Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Name: Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Address: 1255 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States, 32830
Telephone: (407) 842-4920 ext. 1199
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

232 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Amare, which means “to love”, is a casual upscale venue inspired by the tastes and cultures of the Mediterranean region. The menu focuses on highlighting fresh premium ingredients popular in the area, including a wide variety of seafood, citrus, olive oils, pasta and pitas.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(407) 842-4920 ext. 1199
Website
https://swandolphin.com/dining/amare/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Kyle Rhodes

Location
1255 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hearth Fired Tiger Prawns$19.00
Prawns Fired with Garlic, Flat Leaf Parsley, Olive Oil, and Preserved Lemon
Polpetti$16.00
Tomato Braised Lamb and Beef Meatballs with Crispy Potatoes, Saffron Aioli, and a Roasted Pine Nut Crumble
Chargrilled Pepper Crostino$14.00
Chargrilled Pepper Crostino Topped with Marinated and Grilled Bell Peppers, Parsley, and Grated Manchego Cheese
Charred Octopus$18.00
Charred Octopus Served on a Fennel Puree and Topped with Pickled Onion, Crispy Potato Shards, and a Pistachio Gremolata
Fried Calamari$18.00
Crispy Calamari served with a Tomato-Aleppo Pepper Sugo and Toasted Sumac Crema
Nicoise Salad$18.00
Seared Ahi Tuna Accompanied by Potatoes, Green Beans, a Hard Boiled Egg, Marinated Tomatoes, and Nicoise Olives

Salads

Tarpon Springs "Greek Salad"$13.00
Inspired by the Local Greek Community in Tarpon Springs, Florida, this Unique Salad is a Base of Romaine Lettuce Topped with Potato Salad, Pickled Beets, Green Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and a Greek Style Dressing
Taverna Salad$15.00
A Bed of Organic Greens Joined With Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Marinated Artichoke, and a Black Pepper Honey Vinaigrette
Amare Salad$14.00
Shredded Romaine and Iceberg Lettuces Topped with Fresh Dill, Scallions, Marinated Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, and a Red Wine Marjoram Dressing

Entrees

Seabass al Cartoccio$43.00
Comprised of Two Filets of Sustainable Striped Bass Steamed in a Parchment Paper Pouch with Thyme, Garlic, Wilted Greens, Tomatoes, and Heirloom Potatoes, Finished with a Rich White Wine Sauce
Bistecca All "Fiorentina"$63.00
A Grilled and Roasted Angus Beef Porterhouse Served with a Pearl Onion, Carrot, and Rosemary Potato Medley and a Red Wine Sauce
Citron Chicken$27.00
Herb Brined and Seared Chicken Breast, Butter Browned Herbed Parisian Gnocchi, Roasted Pearl Onions, Organic Carrots, Roasted Chicken Jus
Tonnarelli alle Vongole$28.00
House-made Tonnarelli Pasta with Steamed Baby Clams, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chile, and Guanciale
Grilled Mahi Mahi$39.00
Olive Oil, Lemon, Parsley, Tuscan Kale, Cauliflower, Toasted Fregola Sarda, Spanish Caper Emulsion
Hand Made Manti Dumpling$26.00
Bahrat Spiced Lamb filled Dumplings from a Beloved Family Recipe, served with Cauliflower, Roasted Eggplant, and a Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Souvlaki$32.00
Your Choice of Two Grilled, Tender Chicken or Angus Beef Skewers with Crispy Potatoes, Charred Greens, Pesto, Harissa Spiced Hummus, and Warm Pita Bread

Flatbreads

The Amare$19.00
Leek, Potato, Lardon, Roasted Black Pepper, Gruyere
La Margherita$17.00
Tomato Basil, Tuscan Olive Oil, Ricotta and Provolone Cheeses
La Vegetale$19.00
Roasted Grape Black Pepper Pecorino Cheese, Aged Balsamic, Baby Arugula
La Soppressarta$18.00
Soppressata, Red Onion, Torn Mozzarella Cheese, San Marzano Tomato

