Best Restaurants In Epcot (Epcot Restaurant Ranked)
Are you trying to decide what the best restaurants in Epcot are? Awesome! We love Epcot and have eaten at a lot of them!
Epcot is known for having the best food in all of Disney World. We are going to explore all the best places to eat at Epcot so you know what food in Epcot you would like to enjoy.
We will begin with the world showcase section of Epcot. There are different countries represented “Around the World”
In each country, there are delicious table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, and snacks. Eating around the World Epcot experience is the best!
In this post, we are going to list all the best restaurants at Epcot that are around the world showcase as well as some in Future World. I will sum up the best places to eat breakfast at Epcot, the best table service at Epcot, and the best character dining experiences at Epcot.
I will also make a few Epcot dining recommendations where you can find the best lunch at Epcot or the best dinner at Epcot.
Let’s eat around the world at Epcot and explore the best restaurants in Epcot.
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The World Showcase
Some of the best restaurants at Epcot are located in the World Showcase. This is the area at the back of the park that focuses on cultures.
Different countries are represented. In different countries, there are quick-service restaurants and dine-in or “table service” restaurants. In this section, we are only going to list the best food at Epcot from each country.
We will start clockwise with our opinions of each restaurant represented.
Get Dining Reservations
If you are planning on eating at Epcot and want to enjoy one of the many sit-down restaurants, you will want to make sure you book a reservation.
The Disney Dining Plan allows you to have 1 table service credit per day of your stay. Some of the nicer restaurants at Epcot require the use of 2 table service credits and in fact, some of the signature restaurants are not even included in the dining plan.
Just be aware so you know which reservations you would like to make before your trip.
1. Mexico Pavillion
Mexico is my favorite place to eat at Epcot. It offers two table service restaurants and a counter service restaurant.
I make sure to eat at the La Cantina de San Angel on every Walt Disney World trip. I think Mexico has the best food at Epcot!
La Hacienda de San Angel
Reservations Recommended
La Hacienda is a hard-to-get reservation. I have wanted to go on every trip I have taken to Epcot but haven’t been able to get in.
Menu Price
Menu items range from $15 to $35. The menu items at both La Hacienda and the quick service La Catina are very similar. Because I love La Cantina I know I would love the food at La Hacienda de San Angel.
You will have more menu items at La Hacienda de San Angel than La Cantina and more seating options! La Cantina is so busy, it is hard to find a seat.
If you love Tex-Mex, try to get a reservation for La Hacienda!
San Angel Inn Ristorante 
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
San Angel is all about the atmosphere. The lighting is dark and you get to eat near a Mayan pyramid.
Meal Price
Menu prices start around $15 to $34. This sit-down restaurant menu offers a lot of variety.
My Opinion
It is pretty cool. We have eaten here and liked it. The style of Mexican food is more what you would find in central Mexico. It was good.
The atmosphere is the main attraction. The Mayan pyramid and the night sky are amazing!
San Angel Vs. La Hacienda
If you are trying to choose between the two main sit-down restaurants, you might like the food at La Hacienda more because it is more Americanized. But if you are all about the atmosphere San Angel is the place to book.
La Cantina de San Angel
Meal Price
My Opinion
2. Norway Pavillion
Norway is your next major stop on the World Showcase. One of the best Epcot character dining restaurants is located here next to the Frozen Ride.
You will also find an amazing bakery with delicious Epcot snacks.
Akershus
Disney Dining Plan – Character Dining Table Service Disney
Reservations Recommended
Akershus is one of the best character dining experiences at Disney World if you want to meet the Disney princesses.
Disney Princesses at Akershus
- Ariel
- Mulan
- Belle
- Cinderella
- Jasmine
- Snow White
- Aurora
- Mary Poppins
Meal Price
Eating with the princess comes with a heavy price tag. It is over $60 per adult and over $40 per child.
My Opinion
We have been a few times to Akershus. It is such a fun place when you have little girls who love princesses. You really get special attention and fantastic photo ops.
We actually prefer this restaurant to the Magic Kindom Cinderella Castle. The food is better. It is unique food your kids may or may not like.
My kids were not big fans of the food but loved the princesses. I think most of the adults in our group enjoyed the menu offerings.
My Opinion
It hurts a little bit when you pay $40 for your kids and they do not touch their food, but I guess one way to think about it is that you are paying for skip-the-line princess photos with several princesses!
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Disney Dining Plan: Snacks
One thing I love about the World Showcase is the ability to try treats from all over the World. The Kringla Bakeri has some of the best snacks at Epcot.
Price
Most of the Epcot Snacks here range from $5-$7. There are lots of options all with a Norwegian/Scandinavian flare.
There is the famous school bread and pretzels, but you might also find a few Elsa-themed snacks as well.
My Opinion
For us, we make sure to stop here every time we visit Epcot. Typically the line isn’t too long and you can get in and out pretty quickly. I love trying foods from other counties so this is one of the best Ecpot snack stops for me!
Best food at Epcot in Noway: School Bread or Frozen Bundt Cake
3. China Pavillion
The China Pavilion at Epcot is my son’s favorite place to eat at Epcot. He loves the orange chicken!
Seriously, We love eating at Epcot China Pavilion!
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
If you are in the mood for quick Chinese food, head to the Lotus Blossom Cafe. You can get orange chicken, Mongolian beef, and lots of rice.
Price
The prices are around $15 per plate. The portions are a pretty good size and filling.
My Opinion
I like Lotus Blossom. My son loves it! We seriously eat here on every Disney World trip! I would say it serves a solid orange chicken plate.
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
We have not had a chance to eat at Nine Dragons. Mainly because not everyone in our family likes Chinese food. The Google reviews are pretty good for this restaurant.
Price
The prices range from $15 to $35 per adult.
My Opinion
If you are looking for a traditional American Chinese restaurant where you can order a few dishes and share them family style, this is the place. They have lots of delicious choices.
Best Food at Epcot in China: Orange Chicken
4. African Outpost
The African Outpost is an area between China and Germany. There is a refreshment area that sells beverages and hotdogs.
Once upon a time, there was going to be an African pavilion but it never was developed. This area represents the “Outpost” which is a rural trading post in West Africa.
You can take a break and relax in this area.
5. Germany Pavillion
When I went to Germany, I was pregnant and had a hard time with the food. So when I visit Disney World I really never want to eat in Germany!
I am the exception, most people love the Biergarten Restaurant.
Biergarten Restaurant
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
The Biergarten has an awesome atmosphere. There is a live polka band and a dancing stage.
The waiters bring around fabulous selections of bratwurst, rotisserie chicken, pork schnitzel, and a variety of salads. There is also cheesecake and apple strudel.
Meal Price
Price range from $35 to $60. There are lots of choices of German Beers available which can make the price go up.
My Opinion
I would go to the Biergarten Restaurant, I think the atmosphere would be so much fun. This would be the first choice for some of my family members.
Sommerfest and Karamell-Kuche
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
Somerfest and Karamell-Kuche are a quick-service restaurant offering a variety of German snacks and drinks. You can get a bratwurst but also get treats like pretzels and bread pudding. Beer is the main attraction at Sommerfest.
Price
The price ranges from $5 – $15 for the snack items available.
My Opinion
I will just tell you, the lines are always long! That has got to mean something!
Best Food in Epcot in Germany: Bratwurst and Carmel Popcorn
6. Italy Pavillion
Italy is one of my favorite European countries! I love the Italy pavilion at Epcot. There are actually two restaurants and a quick-service restaurant as well.
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
One of our favorite memories at Epcot was made at Tutto Italia Ristorante. We went a few years back and loved it. The staff is wonderful! It was one of the best Epcot dining experiences we have had.
Meal Price
The prices range from $15 to $35. The food options are traditional Italian food such as spaghetti, lasagna, and other delicious pasta.
My Opinion
I thought the food was pretty good. It wasn’t as good as the food in Italy. However, the atmosphere was fabulous and the wait staff really was so nice.
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
This restaurant serves wood-fired Neopolitan pizza. It is hard to get a reservation because it is so popular.
Meal Price
This restaurant is pretty pricy. Pasta dishes start at around $30 and a large pizza is $40.
My Opinion
I have tried the pizza from the Pizzeria Coutner and I didn’t like it very much. It tasted so different from what I am used to. I was not a fan. I have heard that the pizza at the counter is different from what is inside the restaurant.
Pizza al Taglio and Geleteria Toscana
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
Pizza Al Taglio is a pizza counter. You can order by the slice. Gelateria Toscana is a Gelato snack shop.
