Cala Bella Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
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Address :
9939 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL, 32819 - Phone (407) 996-3663
- Website https://www.calabellarestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:30 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Valet
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Sue T.
We stayed here as part of a business retreat/meeting. The property is stunning. The lobby is spacious and beautiful! Upon registering, we asked, as we always do upon checking into any hotel, if there were any complimentary upgrades available. The associate accommodated, and switched us from a King bed, standard room, to a Queen Murphy bed in a SUITE that had a spacious entry lobby, a Dining room table in the middle of the studio suite for 8, a living room area, a full bar area with 4 chairs and a huge bathroom! Free Wifii! We were out of our minds! We hadn't even explored the grounds yet but were super excited about the customer service and accommodations. WOW!
(5)Michelle J.
We are there through the Magical Dining experience. I had the calamari (appetizer), shrimp with cream and risotto (entree), lemon raspberry cheesecake (desert). The portion size was perfect. I was actually stuffed. The cheesecake was light, and the perfect portion (be advised that the MD menu size is smaller than the regular portion). Jorge was our server and he was delightful. All of the staff was warm and friendly. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and she had an awesome time too. It's a great atmosphere for a romantic date, dinner with friends, or a large group.
(5)Chef Bob A.
As a guest Chef for the 1st Inaugural Gingerbread House Competition, we were invited to dine at Calla Bella. It was a great experience! Typically, hotel restaurants are not impressive but this one is the exception to the rule. The service from start to finish was exceptional and attentive. Our server, Bill, was professional and knowledgeable. He discussed our gluten free intolerance, and this is the only time I have been informed that EVERYTHING on the menu either is, or can be modified to be, gluten free! We started with a basket of gluten free breads and rolls at the table. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese and it was as close as I've ever had to my own, traditional Bolognese. Excellent! My guest ordered the Diver Scallops and they were perfect. Overall, this was an excellent experience and we enjoyed the evening very much. We will return any time we are near this great resort.
(4)Steph A.
Our family decided to try during magical dining month.... Waste of a drive and the amount we spent! The level of service should be superior here and that is far from what we received. Not sure if it's because we were on a "fixed" menu but regardless we spent $200 and should have received not only better service but also better food considering word of mouth around Orlando is a great way to get repeat, loyal business. Took us over 5 minutes to get a greet, pre-bussed our own table so once the plates were all stacked together, they were finally removed. Had to get up and ask another person for a box, then received bill and the waiter asked us if he gave us the right bill..... Then couldn't find my credit card only to have dropped it on the floor. Food had zero spice or flavor, however, the shrimp was outstanding! The final straw was giving the manager our comment card that cane with our bill and explaining the dining experience and all he did was nod. Stick with the local gems around town was our lesson last night:)
(2)Kim O.
Let's get one thing out of the way up front. This is an expensive restaurant. It's the premier dining establishment of the Rosen Single Creek property and is geared toward expense accounts and high-end dining. That said, it's a wonderfully comfortable and classy restaurant without a hint of pretention. If their aim is to attend to the customers with grace and impeccable charm, they've hit the mark and set the standard for nearby resorts very, very high. The food we've had here on multiple occasions has never disappointed. Their menu is original and set apart without being too confusing or alienating. From their appetizers (in house mozzarella, for instance) to their wicked deserts, Cala Bella can please all pallets. If you get the chance, bypass many of the local restaurants here that play at being sophisticated and try the real thing. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Dave F.
We took customers to this restaurant on a business trip to the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Service and ambiance were nice, but the food was excellent. The breads were incredible, but my appetizer was crazy good: The heirloom tomato bruschetta was one of the best I've ever had. Living near the Santa Monica market, I never expect to have vegetables even remotely close in quality. However, the Florida heirlooms were juicy and flavorful like watermelon. This was a great dish! I'd love to go back and try the decadent Lobster pizza!
(4)Steve A.
Although our first visit to Cala Bella wasn't a stand out, we decided to return a year later when, on a busy convention night, we were only able to get into Calla Bella. We sat at the "Presentation Bar" which faces directly into the kitchen, and it was, ironically, the quietest spot in the house. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, and the food was excellent. Unlike the bland cioppino of our first visit, the flatbread was bursting with fresh flavors and tasted just like the sidewalk pizzas in Italy. Chilean sea bass was perfectly cooked, and the mushroom side dish with our entrees was another standout. A completely different experience from our first visit, and I'll happily return.
