Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando's signature food and wine event will kick off the holiday season with enhanced experiences and more!
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando's signature food and wine event is back for the holidays with all-new enhanced experiences and more!
Come experience an unforgettable and festive evening filled with Italian charm as you stroll beneath the twinkling lights of the stunning Harbor Piazza.
Featuring an an array of wines, delectable Italian-inspired cuisine, live music performed by The I-4 Band, opera singers, and the grand illumination of Portofino's glittering Christmas tree, Holiday Harbor Nights is the perfect date night or fun night out with friends to celebrate the season.
MENU
When Italians want to tell you it’s time to eat, they say, "tempo di mangiare." At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you’ll find exceptional restaurants featuring a wide range of authentic Italian fare and other classic favorites. So take time to taste all of the delicious cuisine during your Harbor Nights experience.
ANTIPASTO STATION
Parma ham, Genoa salami, Sicilian pepperoni, toasted pistachio mortadella, nduja, aged Brown Cow Parmesan, fontina, grilled ricotta salata, fresh mozzarella, cold pressed olive oil, 15-year balsamic, oven-dried tomato tapenade, marinated artichoke hearts, Marcona almonds, champagne grapes, grilled Italia crostini.
FALL SQUASH BISQUE
Acorn squash, butternut squash, feta crema, cinnamon roasted pepitas.
FRESH MADE PASTA
Agnolotti, hand-dipped ricotta cheese, salt roasted beet crème fraîche, toasted pine nut relish, micro arugula.
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS
Creamy yellow corn polenta, smoked forest mushroom marsala, Parmesan and fresh micro basil.
CAST IRON SKILLET BAKED SHRIMP & GULF COAST CLAMS
Jumbo sweet shrimp, Gulf Coast clams, Italian purgatory sauce, smoked paprika rouille, candied citrus gremolata.
SLOW-ROASTED BEEF STEAMSHIP
Carved to order, Italian herb roasted baby potatoes, braised kale, caramelized cippolini onions, creamed horseradish, salsa verde, traditional au jus.
SPICED MASCARPONE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE APPLE TORTE
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BROWNIE VERRINE
GELATO STATION
Espresso gelato, straciatella gelato, raspberry sorbet
WINES
Allegrini Lugana Doc
Argiano Non Confunditur
Benati Rosso Etna
Brancaia Tre
Caprai Montefalco Rosso
Ciacci Rosso di Montalcino
Girlan Chardonnay Marna Alto Adige
Jermann Pinot Grigio
Pieropan Soave Classico
Prelius Vermentino
Ciacci Piccoloni di Aragona
Due Amici de Montepulicano
Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer, as well as soft drinks and bottled water, are also included with your Harbor Nights ticket.
Cocktails will be available for purchase separately inside Trattoria del Porto.
ENHANCE YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE WITH A VIP TICKET
In addition to the above-listed menu and wines, guests with a VIP ticket will enjoy elevated table service featuring six courses of expertly composed dishes paired with exclusive wines not available at other Harbor Nights wine stations.
AMUSE
SPICED TUNA CARPACCIO - Preserved lemon vinaigrette, micro green salad, olive oil fried focaccia croutons.
STARTER
TUSCAN KALE - Grilled ricotta salata, candied pecan, dried baby heirloom tomatoes, radish, creamy Florida citrus emulsion. Paired with Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino.
ZUPPA
FALL SQUASH BISQUE - Acorn squash, butternut squash, feta crema, chives, cinnamon roasted pepitas. Paired with Umani Ronchi Podere d'Abruzzo.
PASTA
HERB AGNOLOTTI - Hand-dipped ricotta cheese, salt roasted beet crème fraîche, baby arugula. Paired with Volpaia Chianti Classico.
CARNE
SLOW BRAISED BEEF - Italian herb roasted baby potatoes, cippolini onions. Paired with Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepuliciano.
SWEETS
TRIO OF DESSERTS - Spiced mascarpone pumpkin cheesecake, white chocolate apple torte, chocolate caramel brownie verrine.
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