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Best Italian food in all Orlando!! Restaurant atmosphere takes me back to a small town in Italy. Service was excellent and prices were perfect.
The restaurant is in the first floor of the Portofino hotel. We actually heard about this place from one of people we were talking on the rides on epic. He recommend to check out the restaurant. We didn't have reservations but were able to take us - we just waited 15-30 mins plus we were staying at the hotel. The food was very delicious plus you get free entertainment. I order the seafood pasta because I love seafood. It was worth. The sauce is great and they cooked the pasta perfect. Hubby ordered the meatball with pasta. He ate is all. Thank you the guy for recommending it for us for dinner. When we're at property for universal we were be back. Thank you for making our trip memorable.
Highly recommend! We had no problems walking in as a party of 4. The restaurant is very clean and everyone is very friendly. Everything we had was delicious down to the bread service. We were even serenaded with live italian music table side. Our server was amazing at making recommendations and checking back in. The chicken parm is delicious and the steak melts in your mouth.
This was the first time I've visited Mama Della's located at Portofino Bay. The restaurant is a great location for anyone staying at the resort or you could take the water taxi from Citywalk. Be prepared to be immersed in Italy. Mama walks around to talk to the guest. There is live music. The restaurant is quite loud. From the other guest talking to the accordion player and singer. If anyone in your party has sensory issues, then I would avoid this restaurant. The food was fantastic. The service was great. I absolutely loved my appetizer and main course. Opted out of a dessert and visited Citywalk for a frozen butterbeer. The only minus for me was the noise level and the fact you pay for bread service.
This place simply blew us away. Located in the heart of Orlando's tourist town this restaurant somehow manages to make you feel like you're having dinner at your Italian mother's home. There's even an actress who portrays the role of MaMa herself who will visit your table for an interaction. But the atmosphere and hospitality were just the tip of the iceberg. Their Bronzino dish currently holds the spot for the top five dishes I've ever eaten. Altogether, this experience has us wanting to return immediately.
Mama Della's was the perfect choice for our last night in Orlando! The atmosphere was warm, charming, and made for a wonderful evening. We started with the bruschetta, which was so delicious I honestly could have made a meal out of it. For dinner, we had the Pollo Alfredo and the Chicken Marsala special with mushroom risotto, and both were absolutely fantastic. What truly made the night memorable was the exceptional staff and entertainment. The singers who visited each table added such a special touch, and everyone was incredibly kind and attentive. We were even visited by Mama Della herself throughout the evening, which made us feel so welcomed and cared for. Thank you to the entire team at Mama Della's for making our last night in Orlando so memorable. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and wonderful memories. We can't wait to return!
We came to the Restaurant the weekend of 9/12/26. We have stayed in this hotel about 4 times, we had not been here in about 1 year. It seems that the restaurant changed the menu and the chefs in the last yea or something, the food tasted very generic, not with the unique flavor from before. The sourdough bread was compacted and doughy. The food came out super quick, it almost felt fast food. The chicken in the Alfredo was dry and unseasoned, the chicken had no flavor inside. The Alfredo sauce had good flavor. The meatballs in the spaghetti were bland and meat was too compacted and under seasoned . Marinara sauce tasted generic. The tomatoes on the caprese salad were too ripe, it had no basil leaves at all and needed more glaze. The mashed potatoes in the steak tasted like box mashed potatoes mixed with something else, it was uneatable. The steak and the cheese ravioli were ok. Steak was cooked at the requested temp. Some of our water glasses looked stained, not thoroughly cleaned. We had eaten 3 times in the past in the last 4 years at this restaurant- so this last time was pretty disappointing when we were expecting the same fine dining experience from past visits. The server and the ambience was ok.
My friends and I decided to try Mama Della's while visiting in Orlando. We had a reservation, and it took just a short time time to be seated. We were seated comfortably at a table towards the back of the restaurant. Lance, our server, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It was chilly, so bring a sweater. It was a little loud, but we were able to hold a conversation at the time. The lighting was low, but sufficient for reading the menu. It added to the ambiance. We asked for bread which was filling and came with fresh garlic cloves in oil and chilled butter. There is a charge for the bread. The focaccia was delicious. We had a visit from Mama to check to make sure our needs were being met. We ordered appetizers first. My friend's daughter ordered the Calamari Fritti, which came with Marinara and Pesto Aioli. She said it was delicate and not rubbery. Another friend ordered the Caprese salad. She said that it was delicious, a sharable portion, but the burrata could have been a larger portion. We enjoyed the live entertainment. There were 3 gentleman singing Italian songs and taking requests, as they sang at different tables throughout the restaurant. That was my favorite part of the experience. Their voices were amazing. Marline bussed our table and was very friendly. It took over an hour to get our dinner served. Our food arrived barely warm, but we were so hungry at that point, we didn't complain. I ordered the Cheese Ravioli with Braised Beef Brisket Bolognese. It tasted ok, but I got 6 ravioli for $30. I did like that it was al dente. I was still a little hungry after that. My friend's daughter ordered the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken was not really breaded and tasted like boiled chicken with zero seasoning. She did not eat it. The pasta was lukewarm. Someone else ordered the Grilled Salmon with cannellini beans, baby spinach and tomato jam. She said the tomato jam was really good. Another friend ordered the Chef Leo's Gnocchi. She said that it was ok, but not hot. We finished with cappuccinos, which were tasty. Hands down, my favorite part was the cannoli. It was amazing. It was fresh with powered sugar and strawberries. It was delicious. Because our meal took so long, we were given a parking voucher, so we didn't have to pay for parking. We did appreciate that. This was probably a one and done for us, although we really enjoyed the entertainment.
It's been a while since I been to the Universal Studios area. We decided to do magical dining and made a reservation on a Tuesday night. We parked at the self parking garage in the Portofino Bay hotel and took an elevator to the lobby. We were directed downstairs and outside were the restaurant is. When we arrived to the restaurant, we were checked in and told to wait for a couple more minutes as it was a bit crowded. The restaurant also shared the space of Trattoria Del Porto. We were finally seated about 10 minutes later to a small table. We were immediately greeted by the hosts and given menus, including the magical dining one. For drinks, we took advantage of the 25 dollars wine paring special, which included 3oz each of Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot. I tasted the Chardonnay and it was perfect for me. It wasn't too sweet, nor dry. I enjoyed it with the food we ordered. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and caprese. The calamari was fried nicely, having the right texture and not being rubbery. I was also impressed by the caprese, which had fresh tomatoes, greens, cheese, and even prosciutto. I think we enjoyed it because of the balsamic glaze that was drizzled over it. For our entree, we both had the salmon. It was grilled nicely, but I think it may have been farm raised as it only had a milder flavor than the wild ones. I also found the sauce with beans and spinach to be lacking flavor. The dish was still enjoyable, but it needed crushed peppers and tobasco sauce that I got to add the zing. I also ordered separately fettuccine alfredo with marinara sauce on the side (27 dollars) for my mom. She enjoyed it at home, and I tried it as well and liked it too. The noodles were firm without being too chewey, and the alfredo sauce was nice too. For dessert, I had the dulce de leches gelato. It had a bit too much air for me. While I did taste the dulce de leches, the gelato tasted more of shaved dairy with syrup. I do have to give kudos that the restaurant served generous portions of all the food, even for magical dining. The service was very hospitable. We had at least 3 people servicing us, including the big boss Mama herself! They also wiped the food off our tables and bagged the leftovers for us. They checked on us quite a bit on the food and if we needed anything else. The atmosphere is touristy casual, with a lot of tourists visiting. The highlight of the restaurant are the strolling singers. There was a guitarist and 2 singers playing opera songs to each table. They sung very well and were loud enough for other tables to listen and enjoy. Parking was validated and free if self parking. Valet parking was also available at the hotel entrance, but I think that cost extra. I will say Mama Della is an enjoyable restaurant for tourists in the Universal Studios area looking for decent Italian food in a fun atmosphere. The strolling singers are the main attraction here, but the food is still decent enough to enjoy. For magical dining, I would say it's a great deal. However, if you are looking for a bit more fancier Italian and willing to pay a much higher price, Bice is just a few doors away. Overall in my opera voice: Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (B)
This was our first dinner of the trip and it was located in our resort. The service was exceptional! They even had a couple of singers who came and sang table side. It gave a really nice feel to the location. We were hungry so I'm pretty sure a cardboard box would have tasted good. The food was good but not great. Honestly it was a bit over the top. Too much done to the food when a simpler make up might have been better. Nothing was less than good though, but for our first meal in this resort and for the start of this trip I had wanted out of this world. Italian food is one of my favorites but honestly this was just good. We did enjoy our time though and overall I'd try it again...
