Mama Della’s Ristorante (full-service) at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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What is Mama Della’s Ristorante?

Mama Della’s Ristorante is Portofino Bay Hotel’s destination for Italian homestyle-dining. With a focus on hospitality and authentic dishes, Mama Della’s serves up specialty courses, featuring the best lasagna in town. If you’re lucky, a live musician may visit your table for a festive touch.

Where is Mama Della’s Ristorante located?

At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, one of Universal Orlando’s resort hotels.

Mama Della’s Ristorante – hours and reservations

Monday – Sunday: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Reservations can be made online.

What’s on the menu at Mama Della’s Ristorante?

Dinner Menu

Primi Piatti – Appetizers

Pasta e Fagioli – $9.00
White bean soup, ditalini pasta, spinach

Mama Della Insalata Caesar – $12.00
Herb croutons, roasted cherry tomatoes, parmesan

Insalata Mama Della – $10.00
Mixed greens, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Calamari Fritti – $18.00
Crispy capers, spicy marinara

Gamberi Scampi – $18.00
Jumbo, shrimp, lemon butter, garlic crostini

Classico Caprese – $16.00
Fresh mozzarella log, vine-ripened tomato, olive oil, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil

Bruschetta Con Burrata – $16.00
Fresh burrata, oven-melted tomatoes, grilled ciabatta, arugula, balsamic glaze

Pan-steamed Mussels – $18.00
Garlic, pancetta, pesto green sauce, chopped parsley, and garlic crostini

Antipasto Della Mama – $16.00
Marinated olives, mushrooms, artichokes, roasted red peppers, sliced capicola, prosciutto, salami, aged provolone, pecorino cheese

Piatto Principale – Entrées

Gnocchi – $26.00
Mama’s Homemade Parsley Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce, Ricotta Cheese and Mozzarella  

Melanzana alla Parmigiano – $26.00
Eggplant, Marinara, Basil and Parmesan Cheese

Loup De Mer – $38.00
Pan-seared branzino, eggplant caponata, brussels sprouts, creamer potato, fresh puttanesca

Salmon and Shrimp – $38.00
Spinach, Mushroom, Pappardelle Pasta in White Wine Cream Sauce 

Veal Piccata – $39.00
White Wine Lemon-Butter Caper Sauce, Capellini Pasta

Bistecca – $46.00
Filet mignon, truffle mashed potato, roasted wild mushroom, broccolini, braised cipollini onion, baby carrots, black pepper candied bacon

Rigatoni Bolognese – $30.00
Homemade beef and pork bolognese, topped with melted burrata cheese

Mama’s Piatto Tradizionale – Traditional Pasta

Spaghetti and Meatballs – $28.00
Ground Beef Brisket Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Pollo Alla Carbonara – $28.00
Pan-seared chicken, spaghetti, pancetta, English peas

Fettuccine Alfredo – $24.00
Creamy parmesan, alfredo sauce

Pollo Alla Parmigiano – $28.00
Breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, spaghetti

Lasagna – $28.00
Mama’s famous recipe – braised beef, Italian pork sausage, béchamel, and marinara sauce

Dolce Finale – Dessert

Traditional Tiramisu – $11.00
Espresso-soaked lady finger and house-made biscotti

Chocolate Dipped Cannoli – $9.00
Ricotta chocolate chip filling

Citrus Italian Cheesecake – $11.00
Vanilla Chantilly and marinated strawberries

Dark Chocolate Flourless Pistachio Torte – $11.00
White chocolate pistachio chantilly, praline crunch, and raspberry compote

Mama’s Classic Gelato – $9.00
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, dulce de leche

Mama’s Selection of Sorbetto – $9.00
Lemon, coconut, raspberry

Kids’ Menu

Kids get a choice of one entrée, one drink, and one dessert – $16.00

Mama’s Homemade Specialties
Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese 
Fettuccine Alfredo 
Spaghetti and Meatballs 
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza 
Peanut Butter-N-Jelly Sandwich with Chips 
Buttered Noodles and Ham 
Homemade Lasagna 
Crunchy Chicken Fingers with Honey Dipping Sauce 

Uncle Sal’s Thirst Quenchers
Orange Juice 
Pineapple Juice 
Apple Juice
Milk (Whole, 2% or Skim) 
Soft Drinks 

Auntie Zita’s Dessert Favorites
Scoop of Ice Cream and Sprinkles 
Chocolate Brownie 
Cookies 

Sparkling Wines

Sparkling, Ferrari Brut – $25.00 glass | $100.00 bottle

Sparkling, Jeio Bisol Rosé – $16.00 glass | $64.00 bottle

Prosecco, Lunetta – $12.00 glass | $50.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Exclusive – $37.00 glass | $150.00 bottle
Epernay, France

Champagne, Pommery Brut Royal – $150.00 bottle
Reims, France

Champagne, Taittinger Brut – $136.00 bottle
Reims, France

Champagne, Bollinger, Special Cuvee – $150.00 bottle

Champagne, Dom Perignon Prestige Cuvee Brut – $295.00 bottle
Epernay, France

Moscato d’Asti, Villa Jolanda – $12.00 glass | $48.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

