With a healthy mix of simplicity and inspiration, Prato celebrates cuisine from Italy’s rich culinary landscape by fusing Italian classics with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. With its contemporary design and rustic elements, this space welcomes guests from all over to take part in an Italian culinary adventure. With its window-paned doors and year round patio seating, Prato emphasizes the “Park” of Park Avenue.
Husband-and-wife duo, James and Julie Petrakis both grew up in Winter Park, Florida. Collectively, their resumes including working in kitchens spanning from New York City to Atlanta. It was during this time where they gained a strong appreciation for local and sustainable ingredients. The couple returned to Orlando to start a family and open their first concept, The Ravenous Pig, in 2007. James and Julie have been recognized as semi-finalists by the James Beard Foundation for “Best Chef-South” for four consecutive years. They have also received notable accolades from publications, such as Food & Wine, Saveur, and Southern Living. They are also authors of The Ravenous Pig: Seasons of Florida cookbook.
