Christinis Ristorante Italiano Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Christinis Ristorante Italiano, a gem located at 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL, that promises a genuine taste of Italian fine dining. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be enveloped in an ambiance reminiscent of old-school Italy, complete with live accordion melodies enhancing your dining experience.
The menu at Christini’s is a celebration of traditional Italian flavors infused with a modern twist, showcasing quality ingredients and exquisite cooking techniques. Begin your culinary journey with captivating appetizers like Calamaretti Fritti and Carpaccio Di Manzo, or indulge in daily delights like the Zuppa Del Giorno. The salads, such as Insalata Capricciosa, provide a fresh start before moving on to entrees that highlight their renowned veal and seafood options, including the seductive 16-ounce veal chop. Each dish is crafted with love, ensuring a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious.
Expect to be pampered by attentive service that makes every guest feel like family. With dishes that not only please the palate but also tell a story, Christinis Ristorante Italiano is truly a culinary destination worth visiting.
Appetizers
Calamaretti Fritti
Atlantic baby squid lightly dusted in seasoned breadcrumbs, fried to a golden brown, served with a robust marinara sauce
Polpette Di Vitello
Our savory meatballs served in a classic pomodoro sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Center cut prime filet mignon served with anchovies, tomatoes, chives and caperberries
Gamberoni Alla Veneziana
Venetian style jumbo shrimp
Olive Dall’ Orto Di Christini’s
Christini’s jumbo olives are one of a kind and come straight from his farms
Caprese Moderna
O’Vesuvio Tomato, Bocconcini Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar
Insalata Con Funghi
Baby greens, sautéed mushrooms, honey mustard vinaigrette, shaved parmesan
Mista Alla Romana
Classical Caesar
Insalata Capricciosa
Baby greens, feta cheese, raspberries vinaigrettes, candied walnuts, fresh pomegranate seeds
Salads
Soup
Zuppa Del Giorno
Chef inspired daily soup
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Eggplant Napoleon layered with four types of cheese, aromatic herbs and a light tomato sauce
Vegetable
Pasta & Seafood
Spaghettini Al Pomodoro
Ripe San Marzano tomatoes flavored with fine herbs
Fettuccini Alla Christini
Christini's interpretation of Fettuccini Alfredo with the perfect marriage of Parmigiano Reggiano, butter and cream
Fagottini Alla Pera
Purse shaped pasta with roasted pear & gorgonzola
Gnocchi Bolognese
House made pillows of tender potato dumpling presented with our meat sauce
Ravioli Aurora
Three cheese ravioli, tomato, sherry, brandy, cream sauce
Rigatoni Alla Zozzona
Aragosta E Frutti Di Mare Fra Diavolo
Sautéed medley of Maine lobster and fresh seafood served over linguine in a spicy pescatore sauce
Spigola Alla Christini
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass served with shrimp risotto in a lobster tarragon sauce
Gamberoni Alla Scampi
Sautéed jumbo shrimp served over linguine in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and lemon sauce
Filetto Al Barolo
Prime filet mignon in a Barolo wine sauce with shitake mushrooms, pearl onions
Ossobuco
Tender Ossobuco served as a special
Meat
Chicken
Pollo Quattro Formaggi
Chicken breast served in a light tomato sauce, topped with four of the finest Italian cheeses
Pollo Al Marsala
Chicken scaloppine sautéed with crimini mushrooms in a sweet Marsala sauce
Pollo Alla Piccata
Chicken scaloppini sautéed in butter, white wine & lemon juice, garnished with capers and sweet green peas
Scaloppine Al Marsala
Veal scaloppine sautéed with crimini mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce
Costata Di Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Single, 16oz bone-in veal chop alla Parmigiana
Piccata Al Limone
Veal sautéed in butter, white wine, lemon juice, capers and sweet green peas
Vitello Con Funghi Morel E Aragosta
Veal scaloppini with Morel mushrooms & Maine lobster medallions deglazed with a dry sherry and brandy sauce
Costata Di Vitello
Christini’s signature 16 or 32 ounce veal chop broiled and served with a sweet Calvados apple reduction
Saltimbocca Di Vitello
Veal scaloppini topped with prosciutto, fresh sage & sherry wine sauce