Matteo’s, a family-owned Italian restaurant based on Long Island, opened its first Orlando location on International Drive in November. This is the 10th restaurant for the company and the fourth in Florida (the others are in Jupiter, Hallandale, and Boca Raton). The 12,000-square-foot restaurant has two private dining rooms, and the entire venue is available for buyout.
Dark wood and crisp white linens give Matteo’s the feel of a traditional New York Italian establishment, which is fitting, since the first location opened on Long Island nearly 25 years ago. The main dining room has seating for 314 at four-top tables where food is served family-style. There is also a full bar with seating for 20.
Two identical private dining rooms can accommodate 50 people each. The rooms both have 50-inch plasma TVs that can be used for presentations.
The menu includes classic Italian fare such as baked clams, penne amatriciana (a red sauce with onions and pancetta), and chicken marsala. Signature dishes include veal chop valdostano, topped with prosciutto, melted mozzarella, and marsala sauce—and big enough to be shared by two—and shrimp Luciano, sautéed in white wine sauce with plum tomatoes and garlic over a bed of spinach.
Matteo’s also has a full service catering division specializing in Italian comfort food. The restaurant is only open to the public for dinner but can accommodate private events for lunch.
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Matteo's is on International Drive, about three miles north of the Orange County Convention Center.
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The main dining room has seating for 314.
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Photos of famous customers who have dined at one of the 10 Matteo's locations line the walls.
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There are several TVs at the full bar and seating for 20.
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Matteo's has two private dining rooms, each with seating for 50 and a 50-inch TV.
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Matteo's has an extensive selection of domestic and imported wine.
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