Via Napoli opens August 6th!

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by boilerbabe » Aug Thu 12, 2010 2:32 pm

Future Guy wrote:When we go on a multi-day trip, we generally have at least one high-dollar meal (Le Cellier, Coral Reef, etc.) I guess next time it'll be Via Napoli (although I've got to try Fulton's Crab House one of these days!)
We visited Fultons' Crab House on our trip in May '07, we weren't all that impressed. It was very pricey for so so sea food. That was our impression.
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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by Amy » Aug Thu 12, 2010 6:37 pm

boilerbabe wrote:
Future Guy wrote:When we go on a multi-day trip, we generally have at least one high-dollar meal (Le Cellier, Coral Reef, etc.) I guess next time it'll be Via Napoli (although I've got to try Fulton's Crab House one of these days!)
We visited Fultons' Crab House on our trip in May '07, we weren't all that impressed. It was very pricey for so so sea food. That was our impression.
That was my impression as well. One trip I decided to splurge and eat at Fulton's. It was ok ~ not worth a return for me.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by Jacca5660 » Aug Thu 12, 2010 6:52 pm

We thought the same thing about Fultons' Crab House. It was OK, but I'd rather eat at Joe's just off property.
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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by nicklesm17 » Aug Thu 12, 2010 7:42 pm

ditto on the fulton's crabhouse. snooty servers. mediocre food. big prices. if you're downtown disney anyway, give bongo's a shot. a fun place, although kinda pricey. really good food and entertainment... reservations for sure if you want to time your meal to coincide w/ the band, definitely worth it.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by NaCler » Aug Wed 18, 2010 8:19 am

Alright, the arm has been twisted. I like the reviews so far and the You Tube videos look pretty nice. I now have an ADR for Via Napoli instead of San Angel Inn in December. I will definitely give a review on this one.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by mindflipper » Aug Wed 18, 2010 8:56 am

Amy wrote:
boilerbabe wrote:
Future Guy wrote:When we go on a multi-day trip, we generally have at least one high-dollar meal (Le Cellier, Coral Reef, etc.) I guess next time it'll be Via Napoli (although I've got to try Fulton's Crab House one of these days!)
We visited Fultons' Crab House on our trip in May '07, we weren't all that impressed. It was very pricey for so so sea food. That was our impression.
That was my impression as well. One trip I decided to splurge and eat at Fulton's. It was ok ~ not worth a return for me.
It was really heartbreaking for our family how bad Fulton's was compared to the years of good meals & great service we got with its predecessor, the Empress Lilly. I truely wish they would close out Fulton's and bring it back as the Empress Lilly.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by MoonPet » Aug Sun 22, 2010 11:16 pm

I had a chance to eat there with my dad on August 19th for lunch. Food was really good.
I had the individual vegetable pizza along with a blood orange fresca and my dad had the individual four cheese pizza with a lemon fresca. The individual pizzas were incredibly large and I couldn't finish mine. For dessert I had the gelato frizzante which I shared with my dad.
We went at about 3:00 pm and waited about 5 minutes before being seated. I would go again.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by Amy » Aug Mon 23, 2010 5:36 am

MoonPet wrote:I had a chance to eat there with my dad on August 19th for lunch. Food was really good.
I had the individual vegetable pizza along with a blood orange fresca and my dad had the individual four cheese pizza with a lemon fresca. The individual pizzas were incredibly large and I couldn't finish mine. For dessert I had the gelato frizzante which I shared with my dad.
We went at about 3:00 pm and waited about 5 minutes before being seated. I would go again.
Did you have ADR's or were you able to walk up and get in? It sounds like it was very good and one individual pizza could maybe be shared by two people with smaller appetites?

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by theBIGyowski » Aug Mon 23, 2010 9:12 am

Amy wrote:
MoonPet wrote:I had a chance to eat there with my dad on August 19th for lunch. Food was really good.
I had the individual vegetable pizza along with a blood orange fresca and my dad had the individual four cheese pizza with a lemon fresca. The individual pizzas were incredibly large and I couldn't finish mine. For dessert I had the gelato frizzante which I shared with my dad.
We went at about 3:00 pm and waited about 5 minutes before being seated. I would go again.
Did you have ADR's or were you able to walk up and get in? It sounds like it was very good and one individual pizza could maybe be shared by two people with smaller appetites?
Right now it is just a soft opening...so no ADRs before September 10th.
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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by boilerbabe » Aug Mon 23, 2010 10:02 am

DH and I are looking forward to trying this in Dec.!!! It's good to hear that the individual pizzas are big, DH will have no problem polishing the rest of mine off. We made ADR's last night for this place, very exciting!
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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by MoonPet » Aug Mon 23, 2010 1:08 pm

I think that if you wanted to share the individual pizza you might want to also order a salad to share. Not sure if half of the pizza would be substantial enough for most folks.

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by Amy » Aug Mon 23, 2010 1:25 pm

MoonPet wrote:I think that if you wanted to share the individual pizza you might want to also order a salad to share. Not sure if half of the pizza would be substantial enough for most folks.
It looked big enough for my Mom and I. Plus we might possibly have room for dessert too :mrgreen:

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by lommepenger » Aug Fri 27, 2010 5:39 am

We're going in mid-Oct and have already made ADR for Via Napoli. The pizza's looks great - proper Italian - and we can't wait. :goofy_bounce:

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by Amy » Aug Fri 27, 2010 6:16 am

lommepenger wrote:We're going in mid-Oct and have already made ADR for Via Napoli. The pizza's looks great - proper Italian - and we can't wait. :goofy_bounce:
You'll have to make sure and give us a review in a trip report after you visit!

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Re: Via Napoli opens August 6th!

Post by theBIGyowski » Sep Tue 07, 2010 4:22 pm

I ate at Via Napoli last week.

It was incredible...and easily the best overall pizza I have ever had. The crust is perfect...crispy and chewy. The fresh mozzarella was perfect and the toppings I had put the pizza over the top. The sangria was the smoothest I have ever had as well. For dessert I had the Zeppole di Catarina...and it was so good I nearly melted in my chair. I am spoiled now and any other pizza will be a distant second at best.

I highly suggest everyone give it a try...you will not be disappointed.
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