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Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.6
4.6
2391 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
**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)
Thank you for NOT wearing:
-Gym attire/Pool attire/Tank tops for men/clothing with offensive language or images/exposed undergarments.
-Bottles of wine/liquor from outside are not allowed.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 am–9:15 am

  • Phone number

    (407) 503-1415

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • 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: (855) 586-9473

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

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  1. Karl

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Server could have been friendlier - didn't seem to care too much to make us feel welcome.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julio was amazing! He listened to what we were in the mood for. Picked it from the menu from appetizer, salad, cocktails, wine to main entrees; he was spot on. I love Italian and this experience was probably one of my top 3! You have a Gem with Julio.
  3. cwhy

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 13 & 16 year old Grandchildren had an Excellent dining experience!! Grouper, sirloin steak, pasta - all fantastic & of course they enjoyed crème brûlée & flourless chocolate cake! I highly recommend!
  4. KelleyB

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. The food is phenomenal. The service cannot be beat either. Everyone is warm and helpful. If you are in Orlando you must go here!! The risotto and the bolognese are stupendous.
  5. Carey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were both excellent. Paul was our server and was superb!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Probably the best pasta I’ve ever had, same for my boyfriend’s food. The starting focaccia and dippers were amazing as well. Both of our drinks were perfection. We had an elderly Italian man for a server, he was super sweet and accommodating
  7. CoreenB

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was excellent. Pasta dish was the best I’ve ever had.
  8. Sally

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The patio was beautiful and service was great. We loved the view and singing outside from the opposite balcony. The food was good, not the best. My husband had lasagna (ok) , I had shortrib mushroom ravioli (ok).
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time & an enjoyable dinner Jay is always the very best server & the bartender is amazing as well.
  10. Catherine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, Julio was our awesome server, and he did a great job taking care of us.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere with over the top Italian cuisine. Nothing short of fantastic. Top notch service. Knowledgeable, friendly, refined.
  12. sakhip

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The service was a bit too slow, and the price was too expensive. The guy tried to convince me to get protein on my pasta, so i got shrimp, and it was not even good, so I didnt eat it, and still had to pay. Bill was $100, so much for just one person.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    todo muy bien. es caro pero lo vale, los meseros muy atentos a su trabajo. recomendable
  14. AlysonC

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as was the service! Loved sitting on the patio.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening with a 1/2 hour at 7:30 with live signing. The food and service was very good and the wine was delicious. Homemade pasta with fresh seafood and homemade meat lasagna. The only item that wasn’t great was the calamari which was slightly over cooked and chewy. The dessert were also delicious flourless chocolate cake and pistachio topped cannoli.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    The quality of the food was inconsistent. Location is wonderful but we were disappointed by our entrees which were not what we expected for quality. The carbonara pasta special had whole peppercorns which overwhelmed the flavor and large fat chunks. Bread and service were great but for the cost it was not a great experience.
  17. LisaB

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal! The pastas were hands down our favorites. Our server David was attentive and knowledgeable. We asked for an indoor table because of the weather, but couldn't have gotten a better view from the window. We will definitely be back.
  18. LucaC

    Mexico City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although is an expensive restaurant is worth every penny! The quality of the ingredients is excellent and the food is as authentic as is in Milan. The location is amazing and our server David gave us a great service.
  19. JG2020

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent choice will come back. Entrees right size. Great Outdoor dining experience at the back of the restaurant.
  20. RomanoC

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do NOT believe the negative comments. This place is great!As an Italian foodie who is extremely critical of Italian food, I was pleasantly surprised how fantastic this place was. Service was excellent! Victor was our server and he is truly a professional!
  21. Globetrotter

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner al fresco, awesome service,great food and amazing wine selection. Overall a wonderful experience.
  22. AnnieL

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We received a notice that our reservation wasn't guaranteed so we decided to walk up about 30 minutes. We watched a family get seated then we were told we couldn't come in until our reservation time. It was confusing. I asked why did I get the notice that our reservation wouldn't be guaranteed and that it was first come first serve then? She said it is but there is a reservation coming in any minute for a large party. But if it's first come first serve, why weren't we seated of there was space?!? So confusing. Anyway, we came back 25 minutes later to be seated by the same hostess without any issues. The service was impeccable. The ambiance on the terrace overlooking the piazza was beautiful and we were so lucky to catch the live opera performance while we enjoyed our drinks. The food was edible. That's about all I can say. The frito misto, while a large portion was flavorless and over cooked. The marinara it came with was unseasoned tomato sauce. My lobster tail was so over cooked it was like chewing rubber and the risotto of the day was bland and clumpy. The raviolo sauce was drowning in marsala and the tagliatelle was in a tomato sauce with was so sweet it was offensive. It has potential 2 out of three areas were perfect: ambiance and service. But the food needs some serious improvement.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night we dined here and started with an Italian margarita that was fantastic!!! Paul was our server and suggested the burratta appetizer which was delicious. My son sampled his first 24 ounce ribeye and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I had the lasagna. Outstanding!!! We had the full experience and even had dessert. Another home run flourless chocolate cake and the best cheesecake ever Paul thank you for the best dining experience I have had in many years. This place is a winner!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent with home made pasta options and fresh grilled fish. Our servers George and Francesco were the best being very attentive and making good suggestions for entree options. One of our restaurant picks during our visits.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was good but not really as upscale quality as promoted.
  26. glenns

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julio was a great server. The food was fantastic and cooked perfectly. Our family enjoyed it very much. We will be back.
  27. BarbaraS

    Key West

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server George was great. The homemade pasta was amazing!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Espectacular la comida y la atención sin duda volveré a ir
  29. PaulaS

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Terrific find right upstairs from our room. I'd go back here if in Orlando again.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are staying at the hotel and it was nice to have such a wonderful restaurant close by that also had availability. We will definitely be returning, perhaps even on this trip. The food was awesome and the service was top notch. It was a wonderful experience after a day at the parks.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing meal from beginning to end. Can not say enough good things. The experience was 5 star service. The food was as good as any fine dining restaurant we’ve eaten at all over the world. We would be regulars if we lived close by. Yum. Must get the spinach salad!!!
  32. stevojg

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This place was great. The service and atmosphere were excellent, and the food was good, but it didn't knock out socks off for the price. It was worth it for a fancy night out while at universal, but I didn't think I'd go again
  33. JeanD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Main salon way too loud, bad accoustics, had to move to a smaller place .
  34. peterl

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We planed our vacation around eating at Bice. Always a treat!
  35. ChrisL

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great fresh made pasta and great view of the bay.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was good, not great. The atmosphere was dated, felt stuffy. If you happen to be in the area, go ahead and enjoy. Just not a place I see myself frequenting.
  37. AmirY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice restaurant with great service but the menu is over priced $
  38. BethK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch service, creative menu and beautiful presentation of food! Delicious!
  39. Pochola

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this nice and warm place. Staff was great. I definitely will come back again soon.
  40. TryshiaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing pasta, service, and view! Recommend making reservation and eating early. If you do, you get indoor seating, and noise level increases as more patrons come in. Only serves dinner, starts at 5:30pm

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 2391 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 54 times today
Google Map for Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Universal Boulevard

  • Neighborhood

    I Drive / Sand Lake

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 am–9:15 am

  • 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

  • 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

    (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: (855) 586-9473

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