Tony's Town Square
Main Street - Magic Kingdom
Dinner

There is a separate waiting area located just inside the entrance to the restaurant and as I entered I was quick to discover several cast members who were busily addressing waiting guests. Within a few short minutes it was my turn and with the near full attention of a cast member I surrendered my last name and the priority seating number I secured before leaving home. With a smile she told me it would be about ten minutes before my table would be ready. I was encouraged by the fact that there apparently was a table just inside that belonged to me and whoever it was that was currently occupying it was going to be leaving soon.

Within the small waiting area there were several families waiting for people to leave their tables and many of the children had positioned themselves in front of a TV that was playing the Disney feature cartoon, “Lady and the Tramp”.

Within ten minutes or so I was told that the other guests who had been seated at my table had left and was escorted into the main dining area.

After being presented with a menu a server was quick to find me and take my drink order. Although I must applaud the efficiency of the service I was getting the feeling that I was being rushed.

Returning with my drink order the server asked if I was ready to order. Still being a little suspicious of his intentions I decided to tap the brakes on this high speed service by ordering only my appetizer. After ordering the Apple and Gorgonzola Salad I continued to survey the section of the menu which listed the second course or entrees. There were roughly a half dozen or so items listed so in order continue with my plan of slowing down the pace of the meal I had to pretend to be considering all of them.

When my server returned with my salad I told him that I had not yet settled on the main course. Now maybe I was being a little unfair but I seemed to sense a little disappointment as he retreated. Having actually settled on the Chicken Fiorentina during the second read through I set the menu aside and focused on my salad. The ingredients were all very fresh and the combination of caramelized apples, sweet gorgonzola and candied walnuts were delicious and delightful.

The server skillfully combined the actions of clearly away my empty salad bowl, soliciting my approval and taking my main course order into one simple polished and flawless motion. Accepting the fact that I had been trumped I relaxed with my appetite partially satisfied and decided to take in a little of my surroundings.

The dining room is open and airy and really beautifully designed with turn-of-the-century architecture and its art nouveau mirrors. There is also a partial view of the beginning of Main Street and City Hall across Town Square.

The Chicken Fiorentina was nicely presented and the combination of chicken breast topped with prosciutto, spinach and melted cheese made for a tasty prospect. The dish was also served with roasted potatoes, and marsala mushroom demi . The portions are rather large and as tasty as the meal was, I struggled to finish it. After the dishes were cleared away I was determined to stage a sit in, at least until my appetite return enough to order dessert, so I ordered a cup of coffee. My server apparently had switched strategies, because he encouraged me to relax and take my time because the desserts were delicious and worth the wait.

In my final act of capitulation I order and thoroughly enjoyed the Banana Chocolate Creme Brulee with carmelized bananas.


First Course

Soup of the Day $4.50

Fried Goat Cheese with corn flour crusted goat cheese with warm roasted garlic tomato sauce $7.25

Spinach and Artichoke Dip with three cheese blend, tomatoes, and served with grilled bread $7.50

Crispy Calamari tossed with olive relish and drizzled in a caper aioli $8.00

Apple and Gorgonzola Salad a salad mix, caramelized apples, sweet gorgonzola and candied walnuts $7.50


Second Course

Grilled veal T-bone on wild mushroom bread pudding and shallot balsamic demi $26.00

Spaghetti - spaghetti with choice of house-made meatball or sweet Italian sausage links in Tony's own tomato sauce $18.50

Eggplant Rotini - roulade of eggplant and ricotta, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese $19.00

Chicken Fiorentina - chicken breast topped with prosciutto, spinach, melted cheese, served with roasted potatoes, and marsala mushroom demi $22.00

Pork Osso Buco - braised pork shank served with red wine sauce and spinach gnocchi $21.00

NY Strip Steak- 12 ounce NY Strip, truffled fontina Mac n Cheese, caramelized onion veal reduction $24.99

Seafood Pasta - whitewater clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in spicy tarragon-tomato sauce $22.50


Dessert

Banana Chocolate Creme Brulee - with carmelized bananas $5.50

Hazelnut Chocolate Torte - chocolate filled pastry with hazelnut caramel $5.50

Mini Cannoli - Classic Italian dolce with chocolate chips and drizzled with chocolate $5.50

Caramelized Apple Cake - Caramelized heirloom apples with cinnomon gelato and a warm sour cherry sauce $5.50

Tiramisu - espresso soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone and dark chocolate shavings $5.50

Amaretto Cheesecake - with whipped cream $5.50

Assorted Gelato - seasonal flavors of Italian style ice cream $5.50