Carnival Food

[CrusinGirl3]

My cruise is getting closer and I am just salivating at the thought of all the wonderful food. Do you all have any not to miss dishes that you'd recommend? I know that I don't ever want to miss out on Minestrone soup, Lobster tails...what else do you all suggest?

[noodle]

My husband and I went on a 7 night cruise in February. Things we loved: Lobster bisque, mushroom ragout (appetizer item) it was sautee'd mushrooms on a puff pastry that was sooo tasty, the lamb and beef dishes were fantastic. I didn't really care for any of the pasta dishes but loved the seafood and meat dishes. Cream of mushroom soup one night was really good also. Enjoy, we loved the food!

[marvholly]

DD and I were on Carnival 3/04 and I have sailed Carnival 12/99 and 12/01.

For dinner we generally chose seafood (shrimp/lobster) or beef as these are things we seldom make at home. SS also was real happy with lamb and duck as these "are a few of her favorite things". Generally for desert I ate anything chocolate and she loved all the cheesecakes.

[lunyma]

Don't forget the pumpkin soup! It's yummy!!!!!!!!!

[CrusinGirl3]

Thanks for the suggestions--keep them coming! I have so much to look for, now! I am so ready to try new things that I wouldn't normally have here at home.

[Cotton]

I love the variety of food Carnival offers.

Appetizers - Escargots, Seared Ahi Tuna, MS Delta Prawns Cocktail (shrimp cocktail), Sauteed Langostino

Soups - Chilled Strawberry, Fresh Mushroom (and I don't even like m'rooms!), Gazpacho

Seafood - Delice of the Sea, Lobster tails, Chilean Sea Bass

Beef - Chateaubriand, Beef Wellington, Filet Mignon

The Long Island Duckling was good, as was the lamb.

Breads - Everything in the basket is good, especially the sun-dried tomato bread.

Desserts - Grand Marnier Souffle', Hazelnut Creme Brulee'

Sorry, I have to stop now. I'm drooling!:D

[VirgandJim]

I would agree with the previous post, the Chauteaubriand was out of this world and if you are watching your weight or diabetic (like I am) the diet banana cake is to die for! You cannot taste the difference and its a light way to finish off a meal but my advice - have 2 - they're small....lol...

[Aussie Gran]

Don't forget to try the pizza - it's great, my favourite was the goat's cheese. And on the sea days, afternoon tea is lovely.

We travelled on to Italy after our Paradise cruise in May, and I made myself very unpopular by declaring Carnival pizza better than any I tried there.

Have a great cruise !

Hilary T

[DollyCruise]

Is it possible to get the menu for the whole week once you board?

 

I'd like to plan & try everything. TIA!

[DollyCruise]

BUMP! I need answers! TIA!!!!

[Cotton]

You could ask the Maitre d' (or the purser) and you might just get lucky. I know the menus are posted just outside the dining rooms on a daily basis, but I bet they'd give you the week's menu if you smiled and asked nicely....;)

[Aussie Gran]

I got the whole week's menus from our wonderful waiter. He asked the assistant Maitre d' - who photocopied them for me. This was day 6 of the cruise, not sure if they would give them out earlier, but you can try.

Did I mention the pizza ?

Hilary T

[ferretface]

If you go to carnival.com under FAQ's there is a sample menu for a 7 day cruise

[Laurab23]

try the escargot and I second the dried tomato rolls.

[popcorngal]

Two thumbs up for the flourless chocolate cake! To die for!;)

[msjaxson]

oh my .. you all just reminded me how good the sundried tomato bread was on the Pride and Conquest mmm...i also loved the wild-mushrooom fettucine...

[CruiseIsGood]

The duck appetizer is tiny, but to DIE for. I always order two. It's the stand-out for me.