it's well worth the wait!. when 2009 ended just a couple of weeks ago, i asked my wife how much we had spent at terra mia for the last twelve months? she stated, "you don't want to know!" the prices are excellent and it's a tremendous value for the ambiance and homelike feel you have when waiting for your table, however, when you frequent more than twice a week it will add up! regardless of the spend, terra mia is always worth the wait and the secret is getting out among the locals that this is the place to be; no matter what day of the week.
living in heathrow, we had passed the restaurant coming out of the back gate of our neighborhood, and finally tried it on the advice of the local wine store owner in lake mary. it was the best recommendation that we had ever acted on, and soon became friends with the owners, head chef and all the wait staff.
the fried calamari, muscles, chicken parmesan, chicken della rosa, brick oven pizzas, salads and wine selection are fabulous! whatever dessert you choose along with a cup of cafe' americana to top off your meal is a delectable treat. the combination of the cuisine, the locals that frequent, and the infectious personalities of the staff , add up to a relaxed feeling that draws you in and keeps you coming back week after week.
needless to say, we like the place! why are you still sitting here reading my review? grab your wife and kids and go! if it's packed, order a glass of wine, relax, meet a new friend and get ready to experience excellent service and a fabulous meal. don't forget to introduce yourself to that stranger standing next to you, my wife and i love meeting new people. bon apetite.