New Restaurants & Bars in Orlando
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What’s New In & Around Orlando
Looking for new restaurants & bars in Orlando and beyond? Whether you’re a local or just planning your next vacation, our latest updates will help you explore the best bites around town. From exciting new restaurant openings to unique foodie pop-ups, we cover all the delicious news you need to know.
Osteria Ester-Thornton Park
This new Italian-American restaurant, is slated to open in mid-November 2025 in Orlando’s Thornton Park. The new eatery will be located in the former Soco Restaurant space at 629 E. Central Blvd.
June-Thornton Park
This contemporary Mexican restaurant features a large Gluten-Free menu with no seed oils and minimal refined sugars. Indulge without the guilt!
Grappolo Cucina Italiana-Winter Park
We’re all about authentic Italian cuisine, featuring our beloved pasta fresca made fresh daily with the finest ingredients. Each dish tells a story of la tradizione, passed down through generations with a modern twist.
Jala Indian Fine Dining-Winter Park
Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Indian dishes or want to try something new..this restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience!
Dough Boyz Pizzeria-Longwood
With roots that trace back to Sicily and a legacy spanning three generations, this journey began in 1968. It’s a tale of passion, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to crafting the finest Italian cuisine. Casual dining, takeout or delivery.
Rise Southern Biscuits & Chicken-Downtown
For quick and delicious southern comfort food, this hits the spot! Be sure to try their Cheesy Mac & Chicken box!
Mao Kai Hawaiian Diner
This full-service Hawaiian diner will serve saimin noodle soup, Spam musubi and loco moco which can be enjoyed with mai-tais and passion fruit martinis!
Talay & Noir Bar
Urban sophistication meets Thai coastal allure. A culinary journey where tradition and innovation intertwine.
Noir Bar is the speakeasy craft cocktail and tapas bar hidden inside of Talay!
Lorelei Wine Bar
Lorelei Wine Bar, is a venture by Arthur Boothe and Julian Burgos of Death in the Afternoon and Suffering Bastard fame. Newly opened at 737 N. Thornton Ave. in Mills 50, is a beautiful addition that brings “fun and delicious” and “cool and exciting” wines to the area. It even has a menu of small plates curated by Death in the Afternoon chef Eric Norvelus!
Natsu Omakase
Omakase, a form of Japanese dining in which customers leave themselves in the hands of a chef and receive a meal which is innovative, elegant, seasonal, and uses the finest ingredients available.
Nabe
Nabe is Orlando’s newest speakeasy-inspired restaurant with an invisible door inside Nola’s Ice Cream shop. Located in Dr. Phillips, this restaurant specializes in premium wagyu hotpot along with other flavorful wagyu appetizers and rice dishes. The owners of Nola’s Ice Cream have partnered with chef Lewis Lin from JuJu & Susuru to create this new concept.
Leiah-Downtown
Leiah is an experience that elevates the senses and satisfy the palate. An expression of art, a sensation of well being, a status of royalty for everyone. A chef driven home-style kitchen that makes perfect symphony with the most luxurious elements of land and sea. A service that fulfills the wishes of our guests. A unique experience.
Hot Asian Buns
Hot Asian Buns is a food truck turned brick-and-mortar in Sanford, Fl. They have earned a cult following with their authentic-yet-creative steamed buns made to order with mouthwatering flavors. From the juicy pork asada in mojo aioli to the Korean crispy chicken with gochujang and creamy slaw, every bite is a delicious adventure!
Sparrow
Sparrow, is a wine bar and lounge, located in the vibrant North Quarter District of Downtown Orlando. This intimate space promises to offer a unique and eclectic experience for wine and cocktail enthusiasts and offers delicious bites too!
Omo by Jont
Ômo offers a unique and exclusive experience to only 16 guests at a time. The journey starts in the living room with a welcome drink and snacks, then you are transported into the main counter overlooking the kitchen where you will enjoy all the savory bites in an interactive environment. At the end, you will transition to the pastry parlor to continue your experience with sweet bites and after dinner drinks.
Rion’s Ocean Room & Gyukatsu Rose
Domu founder Sonny Nguyen has a 2 in 1 concept at East End Market. Rion’s Ocean Room is Poke by the pound, takeout only: now in soft open. Gyukatsu Rose, opening in the coming months will be next to Rion’s and be a 10-counter seat operation.
Saigon Snow
Mills Market will welcome Saigon Snow to its already popular and delicious market! Saigon Snow will specialize in shaved ice bowls, smoothies, and Vietnamese coffee.
The Chapman & Chase Lounge
This Florida infused restaurant will be located on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Expect fine drinking and dining experience in this celebration of Florida cuisine. Think fresh seafood and locally raised beef.
Alfie’s HiFi Lounge
This vinyl listening lounge will be located in the Mills 50 District. Expect groovy vibes, classic cocktails, and a listening lounge.
Mosonori
This new Winter Park hand roll bar by Kabooki Sushi chef Henry Moso, is currently in soft opening/preview mode at City Place: 1100 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park.
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