The food was delicious. It was very crowded and took a while to be seated, even with a reservation. Once we were seated the service was great. I enjoyed the live music. I recommend if you are staying at the hotel.
If I could rate 10 stars, I would. This place checks ALLLL the boxes and then some. What an absolute gem in Orlando! The service from actually meeting "Mama" to being gently serenaded TWICE by incredibly talented, well trained singers (who let me pick the songs) and enjoying an incredible meal... which we couldn't decide what to get.... So we got basically everything.... I was blown away. I am so sad that this place is in Florida and not Chicago where I permanently reside! But if you are on vacation in Orlando and looking for a nice date spot, or something kind of up and classy for your family, this is the place. LOVE!!!! Thank you all so much!
Stayed at Portofino Bay Reaort during our universal trip. So we had to eat at Mama Della's at least once. Solid Italian. The bread service and calamari are a great starter. I have the rigatoni which was delish. Others at our table of 6 were thoroughly pleased as well with their salmon, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and such. Service was impeccable. Inside feels like Nonna's house. Mange'
We went to Mama Della's for Magical Dining and had a great experience. We made a reservation for Saturday evening and we were seated within 5-10 minutes. The magical dining menu includes a three course meal with some good options. The drinks were delicious and strong, but not overpowering. The food was delicious from the calamari to the bread to the entrées and especially dessert...they did not disappoint! All of the food seems fresh and came out in a timely manner. The service was great. Our server was attentive and anticipated our needs. Mama came around a few times and spoke to us and the live music was very impressive. It was loud, but their voices and instruments sounded amazing. The food on the regular menu is a bit pricey, but it is to be expected. Overall, it was a great experience and I would return. read more
27 days ago
Best Italian food in all Orlando!! Restaurant atmosphere takes me back to a small town in Italy. Service was excellent and prices were perfect. read more
The restaurant is in the first floor of the Portofino hotel. We actually heard about this place from one of people we were talking on the rides on epic. He recommend to check out the restaurant. We didn't have reservations but were able to take us - we just waited 15-30 mins plus we were staying at the hotel. The food was very delicious plus you get free entertainment. I order the seafood pasta because I love seafood. It was worth. The sauce is great and they cooked the pasta perfect. Hubby ordered the meatball with pasta. He ate is all. Thank you the guy for recommending it for us for dinner. When we're at property for universal we were be back. Thank you for making our trip memorable. read more
2 months ago
Highly recommend! We had no problems walking in as a party of 4. The restaurant is very clean and everyone is very friendly. Everything we had was delicious down to the bread service. We were even serenaded with live italian music table side. Our server was amazing at making recommendations and checking back in. The chicken parm is delicious and the steak melts in your mouth. read more
This was the first time I've visited Mama Della's located at Portofino Bay. The restaurant is a great location for anyone staying at the resort or you could take the water taxi from Citywalk. Be prepared to be immersed in Italy. Mama walks around to talk to the guest. There is live music. The restaurant is quite loud. From the other guest talking to the accordion player and singer. If anyone in your party has sensory issues, then I would avoid this restaurant. The food was fantastic. The service was great. I absolutely loved my appetizer and main course. Opted out of a dessert and visited Citywalk for a frozen butterbeer. The only minus for me was the noise level and the fact you pay for bread service. read more
6 months ago
This place simply blew us away. Located in the heart of Orlando's tourist town this restaurant somehow manages to make you feel like you're having dinner at your Italian mother's home. There's even an actress who portrays the role of MaMa herself who will visit your table for an interaction. But the atmosphere and hospitality were just the tip of the iceberg. Their Bronzino dish currently holds the spot for the top five dishes I've ever eaten. Altogether, this experience has us wanting to return immediately. read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
