Traditions Cafe - Wildwood

[2catsmeow]

A new restaurant opened up for dinner in Wildwood just last night - Traditions Cafe. It is above the antique consignment shop on Hwy 44. We had a wonderful Italian dinner - with a FREE glass of wine because they do not have their liquor license yet and cannot sell any libations at this time. My husband had the lobster ravioli - it came cooked al dente with yummy pink lobster filling and a creamy lobster sauce. I had the lasagna and it honestly was some of the best we have had out. The seasoning was perfect. We certainly would like to recommend this new restaurant to all who enjoy Italian food. The proprietors Helen and Rudolfo were charming. They are only open for dinner Thur - Sat right now but do plan to add more evenings in the future. Please give them a try - you will not be disappointed! We are already planning our next visit.

[MMC24]

Thanks for the recommendation, we'll give it a try.

[2catsmeow]

We enjoy trying new places and are always open to suggestions. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.

[Cassie325]

We enjoy trying new places and are always open to suggestions. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.


We will try it as well....have you tried The Catillion in WW? WOW!!!!

[conn8757]

Is there an elevator if it is on the second floor?

[2catsmeow]

The consignment shop was closed when we arrived for dinner so there might be one in there, but you had a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. Not the easiest with bad knees.....you really get spoiled living in TV with everything on the first floor.....

[4 Siamese]

Thanks for the info, will have to try it. We still have not found really good
Italian Food in Florida. Do you have other suggestion besides Traditions?

[2catsmeow]

You might want to try Cafe Attuare in Mt Dora - one of our favorites. There are so many Italian restaurants and they are all just a little different with seasonings and all. And everyone has different tastes. Cafe Attuare is just a little different than the rest, and Paulette the owner is a real hoot! They make their own pasta, sauce, and salad dressings. It is also nice to walk around Mt Dora and window shop. We also like Giovanni's and Little Joey's.

[4 Siamese]

Thank you will give them a try.

[4 Siamese]

Well we tried Traditions Cafe and we were very pleased. The food was great, cooked to order and the owners made you feel right at home.
Will absolutey go back again with friends.

[l2ridehd]

We tried Traditions Café tonight. It's in Wildwood, go to 301 South to 44 West, about 1/2 mile on the left above the consignment store. I will go back. I had the Lobster Ravioli, Susi had the Seafood Cannelloni. Mine was good, hers was great. Saw someone have the Lasagna, looked wonderful. We had the Tiramisu for dessert. Not served the traditional way but was outstanding. Wine and beer list needs work, but they just got their license so will give them some time to fix that. Owners were great, we will definitely go back. Phone number is 352-748-0133

[twynsmom]

. :icon_hungry: We tried Tradition's Cafe last night (10/31) and it was excellent!! My husband had the special, which was Shrimp/Tilapia atop Angel Hair Pasta and smothered in a luscious Lobster Sauce. I had the Meat Lasagna, both were outstanding. You must give it a chance. Spread the word, as this will become one of our favorites and we plan to eat there regularly. At least give it a try, you won't be disappointed. As a side note, we do not know the owners, although met them last night and they are very friendly and accomodating. Our Waitress Jackie, was very helpful and attentive, we have no connection with this great new "Tradition". One of the owners told us to watch for their ad (in the "dining out" section) this week in the Daily Sun as they will have a special in there for a free bottle of wine with dinner, for a party of 4. :MOJE_whot:

[ptownrob]

Anyone?

[peggydavidse]

Do you turn left or right onto 44 when you reach Wildwood on 301?

[l2ridehd]

If you are going South on 301, toward the Florida turnpike, you would turn right on 44. The Traditions Cafe is located about 1/2 mile on the left. It is on the second floor of the Traditions antique shop. Decent food, nice people, needs a better wine list.

[moongirl]

Has anyone been there for lunch? What is their price range. I'm looking for a place for 5 ladies for a birthday lunch.

