Disney4me Posted yesterday at 05:44 PM Report Posted yesterday at 05:44 PM It’s time to check out what’s new at the Italy booth at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Italy Booth The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially opened, and it has a LOT to offer. With plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab, and even concerts to watch. We are here to help you know what’s worth your time and money this year! And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Italy Booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Italy Booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. We do have a few new menu items here this year that we’re excited to try. The Pollo al Marsala is a returning menu item, and it’s a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item. It has been reimagined for this year. There are several new drinks here as well this year, including the Amaretto Bellini and the Cantine Guidi Selezione Privata Luca Red Blend. 2026 Italy Booth Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Stromboli for $8.00. This is a Baked Ham and Provolone Roll with Parmesan and Tomato Sauce. We thought this was quite tasty! Stromboli There’s a huge chunk of cheese in the center with ham wrapped around it, and the dough is tender and easy to eat. The sauce served on the bottom has a bit of a kick, which pairs nicely with the hint of Parmesan cheese dusted on top. Kids will like this without the sauce, but adults and spicy food fans will probably wish there was MORE sauce. We think this would be best served with the sauce on the side for dipping. Still a pretty good winner, though. Inside the Stromboli Next up is the Pollo al Marsala for $9.00. This dish includes a Roasted Chicken Drumstick, Creamy Potato Gnocchi, Mushrooms, and Marsala Sauce. This is one of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Items, and it has been reimagined for 2026! Back in 2014, it was the Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala. We were left disappointed with the dish then so let’s see how the new version was! Pollo al Marsala This year, Italy has turned it AROUND with this dish! The chicken leg is juicy and tender, full of flavor. The mushrooms are well sauteed in the Marsala sauce, and the wine comes through with hints of spice in the sauce. The gnocchi are tender and flavorful and balance well with the amount of sauce. The best bites of this dish pair everything together, and this is honestly a great reason to visit the Italy booth. Pollo al Marsala For something sweet, we tried the new Almond Panna Cotta with Orange Marmalade, Whipped Cream, and Candied Almonds for $6.00. Our reporter thought this was an almond-lover’s dream! Almost Panna Cotta The Panna cotta has a nice set to it and the almond flavor is all throughout this dessert. It’s light and creamy and reminds us of marzipan. The sliced almonds on top add a nice crunch to select bites, and this is the perfect dessert to cleanse your palate after the other, very savory dishes. It’s not too sweet! If you are not a fan of almonds or might upon, I would steer clear of this dessert. A spoonful of panna cotta! Now, on to the beverages! Drinks As for drinks on this menu, we got the new Amaretto Bellini for $16. This made with Luxardo Amaretto Liqueur, Peach Purée, and Prosecco. The peach and cherry Luxardo flavors really stand out here, though it’s not too sweet. We enjoyed the blend of Prosecco and the crisp fruitiness. Amaretto Bellini There is also the Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita, made with Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur, for $15.00. When we tried this in 2025, we thought that if you like citrus, you will most likely enjoy this margarita. This year we found it to be tart and very citrus-forward, easy to drink. The frosty texture is perfect for a hot day and the tequila leaves a slight but not overwhelming burn behind each sip. The triple sec is a little strong — taking over a bit of the finish. Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita There is also an Italian Red Sangria available for $14.00. When we grabbed this in 2025, we thought it’s not super strong and it’s very fruity…in fact, it sorta tastes like fruit juice. Again, though, it’s nothing incredible, but it’s refreshing. Italian Red Sangria from 2025 For beer fans, you can grab a Peroni Pilsner. You can get a 6 oz for $6.00 or a 12 oz for $9.75. If you want something bubbly, there is a glass of Prosecco for $12.00. There is also a new Cantine Guidi Selezione Privata Luca Red Blend for $12.00 and a new Saracco Moscato d’Asti for $13.00. Finally, you can try the new Villa Matilde Falanghina Campania IGP White Wine for $12.00. OVERALL Ultimately, Italy KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK this festival, which is pretty shocking! This booth often lands near the bottom of the list for us, and these food dishes were pretty stellar. If you’re going to choose one item only, we recommend the Pollo al Marsala, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the three eats. Full Spread 2026 The drinks are delightful and a nice pairing to the food, but not super necessary to enjoy the booth. This is a standout year for Italy, for sure, and we’d recommend stopping by! The Stromboli That’s all for this booth, but keep following along for more reviews from the festival. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. 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