IL PESCATORE

IL PESCATORE does the basics right — an A grade, 94/100, at its most recent inspection on January 30, 2026.

It pulls 4.6 stars across 1,430 reviews and ranks safer than 56% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for italian in Orlando. Menus here flag options for vegetarian and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (407) 896-6763

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
4 total — 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
651 N PRIMROSE DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Italian
Categories
Italian restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 stars (1430 reviews)
Neighborhood
Colonial Town Center
Seats
92
Phone
(407) 896-6763
Website
Official website
Photo of IL PESCATORE
Photo: IL Pescatore

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,430 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This is what agreement looks like: high ratings, clean inspection. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.5, so it reads as a strength. Freshness follows at 20% of reviews, where ratings average 4.3.

19 of 20 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower. Serving size shows up in 15% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 17 of 20.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (94/100) with 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations. That result dates from January 30, 2026. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 56% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: wiping cloths and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Old style family Italian. Casual atmosphere, good food and great service.

  • June 27, 2026

    Absolutely the best itialian in Orlando

  • June 26, 2026

    very good breaded shrimp pasta lots of food came with salad and breadsticks

  • June 20, 2026

    Have eaten at Il Pescatore for many years, never had a negative issue with either quality of food or service.

  • May 26, 2026

    Amazing Italian joint! Highly recommended!

  • May 26, 2026

    Amazing Italian food. 1- chicken tomatoes soup 2- tortellini di stephano 3- meatballs 4- limoncello 5-cannoli Everything we tried was fantastic, we truly find a hidden gem!

  • May 23, 2026

    Excellent!

  • May 23, 2026

    Love this place! Fresh authentic Italian food. The decor is simple and nonpretentious adding to the nostalgia. Best Italian food in Orlando.

  • May 20, 2026

    Such a great cozy place to eat. The vibe is very low key and family oriented. Lots of menu options and always great customer service. Highly recommended their tiramisu for dessert!

  • May 16, 2026

    Kind of like hidden gem this place. It's small place, not fancy at all, but the food is fresh and they make their sauce, it's not like American sweet sauce. We went to lunch but didn't know they have menu for lunch and dinner (better options, more expensive but bigger portions) so we definitively will come back to try dinner menu even on lunch time. Prices were so cheap!

  • May 16, 2026

    Se come muy bueno. Y la atencion excelente por su dueño

  • May 14, 2026

    Cute, old school Italian feel. Fair prices, amazing service and wonderful food. Art took great care of us. We will definitely be back and ask for him! Chicken piccata and Parmesan were both great! Plenty for leftovers

  • May 13, 2026

    Great Family Italian Restaurant. Simple and great menu. I love the cheese Bread.

  • May 12, 2026

    Good food, very hot environment, and horribly bad service. WAS THE GUY, Since the moment we arrived, he was in a terrible mood.

  • May 7, 2026

    I don’t give reviews often, but this was an excellent experience. The portions were big, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible, the food tasted just right and homemade, and most of all, the employees were smiling and laughing. Absolutely incredible. Would recommend to anybody. 5 stars, no questions asked.

  • April 28, 2026

    Food is always good. Dinner comes with bread and salad and a side. It’s a great value for good food. Plus owner Tony is always there greeting people and thanking them for their business, that is rare these days. Plus this chicken dish which is a special is top notch.

  • April 22, 2026

    Food is consistently good. Service could be better.

  • April 22, 2026

    A very Italian atmosphere, and the pizza brought me back to my beloved New York City. It's the best pizza in Orlando, and the food is very fresh and tasty.

  • April 18, 2026

    Food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend their homemade pink sauce.

  • April 18, 2026

    Ashley was a great server. The pesto gnochi was fabulous, best I have had... ( And I lived in Genova for 6 months and live a good pesto). The atmosphere was just right, not pompous no frills, but comfortable. It was crowded and that usually means it's good. And it was. You can't be in Orlando without eating here.

Overall Score

69 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% 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 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
12 to 10 PM
Sunday
Closed

Inspection history

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

  1. January 30, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  2. January 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. November 5, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention

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 30, 2026