Originally Posted By dabekr Every time we visit WDW, we make a point of having lunch or dinner at a different country in the World Showcase. Trying to broad the kids' horizons, ya know (ages 18, 14, 11). So far we've eaten at Mexico, China, Japan and Canada. We're thinking of trying Italy this May. I looked at the menu on Deb's site and noticed pizza under appetizers on the lunch menu. Anyone know if this would resemble "normal" pizza for my picky eater and how big it might be? I'm looking forward to trying the Fettuccine Alfredo - or maybe the gnocchi? Forgive my ignorance, but what is ziti?
Originally Posted By Kylesmom ziti is a type of pasta, kind of a short fat noodle with grooves I can't answer about the pizza, but I've never heard a bad thing about Alfredo's and quite enjoyed it when I ate there many years ago.
Originally Posted By Labuda Not sure about the pizza, either, but DEFINITELY do the Fettucini ALfredo! It's better than any you've ever had, and was actually invented by Alfredo Di Roma's parent restaurant over in Italy.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Ziti is also can be described as tubular pasta. It's hollow on the inside.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I think Crush is over at the Living Seas, not in Italy! Hehe. The few times I have dined at Alfredo's, the food was quite good. But it's not very adventuresome, if you know what I mean. For something a bit different, I would have you hoof on over to Akershus at the Norway pavilion. I've always enjoyed my meals there too.
Originally Posted By dabekr Probably a bit too adventuresome, at least for the kids right now. DH and I will hopefully someday go to WDW by ourselves and go to all those restaurants we wanted to try but couldn't get the kids interested in.
Originally Posted By wendebird Baked ziti is as common as spaghetti & meatballs in my home town. I love it. Here's a recipe for it, maybe that'll help you decide if you'll like it: ZITI BAKE 1 lb. box ziti macaroni 1 (16 oz.) Ricotta cheese 1 (8 oz.) bag shredded Mozzarella 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. parsley 1 tbsp. basil 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 (16 oz.) jar favorite spaghetti sauce Cook 1 lb. box ziti as stated on box. In medium bowl, mix Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses with beaten egg and seasonings. In a casserole dish, layer small amount of sauce on bottom and then ziti, then cheese spread. Repeat until all ingredients in dish. Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Originally Posted By dabekr Thanks for your help wendebird; sounds delicious! I guess I'm a bit of an overplanner; I don't necessarily pick what I'll order from each restaurant 125 days out, but it does help to know what types of food are offered to see if it will be an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Call me out of line, but if you really want to get a picky eater to stop being picky, it won't happen if you coddle them. I understand you wanting everyone to be happy, but what if YOU want to try something they may or may not enjoy? Should your kids wants usurp your own? Seems to me they are old enough to get the message, "This is where we are eating. If you don't like it, I guess you'll go hungry," and find something to like. Anyway... I don't know about the pizza, but I doubt your picky eater would want ham or mushrooms on it! But I am sure the restaurant would leave it off if you asked.
Originally Posted By JThad We ate in Italy in October 2005. My six-year-old is an extremely picky eater (mostly due to gag reflex issues) and he loved Alfredo's in Italy. I don't like Fettucine Alfredo, but that's what I had at Alfredo's and I absolutely loved it. It was outstandingly delicious. We loved the atmosphere and the food. If I could, I'd eat all of my Disney meals at World Showcase. Anyway, we loved Alfredo's and all of our kids (10, 6, 3, and 1) loved it and ate very well. Be sure to try the deserts. Yummmmm!
Originally Posted By JThad Oh...and on the "picky eater" thing, we found a good solution. When we go on vacations, we take turns picking the restaurant. This way, everyone gets a chance to pick what they want. The one rule: no complaints because you will be able to get your revenge when you choose your restaurant.
Originally Posted By dabekr If I was really going to coddle them we'd eat counter service every meal... this is a compromise. We ate at Mexico in 2000 whether they liked it or not and it was a good experience all around, more to do with the atmosphere than them enjoying the food but still good. Looking forward to Alfredo's! P.S. Ham and mushrooms on pizza are fine with my gang
Originally Posted By Labuda "I don't like Fettucine Alfredo, but that's what I had at Alfredo's and I absolutely loved it. It was outstandingly delicious." YEPO, sure is - that's the original fettucini alfredo recipe as invented by L'Originale Alfredo di Roma's parent restaurant back in Italy.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Indeed, I usually avoid Alfredo also as it is not the healthiest, but this stuff is no Olive Garden mess, it is the real McKoy and a taste treat to be sure.......
Originally Posted By iDisney72 It's funny to see all these comments about their alfredo. I ate there in August 2004 and was not impressed. My boyfriend asked for the spaghetii off the lunch menu and they charged an arm and a leg for it. I probably won't be eating their again.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ I'd kept my pie-hole shut until now because everyone seemed to rave about the place. I thought that that restaurant was crowded and noisy and that the food was very average Italian at high prices. But then maybe that's just me.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I agree with the crowded part - tables are close -- as I like Mom & Pop Italian Restaurants the best anywhere ( and hate Olive garden - whatever cuisine that is) -- but I think the Alfredo is un matched there...and I am not a usual Alfredo person......and the cannoli's are very good
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<but I think the Alfredo is un matched there...and I am not a usual Alfredo person>> I have to disagree, while good, because of the hype it's overrated. You could make better fettucine alfredo at home. For a dinner party once I made it specifically because friends had just come back from WDW and I knew they ate at Alfredo's and had the signature dish. I thought mine was better but I wanted opinions from impartial tastebuds. The first comment my friend made was, "this is better than Alfredo's".
Originally Posted By vbdad55 You can cook for me anytime then--LOL ! I have made Alfredo ( although not in a few years as a weeks worth of cholesterol and fat not worth it for me) --and it never came out anywhere near as good -- as I am a decent cook. You must have the knack -- but I can tell you it is the best I have eaten out anywhere , anytime
