chicken satay appetizer. Chicken pad Thai and pineapples fried rice with shrimp. Don’t let the small location discourage you. It’s worth eating there as well as ordering for takeout. All food is made there fresh everyday.” – Luisa B.
Photo via Thai Island Orlando/Facebook#18. The Gnarly Barley
7431 S Orange Ave., Bell Isle, 407-854-4999
”Great service, great food, better people. Always a large selection of craft beers on tap and you just can’t beat their prices. A local gem for the “Boone Community”” – Chelsea A.
Photo via The Gnarly Barley/Facebook#17. Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby Ave, 407-894-0865
”This place was amazing. From the service to the tea to the food I was highly impressed. I had the special of the day tea (can’t remember) and my friend got the taro. The service was quick, helpful and attentive. I ordered the Tuscan melt, but after taking a bite of my friends fu man chu I was so jealous. The bursting of flavors her sandwich had was beyond mouth watering. The goat cheese and ginger cranberry chutney really complimented the pork so well. She had a side of Asian slaw and I had the Mac. My tea and Mac outshined here but her sandwich took it all.” – Felicia G.
Photo via Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria/Facebook#16. King O Falafel
5045 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, 407-979-4940
”Definitely the best Mediterranean food that I have EVER tasted. We tried the falafel and the Chicken kabob platter. Moist delicious chicken and a side of either rice or hummus (I asked for a little of both), roasted carrots, roasted potatoes, roasted green pepper and then added a Very delicious fatoush salad. We finished off our meal with a pistachio baklava. Perfecto!” – Kelly W.
Photo via King O Falafel/Facebook#15. Mia’s Italian Kitchen
8717 International Dr, 407-601-7130
“Excellent Italian food. We ordered take out and got a large variety, but easily the best thing we tasted was fettuccini ai funghi (I checked the spelling). I would order this any time or any place. The other food was very good, but this was excellent. The prices are reasonable, considering the area.” – Vail B.
Photo via Mia’s Italian Kitchen/Facebook#14. Antonella’s Pizzeria
360 W Fairbanks Ave, 407-636-5333
”If you ask me where’s my favorite Italian place? It’s hands down this place. Have you guys ever tried hand made noodles right from the Italian Kitchen itself? Trust me, it taste super different and you’ll never forget the taste of it. I love cream sauce over tomato sauce and so my favorite has got to be Spaghetti alla Carbonara. The portion looks small but trust me, you’ll feel full and surprisingly not as bloated! They also have pretty awesome happy hours. The selected drinks are bogo and who doesn’t love good happy hour deals?” – Truc P.
Photo via Antonella’s Pizzeria/Facebook#13. JJ’s Fresh from Scratch
2950 Curry Ford Rd, 407-802-2947
”I can honestly say I believe everything that I tasted today was fresh. From the sour cream, to the guacamole, to the pico, it tasted great. I ordered the spicy Mexican bowl with the Latin brisket meat. Very tasty! The brisket had a very strong flavor/seasoning. I’m not sure what it is but it is pretty good but be warned it is a heavy flavor. They also give you a lot of choices for topping such as corn, tomatoes, pico, mushrooms etc. This is a very different take from ( Too Much Sauce) another bowl place but good. They provided extra napkins, sauces on the side options and utensils.” – Justin L.
Photo via JJ’s Fresh from Scratch/Facebook#12. Viet-Nomz Winter Park
7581 University Blvd, 407-636-6069
”During COVID-19, Vietnam-Nomz opted for pick up instead of dine in. I haven’t seen their space inside. I will say that their pick up system is very efficient and contactless. A server comes to your car to give you the menu and takes your order. I ordered a crispy fish vermicelli bowl. I also tried a taste of my bfs chicken vermicelli bowl. We ordered the fried tofu and finished it on the way home. We thought that the fried tofu could have been cut a little thicker so that we can enjoy the squishy tofu goodness instead of the batter. It was a bit sweet. The packaging was well thought out. We asked for extra vegetables ($3). Overall, the drive up curbside pick up was definitely well thought out. If they have the classic banh mi next time, I will stop by to try it too!” – Jenny C.
