REVIEW: Salvatore Pizza and a Cheesy Caprese Sandwich at the Newly-Reopened Sal’s Market Deli in Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Shannen Ace

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REVIEW: Salvatore Pizza and a Cheesy Caprese Sandwich at the Newly-Reopened Sal’s Market Deli in Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reopened today at Universal Orlando Resort, so we sat down for a meal at Sal’s Market Deli.

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There are social distancing markers and safety reminders throughout the deli.

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A variety of wines, drinks, and snacks are available for grab-and-go convenience.

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Select tables are marked as unavailable to ensure social distancing, however we didn’t see any plexiglass between the booths:

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Note that the prices of our pizza and sandwich are one dollar more than what’s currently listed online.

Salvatore Pizza – Small 12” – $17.99

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A Salvatore pizza is topped with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms.

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This is a solid pizza. The crust is crispy with a charred exterior. The toppings were all very fresh and flavorful.

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Mushrooms are a rarity with counter-service theme park pizza, so it’s nice to see them as an option. The small pizza is enough to satisfy two people.

Caprese Sandwich – $13.99

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The caprese sandwich is made with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomato, and basil on ciabatta bread. It comes with a side of homemade potato chips.

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This is a delicious, giant portion. The cheese is nice and thick and all the ingredients taste fresh.

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There’s a good amount of pesto. The whole sandwich was pressed to perfection and came out piping hot.

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The chips are great too. They were warm, well-seasoned, and crunchy.

Have you eaten at Sal’s Market Deli in Loews Portofino Bay Hotel? Let us know what you thought in the comments, and stay tuned to Universal Parks News Today for more from the reopening of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.