Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s coming to Disney area

 The iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s first Orlando-area site will be just outside of Disney World.

The 7,800 square foot Lake Buena Vista location will be part of Unicorp National Development’s upcoming project, The Village at O-Town West. Portillo’s will occupy the corner of Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Boulevard at the front of the development’s 80,000 square feet retail center.

“Our company strives to partner with tenants that can help showcase the area as a world-class destination for visitors,” states Chuck Whittall, President of Unicorp National Developments.

The menu will include Chicago-style hot dogs, famous Italian beef, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and Portillo’s famous chocolate cake. The restaurant will include an outdoor patio, draft beer, double drive-thru and large parking lot to accommodate guests.

The restaurant’s design is a diner style, with nostalgic decor, diner booths, and memorabilia with local flavor on the walls and ceiling.

“Portillo’s is excited to expand our Florida footprint to the Orlando-area. Our forthcoming location at Village at O-Town West will put us directly in front of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, while also serving the large number of Midwest expats in the area,” said Michael Osanloo, CEO of Portillo’s.