(4)Aj W.
Poor service! Poor quality food!! They are slower than molasses! For 2 people to get food it took 2 HOURS to get dinner tiny portions!! No flavor! Then it was another 35 min to get our check took the old man 27.36min to bring back our card. FINALLY LEFT! Disappointed
(1)Amy B.
I ate here twice, as well as enjoyed some time in their bar. The first night I ate here was a small group dinner, and I was very happy with my meal. We split a divine lobster flatbread--seriously the best thing we tried at Cala Bella, so good. I went on to have Caesar salad (add anchovies), which was just ok. Finally, I had a delicious pasta dish, Orecchiette ai Cappesante, that included scallops, olives, and tomatoes. Oh, and we had wonderful red wine and an attentive waiter who helped adjust the air conditioning to make us comfortable. If I had written this review after the first meal, I would easily give Cala Bella four stars. The second meal I had here was a large catered dinner for over 100 people. We had selected our dishes in advance, so the kitchen was prepared for the orders. I had seafood pescatore, and thought it was just ok. I would have been VERY disappointed if I'd paid the $46 menu price for the dish. That said, the staff did a good job serving such a large group of people. I would certainly eat here again if I were staying in the Rosen Shingle Creek. I'm not sure I'd make a special trip to eat here. If you do go, I recommend ordering either the Orecchiette ai Cappesante or the Shrimp Genova, which my dining companions loved.
(3)Bradley A.
This is an expensive restaurant and, IMHO, not worth the price. It's not that the food is bad. There are simply better restaurants at this price point. I am not sure how this is getting more than 2-3 stars on Yelp. Yes, there is a diverse wine list, but I did not notice very many good values (i.e. wines that are no more than 2x the market price). The calamari was surprisingly good, but both flatbreads (sausage and lobster) were disappointing. The ribeye was the fattiest steak I've ever had, and the sea bass was bland and tasteless. Perhaps my poor score is because I live in south Louisiana, but this experience has about done me in on dining at expensive restaurants. The brightest spot was our waitress (Christina) who was very attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable. I would encourage you to look around for better options if you're wanting to spend several hundred dollars on a meal with friends.
(2)Carlos M R.
I ate at Cala Bella during the magical dining on 9/22/13. From greet to seat we were well attended and our service and server was excellent. My wife had the yellowtail snapper dish and the antipasto I ordered the shrimp genova risotto and calamari in chili oil. Both orders were outstanding in presentation and taste. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and the chocolate sabayon. It was paired with a moderate priced red meritage. We found the ambiance to be romantic and the food a great aphrodisiac for a great evening.
(4)TJ U.
Terrible across the board... Service bad, food bad, atmosphere bad. I would not recommend this place.
(1)Caroline A.
I'm giving it 3.5 stars. Cala Bella is a cozy little Italian restaurant inside the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. I had a big client dinner here, and ended up in a party of 12 at the back of the restaurant. I have to say that the service was pretty good, and they took care of our large party. Their bread service is great. I was really loving the cheesy crunchy bread and their olive rolls. Yes. I was breaking all the rules on this trip. We started with the calamari. Eh. It was a little too greasy and not crunchy enough! The accompanying spicy peppadew coulis sauce was way too sweet. I wasn't a fan. For dinner I started with the Arugula & Gorgonzola Salad with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette, Mission Figs and Candied Pecans. It was decent. I probably should have gotten the heirloom tomato salad because it looked awesome. I then had the Italian Sausage & Florida Goat Cheese Pizza with Red Onion, Basil and Crushed Tomatoes. The serving was quite large and I only ate a third of it. Definitely shareable. The highlight of Cala Bella is their dessert. Holy Bananas Insane. We shared a platter of a deconstructed Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Lemon Cheesecake and a Chocolate Ganache Cake thing. All four were AMAZING. Cala Bella is a little overpriced for what they are offering, IMO. But their menu is very diverse and they have many options outside of traditional Italian fare.
(3)Alex E.
