L’Arte di Mangiare may mean the art of eating in Italian, but this booth hasn’t always been full of flavor.
In fact, even though there might be a couple things here that are okay, most of the time the offerings are expensive and generic. So generic, in fact, that this booth rarely reveals the brand name of what you are drinking.
We hate that.
If you’re spending that much on a glass of wine, it would be nice to know what winery it is from, know what we mean?
Anyway – the fried cheese is cute and looks good in pictures, but if you’re after good food at a good price, maybe skip Italy and go to Germany instead. Here’s our review:
Overview
L’Arte di Mangiare Booth Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
Photos & Reviews
Mozzarella Fritta
Flash-Fried Breaded Fresh Mozzarella with Artist Palette Condiments.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: A+ for presentation. Love all of the sauce options. Slight basil taste in each bite makes it extra delish.
Heather: Is it yummy? Yes. But it’s $8.50 for a small hunk of fried Mozzarella. Ridiculous.
Felicia: If this was $4, I would give it 5 stars. Good fried mozzarella and presentation is great. Plus love the variety of sauces. But the value is not there.
Conchiglie Ripiene
Baked Stuffed-Conchiglie Pasta with Beef, Ricotta, Peas, Pomodoro and Creamy Sauce.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Cold and bland. No thanks.
Heather: The shells tasted as if they were cooked 3 hours ago. Very tough. Great potential – poor execution.
Felicia: This is a good, basic pasta. Beef, cheese, red sauce, pasta. Good, but not special.
Torta Ricotta di Cioccolata
Chocolate Cheesecake and Whipped Cream.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Tastes like chocolate pudding which is a compliment in my book. Loved it.
Heather: My favorite thing here. Very rich, though – which I guess it is good that the portion size is so small.
Felicia: Well, I loved this. Nice cheesecake and chocolate flavor. Good size and texture. Big fan. Favorite thing at the booth.
Peroni Pilsner
A European Pale Lager style beer, this pilsner is brewed in Rome.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Quite like this light beer. One of the rare times when an Italy booth specifies the drink brand.
Heather: I just want something good. This is not it. It is FINE. But is it GREAT? Oh heck no. This is what you buy when you are too tired to walk to Germany.
Felicia: Turns out Peroni tastes just like Peroni, no matter the festival. Totally average and normal Pilsner.
Langhe Nebbiolo
A full-bodied red wine from Italy.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Not bad, not bad at all. Super tiny though.
Heather: It’s okay. Truly not bad – just not AMAZING. I can’t get past the prices, either. Which skews my thoughts
Felicia: Slightly sweet, slightly dry. Easy to drink, chilled red. It’s very light and mild.
Prosecco
A sparkling white wine made in Italy.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Not bad, but way too much money for a drink that doesn’t have the brand listed.
Heather: Honestly I just continue to be disillusioned by this booth. Generic “Prosecco”. WHY CANT THEY REVEAL WHO THE WINERY IS?!
Felicia: It’s Prosecco.
Red Italian Sangria
Mix of Italian wine and juices.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Truly bad. Just a really bad taste for too much money.
Heather: This is a red sangria. Nothing more needs to be said.
Felicia: Tastes like light red wine with a hint of orange juice. Not bad but as is with everything at this booth, not a good value.
White Italian Sangria
Mix of Italian wine and juices.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Tastes like bland orange juice? Not a sangria-like taste at all.
Heather: This is a white sangria. Just a regular old white sangria. Not even a tiny hunk of fruit tossed in, though.
Felicia: Tastes like a mix of pineapple and orange juices. Not a good value.
Italian Margarita
Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Same drink they have at other festivals. Artificially sweet. Like everything else at this booth, too expensive.
Heather: Not unique to this festival – they have it at nearly every one. And it also tastes like Country Time Lemonade to me.
Felicia: Tastes like lemonade and it’s delicious. But don’t think there is alcohol….
Elderflower Sparkling Cocktail
Mint-Infused Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco and Sparkling Blood Orange.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Oh man. So sickly sweet. Nothing redeemable about it.
Heather: This is okay – strong mint flavor. But – it is very, very sweet. The price is a JOKE.
Felicia: Love the mint flavor and it’s a good cocktail. But is super weak and absurdly priced. It’s good if you don’t care about how much you spend.
Curious about all the other booths? Make sure to read over our collection of 2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus, Photos, and Reviews. We’ve reviewed every booth at this year’s festival, and we definitely have some opinions and advice to share. And, if you’re heading to the festival this year, you’ll also want to check out our Complete Guide to the Epcot Festival of the Arts. It will provide you with valuable insights on what to expect, tips on planning your visit, and plenty of other useful information.