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Terramia Wine Bar Trattoria Reopens in Altamonte Springs

The revamped interior of Terramia Wine Bar Trattoria enhances the dining experience.

News Summary

Terramia Wine Bar Trattoria has reopened in Altamonte Springs with a revamped dining experience, now featuring brick oven pizzas and a refined atmosphere. The new location, dubbed Terramia 2.0, offers a menu of artisanal pizzas, antipasti, and pasta dishes, drawing positive reviews for its offerings. Initial feedback highlights the restaurant’s commitment to quality and attentive service, marking a significant return for this beloved dining establishment in the community.

Altamonte Springs – The Terramia Wine Bar Trattoria has officially reopened its doors with a redesigned dining experience. After closing in January, owners Rosario Spagnolo and Massimo Nobile have revamped the restaurant and opened a new location down the street, bringing the beloved establishment back to life with a fresher and more sophisticated atmosphere.

The reopening has marked the launch of Terramia 2.0, which retains the original name but enhances the dining experience compared to the prior location. The new restaurant differs significantly from its sibling, Terramia Brick Oven Pizza in Lake Mary, offering a more refined dining atmosphere while focusing on pizza and Italian cuisine.

The revised menu primarily features brick oven pizzas, which include artisanal options that have drawn comparisons to other esteemed local pizzerias like Armando’s and Prato. One of the standout offerings is the pizza montanara, priced at $14.25, which includes a combination of whole-milk ricotta, organic baby spinach, homemade mozzarella, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and cherry tomatoes. Reviewers noted the pizza’s crust for achieving a perfect blistered finish, while still maintaining a pleasant texture.

In addition to pizzas, the new Terramia offers a selection of antipasti and pasta dishes. Noteworthy items include the lemony carpaccio priced at $10 and squid-ink pasta known as tagliolini al nero di seppia with shrimp in scampi sauce for $18. However, the bistecca, priced at $20.95 and accompanied by mushrooms and a white wine reduction, received criticism for not meeting higher expectations concerning steak quality.

Desserts at the restaurant include a house-made tiramisu offered at $7, although reviewers felt that a bolder coffee flavor could have improved the dish. Additionally, the profiteroles, priced at $7, were popular among diners and were quickly consumed during the visit, suggesting a positive reception for the dessert offerings.

Customer service at the restaurant has been characterized as attentive, with servers actively encouraging patrons to explore the dessert menu, highlighting a commitment to providing an enjoyable dining experience.

Compared to its predecessor, initial feedback indicates that while the previous location may have excelled in overall food quality, the new establishment shines in its brick-oven pizzas. This focus is seen as a strategic move in re-establishing Terramia’s reputation in the competitive dining landscape of Altamonte Springs.

The culinary pedigree of the chefs behind Terramia draws from significant experience in the Orlando dining scene, providing a strong outlook for the restaurant’s future success. As Terramia Wine Bar Trattoria settles into its new location, it represents both a return and an evolution of a beloved dining option for local residents and visitors alike.

The reopening of Terramia marks a significant development for the Altamonte Springs community, which has seen various dining establishments come and go over the years. The revitalized restaurant’s commitment to quality food and customer service will be pivotal in carving its niche within the local gastronomic scene.