New dining options in Epcot's Italy Pavilion

Leah Zanolla | Posted: May 1, 2012 | Updated: Oct 19, 2014 - 9:25:27 AM

Tutto Italia Ristorante, in Epcot's Italy Pavilion, reopened today after a lengthy refurbishment. The remodel included new carpet, dark wood booths and banquettes and 45 new seats in a covered outdoor area that features ceiling fans and lighting. Still remaining are the wall murals and chandeliers from the original design.

An exciting change is an expansive gluten-free menu with offerings such as rice pasta pomodoro, risotto and a salmon filet with artichokes, potatoes and olives. All Disney restaurants are known for their ability to adapt to a wide variety of dietary restrictions, but to have a posted gluten-free menu is a welcome addition.

Also new is the wine bar next door - Tutto Gusto. This new space is intimate, seating only 96 people, and is open from 11:30 am - 9:00 pm. Designed to look like an Italian wine cellar, Tutto Gusto features stone walls and floors, rustic wood beams and brick arches. It offers an appetizer-type menu, with six sections focusing on small plates with foods from all around Italy. Various cheeses, mini panini sandwiches, pastas and seafood are just some of the choices available. Guests can select from an extensive drink menu, including more than 200 varieties of Italian wine.

As before the construction, Tutto Italia remains on the Disney Dining Plan; Tutto Gusto is not participating in the Disney Dining Plan and does not take reservations.