Da Orlando

We have been here a few times before. However, tonight our waiter Josh made some great recommendations for appetizers, entree and a good wine pairing. For cocktails I would highly recommend The Italian Job. The appetizer meatballs were very tender and the velvety texture melted away in your mouth. The steak and mushroom risotto had me asking for a spoon to enjoy every drop. The special treat at the end of the meal was the recommendation of the pistachio cream cannolis

The food is absolutely phenomenal! We got the meatballs as well as the pepperoni/sausage pizza last night. We’ve also had the garlic bread, the lasagna and a few other dishes. Service has continuously been spot on. It can be difficult to find parking, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. But it is well worth it. I strongly recommend making reservations.

My family went for my birthday, first time customer’s. The place was very chill, we went around 3 on a Saturday. We got in right before the rush. Our waiter was amazing, I don’t remember her name (black lady high top fade with locs) recommended Tuscan margarita. It was good but could’ve been stronger. Food was very good. Only complaint we had was the meatball. It could’ve had more flavor. All in an all it was a very nice experience, great food, at a surprisingly good price per person. We will be back.

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I had the best birthday dinner with Josh as our server. He was incredible and spot on. He was fast and gracious. I enjoyed the food, the blackened salmon was perfectly moist and the pappardelle pasta was al dente and incredible. Thank you!

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Josh was attentive, courteous and kind! The food was delicious and we enjoyed our time here, definitely coming back :)

We had a lovely anniversary date night tonight and had great service from Rickey . He was very attentive and helpful with the menu . He recommended the pork dinner meal which my husband loved! Gave us refills when needed and we enjoyed a lovely 3 course meal! He also Checked on us the perfect amount. Overall we had a great Night.

We love coming to F&D for a lowkey date night. Food & service are always on point- Josh was our server this evening and he was fantastic, great recommendations. We'll be back soon :-)

Such a fantastic spot! They are popular and busy for a valid reason. We had a wonderful experience, and our server Josh was exceptional. He made us feel welcomed, and frequently checked in on us. He offered recommendations, and they were all spot on! Their brussel sprouts were phenomenal — a great balance of savory and slightly sweet (with tomato jam). The crust of their margherita was perfect. The stars of the night were their steak and mushroom risotto and veal marsala (the polenta was especially delicious!). Return visits are in order!

March 2026 update. Had dinner again tonight and we were so fortunate to have Josh take care of our table. Once again he delivered an outstanding dining experience. Could not be more pleased or more happy to have him take such great care of us. He represents the very best of F&D. This has become our every Friday night spot for weeks now. Tonight we had exceptional service on a very busy night from Josh, who went out of his way to ensure we had a great evening. The food, the service and the entire staff are committed to delivering a world class dining experience. Highly recommend them, especially Josh! Our second time to this fine restaraunt was an even better experience. It was a very busy Friday night, but Alyssa went above and beyond to ensure that we had an incredible dining experience. The find, as always, was terrific and the entire F&D team bent over backwards to make sure our evening was special. Cannot recommend the restaraunt and the staff, especially Alyssa, was superb. Great evening! This was our first time dining here and we absolutely will be returning. The food, atmosphere and the service all added up to an incredible family dining experience. Despite being busy, Amanda took exceptional care of us, made us feel very welcome and provided a wonderful evening for us. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a terrific dinner and was a great representative of what the restaraunt strives to be. Highly recommend this great restaraunt.

We come here quite frequently and its always great food, drinks, and atmosphere! We ended our meal with espressos and cannolis, which were delicious. Our server Josh was very attentive and took care of us well!

Food and atmosphere is great! Second time having chicken marsala and it's VERY good, compliments to the chef! Our waitress Amanda was very courteous and attentive, thank you for the great service! We'll be back!

We came in on a Wednesday and lucked out with their special on the Margherita pizza — it was perfectly crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor. You could taste the quality in every bite. We also tried the shrimp scampi and burrata salad, and both were absolutely delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the salad was creamy, fresh, and beautifully presented. Everything from the ambiance to the service made for a perfect dining experience. Paula was exceptional. Highly recommend for a date night, dinner with friends, or just because you deserve great Italian food!

