DANINOS TRATTORIA

No asterisks on DANINOS TRATTORIA: an A kitchen at 100/100, 4.8 stars across 1,385 reviews. The food and the inspection agree.

It ranks among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County. The last inspection (June 4, 2026) came back spotless. Menus here flag options for vegetarian and healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 440-4156

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
8273 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Italian
Categories
Italian restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 stars (1385 reviews)
Seats
57
Phone
(407) 440-4156
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 1,385 reviews
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What diners say — our read

5.0 stars across 24 reviews, an A on the inspection — a rare case where both halves agree. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, freshness appears most often — 21% of the corpus, averaging 5.0.

Of the 24 rated reviews, 24 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. Behind those, whether it is worth the money is raised in 21% of reviews (5.0 average). More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 23 of 24.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. That result dates from June 4, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Nothing was written up at that inspection at all.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    I live in Cape Coral Fl. My cousins from Orlando recommend this Italian restaurant, we loved the food and the dessert too, the only reason that i gave the service a 4 star is because they were packed and under staffed, but I highly recommend the delicious food 😋❤️

  • June 29, 2026

    Acogedor restaurante y la comida exquisita!

  • June 28, 2026

    This is really good Italian place. Food is 1000 out of 100.

  • June 27, 2026

    The food and vibe in here is great. If you live in Orlando or here visiting and you want authentic Italian at a good price, go here!

  • June 22, 2026

    Me llevaron a celebrar el día del Padre y que honrado me sentí con la elección, ambiente hermoso, todo muy limpio , la atención de primera y la comida italiana más rica que me he podido disfrutar aquí en Orlando.

  • June 22, 2026

    The presentation is 10 out of 10 , the flavor 100 out of 100. Attention is thee best too. La presentación del Plato es hermosa y el Sabor es incomparable y delicioso . La atención destaca el buen servicio

  • June 21, 2026

    I go here when we come for volleyball. Best Italian food around, fresh and plentiful. Good pizzas, lasagne, and my favorite eggplant parmesean! Great wine list, very affordable food. Owner is working along with his staff, always glad to see you!!! Not a fancy exterior; but dont let that deter you or you will miss out!!

  • June 16, 2026

    Great pasta. Made fresh! Finally, an italian restaurant that makes lasagna fresh to order!

  • June 12, 2026

    A - MAZ - ING !!!! Must eat Italian place. The tricolor lasagna is the best lasagna! So creative and so delicious. The ambiance and all the food was exceptional. So glad we found this quick stop for a one day trip to Orlando as a family. Everyone loved the bread and oil with balsamic. Served warm. A herb crusted sourdough bread that is served warm and sliced with grill marks. Top notch! We will be back someday. If we lived in the area we would be here often!

  • June 10, 2026

    Food is amazing, home made focaccia bread is amazingly good. Everything I order for delivery is tasty! So glad I found this gem. Hope to someday come in and enjoy in person.

  • June 9, 2026

    Excelente lugar donde comerás con los verdaderos sabores de Italia, bien atendido en un lugar confortable y familiar.

  • June 6, 2026

    Husband ordered rigatoni with Bolognese and he said it might have been the best Bolognese he ever had! I ordered the linguine with mushroom alfredo sauce with filet medallions and that was top notch. Even the toasted focaccia with oil and balsamic was more enjoyable than most Italian restaurants we dine at. Highly recommend. Our waiter was an Italian young man who seemed slightly outside his element ... A little shy maybe but otherwise no complaints! Fast service and excellent food at reasonable prices!

