Rare hcat Posted September 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Does anyone have photos to share of the Tuscan Grille on Infinity...converted from Ocean Liners (?) Link to current menu would also be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2016 leaving on the Infinity Sunday, will try and get some pics and the menu for you Can you send me your email and I can send from the ship. Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted September 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It's really not wise to post email addresses on this board -- it's an opportunity for spam and other invasive techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 14, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 14, 2016 leaving on the Infinity Sunday, will try and get some pics and the menu for youCan you send me your email and I can send from the ship. Norma If you can post a few pics and the menu..that'd be very helpful...not cruising til next month so no rush...thanks! Would also love to hear about the ship, music shows etc.. Thanks., BON VOYAGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordoncruickshank Posted September 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2016 If you can post a few pics and the menu..that'd be very helpful...not cruising til next month so no rush...thanks! Would also love to hear about the ship, music shows etc.. Thanks., BON VOYAGE! The menu is on the Celebrity web site under restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 14, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The menu is on the Celebrity web site under restaurants. Hmmm The one I found on Celeb website seemed to be the old menu...with the onion soup...chop salad and other fav items...and no upcharges for certain items...can you post a link..maybe the new menu is more like the old one than I thought,,,,,,, And the website info for Infinity did not list Tuscan..not sure if was shown on the deck plan, replacing ocean liners Guess we'll find out when we board or from h2ocruiser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Here's the new menu including the huge 23 ounce Porterhouse http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/Jim_Smaltz/IMG_20151029_120344347_zpsaa3zolxq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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easyboy Posted September 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Here's the new menu including the huge 23 ounce Porterhouse http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/Jim_Smaltz/IMG_20151029_120344347_zpsaa3zolxq.jpg Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2calgarycruisers Posted September 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Is this menu on all ships now? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins_to_alaska Posted September 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) We had the same menu on Solstice Aug 23. Liked the burrata and broccolini. Found the meatball appetizer rather tasteless. Snapper was cooked well but not much taste. Substituted for garlic mashed potatoes. Didn't taste any garlic. Shortrib pappardelle ragu the ragu overpowered the short rib, only had a few bites. The creme brulee was strange mushy consistency. As you can tell, we found the meal disappointing. But service was great and the view, on the Solstice, was wonderful despite the windows not being very clean. Given a complimentary glass of Limoncello which was fun to taste. We don't think we're that picky... loved Luminae, especially their short rib and fish! Edited September 15, 2016 by twins_to_alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted September 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2016 For awhile they were charging extra for the antipasti board. The menu does not reflect this. Is this still the case? Thank you for posting the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted September 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2016 In 2009 aboard Equinox TA from Rome we dined in Tuscan Grill & the meal was wonderful,steak included . Cost was $ 25 each :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 16, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thank you Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted September 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Here are a couple pics from Tuscan on Infinity when it was brand new: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=48454568&postcount=32 Happy sailing, Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2016 With no Murano equivalent what a shame they stick totally to beef for the meat options! A lamb, venison or even pork offering would add some variety. When on the S class we do use the specialities a lot and enjoy the offerings. Having found Q'sine fun but not a fine dining experience it is important that Tuscan does offer variety on the M class. With Some of the M class ships having long trips and many people doing b2b cruises this variety becomes even more important. I know it is nice that better cuts of meat are offered but I do feel there is something 'morally wrong' in paying for a speciality and then having to pay more still for some of the menu items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadancer Posted September 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I also feel that they should offer a lobster dish or a shrimp dish for those of us who don't like fish and are bored with beef. The Tuscan Grill menu before the refurbishment was much better and DH and I were hoping some of those dishes would come back to the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyR Posted September 18, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2016 We will be on the Equinox in December. Does anyone know if the new Tuscan menu is in effect on this ship? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2calgarycruisers Posted September 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 20, 2016 While I haven't eaten in the Tuscan Grill I much preferred the old menu with much more choice and variety in all courses - it appears they have eliminated many of the more "expensive" choices. And, an Italian restaurant with no risotto? Way too many dishes starring olives eg. Two of the four fish entrees. Like others have said only fish and beef for entrees... I'm rethinking for our upcoming cruise.... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 20, 2016 While I haven't eaten in the Tuscan Grill I much preferred the old menu with much more choice and variety in all courses - it appears they have eliminated many of the more "expensive" choices. And, an Italian restaurant with no risotto? Way too many dishes starring olives eg. Two of the four fish entrees. Like others have said only fish and beef for entrees... I'm rethinking for our upcoming cruise.... Tuscan's risotto was dreadful. They do it much better in the MDR. I told them that. So no loss there. I've never been impressed with Tuscan. Do miss the wonderful restaurants they killed off to install Tuscan on all the ships. Oh well, lots of other cruise lines out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2016 My first experience with the Tuscan menu back in January on the Sillie left something to be desired. Service was all over the place as well. I think I will stick with Blu and Qsine this time around. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Milhouse Posted September 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2016 My friends are currently on Infinity doing the Pacific Coastal itinerary. They mentioned it looks X is trialing per item pricing in Tuscan Grille if you didn't purchase a package and sent me a picture of the menu with pricing beside each item. Does anyone have any further info or a link to a thread around this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted September 21, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2016 It is a trend that does not surprise me. Only a matter of time before cruise ships follow airlines and what is included is the basic cruise fare (transporation) and most passengers pay for individual items form food and drinks to possibly some entertainment. I don't blame the cruise lines. While many complain prices have increased, and they have for the last couple of years, especially since lowes in 2010-2012, they are still down or flat in terms of adjusted dollars over 20 or 40 years much as airline tickets are. There is so much pricing pressure and increased competition that the lines must keep base prices down for marketing purposes to get cruisers ro sail, but still have to make money and answer to boards and stockholders. I don't blame. Them, they hooked me in 2006 and 2012 and trained me well. Just my 2 cents. Happy sailing, Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) My friends are currently on Infinity doing the Pacific Coastal itinerary. They mentioned it looks X is trialing per item pricing in Tuscan Grille if you didn't purchase a package and sent me a picture of the menu with pricing beside each item. Does anyone have any further info or a link to a thread around this? I'd love to see that menu with price list if you can post it..curious how they value the items...what abt the cover charge to dine there? I know some few items were showing an upcharge but this is a big change. We'll be on Infinity next month and are skipping Sushi on 5...we used to have our lunch there but do not care for the menu OR the a la carte pricing. Would feel the same about that for Tuscan as well.. Seems there will be a push for selling dining packages along with drink packages...wonder what the dining options will be on the new Edge ships... Edited September 21, 2016 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 21, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Currently on the Infinity Ala crate pricing in Tuscan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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