maui07 Posted November 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My mom and i just booked a last minute cruise on the Ruby in January and we haven't sailed Princess in years. Please tell me your favorite must haves as far as food is concerned. ha! I remember them having really good pizza, is it still the same NY style they used to have? Looking forward to reading your replies. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Goat cheese souffle Fontina Crepes Pumpkin Rollatini (?) Norman Love Desserts, especially the raspberry one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2015 ... and the penne arribiata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzJenn Posted November 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I love the NY cheesecake in the main dining room, it's just plain with strawberry sauce..yum, best I have had on any cruise line. Also another vote for the norman love desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted November 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The chocolate mousse from the international cafe. Best I've ever had. Pizza is the best at sea as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtrek Posted November 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) I love the Tiramisu desert from the IC. Also can't miss the Cuban Panini at the IC. I ask then to press it twice so the bread is extra crispy Edited November 15, 2015 by timtrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawlaw1526 Posted November 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2015 All of the food on the Ruby was delicious when I was on the ship in April, 2015. I personally enjoyed the burger, hot dog, bratwurst and fries at the outdoor grill. No matter where we ate or what we ate on the ship, we thought the food was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted November 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Cheese cake, Pizza, Brats, just about anything from the IC and the best Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) I agree with above posts that the Fettuccini Alfredo and the cheesecake in the MDR are both excellent! I will add that the cronuts in the IC are quite good, but get them early in the AM as they often run out. I also like the chocolate layer cake served only by room service--I have never seen it anywhere else onboard a Princess ship. Very rich and very tasty! And yes, they still serve a very good NY-style (thin crust) pizza onboard! Edited November 15, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78 clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted November 15, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Goat cheese souffleFontina Crepes Pumpkin Rollatini (?) THIS!!! :-) Norman Love Desserts, especially the raspberry one! Pumpkin Rollitini or whatever it is called -vegetarian entree one night -absolutely amazing. A must try. It's small, I had as a side, should have had as my main. Delicious! The tempura vegetable entree is awesome too. Again, the vegetarian option, and I had it as a side to a fish course, it was delicious! Could have ate two of them -all veggies! Don't discount those vegetarian options if yore a meat eater, some of them are the best thing on the menu! Creme Brule. Grand Marnier soufflé. Ham and cheese croissant at International Cafe Enjoy! Edited November 15, 2015 by reedprincess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 15, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Does Princess still serve the parmesan cheese basket? We LOOOOOOVED it on our last Princess cruise. Makes a good appetizer, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMystique Posted November 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Creme brûlée! Escargot! Scallops! And the pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted November 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Does Princess still serve the parmesan cheese basket? We LOOOOOOVED it on our last Princess cruise. Makes a good appetizer, too. Yes they do, although it tends towards a little bit tougher and chewy. Still there though, for the full size fettuccine alfredo. Usually not given for the appetizer portion. Ask for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I order the creme brulee quite often for desert. Try the escargot - even if you have never had it before. Our last two cruises we were the only people who ordered the escargot at dinner. We were blown away that people didn't even want to try it. The whole "ewwwwwwww.... SNAILS......." thing was a bit weird. Give it a try. If you don't like it then don't eat it but don't eschew it without a try. It's pretty darn good stuff! We always have it when we sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted November 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2015 My vote is for the flourless chocolate cake. Really yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmorton3360 Posted November 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Any of the soufflé s. My favorite thing on Embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted November 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Margarheta pizza on deck 15:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted November 15, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I order the creme brulee quite often for desert. Try the escargot - even if you have never had it before. Our last two cruises we were the only people who ordered the escargot at dinner. We were blown away that people didn't even want to try it. The whole "ewwwwwwww.... SNAILS......." thing was a bit weird. Give it a try. If you don't like it then don't eat it but don't eschew it without a try. It's pretty darn good stuff! We always have it when we sail. I would try it if I could get past the idea of eating something that I enjoy stepping on. When I look down at the poor squished snail, all I can see is a gooey mess. I'm looking forward to the Alfredo in the Parmesan basket, and I'm looking forward to some eggplant dishes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchid Posted November 15, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) I would try it if I could get past the idea of eating something that I enjoy stepping on. When I look down at the poor squished snail, all I can see is a gooey mess. I'm looking forward to the Alfredo in the Parmesan basket, and I'm looking forward to some eggplant dishes as well. After trying them you may stop stepping on them:) I haven't found escargot on my last few cruises, I wonder it they just don't serve them in AT dining?? Edited November 15, 2015 by bigchid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 15, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You will be happy because the pizza is still GREAT! :D LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingEA Posted November 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yes they do, although it tends towards a little bit tougher and chewy. Still there though, for the full size fettuccine alfredo. Usually not given for the appetizer portion. Ask for it though. Last time we were on the Ruby, we did get the cheese basket with the appetizer portion, and we did ask for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbug12 Posted November 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 15, 2015 People have already mentioned the soufflés, but I'll mention them again! I look forward to the goat cheese soufflé appetizer and chocolate soufflé dessert on every cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Last time we were on the Ruby, we did get the cheese basket with the appetizer portion, and we did ask for it. Same here. We always ask for an appetizer portion. It comes without the cheese basket when getting the appetizer portion. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maui07 Posted November 16, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Oh yum! these things sound delish! I do remember the goat cheese dish being very good, Do they ever serve beef wellington or prime rib? or is that a thing of the past? Can you ask for the fettucini dish as an entree with say a chicken breast on top? And what is this cheese basket you speak of? Gosh, I shouldn't have read this thread before dinner. Thanks everyone. Is there anywhere I can look for the menus online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctemkg Posted November 16, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you are into steaks, check out the Crown Grill. Extra charge for the specialty restaurants, yet for about $25, you will have the equivalent to a $80-100 high end steak house meal. Excellent choice of meats, great service. They also have lobster tails for those in your group who are not meat eaters. You can also check out the other specialty restaurant, Sabatini's. Many great choices there. The lobster 3 ways is very good. Artichoke souffle is excellent. Both restaurants cook up your order right there in their own kitchens and the service is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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