Indulge in Holiday Harbor Nights with food, wine and live music at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando's signature food and wine event will kick off the holiday season with enhanced experiences and more!
Kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 27 with Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, when Holiday Harbor Nights returns with Italian-inspired flavors, great wines, captivating live music and the grand illumination of Portofino's Christmas tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Set against the captivating backdrop of the hotel's Harbor Piazza, this open-air event brings the spirit of Italy to life in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort.
Savor unlimited culinary samplings from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, paired with a handpicked selection of wines. Enjoy a live band and a special balcony opera performance that will transport you straight to the piazzas of Italy.
Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking for a special night out, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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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.
TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts, roasted tomato and garlic oil, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan.
FALL SQUASH BISQUE
Acorn squash, butternut squash, feta crema, chives, cinnamon roasted pumpkin seeds.
PASTA ALA MAMA
Tortellini, hand-dipped ricotta, spinach cheese tortellini, salt-roasted beet, pink vodka sauce.
CHICKEN MARSALA
Seared chicken thigh, smoked forest mushroom marsala, creamy yellow corn polenta, smoked forest mushroom marsala.
CAST IRON SKILLET BAKED SHRIMP & GULF COAST CLAMS
Jumbo sweet shrimp, Gulf Coast clams, Italian purgatory sauce, smoked paprika rouille, candied citrus gremolata.
ROASTED BEEF PRIME RIBS
Carved to order, peppercorn-crusted prime rib, Italian herb roasted baby potatoes, caramelized cippolini onions, creamed horseradish, salsa verde, traditional au jus.
SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
HAZELNUT CANNOLI
CARAMEL TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE VERRINE
ESPRESSO GELATO, STRACIATELLA GELATO, RASPBERRY SORBET
WINES
Vietti, Moscato d’ Asti
Argiolas, Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolin
Fattoria La Valentina, Pecorino Terre d’ Abruzzo
Flora Lisa, Terre di Chieti Pinot Grigio
Garofoli, Verdicchio dei Castelli de Jesi Classico Serra Del Conte
Marco Felluga, Friuli Bianco
Tenuta Sallier De La Tour, Sicilia Inzolia
Zardetto Prosecco Doc Brut
La Badia A Coltibuono, Chianti Cetamura
Di Majo Norante, Terre degli Osci Cabernet
Di Majo Norante, Terre degli Osci Sangiovese
Fattoria La Valentina, Montepuiciano d’ Abruzzo
Gran Passione, Rosso Veneto
Ricossa Antica Casa, Piemonte Barbera Appassimento
Tenuta Sallier De La Tour, Sicilia Syrah
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 a reception and elevated table service featuring six courses of expertly composed dishes paired with Ferrari-Carano wines from Foley Family Wines & Spirits.
BUTLER-PASSED RECEPTION
BRESAOLA AND CANTALOUPE SKEWER (cold)
LAMB LOLLIPOP BALSAMIC DRIZZLE (hot)
DINNER
SPICED TUNA CARPACCIO
Ahi tuna, preserved lemon vinaigrette in cucumber cup, micro green salad. Paired with Palois Lageder Pinot Grigio.
TUSCAN KALE & GRILLED RICOTTA SALATA
Candied pecan, dried baby heirloom tomatoes, radish, creamy Florida citrus emulsion. Paired with Gresy Chardonnay Langhe.
FALL SQUASH BISQUE
Acorn squash, butternut squash, feta crema, chives, cinnamon roasted pumpkin seed. Paired with Marchesi Barbera.
SPINACH RAVIOLI
Spinach ravioli, hand-dipped ricotta cheese, salt-roasted beet, baby arugula, pink sauce. Paired with Spelt Montepulciano d Abruzzo.
BRONZED HALIBUT
Heirloom tomatoes, shallot, caperberries marmalade, white wine butter sauce. Paired with Gavi De Gavi.
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF
Italian herb roasted marble fingerling potatoes, cippolini onions. Paired with Poliziano Montepulciano.
SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
HAZELNUT CANNOLI
CARAMEL TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE VERRINE
TICKETS - GENERAL
INDIVIDUAL - $99: Experience our signature food and wine event on the hotel's scenic Harbor Piazza. Savor the foods and wines as often as you like throughout the evening. Listen and dance to live music, plus enjoy a special performance by Portofino's very own opera singers and the grand illumination of Portofino's Christmas tree. Complimentary self-parking or discounted valet parking also included (not valid for overnight hotel guests). Open communal seating (not reserved) at tables are included with the purchase of this General Individual ticket.
RESERVED TABLE FOR 10 - $999: Includes all the benefits of a General Individual ticket plus reserved seating for up to 10 people at a private table closest to the band's performance for your entire party. If you have questions or would like more information about this ticket type, please email Diane Brady at diane.brady@loewshotels.com.
TICKETS - VIP
Includes all the benefits of a General Individual ticket. Plus, enjoy a welcome reception, seating at a reserved table for you and your guest(s), and elevated table service that includes composed dishes and exclusive pairings of wines not available at other Harbor Nights wine stations.
RESERVED TABLE FOR 2 - $298
RESERVED TABLE FOR 4 - $596
RESERVED TABLE FOR 6 - $894
RESERVED TABLE FOR 10 - $1,490
For more information, call 407-503-1200.
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