[English Ivy]

Maybe a small group of ladies would be ok, but I was there late summer with a group of approx 15. We had a reservation for 11:30 but they really weren't prepared for us staff wise. There was only one waitress for the entire dining room and once we finally did get our food several of us were not impressed at all. My panini sandwich was dry and tasteless.

According to previous comments they seem to be good for dinner, but I wouldn't spend my money there for lunch again. Maybe dinner but not lunch.

When it came time to pay our bills the lady at the register (owner/co-owner ?) was totally overwhelmed and didn't even have enough money in the register to make change and had to run downstairs to the antique store for money.

And to those who are wondering, no I did not voice my displeasure to management because it was impossible to even get the waitress' attention for a water refill.

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe a small group of ladies would be ok, but I was there late summer with a group of approx 15. We had a reservation for 11:30 but they really weren't prepared for us staff wise. There was only one waitress for the entire dining room and once we finally did get our food several of us were not impressed at all. My panini sandwich was dry and tasteless.

According to previous comments they seem to be good for dinner, but I wouldn't spend my money there for lunch again. Maybe dinner but not lunch.

When it came time to pay our bills the lady at the register (owner/co-owner ?) was totally overwhelmed and didn't even have enough money in the register to make change and had to run downstairs to the antique store for money.

And to those who are wondering, no I did not voice my displeasure to management because it was impossible to even get the waitress' attention for a water refill.
Should have talked to management...btw that was 6 months ago.

[Boomer]

Has anyone been there for lunch? What is their price range. I'm looking for a place for 5 ladies for a birthday lunch.

Good morning, moongirl,

I want to answer your question, but first of all, I think I should preface this with a disclaimer: I don't live in TV at this point. -- But we have spent time there, and ate out a lot. Too much. So I sort of know the territory.

Our most recent visit was in November, and we had lunch at Traditions Cafe. Our service was excellent. But, at that time, the lunch menu was limited to sandwiches and soup and I think it was just one specialty pasta dish. We ordered mushroom soup and the pasta. Both were really good. (If anyone in your group has a problem with stairs, that might be a consideration. Traditions is upstairs. I asked them how they handled access and learned that there was also some seating downstairs.)

We planned to go back to Traditions for dinner, which I think is more what they are about there, but we had to get back to Cincinnati so we never got there again. But next time, we will go to Traditions for dinner.

But, to answer your question about a birthday lunch for a group of ladies, I suggest thinking about going to The Tea Plantation at LSL In late November I wrote a rather detailed review of The Tea Plantation which you can find somewhere here in the restaurant forum if you would like to read it.

My suggestion may be too late. The birthday lunch may be over. But I wanted to offer this suggestion, just in case.

Boomer

[kb8tpw]

Boomer hit that one out of the park ! An absolutely fabulous place and when you look up "five ladies for luncheon" in your Funk and Wagnalls (remember that one) you should see Tea Plantation pictured therein. I dined there with my wife and daughter this past August and as a result a revisit is at the top of my wifes's list for our return to full-time status later in the year. Very pleasant experience and super food. There is your answer...

[evergreen]

Went there last night. Great dinner. Excellent service. Helen and Rudolfo, the owners are top notch people. Word will get out about this place, for sure. Best food we've had in a long time.

[Village Kid 2]

Wow, I can't believe it took us so long to find Traditions Cafe. What a great place! We ate there with friends last evening and enjoyed lasagna, seafood medly with pasta, mussels and pasta along with a chilled bottle of chardonnay (free this weekend with a coupon from Thursday's Sun). The meals were delicious, the restaurant elegant and QUIET, and the owners superb in their attentiveness. We highly recommend it.

Reading back on previous posts, my suggestion for having large parties there would be to give them a heads up that you are coming. I'm sure they would accomdate you if they knew. In my opinion though, it is a wonderful place to dine as the quiet is part of the charm, rather than having large groups.

It was a very pleasant change and we will return often. :thumbup: