The Osprey Tavern
The Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park is one of Orlando's most accomplished dinner restaurants, with chef James Petrakis running a wood-fired kitchen that treats fire as a primary flavor ingredient rather than just a cooking method. The handmade pastas — a rotating selection that changes with the season — are the dishes that most clearly demonstrate the kitchen's depth, from a spring pea and ricotta gnudi with brown butter to a winter short rib ragu pappardelle that coats every noodle strand in richly braised beef. The wood-roasted whole fish and the ember-finished vegetables round out a menu that rewards exploratory ordering. The tavern space is warm and casually elegant, with a thoughtful wine list that leans Italian and Californian. Reserve, order the pasta as a shared first course, and let the server guide the rest of the meal.
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