Went here with a party of three and enjoyed a very nice dinner. The menu offers a wide variety of choices. Appetizers range from 8-15$ and entrees range from 25-45$. Wine by the glass is fairly expensive here, anywhere from 9-15$. The bottles are a much better value. We ordered the the calamari fritte with a peppadew dipping sauce. Very tasty, though the coating probably could have been crispier. For my meal, I ordered the Mediterranean pork. It came with a "ratatouille" that looked almost like a salsa on the plate with the vegetables all diced. Ended up being very tasty. The pork was a gigantic portion that was cooked to the requested medium. Near the end of my dish I ended up biting down on an olive pit that was hidden in the ratatouille. The waiter apologized and later comped our desert to make up for the mistake, which I thought was very nice. The desert was a coffee creme brulee with raspberries and cream. It was decadent and delicious. One complaint: parking. Prepare for a walk from your spot to the hotel. Don't worry about the 12$ "self-parking" charge, if you dine at the restaurant they won't charge you anything. They took us at our word but it probably would be a good idea to have your receipt to prove it if asked.
(4)Melody B.
We ate here on June 25, 2011 and it was a great find. We were basically stuck in the hotel as it was 90 degrees and pouring rain outside plus we'd just arrived form LA and NYC, and were too tired to leave. The hotel is huge so I expected the food to be institutional in nature. We had the Carpaccio and the Heirloom Tomato Salad and both were delicious. I didn't expect anything great and was very pleasantly surprised. We shared a special of halibut, risotto, and broccolini and the kitchen split it for us with lovely servings. We drank a half bottle of wine and the waiter corked it and put it in a to go bag. The service was very good and the food was too.
(5)Cindy P.
Food was overpriced and underwhelmingly bland. Would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)Amanda J.
I'm a local and just ate at Cala Bella recently. I tried it because they had a great deal on restaurants.com for $100 off of $200. The whole experience was fantastic. It was a Monday so it was slow but all the staff were great and very attentive. They even baked some different bread to try just for us. Great wine list. Veal chop was excellent and cooked perfect. Calamari was our app and it was nice. They had a lot of daily specials too. My favorite thing was the lemon cake dessert. Absolutly loved it! Friends loved the chocolate cake as well. I will go back for sure!
(5)Trea C.
Went here for a company Christmas party a few days ago. The staff was great, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere was nice.. And the food was very good! If I had to criticize anything it would be that the main entrees took too long to get to the table. It didn't bother me due to appetizers we had before but if someone didn't have all night to spend therea like I did and/or was starving, it would be a valid concern. Since it didn't bother me that night, it is not reflected in the rating but is mentioned just to make the management aware that it happened. Great place and I would definitely return.
(5)Daniel H.
Food is delicious, service is friendly and natural, the price on food and on wines is fair.
(5)Matt C.
I love Italian food. Cala Bella takes things to a whole knew level. I am big advocate of their unique design and ambiance. The cuisine @ Cala Bella just blows me away with quality that always resonates extremely well with my palette.
(4)Daniel T.
I visited the restaurant while on a work trip and ate here on the first night at the resort. Too bad we didn't know they had a special for those attending the conference since my salad and entrée set me back $50+ after tip ($30 special for three course meal could have been mine!) They brought bread to the table with oil and balsamic. Nothing spectacular but still very good. They also offered a variety of drinks including bottled and "bubbly" water (for a charge of course) Anyway, the caesar salad (yes I take anchovies and they were fresh and soft here...very tasty) was superb. The dressing was creamy and they offered extra parmesan. For my entrée I got the scallops on pasta (I can't remember the exact name of the dish, sorry!) which was quite tasty but not bursting with flavor despite the extra parmesan. Our waitress was friendly and efficient despite the kitchen was thirty minutes from closing when we entered the restaurant. The manager stopped by our table to ask us how we were doing and bade us farewell as we departed the restaurant, quite classy. OVERALL RATING (this is my new thing now): Ambiance: 5/5 (Italian themed paintings on walls were classy and understated and the place was dark but not dreary) Service: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Not cheap but if you're ever staying here and want Italian food, this place shouldn't disappoint!
(4)Kassie C.
I was staying at the Rosen shingle for work so I decided to check out this restaurant. I'm usually unimpressed with hotel restaurants and this was no exception. Food was too pricey for what it was. The arugula and Gorgonzola salad was...interesting. Too much dressing, a ton of carrots, and very little Gorgonzola. I had the shrimp risotto entree, pretty unremarkable. Service was good, however.
(3)Dee L.
My family and I go to Orlando once a year and stay at The Rosen Shingle Creek. We always make it a point to dine at Calle Belle at least twice as we are here for 10 to 14 days at a time. It is not cheap but the food quality is one of the best in Orlando. I should know because I am a chef by trade. If you are in a mood for great food and don't mind to pay for it then you are in for a treat! See you soon Calle Belle!
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