Photo via Viet-Nomz Winter Park/Facebook#11. King Bao
710 N Mills Ave, 407-237-0013
”Another great local restaurant offering take out during the shelter-in-place order. Ordered the chicken, Korean beef and pork belly bao buns. The Korean beef and pork belly were too heavy for my liking. But the chicken was awesome, added a little siracha for a kick and it was magical. The fire tots were a great treat to accompany it.” – Amber S.
Photo via King Bao/Facebook#10. Hot Krust Panini Kitchen
8015 Turkey Lake Rd, 407-355-7768
”The food here is AMAZING!! I am vegan and my fiancé is not and we found a place we’re we can enjoy food. So far I’ve had the vegan buffalo chicken, the impossible burger, the vegan turkey and last but not least the vegan fish. My fiancé got the steak panini and is in love with it. OMG I just got the vegan fish panini today it is delicious. If you are looking for food that is seasoned and tasty this is the place. I recommend this place to everyone they have great customer service & everyone is always nice and will answer any questions you have. Oh yeah and THEY ARE OPEN during this Coronavirus period we are in. They clean before and after each customer. I love this place.” – Christina T.
Photo via Hot Krust Panini Kitchen/Facebook#9. Dandelion Community Café
618 N Thornton Ave, 407-362-1864
SADLY, NOW CLOSED.”This little house-like restaurant is unlike anywhere else in Orlando. They feature the most unique, scrumptious Vegan meals. It’s a very colorful, warm, inviting environment from their hippie like decor to their very friendly employees. Perfect for lunch with freiends. They are also environmentally friendly using sustainable to-go boxes and recyclable dishes inside. I’ve eaten here at least 60 times in the past 10 years and it seriously never gets old. You also can’t come here without trying their tea of the day. They brew all their tea in house and it’s always delicious. Afterall they are called Dandelion CommuniTEA!” – Ashley B.
Photo via Dandelion Community Café/Facebook#8. Yellow Dog Eats
1236 Hempel Ave, 407-296-0609
”Hard to believe I haven’t reviewed this place! A local staple that’s been around for years, and for good reason! They are off the beaten path and can be a little hard to find. They also get busy really quickly so be patient and ready to wait. With COVID outdoor seating is all they are offering right now – but all seats are in the shade and there are fans. I like to get the Elvis with no bacon and it includes a bag of chips and a small side cup of their house made slaw. They have beer and wines on offer if you are in the mood for a drink, otherwise they have all the regular sodas, tea and such that you’d expect. Their yellow mustard BBQ sauce is so good, and you can buy it by the bottle if you wanna take some home. Love this place and it’s a local staple for a reason!!” – Stacey F.
Photo via Yellow Dog Eats/Facebook#7. The Mexican Camel
5752 International Dr, 407-357-0000
”Best value in the area! For less than $10 you get a chipotle-like meal but a larger size. Lots of meat and veggie options, nice dessert. And wide array of add ons. We came as a group of 4, lots of seating and the employees were very friendly. Definitely stop by for a meal if you are nearby” – Julie L.
Photo via The Mexican Camel/Facebook#6. Hungry Pants
3421 S Orange Ave, 407-412-6300
”Service: the staff is really friendly and attentive. It was my first time visiting this place and the employees made it easy to order by being patient and helpful. Our food and drinks came out at an appropriate and timely manner. Food: this has got to be some of the most unique food mixtures I have ever tried, yet it was all surprisingly delicious. The food is filled with flavor and one can tell the chef takes his/her time. Environment: inside the restaurant is very bright and clean; there are nice paintings and decorations to go with the natural feel of their food. They also have a cute outside seating area with shade for those who like eating outdoors. COVID-19 Procedures: they have a sign to indicate masks are required, their menus are sanitized after every use, and their employees were all wearing masks.” – Angeles V.
Photo via Hungry Pants/Facebook#5. Mad Crab Seafood and Wings
325 W Kennedy Blvd, 407-960-3723
”My husband and I had carry out from Mad Crab for dinner on a Saturday. We called in our order. Just a little tip, they are very popular on the weekend. We called our order in just after 4 and they sold out not too long after that. I recommend calling in your order and picking up. I think our order took about 45 minutes to be ready.
