Tutto Italia and Tutto Gusto -- Adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, the Italy pavilion's newest addition, Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, offers a more intimate space complete with stone walls, vaulted ceilings and a fireplace in the dining room. Inspired by an atmospheric Italian wine bar, Tutto Gusto features a small-plate menu plus more than 200 wines, as well as beers, grappa and other libations.
Patina Restaurant Group officially opened Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar at the Walt Disney World Resort today, May 1. Located in a reproduction of the Medici Palace in the Italy pavilion at Epcot, the new wine cellar is a space that was “discovered” as Tutto Italia was being built. This “unearthed treasure” features 200 Italian wines and a selection of authentic Italian small plates.
Meats and cheese platter, Tutto Gusto
Tutto Gusto offers a refreshing place to relax and sample authentic tastes of Italy during a day at Epcot. It is a welcome addition to the popular dining options at the Italy pavilion.
Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group
Foccacia, olives, olive oil and breadsticks, Tutto Gusto
We are always looking at ways to keep Epcot fresh and vibrant for our Guests. The new Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar and refreshed Tutto Italia are excellent enhancements to World Showcase. Both nicely complement Via Napoli and offer Guests a chance to enjoy the richness of Italian culture as they savor the authentic flavors of Italy.
Erin Youngs, vice president of Epcot
Bruschetta di Capri, Tutto Gusto
Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar offers a variety of delectable small plates, perfect for sharing, to pair with its wines. Menus feature sections devoted to simple, flavorful piccoli piatti such as bruschetta di Capri, pizze fritte, polenta funghi e taleggio. Artisanal Italian cheeses are on offer in the formaggi section, with everything from soft, creamy La Tur to salty-sweet aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Fresh hand-crafted mozzarella will be made in bufala and fior di latte styles. Also featured are cured, sliced meats in the affettati section – including prosciutto di Parma, mortadella, sopressata and more. The corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta is highlighted in its own section, with different preparations.
Chef Renzo Barcatta grew up in Cavalese, Italy and honed his skills in restaurants in Venice, Milan and Rome. He will prepare authentic dishes with choices sourced across Italy, offering the best of each region. In addition to pairing well with wine, Chef Baracatta’s creations also match nicely with family-friendly agua frescas and other non-alcoholic beverages.
New interior of Tutto Italia -- Recent renovations to Tutto Italia Ristorante, located in the Italy pavilion, provide a more expansive feel, with covered outdoor seating with ceiling fans and lighting, and pretty new carpet, dark-wood booths and spacious banquettes replacing some of the tables in the dining room.
Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar was unveiled as part of Tutto Italia’s grand re-opening. The architecture of both properties reflect classical antiquity and symmetry emblematic of the Italian Renaissance period. Tutto Italia has been completely refurbished along with a new enclosed patio to offer al fresco dining. Both the restaurant and wine cellar are furnished with authentic design elements directly from Italy: chandeliers, marble and limestone floors, wall hangings and more.
Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar joined Tutto Italia and Via Napoli Pizzeria e Ristorante, also run by Patina Restaurant Group, in the Italy pavilion in Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
For reservations at Tutto Gusto, please call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).
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