Meal Price
The prices is around $6.75 to $8.75 per slice. The Gelato is around $10.
Both are great places to get the best Epcot snacks!
Best Food in Epcot in Italy: Gelato
7. The American Adventure
One thing I love about eating at Epcot is each family member can eat in a different country. This gives us a taste of lots of different flavors!
America is a safe place to eat in Epcot for our kids. We know they will like the menu. We typically eat at the quick-service restaurant. There are also some classic Disney World snack options: turkey legs, Joffery’s Donuts, and funnel cakes.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Regal Eagle Smokehouse is perfect if you have some Bar-b-que lovers in your family. We do! This is a great spot for an Epcot lunch option.
Meal Price
The prices range from $10 to $17. But honestly, pork ribs for under $20 is not a bad deal.
My Opinion
A few years back they served chicken and fries which my kids love, on our most recent trip it was taken off the menu. There are cheeseburgers and bar-b-que options. It is pretty good.
I think when I am in Epcot, I always head to more exotic spots, but with kids, we have stopped and eaten at Epcot American Adventure many times just to avoid our kids complaining!
Funnel Cakes and Turkey Legs
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
You can also get your favorite Disney classic treats in the American Adventure. There are 3 stands. They sell turkey legs and funnel cakes, and Jofferey’s has coffee and donuts.
8. Japan Pavillion
The Japan pavilion in Epcot has a lot of restaurants. If you love Habachi-style dining or traditional Japanese cuisine this is where you want to make a reservation.
Teppan Edo
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Teppan Edo is a fun experience. We love eating Habachi-style! Your chef cooks your food right in front of you. A lot of times they will throw the food on your plate and sometimes do a juggling act. It is entertaining.
The food is amazing! Steak, shrimp, noodles, and all of the best Japanese cuisine.
Meal Price
I am not exactly sure how pricing works, the menu is pretty expensive if you order things individually. On the Disney website, it says up to $35 per adult, but I have a feeling it is a lot more than that.
Tokyo Dining
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Tokyo Dining is located in the same building as Teppan Edo.
Tokyo dining is a traditional Japanese restaurant with sushi and sashimi. It is much more affordable compared to Teppan Edo. If you are in the mood for some good sushi rolls this is the place
Meal Price
The prices are very reasonable. They are around $15- $35 per item.
Takumi-Tei
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Takumi Tei is an Epcot fine dining experience. There are only five dining rooms all of which are designed to match the elements of water, wood, earth, stone, and washi paper.
This restaurant offers peace, tranquility, and beauty. The food is of the highest quality. If you think of the ultimate Epcot fine dining experience this is it.
Meal Price
You have two options omnivore plate is $250 per plate and the plant-based mean is $150 per plate.
My Opinion
If you are celebrating something really special and you love Japanese food this would be a great choice. If you are just on vacation with your family, this might be a little much!
Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Shiki Sai is opening in 2024. It will be a festive Japanese restaurant, There will sushi and small plates. The menu is supposed to change each month to celebrate different Japanese seasons.
It is something to look forward to.
Katsura Grill
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
Katsura is a quick-service Japanese restaurant where you can get a good variety of different Japanese food types.
Meal Price
Prices range from about $9 – $15. It is a really good deal for a sushi roll or combo plate.
10. Morocco Pavillion
Morocco is a fun pavilion. It is one of the best places to eat in Epcot for a true cultural experience. The food is so different and delicious. One of my favorite quick-service restaurants is in Morocco.
Restaurant Marrakesh
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Meal Price
The menu ranges from $15 to $35.
Spice Road Table
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Spice Road Table is actually one of the best restaurants in Epcot. If you are looking for a Meterterain style of food with delicious hummus this is your place.
Most of the menu offers small plates.
Meal Price
The prices are reasonable at $9 – $15.
Tangerine Cafe
Disney Dining Plan: Quick-Service
Tangerine Cafe use to be my favorite quick-service restaurant at Epcot. It seems like since Covid it is more of a snack bar with very few offerings. But if you want a snack it is a good place to grab a Kabob.
Oasis Sweets and Sips
Disney Dining Plan: Snacks
You can get exotic drinks and pastry platters. These are all unique to Morocco. There will be baklava and almond crescent cookies on the platters.