Mama Della's was the perfect choice for our last night in Orlando! The atmosphere was warm, charming, and made for a wonderful evening. We started with the bruschetta, which was so delicious I honestly could have made a meal out of it. For dinner, we had the Pollo Alfredo and the Chicken Marsala special with mushroom risotto, and both were absolutely fantastic. What truly made the night memorable was the exceptional staff and entertainment. The singers who visited each table added such a special touch, and everyone was incredibly kind and attentive. We were even visited by Mama Della herself throughout the evening, which made us feel so welcomed and cared for. Thank you to the entire team at Mama Della's for making our last night in Orlando so memorable. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and wonderful memories. We can't wait to return! read more
11 days ago
We came to the Restaurant the weekend of 9/12/26. We have stayed in this hotel about 4 times, we had not been here in about 1 year. It seems that the restaurant changed the menu and the chefs in the last yea or something, the food tasted very generic, not with the unique flavor from before. The sourdough bread was compacted and doughy. The food came out super quick, it almost felt fast food. The chicken in the Alfredo was dry and unseasoned, the chicken had no flavor inside. The Alfredo sauce had good flavor. The meatballs in the spaghetti were bland and meat was too compacted and under seasoned . Marinara sauce tasted generic. The tomatoes on the caprese salad were too ripe, it had no basil leaves at all and needed more glaze. The mashed potatoes in the steak tasted like box mashed potatoes mixed with something else, it was uneatable. The steak and the cheese ravioli were ok. Steak was cooked at the requested temp. Some of our water glasses looked stained, not thoroughly cleaned. We had eaten 3 times in the past in the last 4 years at this restaurant- so this last time was pretty disappointing when we were expecting the same fine dining experience from past visits. The server and the ambience was ok. read more
My friends and I decided to try Mama Della's while visiting in Orlando. We had a reservation, and it took just a short time time to be seated. We were seated comfortably at a table towards the back of the restaurant. Lance, our server, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It was chilly, so bring a sweater. It was a little loud, but we were able to hold a conversation at the time. The lighting was low, but sufficient for reading the menu. It added to the ambiance. We asked for bread which was filling and came with fresh garlic cloves in oil and chilled butter. There is a charge for the bread. The focaccia was delicious. We had a visit from Mama to check to make sure our needs were being met. We ordered appetizers first. My friend's daughter ordered the Calamari Fritti, which came with Marinara and Pesto Aioli. She said it was delicate and not rubbery. Another friend ordered the Caprese salad. She said that it was delicious, a sharable portion, but the burrata could have been a larger portion. We enjoyed the live entertainment. There were 3 gentleman singing Italian songs and taking requests, as they sang at different tables throughout the restaurant. That was my favorite part of the experience. Their voices were amazing. Marline bussed our table and was very friendly. It took over an hour to get our dinner served. Our food arrived barely warm, but we were so hungry at that point, we didn't complain. I ordered the Cheese Ravioli with Braised Beef Brisket Bolognese. It tasted ok, but I got 6 ravioli for $30. I did like that it was al dente. I was still a little hungry after that. My friend's daughter ordered the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken was not really breaded and tasted like boiled chicken with zero seasoning. She did not eat it. The pasta was lukewarm. Someone else ordered the Grilled Salmon with cannellini beans, baby spinach and tomato jam. She said the tomato jam was really good. Another friend ordered the Chef Leo's Gnocchi. She said that it was ok, but not hot. We finished with cappuccinos, which were tasty. Hands down, my favorite part was the cannoli. It was amazing. It was fresh with powered sugar and strawberries. It was delicious. Because our meal took so long, we were given a parking voucher, so we didn't have to pay for parking. We did appreciate that. This was probably a one and done for us, although we really enjoyed the entertainment. read more
