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Thursday
Aug052010

Italy - Via Napoli

©DisneyTucked in the back of the Italy pavilion at Epcot you'll find their latest restaurant addition, Via Napoli. Dine on wood-fired pizzas,other authentic Italian eats, and specialty Italian beer only available here.

Beer

Moretti - Imported Italian Lager - Mug $9  |  Pitcher $22
Bud Light - Mug $7  |  Pitcher $20
Sam Adams - Seasonal Selection - Mug $9  |  Pitcher $22

Now Debuting Only at Via Napoli!
La Rossa - Amber-colored double malt Italian lager - Mug $9  |  Pitcher $22

Featured Wines by the Glass
Centine Bianco - Banifi, Pear, Apricot, Lime - $10
Rosa Regale - Banfi, Brachetto, Rose, Berries - $10

Aperitifs/Cocktails
Bellini - peach puree, prosecco sparkling wine - $10
Italian Margarita - our own blend of frozen limoncello and grappa - $10
Negroni - Count Negroni's favorite, gin, sweet vermouth, campari and bitters - $12
Campari - served with soda on the rocks - $10
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan - pomegranate juice, vodka - $12
Well Mannered Martini - gin or vodka served up - $10
Espresso Martini - made with Lavazza Espresso - $12
Lemon Drop - vodka and Limoncello over shaved ice - $11

Signature Drinks
Sangria -
$8 glass/$18 pitcher
A refreshing blend of Italian wine & fresh fruit.

Spritzeto
- $7
White wine spritzer

Medicato -
$8
White wine spritzer, campari.

Primavera -
$10
Orange juice, gin & galliano.

Americano -
$10
Gaspar Campari's famous cocktail with sweet vermouth and club soda.

Napolitini -
$12
Vodka, Limoncello and vermouth.

Cappuccino Freddo -
$9
Summer "pick me up" cappuccino, coffee liqueur, cream.

Cannoli Martini - $11
Biscotti liqueur, cream, chocolate and crushed cannoli shell.

Wines
An extensive selection of red, white and sparkling wines here ranging from $5 - $13 a glass. Also available by bottle.


Food:
Wood-fired pizzas, pastas and other deep-fried Italian delights.

Review: We lucked out one night as a walk-up and got a table within 15 minutes. Since this was our first visit, we wanted to try drinks that were special to the restaurant. We decided on the house Sangria and La Rossa beer. The Sangria is a lighter style than a regular sangria. It tasted like it had a good helping of OJ mixed in because it was suspiciously too orange-citrusy. A lighter, different take on sangria. If you're not a fan of the richer, deeper-flavored ones, like Morocco's, this would be a good choice for you. Less like red wine, more like a wine-oj cocktail. Tasty, but we both prefer the richer flavored sangrias. La Rossa beer is slightly dark, moderately hoppy with a smooth nutty flavor. A nice match for the pizza...speaking of pizza, we both were rather unimpressed. Very simple, and not much flavor - from the sauce or the toppings. It was perfectly fine, just nothing exciting. We both knew that this wasn't your typical American-style pizza, but we didn't think it'd be that flavorless and boring. It definitely is the best pizza on Disney property, but we all know that really isn't saying much. Next time we'll try some appetizers and salad...and the Napolitini.

Reader Comments (4)

Pizza wasn't bad - very different from what I'm used to.

August 20, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSam

I agree with both of you. It wasn't bad, just not good. When a tiny pizza costs this much, I expect better than "just OK."

December 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterThatGuy

Can you tell me the recipe for the Italy Pavillion's Espresso Martini (at Via Napoli) It was AWESOME!

July 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterTami

Hi Tami, we haven't had it yet and their menu just lists the Lavazza coffee so this is going to take a little research. We'll see what we can do here!

- ed.

July 26, 2011 | Registered CommenterPartyThroughTheParks

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