Not all Disney dining is created equal.
As anyone who has gone to Disney World knows, there are a litany of restaurant options available on property. Beyond that, the quality of returns can ebb and flow over time. We did a once-over of the most recent restaurant reviews from YOU, our readers, and some of the best ones surprised us. Based on these reviews, you definitely should revisit these restaurants ASAP!
Trattoria al Forno
Located at the Boardwalk Resort, Trattoria al Forno’s artisanal Italian menu provides a “tempting array of regional specialties and crowd-pleasing classics according to Disney. Recently, we received not one, but TWO highly positive reviews of the restaurant.
The first, from reader Shageek77, hailed the restaurant’s breakfast offerings. They wrote, “Oh my the breakfast here! Try the breakfast! Hidden gem! Yum yum! No kidding!!! We had the steak and eggs and Tiramisu French toast/pudding and pressed coffee. Both of these were excellent! Steak was perfectly cooked as were the eggs and potatoes. The potatoes were crispy and egg was perfectly runny. The French toast/pudding was rich but not too sweet They also know how to cook bacon! Our waiter was attentive and friendly with excellent advice and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting!”
Trattoria al Forno Restaurant
Services: Table Service
About a month before, an anonymous reviewer wrote, “Just had thanksgiving dinner here 2024 and it was wonderful. The service was on point. Everyone working all CM’s changing over tables and setting up clean tables. Working together. Carrying out food for other cm’s. Even the Manager was on the floor the entire time we were there. Rounding on tables, busing tables, and anything needed, extraordinary! Her Cm were appreciative and all worked together. Tables of families were huge and they were all covered. Including my lil table of 2. Which could easily of been forgotten. But wasn’t. We had the same great and attentive service. Food was perfect. I went traditional turkey dinner and sis had the Lasagna. Both were extraordinarily delicious!”
They also went out of their way to credit the restaurant’s staff, adding at the end, “Shout out to Stina our wonderful CM waitstaff! This wasn’t our first choice for dinner on the holiday > but so happy it happened. Thank you all.”
Ale & Compass Restaurant
Moving on to the Ale and Compass Restaurant, the New England-themed restaurant located at the Yacht Club resort offers “comfort food and classic seafood dishes in a coastal-inspired restaurant that’s reminiscent of a cozy lighthouse.”
Reader DVCSammy gave the restaurant a glowing review “Lovely breakfast buffet at ALE & COMPASS! With the buffet just a few bucks more than the entrees, there is no competition, especially since the buffet includes any entree of your choice! A small but perfect buffet that includes fresh fruits, pasteries and a lovely biscuits and gravy that became my appretizer + dessert!! My DARK CHOCOLATE WAFFLES were sinfully good with the dark cherries atop and weren’t so big that it would completely fill you up!! THANKS ALE & COMPASS, the perfect start of the day!!”
Ale and Compass Restaurant Restaurant
Services: Table Service
Docking Bay 7
A recent review from wncmtngirl had positive things to say about the menu at Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They wrote, “We ate here twice and each time it was great! Had the chicken tip yip with double mac/cheese, spicy chicken tip yip and tuna poke – all were delicious. The restaurant has great theming and lots of room for seating.”
A few months back, another person said, “The food was very good, mobile order was a great option where you can choose your side, even ask for no cilantro. My party got Batuuan beef, Endorian chicken, and smoked ribs. Everyone loved the food! The Takodana quencher was a great refreshing mixed drink. If you have the dining plan it’s a great quick service credit.” Sounds like this could be a great crowd-pleaser quick service spot!
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo WDW Restaurant
Services: Quick Service
Satu’li Canteen
But that wasn’t the only review from wncmtngirl! They also gave their compliments on Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom, saying, “One of the best places to grab food in Disney World! We had the Beef/Garlic Shrimp bowl and the Blue Ocean bowl and both were delicious! We also ordered one each of the cocktails and both were great!”
This spot is often heralded for having a more unique menu with healthy options available. There’s plenty of indoor seating and they have refillable soda fountains. One of our team’s favorites in Animal Kingdom!
Satu'li Canteen Restaurant
Services: Quick Service
If you’re heading to Walt Disney World soon, definitely take these reviews into consideration when making your dining plans. And, of course, be sure to LEAVE YOUR OWN REVIEWS with us after you return home! Stay tuned to AllEars for more guest reviews of Disney’s restaurants!
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Agree with a lot of this. Trattoria was a hidden gem we discovered for breakfast while waiting to leave for an early flight. Delicious.
Just ate at Steakhouse 71 again recently. The food was great but what was even better was the attentive, friendly, customer centered wait staff. They were over and above anything I’ve experienced at wdw in a very long time.
Also recently experienced Ohana for dinner after swearing I was done with it after both very bad breakfast and dinner experiences. Well something’s turned around, because as the author said, I never felt rushed. The food was warm, not salty or greasy and the pacing was pretty good. Wait staff there still needs to be better trained but overall a great improvement over recent years.