Alfredo's or MDR for embarkation lunch

[korky1]

We were on Majestic in December but couldn't board till 3pm because of some covid issue.  Back on her next week hopefully at noon and have heard that one of the MDRs will be open for lunch as well as Alfredo's.  Have read on here that lunch menu in the MDR on embarkation day is pretty special. My husband and I don't really eat pizza but have read on CC that Alfredo's pizzas are very nice so thinking of maybe going there for our first lunch.  Which would you recommend?

[Rick&Jeannie]

Well...this is from someone who has NEVER gotten on a ship in time for the MDR.... It's hard to beat Alfredo's!  It's not *all* pizza...but it is a somewhat limited menu.  

 

https://www.beyondships2.com/grand-princess-alfredos-pizzeria-menu.html

Edited February 17, 2023 by Rick&Jeannie

[avonlady6390]

I usually do embarkation lunch in mdr it's usually deck six mid dining room just check the patter if you ask a crew member they will send you to the buffet on lido deck.

[Starshine95123]

We usually do the main dining room. Hubby loves the salmon and I love the beef medallions. We have plenty of time to go to Alfredo’s for lunch or dinner during the cruise. You really can’t go wrong with either place for lunch. 

[EDDY0827]

Ditto what Starshine said.

MDR is my first choice, if not, Alfredo's.

[MustangGT]

Another MDR fan here!

I’m not officially on a cruise until I have ordered:

Avocado and Bay Shrimp

Salmon

Orange Soufflé 

On our last few cruises, I didn’t even open the menu.  Decision made!

 

As Starshine says, we can eat at Alfredo’s all cruise long but the embarkation lunch menu only happens once per cruise.

My husband also recommends the beef medallions!

[cr8tiv1]

I’m with the MDR embarkation lunch bunch.  If you can board early enough.  You have the whole cruise….even port days…or an in between meal time to experience Alfredo’s. Embarkation lunch is never repeated.  

[donswife]

The experience in the MDR is usually so quiet and serene, just perfect after a busy day of travel.  Alfredo's tends to be noisier because of the location along the piazza.  Another vote for MDR.  And be careful with that delicious orange souffle, it is very hot!

[korky1]

MDR it is then!  Alfredo's  next day.  Thanks for the advice everyone.

[nini]

The dining room has never been on our radar for embarkation day. It is really that good? I appreciate any comments. 

[MsSoCalCruiser]

My vote is for MDR.  I have a dairy allergy so your plate may be a bit different than mine.  We always look forward to the embarkation lunch in the MDR.

[caribill]

1 hour ago, nini said:

The dining room has never been on our radar for embarkation day. It is really that good? I appreciate any comments. 

It is a typical Princess lunch menu.

 

What is special is that it is nice and calm compared to the zoo that is the buffet on embarkation day.

 

A nice relaxed lunch is a nice relaxing way to really start the onboard vacation.

[gerig]

8 hours ago, korky1 said:

We were on Majestic in December but couldn't board till 3pm because of some covid issue.  Back on her next week hopefully at noon and have heard that one of the MDRs will be open for lunch as well as Alfredo's.  Have read on here that lunch menu in the MDR on embarkation day is pretty special. My husband and I don't really eat pizza but have read on CC that Alfredo's pizzas are very nice so thinking of maybe going there for our first lunch.  Which would you recommend?

I'm a pizza lover and vote  for Alfredo's

[love to cruz]

Another vote for Alfredos

 

[linaka625]

Does anyone have the full menu for the Main Dining room lunch?  I'm boarding Enchanted on March 23.

[atobols]

We always go for MDR.  I don't love the embarkation menu but I do love that it's calm and relaxing.  That's always the first moment I feel like I'm on vacation.  

[Lady Arwen]

MDR for sure.  Salmon, soufflé, done!  So special.

[avonlady6390]

I always get the same as well the avocado shrimp salmon and orange soufle.  The reason it's more calmer in the dining room on embark day is because it's not advertised to the masses.😊

[MustangGT]

14 hours ago, donswife said:

The experience in the MDR is usually so quiet and serene, just perfect after a busy day of travel.  Alfredo's tends to be noisier because of the location along the piazza.  Another vote for MDR.  And be careful with that delicious orange souffle, it is very hot!

Yes!  The soufflé is Very Hot!!

It’s hard to be patient but after years of practice, I let it sit for a minute or two before digging in and devouring it!

[Wishing on a star]

On our last cruise, we didn't make it on time to go to the MDR before the limited lunch hours ended.

But, if there is Soufflee,  then go for it!

 

And, yes, do also go to Alfredos, more than once, for the fresh made italian pizza.

[caribill]

5 hours ago, linaka625 said:

Does anyone have the full menu for the Main Dining room lunch?  I'm boarding Enchanted on March 23.

 

Below is not from the Enchanted, but is typical for an embarkation lunch menu in the dining room.

 

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[Fa-Li]

13 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

My vote is for MDR.  I have a dairy allergy so your plate may be a bit different than mine.  We always look forward to the embarkation lunch in the MDR.

 

 

 

 Were they able to accommodate your dairy allergy just walk-in on embarkation day? Traveling soon with my friend who has same allergy and I so want to start off on the right foot! I know to consult about dinners the night before, wondering how first day lunch works.  She would be so happy with everything in your photos if she could be sure they were dairy free!

[tjcletzgo]

19 hours ago, MustangGT said:

Another MDR fan here!

I’m not officially on a cruise until I have ordered:

Avocado and Bay Shrimp

Salmon

Orange Soufflé 

On our last few cruises, I didn’t even open the menu.  Decision made!

 

As Starshine says, we can eat at Alfredo’s all cruise long but the embarkation lunch menu only happens once per cruise.

My husband also recommends the beef medallions!

This is my go to lunch also🛳️

[behappy11]

Is the main dining room also open on the Crown on embarkation day?

[MustangGT]

43 minutes ago, tjcletzgo said:

This is my go to lunch also🛳️

Great minds think alike! 🚢⚓️🛟