Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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Address:
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

Neighborhood:
I Drive / Sand Lake

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Cuisine:
Continental

Price: $30 and under

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Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Portofino-Bay-Hotel/dining/restaurants
Email: portofinoconcierge@loewshotels.com
Phone: (407) 503-1430
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 11:00 am; Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 am - Noon; Lunch: Monday -Friday: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Saturday - Sunday: Noon - 2:30pm; Dinner:Thursday -Sunday: 5:30 - 10:30 pm; Closed Tuesday & Wednesday evenings *Hours are subject to change
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Continental, Italian, American
Executive Chef: Alexander Rodriguez
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Host your next breakfast or luncheon event in the vibrant setting of Trattoria del Porto. The restaurant"s private Harbor Room seats up to 30 guests and is an ideal location for Executive Luncheons, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers or whatever your celebration might be. Your guests can enjoy the stunning backdrop of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel; the beautiful harbor piazza lined with cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes and even the occasional Vespa surrounding the sparkling Portofino Bay. Customized group menus are available upon request. We look forward to making your event a memorable one.
Private Party Contact: Joan Tolentino (407) 503-1407
Entertainment: On Friday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, treat the kids to a dining experience they"ll never forget. Enjoy a meal with some of your favorite Universal Orlando® Resort theme park characters. Have fun as they pose for pictures, sign autographs, and interact with everyone at your table. Plus on Thursday and Saturday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, guests have fun with a Face Painter and Balloon Artist during their meal. Trattoria del Porto also features a children's play area with a child-size table and chairs, beanbags, a large screen TV where kids can watch their favorite cartoons, plus a children's
Special Events & Promotions: Nightly "Musica della Notte" in the Harbor Piazza: The nights are alive with music in the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Stop by as the sun sets, before or after dinner at Trattoria del Porto for “Musica della Notte”, or “Music of the Night”, a celebration of the romance and charm of Italy, captured in beautiful song. “Musica della Notte” takes place every evening, weather permitting.

Getting there

Cross Street: Universal Orlando
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Self-parking is complimentary and a discounted valet parking rate of $5 is available for local guests of Trattoria del Porto. Please bring your parking ticket for validation.

A word from Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Trattoria del Porto features Seaside Italian Cuisine with a modern twist. Chef de Cuisine Carlos Cassalas applies his formal 5-star cooking techniques to Italian cuisine. Join us for a traditional breakfast or try one of our local flavors Eggs Beneditto. Lunch features a selection of small plates,… salads and sandwiches. For dinner, embark on your culinary voyage with a selection of small plates featuring Tellicherry Pepper rubbed Beef Carpaccio, Bolognese filled Arancinis, and Florida Mahi Mahi Escabeche. Indulge in la dolce vita 'the sweet life' with decadent desserts created by our award winning Pastry Chef, Hichem Lahreche. Dine inside the main restaurant or outdoors overlooking the Harbor Piazza and picturesque Portofino Bay. Enjoy Character Dining on select nights plus a children’s play area. With the casual approachability of a neighborhood restaurant, Trattoria del Porto is a great choice for every member of the family. Buon Appetito! Continued

Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

3.9

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33 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

33 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

kid-friendly(19)
scenic view(17)
great for outdoor dining(16)

good for groups(12)
romantic(7)
fit for foodies(6)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (33)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We ate Easter brunch and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We ate Easter brunch and the food was good, but not excellent. The Champagne was wonderful and unlimited, which was a plus. My toddler loved seeing Scooby Doo, Woody Woodpecker and the Easter Bunny. On a negative note, we were seated and we went about 10 minutes with no server. We finally got the attention of a busser, who brought us drinks and learned that our assigned server had not shown up. After the situation was finally resolved, and we were given a new server , things improved. However, we were not offered anything to compensate for our inconvenience and no manager ever spoke with us regarding our problem."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What an amazing experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"What an amazing experience my family had. We ate there on Easter and were in awe of everything. Definitely will be back the food was amazing and the staff from the valet to the servers was easily the best we have had in a long time."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great dinner - beautiful views

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2008

Dined on 03/25/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great dinner - beautiful views - enjoyed the live music. Pasta bar with chef was a nice alternative. Excellent service. One of our favorite evenings."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is an excellent spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is an excellent spot for outdoor dining - a beautiful view along with a baritone duet seronade from the balcony. The ordered dishes were well prepared, and the pasta bar gives many options for those with dietary preferences. What fun!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A True Italian Experience!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/12/2012

2009

Dined on 03/12/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our experience felt like a true European night on the piazza. In Italy things slow down when it is time to eat. There is no hurry to eat dinner, it last all night. The food was excellent, loved the pasta bar. But the service was slow, although friendly. Don't dine here if you want to do something else that night. It is best enjoyed all evening. The sunset and live music only added to the Italian ambiance. We highly recommend it."

Dined on 03/12/2012

2009

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

make your own pasta station

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2004

Dined on 03/09/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"make your own pasta station was nice, we just visited 3/10/12 and the characters were Shrek and Scooby Doo"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2004

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The coffee was served lukewarm

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The coffee was served lukewarm 3 times before the staff was approached again with a request for HOT not cold coffee to please be served. It was finally served hot before we paid our bill. We dined at 9:45 am."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Although the food was good,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2012

2010

Dined on 02/13/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Although the food was good, I was not impressed with how they served the meal. We ordered some small plates as apps and then our main course but the only issue the small plates and main course came out at the same time. I also asked the waiter to decanter the bottle of wine to allow to breath, of which I reminded him twice but he did when we served our wine........????????

Again, the food was good but not a lasting impression..."

Dined on 02/13/2012

2010

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

For the most part, our dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2012

2011

Dined on 02/12/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"For the most part, our dining experience was just okay. We were greeted very warmly when we arrived, and our server was very pleasant and helpful. But my wife and I had quite a different experience with our food. I ordered the spicy chicken special, which was loaded with flavor and spice, quite good. My wife ordered the grilled Mahi Mahi, which not only was the portion quite small for the price advertised (I could get the same quality, and similar or larger cut at Jimmy Buffets for almost half the price), but it also had absolutely no seasoning. The shrimp that accompanied it were much too overcooked to be served. That plate was overall completely disappointing. The evening would have been a complete disaster if not for our server."

Dined on 02/12/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

THe food was delicious! The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/22/2012

2012

Dined on 01/22/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"THe food was delicious! The had a special that included all you could eat soup, salad and pasta which included adding all of your favorite items like shrimp, chicken, veggies, etc. all for $22! It was fabulous!"