There are SO many pasta options in Disney World. (Hey, we’re not complaining! Bring on the noodle-y goodness!)

But what are our FAVORITE plates of pasta on Disney World property? Glad you asked! Let’s talk about them NOW! *WARNING* You’re gonna want pasta after this. In fact, after we finish up this post, we’re gonna go make a big pot of spaghetti while we daydream about some of the items on this list.

For this list, we’re going to start with the pasta dishes we think are yummy and work our way to the plates of pasta we’d probably marry if it were legal.

Let’s begin!!

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork at Eight Spoon Cafe

What’s better than mac and cheese? BAKED mac and cheese! And what’s better than baked mac and cheese? Baked mac and cheese with PULLED PORK. You can find this very dish over at the Eight Spoon Cafe kiosk in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The barbecue sauce drizzled on top is a great combo with the tender pulled pork. And that mac and cheese? It’s ~heavenly~. We loved baked mac and cheese because it gives a nice almost-crisp texture to the super-soft noodles. And then you pair it all together with the pickles and… *chef’s kiss*.

The Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is $6.79 (which is by far the cheapest option on our list)!

Learn about the mysterious Eight Spoon Cafe Pulled Pork Doughnut HERE!

Perkins Thai Noodles (with Chicken) at Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen

Let’s get a little *adventurous* with this next item on our list. You’re going to need to head over to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom and grab yourself a reservation at Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen. (Okay, don’t do it in that order. FIRST, make the reservation, THEN head over to the restaurant. Got it? Good.)

The Perkins Thai Noodles are not only really good rice noodles — they’re one of our favorite things to order at Skipper Canteen, period. The veggies are fresh, the spicy-soy chili sauce gives the entrée a nice *kick*, and if you add the chicken upon request, the chef’s sure won’t be stingy! 

The Perkins Thai Noodles are $25 and are a great option for more adventurous eaters and those looking for a spicier dish.

Learn more about Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen HERE!

Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese at The Mac And Cheese Food Truck

We try to hype up the Food Trucks over at Disney Springs as often as possible because they’re an affordable quick service option with unique offerings. Plus, one of them specializes in one of our FAVORITE Mac and Cheese options EVER. 

The Mac and Cheese Food Truck has a Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese that contains plenty of sweet-meat seafood, creamy cheese (with an additional sprinkle cheese on top!), and a side of buttery crackers you can crumble and sprinkle on top to give the noodles an added crunch. 

The Shrimp and Lobster Mac and Cheese is $14 and we’re now crying over the fact we’re not eating it currently. Just a little warning that these food trucks can rotate and aren’t always available. The trucks available during your visit may change, so stay tuned to DFB to stay updated on all the latest changes!

Learn more about the Mac and Cheese Food Truck HERE!

Veal Ravioli at Ravello

Ravello feels like a hidden gem for us. It’s located over at Four Seasons Orlando — which isn’t *technically* a Disney resort, but it IS located on Disney World property.

Ravello specializes in fine Italian cuisines — but the one we’ve got to highlight on our list is the Veal Ravioli. This is VERY mushroom-y, but the mushrooms are sautéed well and so juicy! The ravioli is stuffed with spinach and ricotta, which we thought went really well with the veal. 

The Veal Ravioli is $28 and is a solid option for those who enjoy powerful mushroom flavors. (Which is why some of our team disagrees with this item on the list, but whatevs. We’ll agree to disagree <3 )

Learn more about Ravello HERE!

Gnocchi Bolognese at Il Mulino New York Trattoria 

This won’t be the only time you see the Italian table service restaurant, Il Mulino New York Trattoria — over at the Swan side of the Swan and Dolphin Resort — on this list. (Sorry, kind of a spoiler alert there.)

So the first pasta we’re going to shout out is the Gnocchi Bolognese. Those potato dumplings are soft and plump, and the meat sauce is plentiful and filling. (Very shareable, very satisfying.) We were only three bites into this one when we started to get sad at the thought we’d eventually get full and have to stop eating it. *Tragic violin music softly plays in the background*

The Gnocchi Bolognese is $26. (Can we get a little more cheese sprinkled on the top there? Thanks.)

What other restaurants are offered at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts? Click HERE to find out!

House-Made Mac and Cheese at Tusker House

Ah yes, Tusker House. We’ve got to talk about your delicious House-Made Mac and Cheese. How many times will we mention Mac and Cheese on this list? Guess you’ll find out if you keep reading

Tusker House is an all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style meal located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and has a set price of $55 per adult and $36 per kid. So, before we rave about this Mac and Cheese, just be aware that it’s only a SIDE option here. Make sure you like the other options on the menu *before* you book a reservation for this Mac and Cheese alone.