Nice dinner and nice outdoor setting! We loved the mocktail and Italian job drinks! We asked for bread and olive oil, but the server brought us the garlic bread which we didn’t order but we ended up eating it anyway. The mussels were presented in a very unique way, steamed and on a very hot pan - very good! Pizzas were ok, liked the crust even if it was too light in color and I couldn’t taste the mozzarella, but overall 6/10. Our waitress was super nice. We’ll be back to try some other dishes. Bear in mind it’s an Italian American restaurant, not pure authentic Italian as I thought.

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Josh was wonderful! He went out of his way to assure me that my food allergies were taken care of, and had patience for my special needs. My gluten-free vegan pizza was delicious.

F&D is one of our favorites and go to restaurants! We always have an excellent meal and fantastic service. Josh and Bree took great care of us at our most recent visit, making a birthday dinner extra special!

What a wonderful valentine day meal. We were quickly seated and Josh came and greeted us and told us about some of the great choices on the menu. I was so happy I took his recommendation for the chicken Marsala! It was phenomenal! Josh was attentive without being overbearing during a very busy evening. Could not recommend the restaurant more and ask for Josh if you get the chance. He elevated an already excellent restaurant to stellar.

Josh was awesome. Recommended the Brussels sprouts and he was spot on! Super friendly and helpful. Great attention and personality. Give him a raise! Food was incredible as well. The salmon pappardelle was absolutely amazing and delicious!

First time here since moving to Orlando a few months ago and let me just tell you this food is so amazing. You can fully feel in your heart and in your stomach you leave so full you can hardly walk. They messed up on our pizza but she turned it right around and gave us a free dessert. I’m honestly very impressed with their service and their teamwork intelligence. You don’t see it often, but they did an amazing job at this restaurant tonight at 10. We definitely come back!! Their garlic bread, pesto, pasta, and pizza was just amazing!! Bring your friends bring family definitely go to this restaurant. They have such good food, such good service and lots of goodies.

Excellent customer service! Our waitress, Aly, was amazing. She surprised my husband with a house limoncello olive oil cake for his birthday, and it was so good. We always come to this place, and we will definitely continue coming back.

This was a first visit a truly enjoyed the experience. Josh was our server and he was Awsome, very helpful with his suggestions which were all delicious. We’ll be back.

Amanda was excellent customer service. She was incredibly helpful and looked after us at all times. We will definitely be back, and if you come, ask for her; you will feel very comfortable and at ease.

I had dinner here last night, and everything was amazing! The food was delicious, the lasagna was out of this world, and the peach sangria was so good. But what really stood out was the outstanding service from our waitress, Alison!. She was kind, attentive, and made our night feel extra special. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while! And I will go have dinner again ❤️

Amazing food as per usual! My fav is the chicken piccata. Josh was super attentive and they were very accommodating fitting in a last minute reservation for our party of 9 on a Saturday night. Only wish is that the parking was better 😞

We live about 30 minutes from this restaurant, but chose to come down here and have dinner with our family… Out of this world delicious Italian food. Bolognese is one of my favorite things in the world… they knocked it out of this world… And by the way, the only reason I drove this far to come to a restaurant is because of their woodfired garlic bread… Don’t miss it and if you get to come here, make sure you request Josh to be your server, he was amazing.

Great authentic Italian food. It was easy to order take out and pick up. There is not enough parking spaces and the lot is shared with other stores.

F&D is one of my favorite spots! The food is always excellent, and the service is great too! Josh was on top of checking on us and made sure everything was on point. There was an error in the kitchen where they made the wrong vegan pizza by mistake, but they let me know when the other guests’ I was with food came out for our table, and I waited almost no time at all! They also ended up comping the pizza for me, which I was shocked for since it was such a quick recovery time and I didn’t ask for it. The beyond rustica vegan pizza was delicious and hot! 10/10!

It was my first time here and the food was absolutely amazing! The sangria was delicious and the pizza was one of the best I’ve had. The service was great and Josh was very helpful! Will definitely be returning.

