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Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.5 (2930)
$31 to $50
Italian
5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
**WE TAKE ALL OUR GUEST'S REQUESTS INTO CONSIDERATION. BUT SPECIFIC REQUESTED SEATING, OUTDOOR & INDOOR, ARE ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS**

An exquisite culinary voyage right to the heart of Italy awaits you amid a decor which combines Old World elegance and modern chic. Bice Ristorante offers exquisite Northern Italian cuisine, and superb service in an elegant atmosphere. Bice overlooks the Portofino Bay, offering the finest waterfront views in Orlando. We are located on Universal Studios property, and are only 3 miles from the Orange County Convention Center. The water taxi taking your guests to Universal Citywalk is steps from the restaurant.
Proper attire required (Resort/Business Casual) www.bice-orlando.com/dress-code
-Corkage fee $50 (per bottle/max 2 bottles per table)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Maurilio Cunha
  • Private party facilities
    Bice Ristorante offers many private group dining options for your lunch or dinner. We have two private dining rooms seating 10 to 60 guests. We can seat up to 225 guests, utilizing the private rooms and the main dining room for a larger dinner. There are also two outdoor terraces.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Massi: (407) 503-1416
  • Neighborhood
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Cross street
    Universal Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Self Parking with No Charge and Valet Service in Parking Garage.
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,930 people are saying

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Romantic

  • Orlando

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "great ambience" and "exceptional service". Guests rave about the attentive staff and the "phenomenal" food, highlighting dishes like the short rib ravioli and osso buco. Ideal for special occasions, Bice impresses with its "beautiful atmosphere" and romantic setting.
2,930 Reviews
  1. Nathan

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined there on June 8 for our anniversary. Ambiance was good and service was spot on, the food was a different story. I had ravioli which was pretty good. My wife had the osso buco which was terrible. I’ve never had veal before that was so chewy and dry. I wanted to send it back, but she was embarrassed and asked me not too. The risotto was also very sub par. Honestly had better food inside the theme parks. Total waste of money.

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  2. Daniel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was amazing so was food definitely will come back soon!

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very attentive, we were seated at a table overlooking the the bay and plaza, a nice sunset view for our evening. Ivan our waiter, was very attentive and introduced himself as soon as we were seated. He was pleasant and had polished professional demeaner. He recommended, and we ordered the potato crab cake appetizer, which was outstanding. The potatoes gave it a creamy texture, the cake was not dry like a traditional crab cake. The mustard seed paste underneath gave it a nice little tang to the dish. For dinner I had the Osso Bucco, the shank was fall off the bone tender and moist, served on a bed of well executed risotto. Personally, I judge the quality of an Italian restaurant by their Osso Bucco, this was one of the best I have had. My partner had the short rib ravioli, she loved especially the marsala cream sauce which added a nice sweetness. The cocktails we very good, especially the toasted almond and the lemon drop martini. All in, a great meal with a great staff.

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  4. Christina VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys112 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for a belated bday dinner after a day at the parks. I’ve been here MANY times without issue; however I made a reservation for window bay view and when we arrived, this was not accommodated and the hostess said it was “1st come 1st serve.” Nonetheless, our server was attentive and suggested the wine special, which I ordered and it was great. Other parties enjoyed a sangria and strawberry cocktail. We had the prosciutto burrella for an appetizer and it was great! 2 of the party ordered the lobster risotto special and I requested substitution or filet instead of lobster for the risotto special. The server asked the chef and advised it would cost $48 (lobster more expensive than filet) and I confirmed the order. I ordered Pittsburgh medium rare cooked filet and it was not charred but temp was good so I kept it. The dish was salty but good. When the bill arrived, I had been charged for TWO entrees for my substitution. Steak meal of $62 AND $48 for risotto. The server would not change the bill, mumbling this is why they don’t do substitutions, and the manager argued that lobster is $40 and filet is $40 and removed $20 from my $110 total for the meal/substitution to make it $90… the lobster meal was $65 so still overcharging). The math and explanation were nonsensical. My problem was not resolved, but luckily had my annual pass and saved some to compensate for poor customer service.
    Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay HotelResponded on June 9, 2025
    Dear Guest, Our seating rules are specified on OT and included in the welcome email following the reservation. The pricing was clearly communicated when you requested both a full risotto and a filet; consequently, it was treated as two meals. The maître D offered to deliver the sides that accompany the filet, which you declined. The discount of $23 provided after your complaint corresponds to the combination with a half risotto, similar to the lobster special. Since the filet is $22 more expensive than the lobster, the pricing reflects this difference. We hope this explanation clarifies the situation. Emidio Ciccocelli General Manager Bice Orlando

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  5. Justin

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was excellent. Service was superb! We had such a great time celebrating my wife’s birthday.

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  6. Aaron

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. I was really impressed with everything

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  7. Laura

    Denver / Colorado16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! The food was great, the service was exceptional definitely a good choice and they validate parking so even if you aren’t staying at the resort, you should dine here!!!

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  8. William

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, fantastic food. Highly recommended

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  9. Victoria VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant! Loved the atmosphere and cocktails. Food is solid.

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  10. Trina

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the food wasn't that great. the filet minion had a lot of tartar was, you couldn’t chew through wasting steak. The steak tartar was not that great. Service was awesome and the staff were great.

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Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 2930 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Universal Boulevard
  • Neighborhood
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self Parking with No Charge and Valet Service in Parking Garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurilio Cunha
  • Entertainment
    Pianist Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Bice Ristorante offers many private group dining options for your lunch or dinner. We have two private dining rooms seating 10 to 60 guests. We can seat up to 225 guests, utilizing the private rooms and the main dining room for a larger dinner. There are also two outdoor terraces.
  • Private party contact
    Liz Massi: (407) 503-1416
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