Trattoria del Porto

We ate here during their weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The first date I ordered eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast (a la carte) and the second day I opted for the buffet. I didn't try the eggs on the buffet, but the scrambled eggs a la carte from the menu were pretty underwhelming. They looked amazing, but they didn't taste like eggs. The potatoes, bacon and toast were great, and the coffee and fresh orange juice were both amazing, but I wouldn't recommend the plain scrambled eggs. Day 2, I opted for the buffet. I have a gluten and dairy allergy, and they were able to make gluten free pancakes with soymilk. They were awesome!! Hot and fresh, with real maple syrup. And I topped them with bananas and strawberries from the buffet. The buffet had everything from smoked salmon and veggies, to charcuterie, fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cereal, pastries, bagels, green juice, and more. I was really impressed. $32 and includes coffee (so good) and fresh orange juice. And compared to the subpar, overpriced food in the parks at universal, this was a better start to our day!Others at my table ordered the eggs Benedict and omelet, and they enjoyed that too. Definitely recommend starting your day here if you want a hearty breakfast.

Beautiful little spot in Portofino Bay. I wish they utilized more of the view in front of the restaurant. The staff service was friendly but not super attentive, as it's typically very busy. The food itself was okay, nothing particularly amazing. My party did not bother finishing any of our meals or taking them to go.

My sister and I shared a Tuscan chopped salad and minestrone soup for dinner since we had a massive lunch. The soup came out microwave hot, as in it was initially warm but quickly dropped to a disappointing cold. As far as taste, it seemed no better than a can of Progresso soup since it lacked anything that resembled handmade. The salad was a step up in that the ingredients were freshly and decently prepared. Overall, we had a mediocre experience with our good but saw some of the pasta dishes did look good. If I were to come back I'd have to come with a hungrier stomach because the soup and salad was not it.

Delicious food, lovely staff, comfortable seating. Impressive drink menu, very nice server. Perfect date night restaurant.

We went here for brunch while staying at the hotel and it was blah. The server was nice enough and the atmosphere was okay, but the food was way too much for the quality. Everything was either cold or stale. It was extremely disappointing. You can either order off the menu or do the buffet. The buffet was more than just getting your own dish and I'm glad we went that route, because the food wasn't worth it and the buffet didn't have great options. I'm sorry to say We did not and would not visit again.

Just opened about a month ago after renovation. Buffet not as grandiose as before, but the food quality is on par with other high end hotels. Great job.

Service is good, I thought it was Italian but only played Hispanic music killed the vibe I came in with. For drinks it is nice, otherwise over priced 2 scale bar food.

We had the most amazing dinner here while staying at the resort. Like too many other places, they are short on staff so although the dining area was not full, they were taking reservations. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining options. Our waitress was working both areas and they are not close so she was running constantly! Still, she had a great attitude and was very friendly and took time to chat. Reservations are recommended at every dining spot on the Universal property (hotels, CityWalk, in the parks). Even with a reservation, you may have to wait, so if you have an idea of when you would like to dine, do pre-plan. We lucked out getting a table here without a reservation but those who came after us had to wait, so we definitely lucked out! (or in?)We both ordered their Manzo and omg, this was amazing. Absolutely worth the price point. Perfectly cooked, tender beef that is a real pleasure to savor. My SO like carrots, and I love asparagus, so we swapped those making it absolutely perfect for us both! :D As drinks are ordered prior to deciding what meal you will order, I paired my meal with a cucumber twist cocktail. Not the correct compliment to beef, however, it is a light, refreshing beverage and would be absolutely perfect on a warm summer evening. Mild and cool.We usually eat our largest meal during lunch, so this meal was enough for our dinner. However, for many appetites, this meal would require an appetizer, or perhaps dessert to 'fill in the corners' a bit. You have to know your appetite, and for us, the size was perfect.The indoor dining is casual, and the outdoor dining includes views of the lagoon. Parking at the resort (Portofino Bay) requires a key card to enter, so if you are coming here locally, parking would be at CityWalk, then either take the boat from the CityWalk landing to Portofino, or follow the very nice, park like pathway to the resort. I enjoyed this experience, and wouldn't hesitate to return.

The breakfast buffet at Trattoria del Porto is the perfect way to start the day before hitting the parks. They have everything you need for a rounded breakfast including a custom omelette station. While the food is outstanding, the service might be better...everyone there is incredibly friendly and happy that you're there. We loved our time at Portofino and all their wonderful staff.

We ate breakfast here a couple of times while staying at Portofino Bay. Opted for the Buffet which was $29. It was a good buffet, albiet a little pricey for what was offered. Service was good and not at all rushed. Photos included showing our various plates.