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Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.6
4.6
2547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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**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
-Bottles of wine/liquor from outside are not allowed.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 503-1415
  • Website
    http://www.bice-orlando.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
  • 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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Experiences

  • Happy Thanksgiving 2023

    $85.00 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Join us for a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner experience Italian style. Please check the prix-fixe menu at www.bice-orlando.com. (regular menu not available) Children's menu available (10 & under).

What 2,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orlando

    Romantic

2,547 Reviews

  1. JimF

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Beautiful view of the water, boats and colorful buildings on the Portofino hotel property from my table. Waiter was attentive and friendly. The food was mediocre. I had the veal Milanese, which was tough and dry, even after I sliced off the breadcrumbs on the top and bottom of the meat. The caprese appetizer had tasteless tomatoes and the cheese was too raw inside the shell. The crème brûlée was OK, but compares unfavorably with versions that I have truly enjoyed at most other restaurants that I have booked through Open Table in the last year or so. The restaurant was convenient given that I was visiting guests at the Portofino hotel, but the experience was disappointing, especially since the price was commensurate with the high cost of rooms at this hotel. I would stay at the hotel again but not eat at this restaurant again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We are on holidays at the hotel where this restaurant is located. We figured we might as well try it out for a more upscale experience. The server was straight forward nothing exceptional. The food was good so no issues. We received bread with 3 types of sauces for dipping and fritto misto for an appetizer. The main consisted of chittara allo scoglio and from the featured sheet gnocchi ( I don’t recall the full name) plus a lobster risotto, 2 well drinks and 2 glasses of wine. I was well prepared to over pay for the meal but when we received the bill and on the bottom the starting tip suggestion is 20%, I’m sorry but that’s ridiculous and I would be embarrassed to suggest that on a check if you what to be “high-end”. Needless to say I did not tip the full 20% and the server made me know he did not appreciate it. The casual tossing my card with the receipt on the table and walking away with not even a goodbye. That’s the most authentic Italian part of the restaurant. Lol.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    The artificial floral arrangement centerpiece might make you think you’re at Disney’s Hollywood Tower Hotel - nope, that’s the décor for this restaurant. And it looks like it’s been wrestled a few times…. Limited menu, lacking ambience, average food (NO better than Olive Garden). Service was acceptable. I eat at Disney Signature restaurants often when I visit, and wanted to try one at Universal….mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the price. Wouldn’t return.

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  4. DougL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food. The Staff was really nice. We will go back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I came here again for the second time today. I didn’t think the first experience could be beat, but this dinner was incredible. The food is incredible, yes. However, it is 100% the service that makes BICE one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Our server this time was Julio. Julio is an absolutely amazing server: personable, knowledgeable, and genuine. Just an overall amazing person, and he definitely made this experience the best possible. Thank you, Julio!!!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first experience at the restaurant was astounding, beautiful and delicious. The ambience was gorgeous and detailed. But our best part of the night was the service, our waiter Julio was perfect. He walked us through the menu with care and helped us decide our food. His attention to detail wooed us as well as his personality. It was a beautiful night, thanks to the staff at Bice.

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  7. MichaelM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was absolutely one of the best dinners I’ve ever eaten. Both food and service were excellent

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I took my husband for his birthday celebration dinner, and the place is beautiful and elegant. The service was superb, sadly I can’t say the same of the food some hits and missed. The apples fritter was delicious, however the crab cakes was mixed with some kind of flower and it was in chunks… terrible and my pasta was salty. My husband’s plate on the other hand was delicious.

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  9. Becca

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favourite restaurant at Universal Orlando. Will continue to come back every year

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  10. Flyguy

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The food was fine but considering the price and poor service the overall experience was quite a letdown.

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  11. GabrielB

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good service and the food was delicious but the prices of the dishes a little bit high.

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  12. Tsl478

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Had the bolognese and ricotta and spinach dishes. Both outstanding. The bread they bring was delicious, had we known they bring bread and it was that good we wouldn’t have ordered the bruschetta (even though it was really good too!)

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  13. ChandraW

    Amarillo

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a wonderful experience! Ryan was the best server for us! He did an amazing job. Our food was perfect! Chef outdid himself! I definitely plan on coming back! The lasagna, “little hats” and the Bolognese was the BEST! Thank you for a wonderful time. Our daughters 18th birthday was perfect.

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  14. MaryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive, but they know what they’re doing and the quality of ingredients and service is superb.