It's been a while since I been to the Universal Studios area. We decided to do magical dining and made a reservation on a Tuesday night. We parked at the self parking garage in the Portofino Bay hotel and took an elevator to the lobby. We were directed downstairs and outside were the restaurant is. When we arrived to the restaurant, we were checked in and told to wait for a couple more minutes as it was a bit crowded. The restaurant also shared the space of Trattoria Del Porto. We were finally seated about 10 minutes later to a small table. We were immediately greeted by the hosts and given menus, including the magical dining one. For drinks, we took advantage of the 25 dollars wine paring special, which included 3oz each of Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot. I tasted the Chardonnay and it was perfect for me. It wasn't too sweet, nor dry. I enjoyed it with the food we ordered. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and caprese. The calamari was fried nicely, having the right texture and not being rubbery. I was also impressed by the caprese, which had fresh tomatoes, greens, cheese, and even prosciutto. I think we enjoyed it because of the balsamic glaze that was drizzled over it. For our entree, we both had the salmon. It was grilled nicely, but I think it may have been farm raised as it only had a milder flavor than the wild ones. I also found the sauce with beans and spinach to be lacking flavor. The dish was still enjoyable, but it needed crushed peppers and tobasco sauce that I got to add the zing. I also ordered separately fettuccine alfredo with marinara sauce on the side (27 dollars) for my mom. She enjoyed it at home, and I tried it as well and liked it too. The noodles were firm without being too chewey, and the alfredo sauce was nice too. For dessert, I had the dulce de leches gelato. It had a bit too much air for me. While I did taste the dulce de leches, the gelato tasted more of shaved dairy with syrup. I do have to give kudos that the restaurant served generous portions of all the food, even for magical dining. The service was very hospitable. We had at least 3 people servicing us, including the big boss Mama herself! They also wiped the food off our tables and bagged the leftovers for us. They checked on us quite a bit on the food and if we needed anything else. The atmosphere is touristy casual, with a lot of tourists visiting. The highlight of the restaurant are the strolling singers. There was a guitarist and 2 singers playing opera songs to each table. They sung very well and were loud enough for other tables to listen and enjoy. Parking was validated and free if self parking. Valet parking was also available at the hotel entrance, but I think that cost extra. I will say Mama Della is an enjoyable restaurant for tourists in the Universal Studios area looking for decent Italian food in a fun atmosphere. The strolling singers are the main attraction here, but the food is still decent enough to enjoy. For magical dining, I would say it's a great deal. However, if you are looking for a bit more fancier Italian and willing to pay a much higher price, Bice is just a few doors away. Overall in my opera voice: Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (B) read more
This was our first dinner of the trip and it was located in our resort. The service was exceptional! They even had a couple of singers who came and sang table side. It gave a really nice feel to the location. We were hungry so I'm pretty sure a cardboard box would have tasted good. The food was good but not great. Honestly it was a bit over the top. Too much done to the food when a simpler make up might have been better. Nothing was less than good though, but for our first meal in this resort and for the start of this trip I had wanted out of this world. Italian food is one of my favorites but honestly this was just good. We did enjoy our time though and overall I'd try it again... read more
1 year ago
The food was delicious. It was very crowded and took a while to be seated, even with a reservation. Once we were seated the service was great. I enjoyed the live music. I recommend if you are staying at the hotel. read more
7 months ago
If I could rate 10 stars, I would. This place checks ALLLL the boxes and then some. What an absolute gem in Orlando! The service from actually meeting "Mama" to being gently serenaded TWICE by incredibly talented, well trained singers (who let me pick the songs) and enjoying an incredible meal... which we couldn't decide what to get.... So we got basically everything.... I was blown away. I am so sad that this place is in Florida and not Chicago where I permanently reside! But if you are on vacation in Orlando and looking for a nice date spot, or something kind of up and classy for your family, this is the place. LOVE!!!! Thank you all so much! read more
Stayed at Portofino Bay Reaort during our universal trip. So we had to eat at Mama Della's at least once. Solid Italian. The bread service and calamari are a great starter. I have the rigatoni which was delish. Others at our table of 6 were thoroughly pleased as well with their salmon, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and such. Service was impeccable. Inside feels like Nonna's house. Mange' read more
