Citricos is a table-service restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The restaurant has a modern look that still fits inside of the hotel’s Victorian theme. There’s a few nods to Mary Poppins throughout. Led by Chef Andres Mendoza, Citricos offers Floridian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. An Annual Pass and Disney Visa 10% discount is offered here and the restaurant takes part in the Disney Dining Plan as a signature 2-credit option. We’ll review Citricos in this post, including thoughts on the atmosphere, cuisine and value.

We’ve been able to experience most Disney World signature restaurants but Citricos had evaded us. This was a similar story to Jiko, where we had been excited to dine here for a long time but, for one reason or another, had missed it. For those in the know, Citricos has long been a favorite of Disney World faithful especially post 2021 remodel. After dining there, we can certainly see why.

That remodel looks to have brightened the atmosphere up. Along with a beautiful upstairs location that overlooks the Grand Floridian grounds, Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom (if seated in the right spot), Citricos has an open and modern design. There’s a nice balance of the classic Victorian white mixed with soft greens, blues and burgundy. The chairs show this off, with a beautiful flower upholstery on them.

The dining area is separated into two rooms, the first being a long rectangular shape. There’s an easiness to the area that feels both fancy and disarming. I love the design here as there’s less Grand Floridian snobbery (in theme) and more comfortability. The different light fixtures are beautiful and dining here around sunset is a treat because of the large windows.

The other dining room has a circular design with leading lines to the center of the ceiling. This is another exceptional design that I just find gorgeous. I do think this room has more of a Victorian flair, so some will prefer it and others won’t. This is the better of the two options if you want a possible view of Magic Kingdom and the fireworks during dinner.

If seated away from the windows, Citricos does have an open kitchen that is fun to look into. This adds to the roomy design and I always enjoy watching the chefs at work.

The backlit bar near the front of the restaurant is beautiful and keeps up the classy look. I love the color scheme there. On the surface, that area looks pretty simple but has some ornate details throughout.

As far as the Mary Poppins theme, there’s not a lot to see here. Over in one of the restaurant’s corners is a replica coat wrack from the 1964 film. It seemed as if the wait staff had been instructed to tell people this existed as we had several people mention it to us. If you go in looking for a Mary Poppins themed restaurant, you’ll likely be disappointed. But there’s a few touches that add to a wonderful atmosphere.

We really liked the whole atmosphere at Citricos. The restaurant’s theme isn’t transportive like a few of our other favorites but the design is beautiful. I’m curious how well this will age over time but for now everything looks pristine and colorful. That matched the menu smartly.

Speaking of, here’s a look at the menu. The restaurant focuses on Floridian cuisine but uses a blend of influences to add creativity. Like most signature restaurants, the prices are high. Entrees range from roughly $40-$60. Citricos does have interesting options outside of the entrees, as well.

I’ll briefly mention that I ordered the 212 Manhattan which consisted of Angel’s Envy Port Barrel Finish Bourbon, Barolo Chinato, Amaro Nonino and Chocolate Bitters. The drink was excellent and on the stronger side of what Disney restaurants typically offer.

The meal started off with a delicious multigrain bread and cheesy rolls served with a guava butter. We both loved the sweet spread on the different breads, and it didn’t feel overly heavy or indulgent. This was a very nice way to start off a fresh, inspired meal.

This is the Togarashi-spiced Cobia. If you’re like me and are unaware of what Cobia is, this is a very buttery fish that’s fairly common in the Gulf of Mexico. They’re also apparently huge when caught. This dish consisted of two Cobia filets served with a Seaweed Rice Cake, Cashew Purée and Mushroom Dashi. While the restaurant says that Mediterranean flavors are added, this had a clear Asian influence and was fantastic. The Togarashi added just a touch of spice to the very flavorful (but not overly fishy) fish. The accompaniments blended in perfectly with the dish, adding a little sweetness and salt. At $50, this is one of the best seafood entrees I’ve had at Walt Disney World.

We were feeling seafood that day! The other entree we ordered was the Crispy Garlic-crusted Domestic Fish. On that day the fish was a Golden Tilefish, another option I’d never heard of! This was served with Boniato Confit, Fennel and Seafood Velouté. Melissa and I were split on which entree was better but they were both exceptional. I do think the sides change out here often but the Garlic-crusted fish was reason enough to get it, adding a little crunch to the perfectly cooked protein. Tilefish was sweeter and delicious, soaking up the creamy Velouté. This dish was $48 and was another beautiful option.

Along with our entrees, we ordered the Smoked Cauliflower as an ‘Enhancement’. This plant-based dish consisted of Green Curry, Chili Crunch, and Citrus Crème Fraîche. The Green Curry and Chili Crunch were spicier than anything else we tried at Citricos but had a fantastic flavor. Melissa is not a fan of spicy food but was able to make it through a little bit of this before handing the rest over to me. The Smoked Cauliflower packed in a lot of flavor too. This was an excellent plant-based option that paired really well with our fish entrees. The side was $12 but was a hefty portion.

Moving to dessert, above is the Profiterole Trio. This included a Vanilla Custard, Dulce de Leche, and Seasonal Cream (strawberry in this case) Profiterole. These had a chewy texture, somewhat similar to mochi. The filling inside was exceptional and balanced, staying away from becoming overly sweet. My favorite of the three was the Dulce de Leche option but I love caramel anything so that’s not a surprise. The colorful and delectable dessert was $14.

We also ordered the Citrus-Basil Cheesecake consisting of a Basil Sponge, Caramelized Tangerine, White Chocolate and Feuilletine Crunch. The Basil Sponge is on the bottom of the dessert, as you can see above. This was inventive and an interesting take on what otherwise is a pretty standard dessert. I’m not sure either of us loved the basil sponge but we did like it. The rest of the cheesecake was delicious, with the zippy citrus being noticeable among the dessert’s richness. If you like cheesecake then this is worth a try even with the divisive basil. The dessert was $12.

The food at Citricos was nothing short of fantastic. Every item we had was elegantly presented and creative. Even the dishes that weren’t our favorite had a level of craft to them that you don’t see very often at Walt Disney World or, frankly, anywhere. Citricos provided one of the best meals we’ve had in WDW.

Once you pair the atmosphere with that excellent food, this restaurant becomes one of the best in all of Walt Disney World. No, there’s not some great value to find here but Citricos is able to pull off a sophisticated and classy meal without being snooty. This restaurant breaks into our top 5 in all of WDW and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for an upscale meal.

Overall Rating – 10/10

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