Okay, now that we’ve gotten the side note out of the way, let’s talk about MAC AND CHEEEEESE! Heh. Actually, now that we think about it, there’s not much to say about this one. It’s just really good, really creamy Mac and Cheese in those spiral noodle forms. Simple and perfect <3 

You Had Us at Bottomless Bread Service (!!) at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Rigatoni at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera 

On the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort, you can eat at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera. This is a signature restaurant that offers the best selections from Italian and French cuisine. With the best bread and pastries inspired by France and soft, buttery pasta inspired by Italy, this spot is every carb-lovers dream!

The Rigatoni is our favorite pasta dish to order here! It is served with braised chicken sugo, rapini & wild mushrooms, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. The braised chicken tasted like tender dark meat, the sauce was plentiful and creamy, and the added Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkle-cheese gave all the flavors an extra OOMPH. Now this isn’t what you’d traditionally expect from an Italian-inspired menu. The sauce isn’t a tomato-based sauce, but a sugo, which is more like a savory gravy. Earthy, herby, and buttery, it’s different but DELICIOUS!

The Rigatoni is $32; it’s a great option for those who want to dine on some delicious, hearty pasta with an AMAZING view. You’re on the ROOFTOP of the resort, for crying out loud. Those views are ~breathtaking~and if you time it right, you might just spot some fireworks from nearby EPCOT.

Read our full review of Topolino’s Terrace HERE!

House-Made Macaroni and Cheese at Gasparilla Island Grill

We promise this will be the LAST TIME we’ll talk about Mac and Cheese because — well — this might just be our FAVORITE Mac and Cheese on property!

Gasparilla Grill is a quick-service restaurant located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The House-Made Mac and Cheese is labeled on the menu as a “Chef Speciality” and, boy oh BOY, this pasta’s SPECIAL alright!

Look at all that CHEESE! It’s creamy, it’s thick, and somewhere within that thick cocoon of cheese are heaps of classic elbow macaroni. It’s the ultimate comfort food. And it’s all yours for the taking at $9.29.

Check out the other restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa HERE!

Shrimp Pappardelle at Trattoria al Forno

Alright, y’all. We’re down to the TOP THREE now. So let’s take a stroll down Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and over to the Italian table service restaurant, Trattoria al Forno.

The Shrimp Pappardelle is the Italian dish that we dream about at night. It’s a great combo of flavors — artichokes, tomatoes, capers — and an added zesty, white wine butter sauce to top it all off! This is the perfect juxtaposition of light and decadent!

The Shrimp Pappardelle is $29 — we’d recommend it for not only pasta-lovers (because DUH) but also seafood lovers. (Don’t tell us those plump shrimp aren’t calling your name.)

Learn more about Trattoria al Forno HERE!

Spaghetti Carbonara at Il Mulino

See? We told you Il Mulino New York Trattoria would be back! We just couldn’t stay away!

Now we’re going to talk about that wonderful Spaghetti Carbonara. Sure, it’s not one of the prettiest plates of pasta on this list, but looks are definitely deceiving here. This is a dish that is perfection through simplicity. Al dente spaghetti, crisp pancetta, smooth olive oil, rich eggs, and plenty of melty pecorino Romano cheese make this classic pasta meal a crowd sure-fire crowd-pleaser.

The Spaghetti Carbonara is $23. And before you say anything, yes. We realize we just mentioned ANOTHER pasta smothered in cheese. BUT this isn’t Mac and Cheese so it’s fine and *totally* different, we SWEAR.

Wanna talk about MORE cheesy goodness? Of COURSE you do! Click HERE to learn about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival Cheese Crawl!

‘Ohana Noodles at ‘Ohana

And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for… .

The winner of our BEST PASTA IN DISNEY WORLD is… The ‘Ohana Noodles! *Fanfare and celebration inserted here*

The ‘Ohana Noodles can be found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at the Hawaiian-themed, all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant, ‘Ohana Grill. ‘Ohana is one of the most popular table service restaurants on Disney property, but just like Tusker House, this is a prix-fixe price of $55 per adult, $33 per kid. 

For a minute, we thought we were going to lose the ‘Ohana Noodles for good! When the restaurant was preparing to reopen to the public, the updated menu was posted on the Disney website — and NO ‘Ohana Noodles were listed! *GASP*

Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. The ‘Ohana Noodles returned and we were there to welcome them home. These noodles are the BOMB. They’re sweet AND savory, and the cabbage gives them a nice extra crunch. We usually fill up on these before the rest of our meal is ready for us to nosh on. And we tracked down some recipes for our favorites ‘Ohana side dishes to keep those flavors in our everyday lives!

Learn more about ‘Ohana Grill HERE!

And there you have it, folks! Our top 11 plates of pasta on Disney World property is now complete! Honestly, we probably could’ve made it a Top 10 list and made things more even, but we really had trouble narrowing down our options to just 11! There are so many tasty options available (or maybe we just really, really, really like pasta).

Now it’s time to check out our favorite 2021 Disney World restaurants! Click HERE to watch our picks!!

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