Raji Tear

First time here since moving to Orlando a few months ago and let me just tell you this food is so amazing. You can fully feel in your heart and in your stomach you leave so full you can hardly walk. They messed up on our pizza but she turned it right around and gave us a free dessert. I’m honestly very impressed with their service and their teamwork intelligence. You don’t see it often, but they did an amazing job at this restaurant tonight at 10. We definitely come back!! Their garlic bread, pesto, pasta, and pizza was just amazing!! Bring your friends bring family definitely go to this restaurant. They have such good food, such good service and lots of goodies.

Cindy Gray

We live about 30 minutes from this restaurant, but chose to come down here and have dinner with our family… Out of this world delicious Italian food. Bolognese is one of my favorite things in the world… they knocked it out of this world… And by the way, the only reason I drove this far to come to a restaurant is because of their woodfired garlic bread… Don’t miss it and if you get to come here, make sure you request Josh to be your server, he was amazing.

Caitlin Hahn

F&D is one of my favorite spots! The food is always excellent, and the service is great too! Josh was on top of checking on us and made sure everything was on point. There was an error in the kitchen where they made the wrong vegan pizza by mistake, but they let me know when the other guests’ I was with food came out for our table, and I waited almost no time at all! They also ended up comping the pizza for me, which I was shocked for since it was such a quick recovery time and I didn’t ask for it. The beyond rustica vegan pizza was delicious and hot! 10/10!

Ley Serrano

I had dinner here last night, and everything was amazing! The food was delicious, the lasagna was out of this world, and the peach sangria was so good. But what really stood out was the outstanding service from our waitress, Alison!. She was kind, attentive, and made our night feel extra special. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while! And I will go have dinner again ❤️

Val Guzman

Amazing food as per usual! My fav is the chicken piccata. Josh was super attentive and they were very accommodating fitting in a last minute reservation for our party of 9 on a Saturday night. Only wish is that the parking was better 😞

Mr. Crawford

My family went for my birthday, first time customer’s. The place was very chill, we went around 3 on a Saturday. We got in right before the rush. Our waiter was amazing, I don’t remember her name (black lady high top fade with locs) recommended Tuscan margarita. It was good but could’ve been stronger. Food was very good. Only complaint we had was the meatball. It could’ve had more flavor. All in an all it was a very nice experience, great food, at a surprisingly good price per person. We will be back.

Dory Kenley

The food is absolutely phenomenal! We got the meatballs as well as the pepperoni/sausage pizza last night. We’ve also had the garlic bread, the lasagna and a few other dishes. Service has continuously been spot on. It can be difficult to find parking, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. But it is well worth it. I strongly recommend making reservations.

Chelsea Renee

We love coming to F&D for a lowkey date night. Food & service are always on point- Josh was our server this evening and he was fantastic, great recommendations. We'll be back soon :-)

Allie DiGiovanni

I had the best birthday dinner with Josh as our server. He was incredible and spot on. He was fast and gracious. I enjoyed the food, the blackened salmon was perfectly moist and the pappardelle pasta was al dente and incredible. Thank you!

Tina R

Great authentic Italian food. It was easy to order take out and pick up. There is not enough parking spaces and the lot is shared with other stores.

Gardenia Daniel

It was my first time here and the food was absolutely amazing! The sangria was delicious and the pizza was one of the best I’ve had. The service was great and Josh was very helpful! Will definitely be returning.

T K

We come here quite frequently and its always great food, drinks, and atmosphere! We ended our meal with espressos and cannolis, which were delicious. Our server Josh was very attentive and took care of us well!

Excellent experience. I came to dinner with my family and everything was outstanding. The food was delicious, you can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the authentic Italian flavor. The service was exceptional, and our server Josh was amazing very attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the night. The atmosphere was also great, perfect for a family dinner or a special night out. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you’re in Orlando.

Came here while on a trip with friends ! So happy we found this awesome place . Service : great ! Our server Josh, was training Brie . Both were amazing and were very attentive and super friendly . Checked on us and made sure we were all good. Food: two people in my party ordered the trip and both loved it . Each piece is not overwhelmingly big. Just perfect . The other ordered the chicken Parm and crushed it . I ordered the wood fire salmon and when I say it was my favorite thing I’ve eaten on this trip, it was !!!! It comes with arugula , sliced apples on top as a slight garnish , and the salmon was perfect , juicy but so crispy . For drinks we got beer , the limoncello and the Britt’s famous sangria ! All were great . Literally I have zero complaints . Parking: packed , but found parking right on the side ! And to top the night off , few people kept coming up to the table next to me , only to find it was momma Kelce !! lol all in all, great place . I highly recommend .