  • June 6, 2026

    We are so excited about this place that I had to write a review before we even finished our meal. Danino's truly lives up to its reputation as one of the best Italian restaurants in Orlando. Everything tastes homemade, fresh, and prepared with real care. Our friend ordered the cheese ravioli. I had a custom shrimp dish with homemade pasta, lightly dressed with lemon and butter, along with the caprese salad. My wife ordered the pesto linguine. Pesto linguine is such a simple dish, but that is exactly what made it so impressive. When a restaurant can take a simple classic and execute it perfectly, you know you're somewhere special. One thing that says a lot about a restaurant is when everyone at the table starts talking about how good their own meal is. That happened here. Now let me tell you about the daily homemade focaccia bread. It arrives with olive oil and a sweet balsamic reduction that is almost dessert-like before you've even started your meal. The dough is soft and airy with just enough crunch around the edges. The flavor is incredible. We asked for more. Then we asked for more again. Then, somewhat embarrassingly, we asked for even more. At this point we're wondering if it's too much to ask for a box of the bread to take home with the leftovers! The waiter mentioned their pizza dough was also made in house. Can't wait to try! The ingredients are fresh, the portions are generous, the service is warm, and every dish feels like it came from someone's family kitchen…

  • June 5, 2026

    Excelent service but the two guys... The gentleman and the blonde girl... Food was excellent... Prior to my visit I said that the best pizza was at Portofino hotel ... But Danino pizza was outstanding...

  • June 4, 2026

    One of my favorite restaurants in Orlando. The best Italian food I have had outside of Italy. I go every trip intake to Orlando it's a must try.

  • June 4, 2026

    Maravilloso restaurante, La Comida delicious, buen servicio y buen precio. Su pasticho delicioso!!

  • June 3, 2026

    Very friendly, welcoming restaurant. The owners, server, chef are family oriented with very reasonably priced foods in a dining area complete with red and white checkered table cloths. If you picture a true quaint Italian, olde school style, this is it. Beautiful scenic music plays on a screen by the counter area giving just a little extra touch of easy listening music. It's wonderful. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Our two dinners, chicken Parm and linguine pasta with Alfredo sauce was amazing. We have eaten here previously with family in town visiting. It was such a great experience, I wanted to return. The family will be back for another visit, so we will definitely be back again. It feels genuine and authentic. Service was also top notch without being rushed. It was comforting to be there . It is so worth the trip to try a great meal.

  • May 31, 2026

    Mi esposo y yo amamos este lugar, comida deliciosa!

  • May 28, 2026

    Hoy visitamos restaurante italiano 🇮🇹 DANINOS, reconocido por sus pastas y salsas caseras ! Una experiencia extraordinaria, sabor , textura, presentación y atención. Celebramos la graduación de nuestro hijo ✨ y fue la mejor elección , su dueño y chef nos mostró las especialidades y las mejores opciones 🍝 Pasta con queso gorgozola y peras 🍐 💯 Pasta frutos di mar 🌊 sabor profundo 💯 Milanesa parmesano 🔥 súper 💯 F E L I C I D A D E S

  • May 28, 2026

    Small family owned and operated restaurant serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine in a casual environment! I am so happy to have found this restaurant! First one I find serving real Italian food. The owner and the waitress are super friendly. Food is delicious and there are plenty of free parking. The restaurant is easy to miss if you are driving by because it is not visible from the road. We ordered a beef carpaccio, A risotto funghi, Lasagna Di Melanzane, and a calzone. Everything was delicious but our favorite was the carpaccio! For dessert we ordered the Chocolate Amaretto Cake, baked by the owner's wife, which was delicious! A great option for a Saturday lunch with the whole family. We are coming back! Super recommended!

  • May 25, 2026

    Probably the best Italian restaurant in Orlando!

  • May 24, 2026

    Buenisima la comida la recomiendo y la atencion excelente volvere a este restaurant gracias.

  • May 21, 2026

    The food is delicious! Feels and tastes authentic. The service is quick and efficient. Had a pizza and dessert and it was super good! Definitely would come again.

  • May 21, 2026

    I wish I took a before photo but the food was so good I didn’t bother and dove right into the food. It’s unstoppably good. Genuinely some of the best Italian food I’ve had in years. The Lasagna Tricolore was absolutely incredible. Extremely fair prices. Great family atmosphere. Definitely owned by a family who cares about the art of good food. You have no idea what you have here, Orlando. This is the real deal

Overall Score

74 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 8/10
    Improving, 60% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 8 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
12 to 9 PM
Sunday
12 to 6 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 4, 2026 · Food-Licensing Inspection

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. June 1, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. May 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  4. May 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  5. October 20, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 4, 2026