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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JulianT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was noisy because it was full and doesn’t really have anything to deaden the noise (that’s a different issue) Staff were phenomenal in difficult circumstances.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great appetizers and ambience. Ryan was an awesome waiter. Entrees we’re good but not amazing.
MH
MichaelH
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Babe our server was great
CF
CarlF
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife (who has celiac) and I ate at Amare on 9/14/22. Both our server Luis and the food & wine were fabulous. Luis let us know which of the entrees were gluten-free without the need for modification. We both started with the Amare Salad, and then we shared the Porterhouse (order rare) and the Seabass (the Chef's signature dish). To drink, each had the Mediterranean Red Wine Flight. Finally, the Chef made us a custom gluten-free chocolate dessert. It was our first visit to Amare, and it ranks among the very best meals we've ever had at WDW.
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AlexiaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shared the Steak Souvlaki entree with my husband. It was huge and delicious! Also shared the cheesecake dessert. Loved it! I’d definitely visit again.
DF
DessertFirst
Philadelphia
261 reviews
vip
5.0
261 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Absolutely fantastic meal. Grilled souvlaki was great as was the grilled mahi-mahi. Found a wonderful bottle of wine for our meal at a reasonable price. Great service and attention to detail. Would highly recommend Amare
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Terry
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice venue with friendly services. Prices are normal resort prices as you would expect.
RK
RhondaKay
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Might be a little hard for picky eaters, but adventurous will score big.
PW
PatriciaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and food good service would recommend
R
Rowena721
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance is great,Good food,service is excellent.Great dinner overall
DD
DerekD
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and food and wine were fantastic. Unique and distinct flavors. Highly recommended even with small children!
DO
DougO
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The chef standing in front of the kitchen was yelling at the cooks the entire time - kind of annoying. The white wine we ordered should have been stored in a cool environment - but it wasn’t - we had to wait for it to be chilled about 10 minutes. The waitress was excellent. The menu was good for casual dining. Ambiance was more like an upscale cafeteria.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a great experience. Food was amazing and flavorful and the ambience was very comfy
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and the experience was amazing. The food and service was outstanding. We took our 10 year old and he loved it too. The flourless cake and coffee was the best. We will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and amazing service also inexpensive
C
Cherbenn
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time! The food was delicious and the restaurant is stunning. Our waiter was great and described the food in great detail. His recommendations were perfect!
WB
WaltB
Charleston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. The Amare salad is very refreshing. The souvlaki is extremely tender and flavorful. The cheesecake is nothing short of amazing. To top it off, Robert, our server, was super professional and helpful. All in all, a great experience.
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davidc
Kent
82 reviews
vip
3.0
82 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Excellent but let down by the fact that whilst they have a children’s menu it has no desserts for children not even ice cream
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dds501
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amare was absolutely fabulous tonight - the food allergy care, top notch wait staff, and unforgettable food were a true delight for my dinner party.
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Amazing
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have stayed at the Swan Reserve before and met Nikki at the restaurant on the date we checked in during breakfast. It had been weeks since our last visit to the restaurant. To our surprise, both the hostess and Nikki still remembered us! They really made us feel as if we were coming home for dinner. We have enjoyed all of our food as always. Their Mediterranean cuisine is not only healthy but the taste is phenomenal as well. I love the hint of citrus in the octopus appetizer, and garlic in the shrimp appetizer! Nevertheless, it’s the heartwarming wonderful staff who make us come back time and time again! Thank you, Nikki, for making another dinner experience perfect for us!
AW
ArleneW
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was exceptional! Staff was attentive and engaged!!
OC
OlivierC
Montreal
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good restaurant. The food and service were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Nikki was the absolute best! And let’s not forget about the amazing management team! Kelsey and Morgan. They made sure our anniversary was extra special. Thank you to all again!
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Mrsdanjones
Orlando