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  15. MarkS

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Had same meal as I had a year ago. Nowhere near as nice and for the cost it was very disappointing

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  16. MartinM

    Birmingham

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A winner in the Orlando culinary world and a must dine choice.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, food, and wines were impeccable as always. I always make it a point to eat at BICE when I’m in Orlando. The resort that it’s in is worth a visit always as well

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  18. Tommy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was fantastic, first impression was great. The Ossobuco was the best I've had in years! We had noted we were their for a wedding anniversary and the staff treated us like royalty. Not cheap, but worth every penny for the great experience!

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  19. Scotts

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the service was terrific. The ambiance was perfect. The staff was very friendly. Ivan - our server and more was superb. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He described the menus which was very useful. He is a true asset to Bice. The menu selections were great - very hard to pick. He made our dinners very enjoyable. We came back the next night. Helene Scott

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  20. MartinM

    Birmingham

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    One of Orlando's best restaurants, if you are a resident or on vacation treat yourself to an excellent meal at Bice.

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  21. MartinM

    Birmingham

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    One of Orlando's finest dining options I would recommend Bice to anyone.

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  22. HaydenT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The view was great. The food was delicious. The service was excellent.

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  23. TiffanyE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible dinner with delicious, fresh pasta with everything made from scratch. Our waiter, Ryan, was exceptional as well. We truly enjoy good food and this place was perfect.

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  24. leanne

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing location and food! Quiet and relaxed but Drinks weren’t great

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  25. Kevin

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Expected more from the food for that price. The handmade pasta was in of itself good but the two dishes we had , didn’t have much of a strong flavor (the Marsala sauce was bland ). A $16 Cesar salad was way overpriced. Nothing special. Great service and ambience. The two cocktails we had were excellent. Well balanced margarita and martini.

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  26. kristinac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I went for dinner, and we had outstanding service!! We love it here, and will definitely be coming back soon!

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  27. AndreaA

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and we had an fantastic server named Jorge who took wonderful care of us!

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  28. LizCHI

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant away from the Universal experience. Food is wonderful and staff is attentive and authentic. A great experience- Grazie Mille!

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  29. Disappointed

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Your website clearly states “dress code, business casual” which was not adhered to. Started with fritto misto; the calamari was very large, and chewy. Second, was tagliatelle Al prosciutto- honestly, was this “fresh” pasta? It was very heavy, chewy and not well presented. “Fresh tomatoes?” It did not have the taste of freshness. Main, scaloppine Di Vitello Piccata. The veal was not presented nice; three pieces laying on top of each other with asparagus on the bottom; not an appealing way to serve this dish. The potato au gratin, very flat, no flavor, no salt. Very disappointing, after reading the history of Bice and northern Italian cooking. My husband lived in northern Italy and we visit frequently; this meal did not meet our expectations; nor did you meet your own expectations as presented on your website. Thank you for allowing us to honestly share.

    Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay HotelResponded on August 21, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank for your honest review and critique. We take your feedback to heart to improve and to give your next visit that 5 stars feeling that the majority of our guests experienced. Kind Regards, Emidio Ciccocelli General Manager

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    This wasn’t good Italian food and absolutely not worth the price.

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  31. Smiths

    Essex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening We eat outside and the atmosphere was wonderful. The food is authentic and tasty. We received excellent service whilst looking over the piazza.

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  32. MarkA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, George, was attentive and enjoyable to talk to. For our wedding anniversary, they gave us a complimentary dessert! I definitely recommend Bice for special occasions!

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  33. Diegole

    Miami

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Locale molto bello, cibo eccellente, personale professionale e simpatico.il manager, Emidio ,outstanding

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Got a poorly located table despite only 1/2 full - but it was a lovely evening nevertheless.

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  35. KatieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent. The food is some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Would 100% dine again

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  36. SeanM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Easily the best meal on Universal Studios Orlando property.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good wine selection. Service was top notch. Food was excellent. Highly recommend

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was excellent!!!! Julio was exceptional. We were celebrating our son’s engagement and he made us feel very special.  I would recommend BiCE to anyone. Great night!!!!!!

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  39. foodie

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great menu, quality of food and service was very good. Great place for a special occasion.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent service and fantastic food! Best Italian restaurant in Universal studios area.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 2547 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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–9:15 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.bice-orlando.com/
  • Phone number
    (407) 503-1415
  • 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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