When we arrived, we waited just a couple minutes. The staff was helpful and friendly. We decided to get some of their house made juices. I got a pineapple juice which I took home and added vodka. We got a side of corn nuggets which were delicious. I got the steamed shrimp combo (10 shrimp). It was so flavorful and very filling- comes with corn, potatoes, and egg. Definitely a messy meal so make sure you are sitting down and have plenty of napkins. My husband got the crawfish combo. He also enjoyed his meal. Sadly, they were sold out of dessert (banana pudding) by the time we got there. But that must be a sign that it’s good! I felt that the price was very fair for the feast we enjoyed. We will definitely return!” – Lisa F.
Photo via Mad Crab Seafood and Wings/Facebook#4. Zeytin Turkish Cuisine
4439 Edgewater Dr, 407-988-3330
”Best place for Turkish food! Super nice and friendly service. We ordered to go due to the coronavirus and ordered mix meat meal for two. Came with rice and salad. They were super nice to throw in baklava bites fresh out of the oven. I’m not a baklava person since at times most places throw in other nuts. My bf and I decided to try them on the car ride home and OMG the best baklava I’ve ever had in my life. Super fresh, light, crispy, moist and had like a carmel type syrup filling the container. Usually baklava is served dry and boy this was amazing. I was so in love with it, I had to call them back saying that we love it so much we’d come back to actually order it. (Actually came back the next day to order it! I love it sooo much guys!) we came home and ate the food and it was delicious! We even had leftovers for lunch the next day. Amazing place and worth trying out! Can’t wait to dine in and try their other foods once coronavirus dies down a bit. Support local guys! They said the owner butchers his own meat so all the food is fresh.” – Shelley B.
Photo via Zeytin Turkish Cuisine/Facebook#3. Bao’s Castle
45 West Crystal Lake St, 407-704-3041
”I keep coming back to this place in SoDo ever since fellow Yelpers starting writing about it once it opened up in March. I’m still stuck on the Korean beef baos along with the fantastic Angry Sprouts, which continue to be about the best brussels sprouts I’ve ever tasted. I think it might be that bit of honey in the recipe. This place seems to be doing well as my fellow Yelpers continue to discover it and also give it great reviews. I usually do take out, but will look forward to the day that complete “in dining” service will be available. I’m sure it will be a hit given the attentiveness of the staff.” – Grag L.
Photo via Bao’s Castle/Facebook#2. ShouFi MahFi Mediterranean Grill
8379 South John Young Pkwy, 407-930-1332
”I want to eat here every day. I’m here in the Covid19 Hotspot on business. So I hoped get great food out of it, at least. Scrolling, I saw 5 stars and 155 reviews!! I had to check it out. We ordered The falafel wrap, the falafel burger and the ShouFI MahFI Combo Platter with hummus and grape leaves. Our first taste was the grape leaves… Unbelievable. Full of textured flavor. Theresa described her wrap as a heaven wrap and I agree. The falafel burger had this amazing House FBS (Falafel Burger Sauce) on top of this perfectly cooked falafel patty. A fantastic medley. Finally, the ShouFI MahFI Combo was just wonderful. The meats were perfectly seasoned and juicy. the rice was light, fluffy and oh so tasty. I could eat this rice as a meal, it’s that good. We have found our “Place!”” – Demian L.
Photo via ShouFi MahFi Mediterranean Grill/Facebook#1. Mee Thai Restaurant
1200 Lee Rd, 407-802-2323
”We got the Satay chicken, chicken drunken noodle-medium, green papaya salad- medium, Basil curry with rice – Hot. All were delicious and super spicy. Fair warning: their spice level is probably be higher than yours. Unless you have high tolerance for spicy food, we highly recommend ordering one level below your regular spice level. Their “medium” is spicy enough to clear out all your congestion, and their “hot” will make you cry. Yet their food is so good, you can’t stop eating. If you ordered take-out and accidentally ordered something that is too spicy for you, add extra peanut sauce or extra lime juice to dilute the effect. Too much lime juice may cause acid reflux though so use it accordingly. You can also drink milk, Thai tea or eat ice cream to help you overcome the hotness and to neutralize the acidity level.” – Ann W.
Photo via Mee Thai Restaurant/Facebook