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining here and we thought the restaurant was on the rooftop, but it was on the second floor - same as the lobby/front desk. We were seated in front of the open kitchen and it was a treat to watch the chefs prepare meals. It was a small space so the noise level was high. Our server, Bany couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. She was a delight! Chef Yvan created several amazing dishes to accommodate our gluten allergy. They entire crew went above and beyond for us the entire evening. We appreciate the care and attention given to us especially by Kelsey who made us feel as though we were in her home. We will certainly return and recommend to our friends & family. Also the restaurant validates parking.
RK
RyanK
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food and service! Moderate prices especially for Disney and great food even with kids!
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mrwilliams
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was sublime. One of the best Margarita Pizza appetizers I have every had. Great wine selections at every price point and the entrees were representative of great Mediterranean fare. Our server was delightful and enhanced the overall experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Expensive but excellent! Would go again for sure.
J
Jason
Denver
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a fabulous experience at Amare while staying at the Swan Reserve. The food was excellent. Perfect calamari, amazing sea bass and wonderful grilled souvlaki. All of it tasted great and was perfectly prepared...and in our case: it was prepared twice. That's right...our food was made for us twice and not because anything was wrong with it, just because Amare has unbelievable hospitality. Making this experience so exceptional was the service. We had been invited to an event hosted by the hotel at the rooftop, to watch the EPCOT fireworks. Unfortunately, we arrived a bit late due to shuttle delays and crazy weather so the show would be happening right as our entrees were coming up. We grabbed a few bites and asked if it would be possible to leave our things to take our son up to see the fireworks we had been promising. They kindly obliged, but not only did they offer to reheat our dishes, when they arrived at the table, they had completely remade them to make sure we had their best offering. This gesture took a great meal and made it a memorable one!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is located in the Swan Reserve on the Disney World resort (Epcot area). The entire hotel has only been open since November and the restaurant has amazing ambiance and the food is fantastic. I predict that this will be a top restaurant at Disney in the next few years. You will not be disappointed! Ask for Kathleen, she was amazing!
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GregH
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Modern decor with very little charm. Good service but a bit over priced for what you get. Food was good to so-so.
LB
LonnieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience here. The staff was extremely courteous. No issues with the reservation. Food and service were wonderful.
CF
ChristineF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious food that was only outshone by the fabulous service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent host.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Server Ryan took great care of us. Food quality was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a fantastic waitress, Niki, and omg the porterhouse was delish!!!! Cannot recommend this enough.
RS
RachelS
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was flavorful and presentation was wonderful. Service was excellent. Ambiance - generic .
DS
DanielS
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 7 with two kids staying at the nearby Swan Hotel. All the restaurants in the Swan/Dolphin seemed to be booked until late so we decided to try this restaurant across the street, about a 5 minute walk. Everything was outstanding: food, service and atmosphere. Out waitress was one of the finest servers we have ever experienced, very happy, sweet, attentive, knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. We tried a variety of dishes and all were very well prepared and delicious. Very pretty restaurant, felt brand new and modern. We were so glad we tried Amare and highly recommend it.
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AlexandraZ
Orlando
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
We thought the food was very disappointing, the filet mignon was $63 but clearly had been frozen. The souvlaki with tabouleh was very so so Zoe’s s chain better and cheaper!! The seabass was disappointing coming in a paper packet, the Mediterranean flavor was overpowering the fish. The ground lamb in the pot stickers had a very overpowering flavor. It was extremely overpriced for the quality. The cheesecake with greek yogurt was amazing and light, so was the cannoli. Ryan the server was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was spectacular! The service was top notch and the food and presentation was unbearable!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was fantastic

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is rated 4.7 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

1255 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Kyle Rhodes
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://swandolphin.com/dining/amare/
Phone number
(407) 842-4920 ext. 1199

Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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Charred Octopus

Amare Salad

Grilled Souvlaki

Appetizers

Hearth Fired Tiger Prawns$19.00

Polpetti$16.00

Chargrilled Pepper Crostino$14.00

Charred Octopus$18.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Nicoise Salad$18.00

Salads

Tarpon Springs "Greek Salad"$13.00

Taverna Salad$15.00

Amare Salad$14.00

Entrees

Seabass al Cartoccio$43.00

Bistecca All "Fiorentina"$63.00

Citron Chicken$27.00

Tonnarelli alle Vongole$28.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi$39.00

Hand Made Manti Dumpling$26.00

Grilled Souvlaki$32.00

Flatbreads

The Amare$19.00

La Margherita$17.00

La Vegetale$19.00

La Soppressarta$18.00

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