Originally Posted By nbodyhome Disney has long had more expensive prices. But if you are on the DDP, Tutto Italia is well worth it. My meals there so far eclipsed my mediocre Le Cellier meals, I don't have any desire to go back to Le Cellier anytime soon (and this is a restaurant that has been a favorite of mine for a VERY long time - before it was a steakhouse). So at least Tutto Italia has high quality food, and all of my meals were perfectly cooked and presented. But I do think that they are charging about 1/3 more than they should to keep in line with Disney's own prices. But the food is way better than my last meal at Alfredos, which was good - but I could have gotten the same thing for half the price at Portobello Yacht Club.
Originally Posted By danyoung I gotta wonder how many people are eating at the new Tutto Italia on the DDP. Those that are paying for the meal are outraged by the high prices, while those on the plan are thrilled that they're getting so much for free. Hmmm, clever marketing?
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I think that most people aren't going there for cash, due to the sticker shock. The restaurant has not been full lately - not empty, just not full (and easy to get a reservation at). But the food is WAY better than the Le Cellier meals I had. I would guess that most guests are on the DDP, because of the prices. If they lowered the prices by 1/3, I think the restaurant would be VERY popular.
Originally Posted By jmuboy I just won't eat at this restaurant at these prices. I will spend that much money on dining elsewhere. Hopefully Diney will get push back on the price. If not, more power to the people willing to pay these prices. I'll be at Le Cellier or California Grill.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Disney doesn't own this restaurant. But for the dining plan, it's a good value. As far as Le Cellier - yuck. Yuck on both my steaks last week, I already have written up elsewhere how disappointed I've been with them now. I had GREAT steaks at Tutto Italia, 3 times. Very mediocre ones at Le Cellier, I have to go back this weekend, but I'm not looking forward to the food. I do like the breadsticks though. And Le Cellier was a favorite restaurant for MANY years, even before it was a buffeteria. Denise
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDLFAN has strong opinions about many things, and he is very adamant about consuming alcohol.<< Let me put it this way... It's not that I don't drink alcohol. I do, at times, when it merits, but I do not care to spend $8 for a little glass of wine, when I can have my dom perignon, or my black russians, or my frozen cocktails for much cheaper at home.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Well, I agree with that. That is why I don't dine out much. Why buy a $20 lasagne meal, when I can make a full lasagne for less? Denise
Originally Posted By nbodyhome TDLFAN - I cook all the time! My DH loves the lasagne though. I generally make a huge pan of it and the leftovers freeze well. It ends up being like $1.00 per piece instead of $20.00. You can certainly come over sometime! Denise
