Christinis Ristorante Italiano

Menu read from the restaurant’s website; prices last checked Oct 27, 2026. Not yet verified by the owner. Tap a dish or drink to see how it ranks. Wrong price?

Antipasti

Olive Dall Orto di ChristinisJumbo olives imported directly from the Christini family's European farms, marinated in house-infused extra virgin olive oil with fresh herbs and aromatics.Not rated yet

Burrata con ProsciuttoCreamy imported burrata cheese paired with delicate slices of aged Italian prosciutto, finished with a drizzle of estate olive oil and fresh basil.Not rated yet

Carpaccio di ManzoThinly sliced prime beef tenderloin, served raw in the classic Italian tradition, dressed with capers, arugula, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.Not rated yet

Gamberi alla GrigliaJumbo grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, served over a bed of wilted greens with a touch of white wine reduction.Not rated yet

Calamari FrittiTender rings of fresh calamari lightly dusted in seasoned flour and fried to golden perfection, served with house-made marinara and a zesty aioli.Not rated yet

Cozze al Vino BiancoFresh Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of dry white wine, garlic, shallots, and fresh Italian parsley, served with grilled artisan bread.Not rated yet

Insalate

Caesar alla ChristiniOur legendary Caesar salad prepared tableside with the original Tijuana recipe — romaine hearts, house-made dressing with anchovy and Dijon, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and house-baked croutons.Not rated yet

Insalata MistaA fresh mixed green salad of seasonal lettuces, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, tossed in a light house vinaigrette of Christini family olive oil and aged balsamic.Not rated yet

Insalata di SpinaciBaby spinach salad with sliced mushrooms, crispy pancetta, hard-boiled egg, and a warm bacon vinaigrette, prepared tableside with theatrical flair.Not rated yet

Zuppe

Minestrone alla GenoveseA hearty, slow-simmered Northern Italian vegetable soup enriched with cannellini beans, seasonal vegetables, and a generous spoonful of house-made basil pesto.Not rated yet

Pasta

Fettuccini alla ChristiniThe dish that helped define Orlando's fine dining scene. Silky egg fettuccini tossed tableside in a luxurious sauce of sweet cream butter and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano — the authentic Roman Alfredo recipe as popularized in America by Chris Christini himself.Not rated yet

Tagliolini al GranchioDelicate hand-cut egg pasta tossed with sweet lump crab meat, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of white wine in a light garlic and olive oil sauce.Not rated yet

Rigatoni alla NormaA beloved Sicilian classic — rigatoni tossed with roasted eggplant, fresh San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta salata, and torn basil.Not rated yet

Pappardelle al CinghialeWide ribbon pasta slow-braised with wild boar ragu, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of red wine, finished with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.Not rated yet

Risotto ai Funghi PorciniCarnaroli risotto slowly stirred to creamy perfection with imported dried porcini mushrooms, a splash of white wine, and finished with truffle oil and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.Not rated yet

Gnocchi al PomodoroPillowy house-made potato gnocchi served in a vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce with fresh basil and a generous dusting of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.Not rated yet

Pesce

Spigola alla ChristiniPan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with a golden crust, resting on a bed of creamy shrimp risotto, surrounded by a saffron-infused shellfish broth. One of Orlando's most iconic fine dining dishes.Not rated yet

Salmone in Crosta di ErbeFresh Atlantic salmon encrusted with a fragrant blend of Provencal herbs, pan-roasted and served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes and a lemon-caper beurre blanc.Not rated yet

Branzino al FornoWhole Mediterranean sea bass roasted in a salt crust with fresh herbs, lemon, and white wine, filleted tableside for a spectacular presentation.Not rated yet

Pollo

Pollo alla ParmigianaA timeless Italian-American classic — free-range chicken breast breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection, layered with house-made San Marzano tomato sauce and melted fresh mozzarella.Not rated yet

Pollo al LimoneSauteed free-range chicken breast finished in a bright lemon-butter sauce with capers, white wine, and fresh parsley — a Northern Italian classic of elegant simplicity.Not rated yet

Petto di Pollo alla GrigliaGrilled free-range chicken breast marinated in Christini family olive oil, fresh rosemary, and garlic, served with seasonal roasted vegetables and a rosemary-infused jus.Not rated yet

Vitello

Costata di VitelloThe crown jewel of Christini's menu and one of the most celebrated dishes in Orlando fine dining. A massive, bone-in Milanese-cut veal chop from the finest milk-fed veal, pan-roasted to perfection. This is a bucket-list dish for any serious food lover.Not rated yet

Scaloppine al MarsalaTender veal medallions sauteed in a rich, velvety Sicilian Marsala wine sauce with imported porcini mushrooms and a touch of cream — a beloved Italian classic prepared with uncompromising quality.Not rated yet

Piccata di VitelloDelicate veal scaloppine sauteed in a bright, briny sauce of lemon juice, white wine, butter, and capers — a Northern Italian preparation that showcases the natural sweetness of prime milk-fed veal.Not rated yet

Saltimbocca alla RomanaA Roman classic — veal scaloppine layered with fresh sage and aged prosciutto di Parma, pan-seared in butter and white wine until the prosciutto crisps and the veal becomes irresistibly tender.Not rated yet

Osso Buco alla MilaneseA Milanese masterpiece of slow-braised veal shank in white wine, vegetables, and broth until fall-off-the-bone tender, crowned with a bright lemon-herb gremolata and served with saffron risotto.Not rated yet

Vitello alla ParmigianaPrime milk-fed veal, breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection, topped with house-made San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh-pulled mozzarella, baked until bubbling and golden.Not rated yet

Carne

Filetto di ManzoA pristine center-cut USDA Prime beef tenderloin, pan-seared to your exact preference and finished with a choice of classic Italian sauces — au poivre, Barolo wine reduction, or gorgonzola cream.Not rated yet

Contorni

Spinaci all AglioFresh baby spinach sauteed with thinly sliced garlic and a drizzle of Christini family estate olive oil.Not rated yet

Patate ArrostoCrispy roasted fingerling potatoes seasoned with fresh rosemary, sea salt, and Christini family estate olive oil.Not rated yet

Verdure GrigliateSeasonal Italian vegetables grilled over an open flame and finished with aged balsamic vinegar and estate olive oil.Not rated yet

Dolci

Tiramisu alla ChristiniOur signature house-made tiramisu — layers of espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits and hand-whipped mascarpone cream, dusted with premium cocoa. Made fresh daily.Not rated yet

Cannoli SicilianiCrispy house-made cannoli shells filled to order with sweet ricotta cream, studded with mini chocolate chips and candied orange peel, dusted with powdered sugar.Not rated yet

Panna CottaA silky Italian cream dessert infused with Madagascar vanilla bean, unmolded tableside and served with a seasonal berry coulis and fresh mint.Not rated yet

Gelato ArtigianaleA rotating selection of house-made Italian gelato in classic and seasonal flavors — ask your server for tonight's selection.Not rated yet

Torta al CioccolatoA warm, flourless dark chocolate cake with a molten center, served with a quenelle of house-made vanilla gelato and a dusting of cocoa powder.Not rated yet

ZabaglioneA classic Italian custard dessert prepared tableside — egg yolks whisked with Marsala wine and sugar over a double boiler until light and airy, served warm over fresh seasonal berries.Not rated yet

Cheese SelectionA curated selection of imported Italian cheeses — aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, creamy Taleggio, sharp Pecorino — served with house-made honeycomb, fig preserves, and artisan crackers.Not rated yet