Trattoria al Forno is an Italian restaurant that sits on the Boardwalk located behind Epcot in Walt Disney World. If you have been visiting Disney for a number of years you may remember a spot called Kouzzina by Cat Cora, Trattoria al Forno replaced that. And if you have been visiting Disney World for a really long time you may remember this as Spoodles.
Trattoria al Forno Quick Breakdown
- Service: Table-Service
- Type of Food: Steak, Chicken, Allergy Options
- Price: $$
- Location: Boardwalk
- Disney Dining Plan: Yes, 1 Credit
- Discounts: Annual Passholder, Tables in Wonderland
- Features: Reservations, Alcohol
- Good For: Casual Dining
- Menu: Official Disney Dinner Menu
A Tour Around Trattoria al Forno
You can't beat a relaxing night soaking in all the Boardwalk has to offer. It's a quick walk from the back of Epcot (the exit right between France and the UK). So if you are looking for a break from crowds at Epcot or can't find a reservation within the park Trattoria al Forno may be a great option for you.
A look at the outside of Trattoria al Forno during the night. The Boardwalk takes on a whole new look in the evenings. You can find the entrance to the restaurant between AbracadaBar and the Boardwalk Pizza Window.
A peek at the inside of Trattoria al Forno. This is one of the back rooms that are much quieter and nestled off from the main larger room which can get a little noisy at times. The theming is carried back here and gives off wine cellar vibes.
The inside has a cozy Tuscan feel. The walls are decorated with pictures of pasta being made as well as cooking utensils. I love the diagram of the different pasta shapes as well. If you want some entertainment during your meal see if you can get seated by the open kitchen. You can watch them all night long cooking away to make everyone's dinner.
While the menu is on request only we wanted to give you a look. Now when you are seated you are presented with a barcode to scan and it will give you an up-to-date look at that night's menu offerings.
Dinner Dishes
The following are a few of the dishes we have tried from their menu.
Bread Service
You have a couple of options when it comes to the bread service. First is the above bread with an olive oil, olive dipping mix, topped with a balsamic glaze. This is provided complimentary with your meal. If you want to kick things up a bit you could instead opt for garlic bread at an upcharge.
Kale Ceasar Salad
The presentation here was a 10/10. If you are worried about this being a pure kale salad, fear not there really wasn't a ton of kale and it blended well with romaine. The disappointment was there was no Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing on the salad. We were able to get some brought out pretty quickly and it fixed the issue. But the dressing was pretty overwhelming fishy, I don't know if we didn't mix it well on our own or if it was just the dressing itself.
Calamari
This is your typical fried calamari dish with Lemon, Parsley, and Romesco Sauce. That's not to knock it in the least because it was amazing and quickly devoured at our table. It was a giant portion and the two of us struggled to finish it. On the plus side, we had leftovers of our main entrees to bring home for lunch the next day.
Insalata Caprese
One of my favorite apps is the house-made Burrata, Ripe Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil! The soft cheese paired perfectly with the marinated tomatoes as well as the complementary bread. I liked that this wasn't overly filling and I was still able to eat my main dish when it came out.