Kathie Lamb

What an incredible dinner we had last at the Wood Fired Italian Kitchen. The Queen Bee Pizza is a must the steak and Risotto so yummy. Our server Josh was amazing and all his recommendations were great as was his service. I give everyone and all the food here 5 Stars.

Mark Lipford

Our second time to this fine restaraunt was an even better experience. It was a very busy Friday night, but Alyssa went above and beyond to ensure that we had an incredible dining experience. The find, as always, was terrific and the entire F&D team bent over backwards to make sure our evening was special. Cannot recommend the restaraunt and the staff, especially Alyssa, was superb. Great evening! This was our first time dining here and we absolutely will be returning. The food, atmosphere and the service all added up to an incredible family dining experience. Despite being busy, Amanda took exceptional care of us, made us feel very welcome and provided a wonderful evening for us. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a terrific dinner and was a great representative of what the restaraunt strives to be. Highly recommend this great restaraunt.

It has a nice atmosphere & looks really cute. My water was always refilled before I drank it all (without having to ask), which I really appreciate. The appetizers came out very quick & I LOVED the brussel sprouts! I also really liked the Tiramisu. The reason I only gave 4 stars for the food was because I wasn't a fan of my main dish (chicken fettuccine alfredo). I would definitely go back & try something else though.

Our waitress was so sweet and kind! I believe her name was something like Jen — an expectant mother who worked so hard to cater to our table. So grateful for her! The food and atmosphere were great, too! But the other staff members who came to our table made us feel like we were an inconvenience the whole time. That was very uncomfortable, as we were celebrating a birthday. That’s why I rated service 3 stars, not at all reflecting our wonderful waitress.

This was my 4th visit. The food is excellent. Top notch Italian cuisine. The service is solid. The atmosphere is not stuffy, but the music is too loud, and they would not turn it down despite several requests. A patron brought their dog onto the patio and completely ignored that the dog was vomiting and ignored people telling him - shouting at him. When the staff finally addressed it, they swept the chunks but did not sanitize the concrete. This is just 6 feet from people eating dinner.

On trial: F&D Woodfire Italian Bar and Grill Food: Flavors were well balanced across the board. The garlic bread really stood out with a strong, fresh garlic and herb flavor that didn’t taste muted or overly oily. The Chicken Parmesan was decent, nicely crisp breading served over a bed of spaghetti. The only downside is the portion size, which felt smaller than expected for the price. Service: Excellent. Attentive, friendly, and efficient throughout the meal. Atmosphere: Cool, lively vibe with no real complaints. It’s worth noting we dined on a Monday night around 7 p.m. and still had about an hour wait for a table, so reservations are highly recommended. The verdict: Solid Italian spot with good flavors, great service, and a nice atmosphere. Worth visiting, but plan ahead for wait times and don’t expect oversized portions.

I enjoyed dining on the outdoor patio. Our server Josh very attentive. The appetizers, specifically the brussels sprouts and stuffed mushrooms were fantastic. I ordered chicken parm and it was crispy and well seasoned. The pasta that came with it was a tad too flavorless for me. My aperol spritz was not the right ratio and tasted mostly like tonic water. The desserts were good- we tried the lemon olive oil cake, Tiramisu, the chocolate mousse and the cannolis. All were excellent, but it was a little strange that they were served with cool whip- I think I would’ve preferred regular whipped cream.

After eating door dash for a week, I wanted to go to a real restaurant. You know the type. They take your order, cook the food, bring you drinks and food, and clean up. 😀 We won’t go to real restaurants much anymore but we did tonight and F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen did not disappoint. I’m so happy we are getting some good restaurants in The Hourglass District. We shared an order of calamari. I had a pizza with a cauliflower crust and Carl had the steak and mushroom risotto. The cauliflower crust was the best I’ve ever had. Our server Josh was great! Very attentive. I would have given 5 stars if parking was betters. Parking sucks for this location.

