Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse is heading to Lake Buena Vista, set to take over a large former Romano’s Macaroni Grill and bring a New York-style Italian American steakhouse vibe to the neighborhood. The new restaurant is planned at about 9,000 square feet, with room for roughly 250 diners once renovations are complete. The company is putting around $5 million into the buildout and is eyeing a late spring 2026 opening as construction continues on the site.
Those details first surfaced in an April 20 report from the West Orange Times & Observer. The outlet reported that Delmonico’s will take over the former Romano’s space at 12148 S. Apopka Vineland Road and that this will be the brand’s second Florida location, and it provided the seating, square footage, and investment figures.
Where It Will Sit
The restaurant is slated for 12148 S. Apopka Vineland Road, a high-traffic corridor just minutes from Disney and SeaWorld. Public directory listings and commercial property pages list Romano’s Macaroni Grill as the former tenant at that address, backing up the site’s long-running restaurant use. MapQuest and local rental listings both note Romano’s at that location.
What To Expect
Delmonico’s already runs an Orlando location on Westwood Boulevard, where the concept pairs classic steaks with Italian dishes aimed at groups and families. Menu and location details on the restaurant’s official site outline how the Lake Buena Vista restaurant will slot into the chain’s Florida lineup. Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse lists the existing Orlando spot and its menu highlights…