2 years ago
My mom and I always come here for dinner when we're in Orlando. We like to take the free boat from City Walk to Portofino Bay (hotel where restaurant is located). I love the ambiance of the hotel and how lovely it is, both inside and outside. This time we found out Mama Della's was sort of sharing space with another restaurant- literally the hostess stand was cut in half with the other restaurant on the other side. A little strange, but not terrible. This time we were seated in the best seat in the house in my opinion- a booth in front of the fireplace that was all decked out for Christmas. We joked that our photo would be this year's Christmas card. We ordered the caprese salad as an appetizer and it was so good. So was the bread that came with it. For my entree, I got the gnocchi, which is made in house and that I absolutely adore. For dessert we got the gelato with all 4 flavors and it was amazing as well. Meredith was our server and she was fine. We were stuffed like piggies and practically had to be rolled back on the boat to return back to our hotel. Wonderful as always and I hope to return. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Definitely call to make a reservation The overall experience at Mama's was exceptional; from service to food. Enjoyed the chicken parm based upon other reviews and they were spot-on. Huge portion and the spaghetti was great. Also ordered the lasagna which was excellent. The bread sticks and bread with garlic olive oil were a great start to an exceptional experience. Shout out to our friendly server Vianney - we had a nice conversation with him about his tenure of 22 years there. Finished the night with a mini cannoli and fresh fruit. HIGHLY recommended. read more
I was in Orlando for a work conference at the Lowe's Portofino Bay resort and my family decided to come with me. We ended up trying Mama's out of convenience- it was late, we had traveled all day, and they had a reservation. The second time we went back, because we needed it again. The atmosphere is very Italian. It seems like there hasn't been a lot of updating done, but it also adds to the appeal. Nothing is dirty, just old (in a good way). The first night they also had live music. Three guys walked around to each table and sang a song for them. For us, they sang Spider-Man and my kids loved it. The server the first night was fantastic! He was funny, kind, and engaged with all of us. The second time we went, not the same level of engagement, but we never went without. We had what we needed or wanted in a timely manner. The real reason we went back - the food. Two of us got fettuccine Alfredo and devoured it. They said it was close to the best they've ever had (which, rude, because I make them Alfredo often lol), another one got spaghetti and meatballs, and the last got pizza, and a salmon with shrimp dish. We all loved our dishes. If we ever go back we will definitely visit again. read more
1 year ago
This is our second time here. We were not impressed on the first time as everything felt very average for the price and the hype this place gets. Today, was about the same. My linguini with seafood was really good beside the clams not looking super fresh and the pieces of white fish in there looked like they were still frozen. But again, I would happily rate that a 8 out of 10. Then comes my wife's dish, which it was not good. Terrible sauce that didn't look too fresh. We also had my mother and daughter and they like their dishes (Alfredo sauce for my mom and pesto for my daughter, who complained that there was too much sauce and too little gnocchi). To recap, not a terrible place but far from all the hype it gets. The singers at the table are a very nice touch. Service is just ok, nothing great either, but is good. Maybe a 7 out of 10 for the entire experience combined. read more
Magical Dining #4 at Mama Della's - Loew's Portofino at Universal. In full disclosure, we needed to pick our Halloween Horror Nights tickets before they closed on a Non-HHN night so I thought this would be a great option as we have been to the property and had the food of all of their restaurants during Harbor Nights events. Mama Della's had the best reviews and the only MD menus. Upon arrival, we had the choice of free self or $5 valet parking with validation. They have 4 restaurants there that validate and you can keep the car there as long as you wish (prior to midnight). We took the boat over to Universal and it dropped us off in front of the sports bar so you miss the security madness and the long walk from the $30 parking garage. And, it's super close to