Mama Della's Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

“Absolutely incredible dining experience at Mama Della's! We came here for a bachelorette dinner, and it could not have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and authentically Italian. The live musicians strolling through the restaurant made the night feel extra special and added so much charm to the experience. The food was outstanding, it was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The fried calamari and pasta dishes were some of the best we've had, and the portions were enough to share for a group of 7 girls. Service was equally amazing; everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel like family. This is easily one of the best restaurants near Universal and such a great escape from the busy parks. We'll definitely be coming back for any future trips!”

“Love it. The restaurant’s vibe perfectly complements the hotel’s atmosphere. The bartender crafted an espresso martini with aged tequila that truly surprised me—in the best way. Between the food and the overall energy, the experience genuinely elevates the entire resort.”

“After a day at the park we made an 8:30 p.m. reservation. We've always heard such wonderful things but to come at night was romantic and even magical. The ferry took us and they really do a great job making you feel like you've just stepped into Italy. When we got to the restaurant, every interaction was kind and intentional. We had the bread service, and then ordered calamari. It melted in our mouth. It was amazing. It was a very generous portion, way too much for two people. Our foods that come out a little quick. We had the carbonara chicken and the lasagna. He prepared to take food home. Another generous amount. We did mention to the waitress that the entrees came out way too quick. Giving us no time to recover. And although we said this joke in the, she did come at the end of the night with three mini cannolis as an apology for that. They had singers doing an excellent job. Singing Italian songs. Mama checked in on us frequently. The seating and ambiance was amazing. It really felt like a treat. Although we were dressed down, I could see us returning to celebrate something special.”

“This has always been an amazing place. Great food, people, music, and atmosphere. We had a nice celebration and they helped make it even better. The chef came out and was amazing and funny. Thank you!”

“This restaurant was phenomenal! The restaurant is sooooo beautiful and the service here is too tier! Everyone was so nice and very attentive! The food was soooooo good!!! OMG! We had two specials(Champagne, Chicken and mashed potatoes), 1 spaghetti and meatballs, 1 cheese ravioli, and 1 Chicken alfredo. Everyone's food was delicious!!! Good serving sizes too!! We also had the tiramisu for dessert! During our dinner we had a surprise to have live performance with a guitar player and two singers. They would go to each table and sing a song and it was soooo beautiful and amazing! Truly such an amazing night and I cannot wait to come back here! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”