Taco Riendo

I ordered breakfast to-go from the restaurant and was surprised to find an automatic 18% service charge added to the bill. I expressed my dissatisfaction, but in the end I still paid for it. Apparently, that was not enough — they claimed my attitude was “unacceptable” and called hotel security to have me removed from the property. Imagine being thrown out of a resort simply because you questioned an 18% service charge on a takeout coffee and sandwich. Truly shocking hospitality.

Great meal and dining experience. Bread and oil to start and then solid options for appetizers, salads, and entrees. I’ll be back here for sure. Reservations made dining easy. Worth the venture to the resort even if not staying here.

A one-star rating feels generous for what was, unfortunately, a completely disappointing dining experience at Trattoria del Porto. The food was the biggest letdown. My wife's pasta was a clump of severely overcooked noodles which absorbed any hint of sauce, while the protein in my dish, additional $9 Chicken, I ordered was pink and barely touched by any flavor—a clear case of being undervalued as paying patrons. It's truly baffling how such an extreme disservice to fine dining could land on one plate. The service didn't fare much better. Our server seemed completely disinterested in our table, and when we expressed our need to leave promptly due to an unrelated family emergency, he instead stepped to the adjacent table to write their order! And the hostesses at the entrance were unwelcoming at the door, 5+ of them huddled to the one desk without any sincerity for expecting guests. The atmosphere was nothing special either; it was just a bland, unimpressive space that did little to make up for the kitchen's failings. I had high hopes for this restaurant on a date night with my wife, but Trattoria del Porto completely missed the mark on every front. Save yourself the remorse and prevent what will feel as though your money was stolen; there are plenty of other places that can actually deliver a quality Italian meal, such as a local Olive Garden.