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{{Short description|Italian-American Restaurant in Florida, United States}}
'''Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano''' is a restaurant on New York Street in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]].<ref>Shumaker & Saffel (2003), p. 78.</ref> Located near [[Muppet*Vision 3D]] and [[Star Tours—The Adventures Continue|Star Tours]],<ref>Sandler (2007), p. 256.</ref> the restaurant specializes in [[Italian cuisine]], serving such dishes as ''[[ossobuco]]'', [[Wood-fired oven|wood-fired]] [[flatbread]] pizza, and [[Grilling|grilled]] [[Salmon as food|salmon]].<ref>Tunstall & Tunstall (2004), p. 120.</ref> A ''[[Fantasmic!]]'' dinner package is available that grants restaurant guests quicker access to this show.<ref>Hess (2009), p. 140.</ref> This package is also offered at two other restaurants in the park: the [[Brown_Derby#Ohio_chain_and_licensing_program|Hollywood Brown Derby]] and Hollywood and Vine.<ref>Miller (2007), p. 228.</ref> Ron Douglas included the recipe for Mama Melrose's [[cappuccino]] ''[[crème brûlée]]'' in his cookbook ''America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts''.<ref>Douglas (2012), p. 178.</ref> Mama Melrose's is decorated with [[film memorabilia]] and Italian [[bric-à-brac]].<ref>Veness & Veness (2012), p. 238.</ref> The restaurant's [[background music]] consists of songs sung by such singers as [[Tony Bennett]] and [[Frank Sinatra]].<ref>Goldsbury (2005), p. 289.</ref> In ''The Color Companion to Walt Disney World'', Bob Sehlinger et. al. write that Mama Melrose's is much more relaxing than other restaurants in the park.<ref>Sehlinger et. al. (2012), p. 139.</ref> In his book ''Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time'', Doug Ingersoll calls Mama Melrose's a "friendly and cheerful locale that provides a nice alternative to the higher price or heavily themed alternatives."<ref>Ingersoll (2005), p. 76.</ref>
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'''Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano''' is an [[Italian-American cuisine|Italian-American]] restaurant in the [[Disney's Hollywood Studios#Grand Avenue|Grand Avenue]] area at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]].<ref>Shumaker & Saffel (2003), p. 78.</ref> Located near [[Muppet*Vision 3D]] and [[Star Tours—The Adventures Continue|Star Tours]],<ref>Sandler (2007), p. 256.</ref> the restaurant specializes in [[Italian cuisine]], serving such dishes as ''[[ossobuco]]'', [[Wood-fired oven|wood-fired]] [[flatbread]] pizza, and [[Grilling|grilled]] [[Salmon as food|salmon]] and sausage grinders.<ref>Tunstall & Tunstall (2004), p. 120.</ref> A ''[[Fantasmic!]]'' dinner package is available that grants restaurant guests quicker access to this show.<ref>Hess (2009), p. 140.</ref> This package is also offered at two other restaurants in the park: the [[Brown Derby#Ohio chain and licensing program|Hollywood Brown Derby]] and [[Hollywood & Vine (restaurant)|Hollywood & Vine]].<ref>Miller (2007), p. 228.</ref> Ron Douglas included the recipe for Mama Melrose's [[cappuccino]] ''[[crème brûlée]]'' in his cookbook ''America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts''.<ref>Douglas (2012), p. 178.</ref>

Mama Melrose's is decorated with [[film memorabilia]] and Italian [[bric-à-brac]].<ref>Veness & Veness (2012), p. 238.</ref> The restaurant's [[background music]] consists of songs sung by such [[Italian-American]] singers as [[Tony Bennett]] and [[Frank Sinatra]].<ref>Goldsbury (2005), p. 289.</ref>

==Italian-American Restaurant Music==

"[[California Dreamin']]" - [[The Mamas and the Papas]]

