bjohio Posted February 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2015 We have not dined at Giovanni's Table before, but considering it this trip instead of Chops. What are some of your favorite dishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboffs Posted February 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2015 We believe the "new" Chops menu makes Giovanni's menu look even better. There, we enjoy the cioppino soup, the ante pasta and the shrimp with risotto as appetizers. The lamb chops and steak rank high. With our entree, we usually have the eggplant Parmesan as a vegetable (which is listed as an appetizer), the merged flavors being great. For dessert we have the tirimisu, the two flavors of cannoli and the cup with a name now forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Everything! You order entree and everything else is family style if your in a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted February 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Everything! But I really loved the Meatballs, although they might only be on the lunch menu. We've only done lunch there. Keep in mind that you can split dishes. So order different things and share. All the food is, in my opinion, very good. There is also a pasta with Gorgonzola sauce that was really yummy. Very rich, so don't plan to eat the whole thing yourself, but it's a great dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt1092 Posted February 7, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The steak (filet) is far better than chops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Mazer Posted February 7, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I liked the steak better at chops. I would say the risotto is must try was one of favorite dishes on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn0315 Posted February 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We had lunch there last week on Navigator. The lasagna is to die for. But...it is ONLY available at lunch. Lunch cover discount for multiple reservations was $12 each for us. Outstanding, fantastic and impeccable service. With bread, appetizers, a pizza that the chef insisted we eat, the lasagna, meatballs and cannollis, we were so satisfied and stuffed that we did not eat dinner that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted February 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I agree that the lasagna is excellent. Often at dinner if you ask nicely, they'll be able to get you some. Food is so subjective but I think it's one of the better Caesar Salads. The eggplant parm is really good. I wasn't a fan of any of the ravioli b/c the pasta was more rubbery/gluey than al dente the 2 times we tried some. They bring a dessert cart around and plop this kind of glob of tiramisu on a plate. Don't let looks fool you. It's wonderful. I thought all of the desserts were good. Also I agree that the filet there is the best one on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohio Posted February 8, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The steak (filet) is far better than chops When you say steak is better than chops, you are meaning lamb chops, not Chops the restaurant? I'm surprised that they even serve a steak at Giovanni's- one of the main reasons we went to Chops, great if I can get it at Giovanni's too. What is the fee for dinner at Giovanni's now? If I can get the same good fillet at Giovannis with some new other choices to go with it (ie -Egg Parm. instead of a baked potato) sounds like Giovanni's is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm3750 Posted February 8, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I had the Filet and thought it was delicious, I liked the overall experience very much, would do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted February 8, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We paln to visit Giovanni's for lunch on embarkment day. Has anyone else done this? I see we cannot make reservations for lunch in advance. Will we have to plan to stand in line oe is there seldom a wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted February 8, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Our evenings experience was that the lamb chops were superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1cruiseaholic Posted February 8, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2015 When you say steak is better than chops, you are meaning lamb chops, not Chops the restaurant? I'm surprised that they even serve a steak at Giovanni's- one of the main reasons we went to Chops, great if I can get it at Giovanni's too. What is the fee for dinner at Giovanni's now? If I can get the same good fillet at Giovannis with some new other choices to go with it (ie -Egg Parm. instead of a baked potato) sounds like Giovanni's is the way to go. Just FYI DH and I had the fillet at Giovannis and thought that it was indeed better than the steak we usually get at Chops. To be honest I was pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1mauro Posted February 8, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Giovanni's for me hands down. The menu selection is great and the food is amazing. The only restaurant I've done twice each time I've sailed the Oasis class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted February 8, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I couldn't find anything I wasn't in love with! We don't go to Chops anymore because of it. Alas.....our Legend coming up does not have one:( Edited February 8, 2015 by BecciBoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohio Posted February 10, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Our evenings experience was that the lamb chops were superb! What is the dinner surcharge for Giovanni's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted February 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2015 What is the dinner surcharge for Giovanni's ? Unless something has changed, I'm told it's $35. I hope it's no higher than that, 'cause I'd like to have either the lamb or the filet when I board Adventure in May. Sure don't want to be stuck in the MDR or Windjammer for the entire week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted February 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I love Osso Bucco and try to order it any chance I get. Giovanni's does not disappoint. I get it every time we are on a ship that has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Unless something has changed, I'm told it's $35. I hope it's no higher than that, 'cause I'd like to have either the lamb or the filet when I board Adventure in May. Sure don't want to be stuck in the MDR or Windjammer for the entire week! It was 25 last April, it was 5 or 10 dollars cheaper than Chops for dinner and even cheaper for lunch ( on Navigator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted February 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It was 25 last April, it was 5 or 10 dollars cheaper than Chops for dinner and even cheaper for lunch ( on Navigator) That's even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEMAMI Posted February 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2015 What is the dinner surcharge for Giovanni's ? Last week on Oasis, the dinner's charge was $25! Chop's is $35, but we don't like the new menu, but we love Giovanni's! Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It was 25 last April, it was 5 or 10 dollars cheaper than Chops for dinner and even cheaper for lunch ( on Navigator) That is my recollection from Adventure last week: $25 for dinner. Adventure had an abbreviated lunch menu for $12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted February 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It was 25 last April, it was 5 or 10 dollars cheaper than Chops for dinner and even cheaper for lunch ( on Navigator) Specialty dining surcharges can vary by ship, as well. On my upcoming Serenade cruise, they charge $20pp for Giovanni's and $30pp for Chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksimpson76 Posted February 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Unless something has changed, I'm told it's $35. I hope it's no higher than that, 'cause I'd like to have either the lamb or the filet when I board Adventure in May. Sure don't want to be stuck in the MDR or Windjammer for the entire week! $25 pp when I booked online for our Oasis cruise Feb. 28th, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted February 10, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Chops is $39 now for our May cruise...not sure it is worth that,:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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