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Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.6
4.6
2892 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
**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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 503-1415
  • 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
  • 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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What 2,892 people are saying

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Romantic

  • Orlando

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers a "fantastic meal and service" with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the homemade pasta and delightful cocktails. Despite nearby construction, the "ambiance is wonderful," providing a "romantic setting" perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

2,893 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Prepared quickly and we didn’t have much of a wait. I would have preferred if the bread was fresher. We also made a note that we were celebrating an anniversary but there was no recognition until the end of the meal when our waiter said something to her effect of “ happy anniversary, they just told me” . Why ask if we are celebrating something if you do nothing to recognize it.

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  2. Dale

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside on a 74degree night. Music for part of dinner which was nice. Service was great "shamoo" food was excellent just a bit pricey.

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  3. Mark VIP

    Orlando122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted warmly and seated immediately (requested outdoor dining and was easily accommodated). Server Joel suggested a half portion of the Risotto with mushrooms and garlic, which turned out to be an exceptional choice. Enjoyed the Branzino Mediterraneo accompanied by roasted root vegetables, though it could have been enhanced with a Lemon-Caper Sauce as it felt slightly dry. Overall, a delightful dining experience in a stunning hotel reminiscent of an authentic Italian villa.

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  4. Angela

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walking into the restaurant reminded me of places I’ve been in Italy. The view with floor to ceiling windows was beautiful. We started with the carpaccio and if you are a truffle lover I would highly recommend. Shaved black truffles on top as well as truffle oil drizzle. I went with the beef tenderloin and truffle mash which was perfectly cooked. My guest had the chef special yellowfin tuna dish. It was very well composed and absolutely flavorful. Drinks and wine selection was excellent and the tiramisu was brought out with a lovely candle and edible sign for my birthday. I can’t wait to go back and try the pastas on the menu.

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  5. Mark

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded my expectations in every way! Service, Food, were excellent. Enjoyed eating outside!

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  6. MichelleH VIP

    Orlando8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant overlooking plaza and “Portofino harbor. Great glow ambience. Live singing outside. Boats passing. Wonderful meal with your daughter like me or a romantic enough for a date. Grab gelato downstairs after the meal.

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  7. KathyK

    Detroit2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were looking forward to eating at Bice after reading about the restaurants history and looking at the menu. My husband and I mentioned up front that we were celebrating a special occasion but it didn’t end feeling close to special. Our waiter Tony let us know they were not connected to Universal or Portofino Hotel. After hearing that a red flag went up and we should have left. My caesar salad ($16)was large and tasteless as if the dressing was watered down. The caprese salad ($19)had a nice mozzarella but the tomatoes were paper thin. One entree was spaghettoni allo scoglio. It was mountain of thick spaghetti but you had to go fishing to find the seafood which was in short supply on the plate. ($38) The other entry was branzino Mediterraneo with roasted root vegetables. In this case our waiter suggested I skip the mashed potatoes and get more root vegetables which came out as a plate FULL of roasted potatoes upon which the skin on fish sat.. with its tail. ($47) The fish was dry. Even I know how to use a meat thermometer. The restaurant was 85% empty, but they chose to seat 6 guys at a table next to us. Don’t get me wrong, I like to get loud but at the pub or a game! I came close to asking to move us to another table but just decided to finish, give a basic 20% tip and leave. The last straw was when Tony tossed the bill on our table. Buyer beware!

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  8. Solène

    Montreal1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thought it would taste real Italy, probably had too high expectations for a resort in USA. Lobster tail was the best of our 4 meals. Nice atmosphere though.

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  9. BrianK

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was rather boring. This is not a place you would be rushing to get back to anytime soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable! Excellent service and food was outstanding.

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FAQs

Bice at The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 2892 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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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