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Kick off the holidays at Holiday Harbor Nights on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza 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!

Holiday Harbor Nights on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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


Holiday Harbor Nights on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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.


Holiday Harbor Nights on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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.


For more details and to purchase tickets:


Holiday Harbor Nights on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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