White Wines

Light, Crisp, and Aromatic

Vermentino, Catina Mesa Giunco – $15.00 glass | $60.00 bottle
Sardinia, Italy

Sancerre, Patient Cottat “Anciennes Vignes” – $80.00 bottle
Loire, France

Pinot Grigio, Bertani – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle

Pinot Grigio, Primarius – $45.00 bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, Archetype – $10.00 glass | $40.00 bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, J. de Villebois – $16.00 glass | $64.00 bottle
France

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford – $64.00 bottle
Marlborough, New Zealand

Riesling, Schloss Vollrads QBA – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle
Rheingau, Germany

Riesling, Heinz Eifel – $11.00 glass | $44.00 bottle

Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano – $70.00 bottle

Creamy and Round

Chardonnay, Archetype – $10.00 glass | $40.00 bottle

Chardonnay, Landmark “Overlook” – $13.00 glass | $52.00 bottle
Sonoma County, California

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer – $60.00 bottle
Russian River Valley, California

Chardonnay, Duckhorn – $70.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Chardonnay, Browne Heritage – $72.00 bottle

Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena – $125.00 bottle

Chardonnay, Clos Pegase Estate Mitsuko’s – $90 bottle

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil Reserve – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle

Chardonnay, Sanford – $60.00 bottle

White Blend, Blindfold by Orin Swift – $80.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Rosato – Light and Subtle

Miraval – $72.00 bottle
Cotes De Provence, France

Daou Rosé – $17.00 glass | $68.00 bottle

Red Wine

Velvety Personalities

Pinot Noir, Archetype – $10.00 glass | $40.00 bottle

Pinot Noir, Meiomi – $64.00 bottle
Santa Barbara, California

Pinot Noir, Belle Glos “Clark & Telephone” – $80.00 bottle
Santa Barbara, California

Pinot Noir, Argyle – $100.00 bottle
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Pinot Noir, Argyle “Grower’s Series” – $30.00 glass | $120.00 bottle

Bourgogne, Vincent Girardin “Cuvee Saint-Vincent” – $70.00 bottle
Burgundy, France

Gattinara, Travaglini – $90.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Soft & Sumptuous Delight

Barbera D’Asti, Lavignone – $12.00 glass | $48.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Barbera D’Alba, Elio Atare – $70.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Merlot, Benzinger – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle
Sonoma County, California

Merlot, Duckhorn – $120.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Valpolicella Classico, Tommasi “Rafael” – $56.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Valpolicella Ripasso, Tedeschi “Capitel San Rocco” – $80.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Amarone della Vapolicella, La Giaretta “Classico” – $120.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Zinfandel, 8 years in the Desert by Orin Swift – $120.00 bottle
California

Malbec, Bodegas Caro Aruma by Lafite Rothschild – $12.00 glass | $48.00 bottle
Mendoza, Argentina

Malbec, Red Schooner – $80.00 bottle
Mendoza, Argentina

Malbec, Browne Family Vineyards – $140.00 bottle

Merlot, Swanson – $100.00 bottle

Merlot, Waterbrook Reserve – $85.00 bottle

The Beautiful

Amarone della Valpolicella, Masi “Classico” – $140.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Chianti, Palladio – $10.00 glass | $40.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Chianti Classico, Banfi – $12.00 glass | $48.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Chianti Classico, Famiglia Castellani “Riserva” – $16.00 glass | $64.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Chianti Classico, Lamole di Lamole – $56.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Brunello di Montalcino, La Lecciaia – $110.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi – $170.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Barbaresco, Gaja – $320.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Barolo, Prunotto – $140.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Barolo, Cavallotto – $160.00 bottle
Piedmont, Italy

Chianti Classico, Costello do Volpaia – $75.00 bottle

The Bold

Cabernet Sauvignon, Archetype – $10.00 glass | $40.00 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Imagery – $16.00 glass | $60.00 bottle
California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou – $15.00 glass | $60.00 bottle
Paso Robles, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin – $64.00 bottle
Paso Robles, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi Landslide – $98.00 bottle
Sonoma County, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Reserve – $100.00 bottle
Central Coast, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Foley Johnson – $100.00 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus – $190.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Cabernet, Sauvignon, Soul of a Lion by Daou – $220.00 bottle
Paso Robles, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Motelena – $155.00 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock – $180.00 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Taub Family Heritage – $150.00 bottle

Bordeaux, Legende by Lafite Rothschild – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle
Bordeaux, France

Blended Treasures

Luce Della Vite, “Lucente” – $70.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Super Tuscan, Lagone “Vecchia” – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Poggio Antico, Madre – $120.00 bottle
Tuscany, Italy

Rosso Veronese, Alanera – $14.00 glass | $56.00 bottle
Veneto, Italy

Red Blend, Ferrari Carano Siena – $15.00 glass | $60.00

Meritages and More

Purple Angel, Montes Vineyards – $150.00 bottle
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Opus One, Robert Mondavi – $370.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Rioja, La Montesa by Palacios Remondo – $52.00 bottle
Rioja, Spain

Temperanillo, Campo Viejo Reserva – $48.00 bottle
Rioja, Spain

Red Blend, The Prisoner – $25.00 glass | $100.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Red Blend, Paraduxx – $26.00 glass | $140.00 bottle
Napa Valley, California

Red Blend, Booker, Harvey & Harriet – $72.00 bottle

Red Blend, The Pessimist – $15.00 glass | $60.00 bottle

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