Universal Studios. The boats run very frequently. We didn't wait more than 5 minutes on each side. It was a great night for the ride! Upon return, we were quite early for our reservation but they gladly took us. It was quiet at that time as they just opened shortly before. We were greeted by lovely people and had a wonderful server, Youssef (that spoke Italian). Considering the portion sizes, we opted for one magical dining and I had an appetizer for dinner. We started with the complimentary breads and garlic olive oil. YUM. really great. We had the calamari for the app - delicious and a hefty portion with a vat of sauce. It wasn't anything like you can get elsewhere but very good. For the entrees, I had the mussels my husband had the gargantuan chicken parm accompanied with spaghetti and one broccoli spear. The mussels were outstanding (only 2 unopened) and a large portion as well. Dipping the breads in the buttery garlic sauce was divine. We still had leftover bread and several mussels and sauce to use for a later dish. The park was ok. Nothing special and a little dry - we have had this issue with chicken parm in the past. We did take the leftovers as we will still enjoy them later - it's at least 2 more meals. We will opt for another dish in the future. We each had Italian wines and they were excellent. During the meal we had the most wonderful singers come by to sing whatever we wanted. I contained myself with selecting something crazy like the Thong Song and opted for LOVE by Nat King Cole. They didn't know this one but figured it out very quickly. Super impressive! The live singers can get quite loud in there as it's a smaller place so I'd imagine that would affect people who would like to eat in a quieter environment. We loved it! For dessert, we had the Dulce De Leche gelato. We had this before and it was SO good. 2 full scoops was plenty to share. Overall a really nice experience and solid magical dining choice. I do wish they still had pizza on this menu. We plan to do this again each year when we pick up our tickets! When we received our car, the valet asked if we would like water or a coffee to go. Really nice touch. read more
11 months ago
5 months ago
Mama Della's is wholesome and has amazing italian food and you can find mama cooking right in the kitchen to this day! How wonderful! Went with my family and friends and enjoyed some fine Italian dishes! They also have live entertainment and amazing singers and you can even request your favorite Italian song they will sing right at your table! The service is above and beyond and we love coming here every year! read more
6 months ago
If you take the boat to the Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel this place is located towards the right end of the middle part facing the water on the ground level. Entering, it really feels like you have been transported back to a small, old, Italian establishment leaving the chaos of Universal Studios behind you for a moment. Well, at least until you spot someone dining in logo wear... Service is great and the night I was there, they had entertainment going from table to table for singing and guitar. To start the PAN-STEAMED MUSSELS - Garlic, pancetta, pesto green sauce, chopped parsley, garlic crostini, were and ideal dish. The main of POLLO ALLA CARBONARA - Pan-seared chicken, spaghetti, pancetta, English peas, was a little disappointing on the chicken. It was too much of an add for the plate, and it was a little dry. It would have been nicer if it was integrated into the pasta in smaller pieces or available as an option for the meal as opposed to just coming with it. Overall, this is a great option for an Italian meal, and if you use a little bit of imagination you will feel like you are not in Florida for the time you are there. read more
2 years ago
Our family was very happy to dine here after a long day at Hollywood Studios- and we were not disappointed. We did make reservations as we know these restaurants get very packed during dinner time, glad we did because it was full. We had such a lovely waitress who made great recommendations and was very friendly. Food came out in great time. I wasn't particularly fond of the bread, felt like it was a bit hard and dry, but it was accompanied by olive oil and herbs, so if you dipped it in the sauce it helped. I had the Shrimp Campanelle, that was so delicious!! They did not have tiramisu which is my favorite dessert, so that was a little sad, but other than that, very beautifully decorated restaurant that we really enjoyed! read more
2 years ago
Incredible atmosphere and amazing service. The food is amazing! We always stop here whenever we take a trip to Universal. read more
3 years ago