11. France Pavillion
France is one of my favorite places to grab a snack! I make sure to come here on every trip! I haven’t had a chance to try the main two restaurants but it’s on my list.
Chef de France
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Chef de France is highly recommended. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night. As you step into the dining room you will literally feel like you are being transported to Paris.
I have heard the food is amazing! They offer a Prix Fixe meal which includes all courses. It is the best way to experience this restaurant.
Meal Price
The meal prices range from $35 to $75.
My Opinion
I want to try this restaurant out! It has great reviews and ratings. Plus, they say the Creme Brulee is out of this world good!
Monsieur Paul
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Monsieur Paul is a Signiture dining at Epcot experience. In fact, there is a dress code, and children under the age of 10 are not permitted.
It is very fancy. The Pixe Fixe meal style is your only choice, which provides all of your courses.
Meal Price
Dining at Epcot’s Monsieur Paul cost a flat fee of $195 per plate.
My Opinion
The food is amazing and the dining experience is high quality. This is a restaurant you would want to enjoy if you are celebrating something special like an anniversary.
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
Disney Dining Plan: Snack and Quick Service
Les Halles is my favorite place to eat in the France pavilion. I know I am not the only one. The line at this place is always long!
There are lots of sweet treats to try! My favorite is the Nutella-filled beignet. Going in the morning will give you the freshest choices. You can also order sandwiches.
Meal Prices
The prices start at $2 and go up to $16. This is a great place to grab a snack in Epcot!
La Creperie de Paris
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service and Quick Serive
France is known for its crepes. This is what entices me to eat at La Creperie. This restaurant is fairly new offering both a quick service window as well as a sit-down restaurant.
They have both savory crepes and dessert crepes. There is also a Pixe Fixe meal option.
Meal Price
The price varies savory crepes are more expensive than a dessert crepes. Prices range from $11 to $40.
My Opinion
I haven’t had a chance to try this out yet but as I did some research, I would prefer the quick-service window option. The crepes have very high reviews.
If you love savory crepes you may want to try the table service option because you will get more options on the menu.
L’ Artissan des Glaces
Disney Dining Plan: Snacks
Be sure to grab some ice cream in France! It is the perfect snack on a hot day!
Best Epcot Food in France: Creme Brulee, Mac and Cheese, and Nutella stuffed beignet.
12. United Kingdom Pavillion
One of my favorite parts of Disney World is eating around the World Showcase. For all the times I have been to Epcot, I have never eaten in the UK.
There is a table service restaurant and a quick-service restaurant in the UK.
Rose and Crown Dining Room
Disney Dining Plan: Table Service or Pub
Reservations Recommended
Rose and Crown is actually really popular. You will need to make a reservation if you would like to enjoy the table service option. You can pop into the pub if you were not able to make a reservation.
You will be able to order some classic British pub food while enjoying a drink.
Meal Price
Prices range from $15 to $25 a plate.
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Disney Dining Plan: Quick Service
If you are looking for a quick option to get your British fish and chips head to Yorkshire Fish Shop. This is one of the best Epcot lunch options as it is pretty fast to order and get your food.
Meal Price
The classic fish and chips are around $13 per plate.
13. Canada Pavillion
Canada is a fun pavilion with some good food. Of course, you will need to try some poutine but you might not know that the Le Cellier Steakhouse is one of the best restaurants in Epcot.
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Disney Dining Plan: Signature Table Service
Reservations Recommended
Le Cellier is one of the best steak houses at Disney World. You will find the best cuts of steak and the atmosphere is great.
This restaurant is a little more pricey and will actually use 2 of your table service credits if you have the Disney Dining Plan. It is a great place to go and celebrate.
Meal Price
The prices are not as expensive as other signature restaurants. A main entree is between $35 and $65.
My Opinion
The food at Le Cellier is awesome if you love steak. My family had a chance to go and loved it. We would go back in a heartbeat. It was delicious!
Popcorn in Canada
Disney Dining Plan: Snacks
If you want a quick snack, be sure to get some popcorn in Canada. They are known for the maple popcorn flavoring
Best Epcot Food in Canada: Steak and Popcorn
14. Restaurants Not in the World Showcase
Honestly, here is my advice. If you want to eat the best food in Epcot stick to the World Showcase. There are so many amazing places to try.
There is an exception to that rule, and that is Garden Grill and Space 220.