''Walk of Life -'' Dire Straits

''It Never Rains in Southern California'' - Albert Hammond

''[[That's Amore|That’s Amore]]'' - Dean Martin

''[[Bella Notte]]'' - Instrumental


==References==
==References==
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*{{Cite book|author=Douglas, Ron|title=America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts|publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]]|year=2012|isbn=1451623364}}
*{{Cite book|author=Douglas, Ron|title=America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts|publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]]|year=2012|isbn=978-1451623369}}
*{{Cite book|author=Goldsbury, Cara|title=The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World Resort: How to Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer|year=2005|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|isbn=0762739576}}
*{{Cite book|author=Goldsbury, Cara|title=The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World Resort: How to Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer|year=2005|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|isbn=0762739576}}
*{{Cite book|author=Hess, Jennie|title=Fodor's 2010 Walt Disney World: Plus Universal Orlando and SeaWorld|year=2009|publisher=Fodor's Travel Publications|isbn=1400008549}}
*{{Cite book|author=Hess, Jennie|title=Fodor's 2010 Walt Disney World: Plus Universal Orlando and SeaWorld|year=2009|publisher=Fodor's Travel Publications|isbn=978-1400008544|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/fodorswaltdisney00fodo_1}}
*{{Cite book|author=Ingersoll, Doug|title=Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time|year=2005|publisher=[[Pearson Education]]|isbn=0789734028}}
*{{Cite book|author=Ingersoll, Doug|title=Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time|year=2005|publisher=[[Pearson Education]]|isbn=0789734028|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/planyourwaltdisn00doug}}
*{{Cite book|author=Miller, Laura Lea|title=Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|edition=7|year=2007|isbn=0470112743}}
*{{Cite book|author=Miller, Laura Lea|title=Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|edition=7|year=2007|isbn=978-0470112748}}
*{{Cite book|author=Sandler, Corey|title=Walt Disney World Resort: Also Includes Seaworld and Central Florida|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|year=2007|isbn=0762741694}}
*{{Cite book|author=Sandler, Corey|title=Walt Disney World Resort: Also Includes Seaworld and Central Florida|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|year=2007|isbn=978-0762741694}}
*{{Cite book|author=Sehlinger, Bob|author2=Menasha Ridge|author3=Len Testa|edition=2|title=The Color Companion to Walt Disney World|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|year=2012|isbn=1118225465}}
*{{Cite book|author=Sehlinger, Bob|author2=Menasha Ridge|author3=Len Testa|edition=2|title=The Color Companion to Walt Disney World|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|year=2012|isbn=978-1118225462}}
*{{Cite book|author=Shumaker, Susan|author2=Than Saffel|title=Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando: The Essential Guide for the Health-Conscious Traveler|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|year=2003|isbn=0762727039}}
*{{Cite book|author=Shumaker, Susan|author2=Than Saffel|title=Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando: The Essential Guide for the Health-Conscious Traveler|publisher=[[Globe Pequot Press]]|year=2003|isbn=0762727039}}
*{{Cite book|author=Tunstall, Jim|author2=Cynthia Tunstall|title=Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|year=2004|isbn=0764569929}}
*{{Cite book|author=Tunstall, Jim|author2=Cynthia Tunstall|title=Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|year=2004|isbn=0764569929}}
*{{Cite book|author=Veness, Susan|author2=Simon Veness|title=The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Planner: A Complete Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake for Your Unforgettable Vacation|year=2012|publisher=[[F+W]]|isbn=1440528101}}
*{{Cite book|author=Veness, Susan|author2=Simon Veness|title=The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Planner: A Complete Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake for Your Unforgettable Vacation|year=2012|publisher=[[F+W]]|isbn=978-1440528101}}
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[[Category:Italian restaurants in the United States]]
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[[Category:Disney's Hollywood Studios]]
[[Category:Walt Disney Parks and Resorts restaurants]]
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[[Category:Restaurants established in 1991]]

Latest revision as of 14:11, 21 August 2024

Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
A photograph of the exterior of a building with "Mama Melrose's RISTORANTE ITALIANO where Italy meets California in the heart of the Backlot!" painted on the side
The exterior of Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
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Restaurant information
Owner(s)Walt Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products
Food typeItalian-American cuisine
CityBay Lake
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Postal/ZIP Code32830
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28°21′16″N 81°33′33″W / 28.3545657°N 81.5591489°W / 28.3545657; -81.5591489
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano is an Italian-American restaurant in the Grand Avenue area at Disney's Hollywood Studios.[1] Located near Muppet*Vision 3D and Star Tours,[2] the restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, serving such dishes as ossobuco, wood-fired flatbread pizza, and grilled salmon and sausage grinders.[3] A Fantasmic! dinner package is available that grants restaurant guests quicker access to this show.[4] This package is also offered at two other restaurants in the park: the Hollywood Brown Derby and Hollywood & Vine.[5] Ron Douglas included the recipe for Mama Melrose's cappuccino crème brûlée in his cookbook America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts.[6]

Mama Melrose's is decorated with film memorabilia and Italian bric-à-brac.[7] The restaurant's background music consists of songs sung by such Italian-American singers as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.[8]

Italian-American Restaurant Music

[edit]

"California Dreamin'" - The Mamas and the Papas

Walk of Life - Dire Straits

It Never Rains in Southern California - Albert Hammond

That’s Amore - Dean Martin

Bella Notte - Instrumental

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Shumaker & Saffel (2003), p. 78.
  2. ^ Sandler (2007), p. 256.
  3. ^ Tunstall & Tunstall (2004), p. 120.
  4. ^ Hess (2009), p. 140.
  5. ^ Miller (2007), p. 228.
  6. ^ Douglas (2012), p. 178.
  7. ^ Veness & Veness (2012), p. 238.
  8. ^ Goldsbury (2005), p. 289.

Bibliography

[edit]
  • Douglas, Ron (2012). America's Most Wanted Recipes: Just Desserts. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1451623369.
  • Goldsbury, Cara (2005). The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World Resort: How to Get the Most Out of the Best Disney Has to Offer. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 0762739576.
  • Hess, Jennie (2009). Fodor's 2010 Walt Disney World: Plus Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. Fodor's Travel Publications. ISBN 978-1400008544.
  • Ingersoll, Doug (2005). Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation in No Time. Pearson Education. ISBN 0789734028.
  • Miller, Laura Lea (2007). Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2007 (7 ed.). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0470112748.
  • Sandler, Corey (2007). Walt Disney World Resort: Also Includes Seaworld and Central Florida. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-0762741694.
  • Sehlinger, Bob; Menasha Ridge; Len Testa (2012). The Color Companion to Walt Disney World (2 ed.). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1118225462.
  • Shumaker, Susan; Than Saffel (2003). Vegetarian Walt Disney World and Greater Orlando: The Essential Guide for the Health-Conscious Traveler. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 0762727039.
  • Tunstall, Jim; Cynthia Tunstall (2004). Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0764569929.
  • Veness, Susan; Simon Veness (2012). The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Planner: A Complete Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake for Your Unforgettable Vacation. F+W. ISBN 978-1440528101.