I saw some good reviews for this restaurant, and we were tired of the food from city walk and decided to try a restaurant in the area. The positives - service was great, our waiter Mohamed was very kind. They did forget the peroni my husband ordered but that's ok we weren't in the mood to get a drink at the time having drank some wine in the afternoon prior to dinner. The bread was good - they give a rosemary sliced bread, some bread sticks and also bread that has fresh garlic inside. Along with that was some butter and for dipping, Roasted garlic in oil which was good. For appetizers we got Caesar salad (terrible, tasted like nothing but eating almost plain romaine lettuce) and calamari (which was very good until you got all the way to the bottom where the rest were in a bed of oil) The calamari portion was very large, and we were starting to get full as we had a couple of things to eat before dinner, so we decided to share a chicken carbonara pasta. Now let me just say this pasta was pretty terrible. The pictures looked really good so I was excited for it. They were very nice and split the meal in separate pasta bowls for us which was still a huge portion each ! The chicken was well cooked but the main part of the dish, the spaghetti had chunks of cheese. I did mention it to the waiter in which he mentioned that carbonara sauce is made of egg and cheese (which I already know) and I guess I should have said my issue with it was not the sauce itself it was the chunks of cheese- the sauce was not mixed well into an actual sauce and the chunks were intertwined with the spaghetti. He did offer to have it remade again but with less cheese, stating then it would not taste like carbonara explaining the base of the sauce-- so he didn't really understand where I was getting at. But it was nice to offer The waiter was kind and brought us two scoops of dulce de leche for our anniversary even though we weren't up for dessert - was sweet of him! read more
This place really delivered on the Italian dining experience. Mama's home decor made it feel authentic. White linen table covering and comfy couches on a side of the table. Our server was amazing with recommendations and perfect timing for deliveries. Great service from the hostess , waiter and roaming guitarist serenading diners. The food was so good that I would definitely go again when in the area. read more
Absolutely five star experience: food, service, ambiance!! We had dinner here at the first night we got to Orlando. It was around 8pm and we chose to sit outside. Our server Maria was extremely pleasant and attentive. We got calamari as appetizer and a 2-people chef's special seafood medley to share as entree. Their complimentary bread (2 types) and olive oil was a treat. The seafood medley had Chilean sea bass, scallops, prawns, mussels, clams and linguine pasta in white wine sauce, simply amazing. We were too full to order a dessert, but we plan to go back and try their dessert. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
My husband and I dined here during our stay at lowes sapphire Resort and it was a wonderful experience. Definitely made up for the poor resort experience. I ordered eggplant parmigiana and my husband ordered the chicken Parmesan. Both were really good and tasted nice and fresh. They are also very generous with the amount of cheese they put on top. I know it's silly to review the bread basket but the first bread basket was good and for some reason the second basket was completely different bread that was pretty much inedible. All in all we enjoyed the food and the service. They had a live singer at the restaurant who goes table to table. She starts up a conversation then offers to sing for you, so you're in for a treat. read more
1 year ago
Really enjoyed our dinner at Mama Dellas! I did feel badly for some other people with reservations. The hostess didn't seem to be in a good mood? There was an older couple who had a reservation the same time as ours. They were a little salty toward the hostess about not being seated early and she ended up seating them 20 minutes after us, though there were plenty of empty tables. For us, we had a lovely waiter and got serenaded by a guitarist and singer. The calamari was delicious, recommend that for an app. The marinara that comes with it is a bit different, it's spicy among other things. We weren't sure if it was our favorite at first, but it grew on us. Delicious. For entrees, we ordered the filet and chicken marsala (a special). Both were great. Would happily return next time we're in Orlando. read more
2 years ago
Great service from Lance. Food was delicious. Great portions. I also enjoyed listening to a live performer for entertainment. read more
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5601 Universal Blvd
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