Restaurants nearby: quick picks off-property and at CityWalk
Quick picks: On-property options at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel include Trattoria del Porto for breakfast through dinner, Mama Della's Ristorante for family-style Italian dinners, and Bice Ristorante for white-tablecloth dinner service. For CityWalk and off-property, use the complimentary water taxi or a short walk to reach CityWalk restaurants within about a 10–15 minute walk.
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On-property fast bites and treats
When you need something quick between parks or before a show, Sal's Market Deli and the Gelateria are the hotel's fastest options.
Sal's Market Deli offers grab-and-go Italian meats, cheeses, salads, freshly baked pizzas and snacks, while the Gelateria serves artisan gelato, milkshakes and bakery items.
- Sal's Market Deli — grab-and-go sandwiches, antipasto, salads and pizza
- Gelateria — gelato, milkshakes, smoothies and pastries
- 24-hour room service — available if you prefer to dine in your room
| Outlet | Best for | Hours (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Sal's Market Deli | Quick sandwiches & snacks | Hours vary — ask concierge |
| Gelateria | Gelato & sweets | Hours vary — ask concierge |
| Room Service (24-hour) | Eat in-room anytime | 24 hours |
Casual poolside and family dining
For informal meals by the pool, Splendido Bar and Grill serves burgers, salads and sandwiches and will deliver to your lounge chair at the Beach Pool area.
Trattoria del Porto provides daytime options and a casual seaside setting for families; it offers buffet and à la carte choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Harbor Piazza.
- Splendido Bar and Grill — poolside service; check posted hours (typically midday to late evening)
- Trattoria del Porto — breakfast through dinner with buffet and à la carte; casual dress
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Splendido Bar and Grill | Poolside light fare; casual |
| Trattoria del Porto | Breakfast, lunch & dinner; indoor/outdoor seating |
Dinner options on the hotel waterfront
If you want a sit-down dinner without leaving the resort, Mama Della's Ristorante offers family-style Italian dishes inspired by Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte; reservations are recommended.
Bice Ristorante is the hotel's white-tablecloth option for Northern Italian cuisine and is best for a quieter, dress-code-conscious evening (resort or business casual).
- Mama Della's Ristorante — family-style portions, reservations recommended
- Bice Ristorante — fine-dining Northern Italian, dinner service only (evening dress code applies)
| Restaurant | When to go |
|---|---|
| Mama Della's Ristorante | Dinner (family-style) |
| Bice Ristorante | Dinner (white-tablecloth) |
Harbor bars and evening music
The Thirsty Fish sits on the Harbor Piazza for drinks and cicchetti with indoor and outdoor seating; it often has live entertainment on select nights.
If Bar American's status is important to your plans, confirm its current opening status at check-in since some sources have listed it closed.
- The Thirsty Fish — Peroni, wine, small plates; harborside seating
- Live music — available at The Thirsty Fish on select nights (check schedule)
| Spot | Best for |
|---|---|
| The Thirsty Fish | Casual drinks & small plates by the harbor |
| Hotel waterfront | Evening strolls and outdoor dining ambience |
Quick route to CityWalk and off-property restaurants
Universal CityWalk is an easy off-property dining area reachable by a complimentary water taxi from the hotel's Harbor Piazza or by a short walk; travel time to CityWalk is commonly listed as about a 10–15 minute walk.
CityWalk has a wide selection of casual and sit-down restaurants — check CityWalk's website for current opening hours and individual menus.
- Water taxi — complimentary and frequent from the Harbor Piazza (about 5–10 minutes by boat to the parks area)
- Walk — roughly 10–15 minutes to CityWalk depending on your pace
- Shuttle/bus — complimentary resort buses also serve Universal areas
| Option | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Water taxi to CityWalk/theme parks | About 5–11 minutes (varies by route) |
| Walking to CityWalk | About 10–15 minutes |
Practical tips for dining with kids and room types
The hotel is family-friendly; venues such as Mama Della's Ristorante and Trattoria del Porto welcome kids. Bice Ristorante does offer a children's menu for ages 10 and under according to the hotel's dining notes.
If you need space for children, consider the Room, Bay View or Room, Garden View (each lists options for 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and up to 5 guests) or the Suite (Despicable Me Kids Suite) which includes themed sleeping for kids.
- Children-friendly outlets: Mama Della's, Trattoria del Porto, Gelateria
- Room names to note: Room, Bay View; Room, Garden View; Club Room; Deluxe Room; Suite (Despicable Me Kids Suite)
- Reservations recommended for Bice and Mama Della's during peak times
| Room type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, Bay View | Bay view option; sleeps up to 5 |
| Suite (Despicable Me Kids Suite) | Themed kids sleeping area plus adult bed |
| Room, Garden View | Garden view option; sleeps up to 5 |
