FRATELLIS RESTAURANT
FRATELLIS RESTAURANT is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 put it at 53/100 — an F on our A–F scale.
Inspectors cited 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 2% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
F grade · 53/100 · safer than 2% of Orange County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (407) 422-5500
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to FRATELLIS RESTAURANT, by Florida DBPR grade:
- HILTON GARDEN INN/HOME2 SUITES ORLANDO
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (53/100)
- Violations
- 15 total — 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic
- Address
- 373 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Italian restaurant, Family restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Seafood restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.1 stars (555 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Central Business District
- Seats
- 60
- Phone
- (407) 422-5500
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Opinion on service is split — those reviews land at 3.9 on average. After that, serving size appears most often — 25% of the corpus, averaging 5.0.
A third strand, freshness, appears in 20% of them at 4.3 stars. Older reviews score better than newer ones (4.5 recent against 5.0 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average. Coverage here reaches back to Oct 2025 and forward to Jun 2026.
None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen an F (53/100), citing 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. DBPR last walked in on January 8, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 2% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Everything above is computed from the 20 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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One of the worst cheesesteaks I’ve had in Central Florida. After a day in court, I wanted something to eat and walk into this place for hot meal and ordered a cheesesteak with fries. Not only was the steak minimal and my hero had more vegetables than meat but even the bread was overly toasted and fries were over cooked as well. I’ve worked food service for the past 20 years and I would feel horrible serving a customer that quality of food.
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delicious! the cheese wheel pasta was such a fun surprise, didn’t realize that’s what we were ordering. the bolognese is some of the best i’ve had. the cannoli’s are heavenly, perfect to share since they’re so decadent.
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I can't believe I ate the whole canzone! It was huge and I could not stop putting it in my mouth. I cannot wait to go back and try everything. So very good!
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Love their pizza. Definitely top in orlando.
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Top notch wings & pizza 👌 10/10
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Lo mejor en pasta Italiana en el down town de Orlando
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A great spot for lunch when you have free time to do so.
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Terrible customer service. The lady just ignored me
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Service was great, very friendly and attentive.
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The food was incredible—generous portions, too. They offered us freshly baked bread that was crispy and delicious. Excellent atmosphere and service.
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The service was outstanding
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As someone who loves Italian food I must say this place went beyond my expectations. We ordered the fried mozzarella and the pizza bruschetta for our appetizers and they were absolutely delicious. We got the chicken alla vodka pasta and the arrabiata pasta and they both came out perfect, the pastas were cooked to perfection and the sauces were super flavorful. Fratelli’s was overall an amazing experience for us, the food felt authentic and was very filling. I would recommend anyone in the area to visit!
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Extremely rude service. I was on the phone, and the cashier spoke to me disrespectfully, telling me not to be on speaker
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Mom and pop place. Good pizza with good staff. Food came out hot
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This place is sp authentic, so affordable and it's just nice as a whole, stopped eating my meal midway to make this review because this place is just so good.
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I visited Fratelli’s in downtown Orlando yesterday, and I have to say — the food was absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor. The Fra Diavolo had the perfect kick, the Baked Ziti was rich and comforting, and the Penne with Bolognese (with added grilled chicken) was phenomenal. We also had a tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad, and it was incredibly fresh — the kind of simple dish that reminds you how good real ingredients can be. And I can’t forget the warm bread they served; you can tell it’s made fresh daily. The service was truly top-notch. Our server was attentive, fast, and friendly. Everything came out quickly, and the overall experience was solidly a 10/10. Fratelli’s just earned a spot on my list of Orlando favorites. Highly recommended.
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If you came to Orlando looking for a taste of the old country you're going to be disappointed. But what Fratelli's is is a family establishment that they know they can put their name on, because there is a certain quality to it. Every dish I ordered was under $10 and sure, its the same 4 cheese tortellini you can get at hundreds of Italian restaurants across the country. But they know better than to put a $20 price tag on it. And the pizza is no better than any other small pie I've had. But I got to see the people behind the counter laughing, and enjoying their time at work. Who gets to say that about the service industry these days? They tried to steer me to their better dishes once they heard I was from Jersey. Fratelli's is a very special place, and if you can ignore the tacky Godfather music you'll learn to love it like they do. Very glad I got to come here.
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Being from NJ we take our pizza seriously and this place is hands down the best place I've come across outside the NJ/NY area. I've had their Ziti, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, and Eggplant Parm, all amazing and filling. I used to do plain pizza because their pie does not need extras, but I now add mushrooms, red onion or eggplant. Lunch line is worth the wait. I had jury duty in April and I was not surprised at the wait, not long though.
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Really good food and not expensive. My Italian dad loves it when we go Downtown for his cancer treatments ❤️
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Amazing service and really good Italian food
Overall Score
28 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 8, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 9 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
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July 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 46 — Exits not blocked or locked (reporting only)
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
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: January 8, 2026