Garden Grill
Disney Dining Plan: Character Table Service
Reservations Recommended
If you are looking for a character dining experience in Epcot, the Garden Grill is a good spot. You will get to meet Chip N Dale.
We have been and the food isn’t great but the atmosphere is perfect for little kids.
More Restaurants at Epcot
- Connections (Quick-Service)
- Seasons (Quick-Service)
- Refreshment Port (Quick Service)
- Coral Reef Restaurant (Table Service)
- Space 220 Lounge (Table Service)
Space 220 is fairly new and it is tough to get a reservation. The atmosphere is out of this world!
Seasons and Connections are great quick-service places for picky eaters. We stopped by and grabbed some pizza for the kids.
Top Epcot Restaurants
I want to help you create the best Epcot restaurant list. But first I need to tell you about my plan of attack!
My Plan for Eating at the Best Restaurants at Epcot
I always stay at one of the Epcot resorts and I always get a park hopper ticket. This is key to my plan.
After enjoying, other Disney parks I come back to my hotel to rest. Once I am rested I always plan to eat dinner at Epcot. I make reservations for my favorite Epcot restaurants.
Staying at an Epcot Resort
If you are wondering which resorts are closest to Epcot here is a list of my favorites:
- Disney’s Beach Club
- Disney’s Yacht Club
- Disney’s Boardwalk
- Marriott’s Swan and Dolphin
If you want to stay at the Disney resorts you can save money by using David’s Vacation Club. Seriously, we have used this and saved over $1000 for one night.
We have also stayed at Marriotts Swan and Dolphin a few times and really like it.
Top Epcot Restaurant Recommendations
- La Cantina de San Angel (Epcot Lunch)
- La Hacienda de San Angel (Epcot Dining)
- Le Cellier (Epcot Dining)
- Akershus (Princess Epcot Dining)
- Les Halle (Epcot Breakfast or Snack)
- Lotus Blossom (Epcot Lunch)
- Chef de France (Epcot Dining)
So basically, if you have 4 nights at Disney you can try all of these options. These are my favorite Epcot restaurants ranked!
I would go with La Catina over Lotus Blossom if I only had time to eat one Epcot lunch. But Les Halle has to be on your list at least one of the days you visit!
Best Restaurants at Epcot
Hopefully, this list of the best restaurants at Epcot helps you decide where to eat at Epcot. What I have found is that sometimes these restaurants knock it out of the park and sometimes they are just okay.
But with that said Epcot still has the best food in all of Disney World, Boardwalk, and Disney Springs. I know you will love eating at Epcot!
I’m excited to hear what you think the best restaurants in Epcot are. Let me know in the Facebook Group!
If you need a few more tips for Disney World or looking for great beaches near Disney World I have you covered as well. Also if you are doing Disney Halloween there are lots of fun food to try as well.
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This is such a great guide on the best restaurants in Epcot. I love how you share the price range of the menu.
Disney always seems to increase prices!
I love Epcot and I love eating there! Mexico is one of my favorites, too. I’m hoping to add some new experiences for us for our next trip. My family is really picky, so it’s not always easy to convince them. They humor me, most of the time!
We end up eating a lots of different places around the world because we have so many picky eaters!
This is such an awesome list of the best restaurants in Epcot! I’ve been to Disney twice and both times were when I was a kid. We went to Epcot, but I don’t remember much. As an adult, I know I would appreciate “Around the World” so much more and would love to try all of these restaurants. I hope to return someday.
It must have been very hard to decide which are the best restaurants in Epcot. There are so many choices, and such different cuisine around the world. We do love Via Napoli, and used to eat there all the time for birthdays!
This is a fantastic list! I wish we had anything near this here at home. Even in the city, it’s slim pickings, mostly dominated by one company that changes the interior and exterior, but never the menu.
Disney Epcot is such a wonderful eating experience!
This guide to Epcot’s best restaurants will help us plan our next adventure there. Thank you for listing the prices!
They probably will go up but…..
Thank you for this list of the best restaurants in Epcot! Whenever I visit somewhere, I love to have an idea of the places I would like to try and eat. These all sound like wonderful restaurants!
I love eating at Epcot!
We have a trip to Epcot planned for December. Thanks for your list of best restaurants! I’m going to try to make an advance reservation at San Angel Inn Ristorante!
Yes, I love that one!