Top 5 Pasta Dishes at Disney World

Disney World is a food-lover’s paradise, and for those who are especially fond of Italian cuisine there is plenty to love during your vacation! You just can’t go wrong with pasta. Whether you prefer traditional, basic, unique, or exotic foods, chances are high that you will find a pasta dish at Disney World that you will love. If you find yourself searching for that perfect pasta dish during your vacation then be sure to check out our list of the top 5 pasta dishes at Disney World!

5. Rigatoni from Topolino’s Terrace

Located at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Topolino’s Terrace is a quick Skyliner ride away and an amazing Disney signature dining experience. Topolino’s Terrace features high-class rooftop dining boasting stunning views of the Riviera Resort and surrounding property. Dinner here is French and Italian cuisine and this makes for a dreamy combination, especially when it comes to pasta dishes. The standout pasta dish here is the Rigatoni. Don’t be fooled by this dish seeming basic as it combines braised chicken sugo, broccolini, pancetta, wild mushrooms, and black truffle. This dish is great for those who enjoy something a bit more high-end, and Topolino’s Terrace is overall a wonderful dining experience.

4. Truffle Gnocchi at Trattoria al Forno

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort is not only home to great entertainment, but great dining as well. Trattoria al Forno is an incredible Italian restaurant located at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort and serves incredible authentic Italian cuisine for both breakfast and dinner. At dinner guests can expect handcrafted dishes like lasagna, chicken parmesan, and margherita pizzas. One pasta dish that is extra special here is the Truffle Gnocchi. This dish incorporates parmesan, fontina, and truffle cream and transforms it into a delightful experience for your taste buds. If you love that earthy, truffle, flavor profile then you will be impressed by the Truffle Gnocchi.

3. Lo Mein at Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Animal Kingdom’s Yak & Yeti Restaurant brings pan-Asian cuisine to central Florida. Guests dining here can expect a variety of dishes like seafood curry, miso salmon, and coconut shrimp, all in a beautifully-themed Nepalese-style restaurant. The pasta dish that has us coming back is the Lo Mein. Guests can order their Lo Mein with a variety of protein such as shrimp, chicken, vegetable, or a combination of all three. This dish takes noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onion, bean sprouts, and the protein of your choice and combines it to perfection.

2. Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Magic Kingdom is home to a sweet Lady and the Tramp-themed Italian restaurant: Tony’s Town Square. This restaurant takes American-Italian cuisine and presents it in a classic yet refined way. Fans of the classic Disney film will enjoy all of the nods to the characters as they dine. After enjoying Tony’s garlic bread for the table, guests can choose from a variety of dishes like tortellini, spaghetti and meatballs, fettucine alfredo, and chicken parmesan. However, our favorite pasta dish to enjoy at Tony’s Town Square is Oven Roasted Shrimp Scampi. This dish takes shrimp with lemon, roasted-garlic butter, and white wine, and serves it over hot spaghetti. This pasta dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for enjoying after a long day at Magic Kingdom.

1. Ohana Noodles at Ohana

Earning its spot as number 1 is the famous Ohana noodles, served at Ohana Restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. This restaurant treats everyone like family and serves a delicious family-style buffet of meat, wings, pork dumplings, greens salad, and bread pudding for dessert. However, one of the dishes that is served during this feast is the Ohana noodles. These noodles are sweet with notes of brown sugar and pineapple, with hints of ginger and garlic noted throughout. They are truly unique and are a fan-favorite of so many guests for a reason.

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