Fine dining Orlando, in a well-appointed restaurant, is one of life’s greatest joys. Don’t be intimidated by the table setting that includes several plates of various sizes, multiple utensils, several glasses, and beautiful linens. Here are a few tips to help you either brush up on your dining etiquette, or prepare you for your first endeavor into the sensational world of a five-star dining event.
- Reservations: Call ahead and make reservations for you and your guests. Restaurants of this caliber will accept and, in many cases, require advance reservations.
- Dress the Part: Men are expected to wear a jacket or suit to a fine dining restaurant, and it is also expected that women wear what used to be called “Sunday Finest.” You are about to step into a world with a refined atmosphere, and you should dress to match the occasion.
- Napkin Etiquette: If your waiter does not do it for you, open your napkin and drape it across your lap. Napkins are to be used to pat the corners of your mouth, and should never be used to swipe your mouth or nose. If you need to excuse yourself from the table during the meal, be sure to loosely fold and place the napkin to the left side of your plate. Do not throw it on the table or your chair. Upon conclusion of the meal, semi-fold the napkin and lay it once again to the left side of your plate.
- Table Setting: Crisp table linens, fine china, beautiful crystal, and nice flatware serve to enhance the experience and should not be a source of anxiety. The general rule is that with each course placed before you, use the utensils furthest away from the plating. There are many variations of place settings that correspond to different types of meals, but if you have any concerns about not using the appropriate pieces, the general rule of furthest away will usually get you through without a glitch.
- Cutlery: Once you have used any piece of cutlery, it is important that it never touch the table again. Always place your used utensils back on the plate. There are various viewpoints of exactly how and where to place your flatware to signal the end of your meal, but be sure to place them on the plate.
Your fine dining in Orlando experience should be a time to savor all of the finer things in life, and there is nowhere better in Orlando to enjoy a sensational dinner than Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. The cuisine is authentic Northern Italian, and it is superbly prepared with the freshest ingredients. The service and ambiance are impeccable. Call now to make reservations to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind, superior fine dining in Orlando event. Call and we’ll be your key to the amazing world of fine dining.
