Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers
It's no secret Orlando has a big appetite and big opinions on its culinary institutions. Orlando Weekly readers cast their votes to let us know their favorites in all things food and dining, from best chef to best theme park treats to best wings and more. Here are the winners of all 92 food and dining categories, chosen by you and your community in our annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll.
Sink your teeth into the readers' picks and staff picks winners from Best of Orlando® 2024.
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Best Diner
Winner: Metro Diner
Finalists: Shakers American Cafe, Townhouse Oviedo
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Best Doughnut
Winner: The Salty Donut
Finalists: Donut King, Voodoo Doughnuts
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Best Downtown Restaurant
Winner: Maxine’s on Shine
Finalists: Kres Chophouse, Tacos My Guey
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Best East Orlando Restaurant
Winner: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
Finalists: Viet-Nomz Waterford, Johnny’s Diner
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Best Food Hall
Winner: East End Market
Finalists: Plant Street Market, À La Cart
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Best Food Truck
Winner: Red Panda Noodle
Finalists: Simmer Down, Goldie’s Fine Foods
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Best French Restaurant
Winner: Chez Vincent
Finalists: Le Café de Paris, 407 Cafe
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Best Fried Chicken
Winner: Publix
Finalists: Huey Magoo’s, Chicken Fire
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Best Gourmet Pizza
Winner: Pizza Bruno
Finalists: SoDough Square, Prato
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Best Greek Restaurant
Winner: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine
Finalists: The Greek Corner, Little Greek
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Best Hot Dogs
Winner: Hot Dog Heaven
Finalists: Cholo Dogs, Portillos
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Best I-Drive Restaurant
Winner: Café Tu Tu Tango
Finalists: Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Capital Grille
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Best Ice Cream
Winner: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
Finalists: Gelato-go Orlando, Sampaguita Ice Cream
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Best Indian Restaurant
Winner: Tabla Indian Cuisine
Finalists: Bombay Street Kitchen, Tamarind Indian Cuisine
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Best Italian Restaurant
Winner: Prato
Finalists: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, Antonio’s
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Best Ivanhoe Village Restaurant
Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: White Wolf Cafe, The Hammered Lamb
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Best Juice or Smoothies
Winner: Grounding Roots
Finalists: Soho Juice Bar, Juice Bar Orlando
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Winner: King Bao
Finalists: Korea House Orlando, Chi-Kin
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Best Lake Mary Restaurant
Winner: Viet-Nomz
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, FishBones
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Best Lake Nona Restaurant
Winner: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Finalists: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen