Dining at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel — where to eat on property
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel keeps dining focused on Italian-style options across several on-site restaurants, bars, a gelateria, a market deli and 24-hour room service. For fine dining choose Bice Ristorante; families often pick Mama Della's or Trattoria del Porto; quick bites come from Sal's Market Deli or the Gelateria.
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Signature fine dining — Bice Ristorante
Bice Ristorante is the hotel's white-tablecloth Northern Italian restaurant overlooking Portofino Bay and is the primary choice for a dressier dinner during your stay.
It serves dinner only (typically evenings starting around 5:30 p.m.) and enforces a resort- or business-casual dress code; reservations are strongly recommended.
- Cuisine: Northern Italian, wine list available
- Service: Dinner only; reservations recommended
- Dress code: Resort or business casual; tanks, flip-flops and gym wear are too casual
- Private dining: Two private rooms available
| What to expect | Notes |
|---|---|
| White-tablecloth dinner | Overlooks the Harbor; suited to date nights or special evenings |
| Children's menu | Available for guests 10 and under |
| Corkage | Corkage policy exists (check current fee and limits) |
Family-style Italian — Mama Della's Ristorante
Mama Della's Ristorante serves family-style, home-cooked Italian dishes inspired by regions such as Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte — think shared portions of lasagna, pastas and classic entrees.
The restaurant is resort-casual in tone; reservations are recommended, especially at peak times and for larger groups.
- Cuisine: Family-style Italian (shared plates)
- Best for: Families and groups who want relaxed, familiar Italian fare
- Reservation tip: Call ahead or check the concierge for current hours
| Meal style | When to go |
|---|---|
| Shared family platters and individual entrees | Evenings (hours vary — check with concierge) |
| Children-friendly menu options | Available; family atmosphere |
| Dress code | Resort casual |
All-day and harbor-side dining — Trattoria del Porto & The Thirsty Fish
Trattoria del Porto offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with both buffet and à la carte options and indoor or outdoor seating overlooking the Harbor Piazza, making it a practical choice for any mealtime.
For drinks and small plates in the evenings, The Thirsty Fish sits on the Harbor Piazza and serves Peroni, wine and cicchetti with indoor and outdoor seating and live entertainment on select nights.
- Trattoria del Porto: casual dress; breakfast, lunch, dinner; harbor views
- The Thirsty Fish: harborside bar; evening hours (roughly 5pm–late); live music some nights
- Both outlets: hours can change—ask the concierge or confirm at check-in
| Outlet | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Trattoria del Porto | Breakfast, lunch, dinner; buffet & à la carte |
| The Thirsty Fish | Evening bar, cicchetti, drinks; indoor/outdoor seating |
| Best for | Trattoria: family meals; Thirsty Fish: casual evening drinks |
Quick bites, grab-and-go and gelato
Sal's Market Deli is the on-site market-style deli for grab-and-go sandwiches, pizzas, antipasti, salads and snacks—useful for quick breakfasts or park-day provisions.
The Gelateria serves artisan gelato, milkshakes, smoothies and bakery items when you want a sweet treat without a full sit-down meal.
- Sal's Market Deli: grab-and-go Italian deli fare and fresh pizzas
- Gelateria: gelato, milkshakes and smoothies—hours vary, check concierge
- 24-hour room service is available across the property for in-room dining
| Quick stop | Good for |
|---|---|
| Sal's Market Deli | Breakfast on the go, picnic supplies, quick lunch |
| Gelateria | Afternoon dessert, late-night treat |
| Room service | Any-hour in-room meals (menu varies) |
Poolside and casual — Splendido Bar and Grill
Splendido Bar and Grill operates poolside and offers burgers, salads, sandwiches and light specialties; staff can deliver food and drinks to lounge chairs at the Beach Pool area.
It follows a casual dress code and typically keeps daytime and early-evening hours; reservations are not required for poolside service.
- Good for: Pool breaks and family-friendly casual meals
- Service: Poolside delivery to lounge chairs; walk-up ordering available
- Hours: Vary by day—ask concierge for current schedule
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Menu | Burgers, salads, sandwiches, light specialties |
| Delivery | Food and drinks can be brought to poolside lounge chairs |
| Atmosphere | Casual, family-focused (Beach Pool area) |
Practical tips for dining on property
Hours and offerings can change without notice; Loews advises guests to confirm outlet hours with the concierge or at check-in. Many sit-down restaurants recommend or require reservations, especially Bice and Mama Della's.
The hotel is not an all-inclusive property—meals and drinks are extra. The resort offers Universal Express Unlimited benefits for guests and 24-hour room service if you prefer to dine in your room.
- Confirm current hours with the concierge on arrival
- Reservations: Recommended for Bice Ristorante and Mama Della's
- Breakfast is not included with standard room rates
- Pet and accessibility rules may restrict dining area access—check front desk
| Need-to-know | Action |
|---|---|
| Restaurant hours change | Verify at concierge or front desk |
| Breakfast not included | Budget extra for cooked-to-order meals |
| Poolside food service | Order at Splendido or ask for delivery to your chair |
