Inside Look: Amare Restaurant + Staycation at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Have you heard of Amare, the new Mediterranean restaurant at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, the new sister hotel of Swan and Dolphin resort?

We were invited to dine there and we loved our experience. With a name meaning “to love”, guests will fall for this casual upscale venue inspired by the Mediterranean region cultures and tastes. Amare’s menu highlights fresh local premium ingredients, a variety of seafood, citrus, olive oils, pasta and pitas.

At Amare you can find a Wine Wall featuring Mediterranean-based wines with selections from across the region.

Here is an inside look of the new menu items at Amare:

Fried Calamari – Crispy Calamari served with a Tomato-aleppo Pepper Sugo and toasted Sumac Crema. My favorite appetizer!

Chargrilled Pepper Crostino – Chargrilled Pepper Crostino topped with marinated and grilled Bell Peppers, Parsley, and grated Manchego Cheese

Polpetti – Tomato braised Lamb and Beef Meatballs with crispy Potatoes, Saffron Aioli, and a roasted Pine Nut Crumble

Seabass Al Cartoccio – Comprised of two filets of sustainable Striped Bass steamed in a parchment paper pouch with Thyme, Garlic, wilted Greens, Tomatoes, and Heirloom Potatoes, finished with a rich White Wine Sauce

Romesco Chicken – Fennel Marinated Roasted Chicken Breast, Paprikash Style Braised Thigh, House Made Pappardelle Pasta, Organic Vegetables, Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Romesco Sauce

Hand Made Manti Dumpling – Bahrat spiced Lamb filled Dumplings from a beloved family recipe, served with Cauliflower, Roasted Eggplant and a Yogurt Sauce

Dessert Flight

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake – edible white chocolate squares, blueberries, crème fraîche
Flourless Chocolate Cake – raspberry caviar and ganache
Cannoli – with accent of orange, hazelnuts on top, powdered sugar

Old Fashioned Cocktail

Here is an inside look at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve:

Situated in Lake Buena Vista, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve provides guests with a refined yet tranquil oasis near the attractions and theme parks of Walt Disney World.

The hotel provides complimentary transportation to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and other locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. As an added benefit, guests can enjoy full access to all amenities at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, including special Disney perks.

Swan Reserve 3^rd floor lobby

Stir bar and lounge

Vintage crank cocktail shaker at Stir lobby bar

Citrus elements around the property pay homage to the resort’s orange grove history, including hanging planters that evoke oranges at Tangerine pool bar, hotel decor, and more.