The interior of the restaurant is very nice, there’s no issue with that. However, the food service time is unfortunately very long. We go to other restaurants as well, and even with similar orders, we usually don’t wait this long. I can’t comment on other aspects, but the kitchen is really slow. After placing your order, be prepared to wait a long time for your food.

Had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish, the ambience was inviting and stylish, and everything felt well thought out. Our server Ali truly made the night, she was attentive, friendly, and gave us great recommendations. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

The Verdicts In

On trial: F&D Woodfire Italian Bar and Grill Food: Flavors were well balanced across the board. The garlic bread really stood out with a strong, fresh garlic and herb flavor that didn’t taste muted or overly oily. The Chicken Parmesan was decent, nicely crisp breading served over a bed of spaghetti. The only downside is the portion size, which felt smaller than expected for the price. Service: Excellent. Attentive, friendly, and efficient throughout the meal. Atmosphere: Cool, lively vibe with no real complaints. It’s worth noting we dined on a Monday night around 7 p.m. and still had about an hour wait for a table, so reservations are highly recommended. The verdict: Solid Italian spot with good flavors, great service, and a nice atmosphere. Worth visiting, but plan ahead for wait times and don’t expect oversized portions.

Jennifer Graddy

After eating door dash for a week, I wanted to go to a real restaurant. You know the type. They take your order, cook the food, bring you drinks and food, and clean up. 😀 We won’t go to real restaurants much anymore but we did tonight and F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen did not disappoint. I’m so happy we are getting some good restaurants in The Hourglass District. We shared an order of calamari. I had a pizza with a cauliflower crust and Carl had the steak and mushroom risotto. The cauliflower crust was the best I’ve ever had. Our server Josh was great! Very attentive. I would have given 5 stars if parking was betters. Parking sucks for this location.

Arianna Bosch

Had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish, the ambience was inviting and stylish, and everything felt well thought out. Our server Ali truly made the night, she was attentive, friendly, and gave us great recommendations. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

Samantha Rose

It has a nice atmosphere & looks really cute. My water was always refilled before I drank it all (without having to ask), which I really appreciate. The appetizers came out very quick & I LOVED the brussel sprouts! I also really liked the Tiramisu. The reason I only gave 4 stars for the food was because I wasn't a fan of my main dish (chicken fettuccine alfredo). I would definitely go back & try something else though.

I've dined-in twice now and both times have been fantastic. Takeout once, fantastic. I can't say enough about how good the food is. And service, both times, was fantastic. I'll give a big shout-out to our server, Ember, for making this last visit great. She was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. The place would get 5 stars if it weren't for the parking. There's simply not enough of it. One of our party was left circling the lot/neighborhood looking for a place to park. For this reason alone they fall short of 5 stars. I shouldn't have to stress over parking when I'm at the restaurant 15 minutes prior to my reservation.

We were looking for a good place to have pizza and pasta, and this spot came up with great reviews online. Based on that, my expectations were quite high—especially when we arrived and saw how busy the place was. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. • The fried calamari tasted oily and was overcooked. • The pizza was too soggy. • The pasta had an odd flavor and was heavy on black pepper. • The garlic bread was okay. The best part was our server—she was really nice and kind—but overall, the food didn’t live up to the hype. It’s hard for me to see myself going back, and I wouldn’t really recommend it.

faisal alsalem

We were looking for a good place to have pizza and pasta, and this spot came up with great reviews online. Based on that, my expectations were quite high—especially when we arrived and saw how busy the place was. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. • The fried calamari tasted oily and was overcooked. • The pizza was too soggy. • The pasta had an odd flavor and was heavy on black pepper. • The garlic bread was okay. The best part was our server—she was really nice and kind—but overall, the food didn’t live up to the hype. It’s hard for me to see myself going back, and I wouldn’t really recommend it.

I ordered 2 “Carni Pizzas” via Uber Eats. Trying this place out for the first time. What was advertised was a respectable amount of meat on a pizza for the size of the pizza. I effectively received 2 lack luster pepperoni pizzas… not worth the price. I was completely ripped off.

Michael Turner

I ordered 2 “Carni Pizzas” via Uber Eats. Trying this place out for the first time. What was advertised was a respectable amount of meat on a pizza for the size of the pizza. I effectively received 2 lack luster pepperoni pizzas… not worth the price. I was completely ripped off.