Yum, yum and yum. Dining at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort promises lucious options to please every palate.
Fabrizio Schenardi leads the team of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort as Executive Chef. Schenardi oversees the culinary operations for the Resort’s five on-property restaurants, plus in-room dining and catering culinary operations.
Schenardi is from Rivoli, Italy, and speaks English, Italian, French and Spanish. His expertise is in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and he received his Culinary Arts Diploma from the Istituto Alberghiero Ravizza in Torino, Italy.
He says, "“I have to admit, I don’t have much down time. Most of the time, I think about food.”
Lucky for us. If you visit one of the resort's restaurants, you'll understand what I mean. Here's an overview of what you can experience there.
Capa
A true highlight of the Resort is Capa, the 17th-floor rooftop steakhouse and bar, featuring Spanish influenced cuisine in a romantic setting like no other. Capa’s diverse offerings range from freshly shucked oysters and Florida seafood to incredible small plates and expertly grilled cuts. An open kitchen and wood-burning grill allow diners to get close to the action, while those dining on the outdoor terrace enjoy views of the nightly fireworks. Capa, Spanish for a matador’s red cape, is decorated in black and white with bold hues of crimson accenting the space. An abstract painting conveying the movement of dust as it rises during the matador’s performance appears near the bar. Six traditional matador jackets flank the entrance to the private dining room, and a flowing red art installation travels across the ceiling, representing the flow of the matador’s cape. This is the place to be for special occasions such as engagements or New Year's Eve because the evening theme park fireworks will make the ambiance nothing short of magical.
Ravello
Named for the Italian seaside town situated above the Amalfi coast, modern Italian cuisine is the specialty at Ravello, the all-day dining restaurant at Four Seasons. Breakfast offerings include an omelet station and traditional breakfast favorites. Dinner offers fresh pizza and bread from the wood-burning oven, regionally influenced Italian specialties, and the open kitchen’s pasta bar. Ravello will offer a “Goofy & Pals” Disney Character Breakfast on Thursdays and Saturdays, and select Tuesdays during peak school break periods.
Plancha
Whether taking a break from hitting the greens, or seeking a serene retreat, Plancha will delight with its fresh, bold flavor Cuban-American cuisine. Located at the Golf Clubhouse, Plancha - Cuban for grill - offers a picturesque lakeside setting. Signature dishes such as the Cubana sandwich, empanadas and chorizo burger offer an authentic taste of Cuba, and vibrant cocktails from the Mojito to the Hemingway Daiquiri are sure to please.
Lickety Split
For guests on the go, the aptly-named Lickety-Split provides delicious quick bites throughout the day. Café lattes and breakfast pastries, savoury quick bites, gelato and more will be offered at the colourful Lickety Split.
PB&G
Premium American barbecue dishes, fresh salads, frozen cocktails and mocktails, an extensive kids’ and teens’ menu with lots of healthy options: the Pool Bar & Grill offers a lively, fun and casual atmosphere. This smokehouse and rotisserie serves up pulled pork, rotisserie chicken, smoked brisket and house-made hot dogs and burgers with plenty of Southern charm. Brightly painted picnic tables, teak floorboards, and whimsical lighting elements such as lanterns and stringed lights give the space a fun vibe.
Light, bright and versatile, this spacious kitchen features a wall of windows, its own outdoor terrace and a spacious kitchen prep area where one of the resort's chefs can expertly lead you through an interactive group dinner or host a private cooking class.
Check out all the resort's dining options here.
