Portofino on Voyager - which night?

[knomad]

We are sailing on Voyager next Sunday, February 24, on the Cozumel - Roatan - Progresso itinerary.

 

We want to do Portofino one night, but don't know which night is best for missing dinner in the dining room.

 

We don't want to miss lobster night! And I always enjoy the baked Alaska night.

 

Has anyone been on this itinerary that can help me with this?

 

Also, is Portofino worth the extra charge? I think I read somewhere that it is a 9 course meal. Is that right?

 

We had dinner one night in the Normandie restaurant onboard the Celebrity Summit in Alaska, and that was probably one of the best meals I have ever had, so I would like to do a speciality restaurant again.

 

Thanks so much for your help!

[sandytoes03]

I think we went our last night or second to last. We based our decission on what our days were like, and not dining room meals, so I can't help you on that one. But, I wasn't sure if it would be worth the extra charge either, and I'm happy to say, it was great! We got a table right by a window and just took our time eating, enjoying the meal. From now on I hope to go back to Portifino every cruise. One recommendation--get the dessert tray--it's awesome!

[Sue L]

someone posted this menu last week from Voyager

 

Ha! Found the two missing menus, figured they'd surface eventually. Here is the 7 day menu currently being served on Voyager:

 

Day 1

Melon and Mango – Drizzled with ginger syrup

Melon and Proscuitto

Smoked Fish Tapenade

Vidalia Onion Tart

Tuscan Tomato Soup

Saigon Chicken Noodle Soup

Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho

 

Spinach Salad

Caesar Salad

 

Shrimp Ravioli

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla

Royal Herb Crusted Fillet of Atlantic Cod

 

Ivory Chocolate Fondue

Apple pie a la Mode

Savarin

Low Fat Tropical Fruit salad

Sugar Fee Swan Chantilly

 

 

Day 2

Orange Carpaccio

Shrimp Cocktail

Escargots Bourguignonne

Lobster Bisque

Oxtail Broth

Chilled Golden Pear Soup

 

Caesar salad

 

Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo

Golden Sea Bass

Roasted Duck

Eggplant Mozzarella Tower

Filet of Beef

 

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

Cherries Jubilee

Low Fat Double strawberry Cheesecake

Sugar Free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake

 

 

Day 3

Exotic Fruits

Crab and Shrimp Salad

Melon Proscuitto

Beef and Veal Tortallacci

Jalapeño Potato Soup

Chicken consommé

Chilled Cranberry and Mango soup

 

Seasonal Greens

Caesar Salad

 

Penne Tarantina

Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin

Slow Roasted Beef Shoulder Fillet

Asparagus and Brie Tart

Cornmeal Dusted Talapia with Japanese ratatouille and garlic wasabi aioli

 

Choco-Chino Trilogy

BBB

Magic Mango Parfit

Low Fat Exotic Pineapple and Coconut Cake

Steamed Sugar Free Vanilla and Berry Custard

 

 

Day 4

Caprese Salad

Antipasti

Scallop Risotto

Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup

Minestrone

Chilled Strawberry Bisque

 

Insalata Mista

Traditional Caesar Salad

 

Rigatoni Pasta

Garlic Tiger Shrimp

Chicken Marsala

Vegetarian Chili

Lamb Shank with Rosemary

 

Warm Chocolate Cake

Raspberry Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Low Fat Angel Food Cake

Sugar Free Chocolate Mint Cake

 

 

Day 5

Sun Ripened Pineapple

Citrus Cured Salmon

Creamed Wild Mushrooms in Puff pastry

Cream of Asparagus

Double Duck Consomme

Roasted Peach Soup

 

New England Bay Scallops and Ziti

Fisherman’s Plate

Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib

Asian Fried Tofu

Thai BBQ Chicken Breast

 

Dessert Sampler

Low Fat Berry Mousse

Sugar Free Red Berry Tart

 

 

Day 6

Papaya, Lychee and Water Chestnut Salad

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

Breaded Mushrooms

Mulligatawny Soup Spicy Indian soup

Shellfish Saffron Consommé

Chilled Orange and Banana Soup

 

Tomato Salad

 

Baked Cheese Cannelloni

Pan-seared Tilapia

Asian Duck

Pan-fried Pork Medallions

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza

 

Chocolate Marquise

Irish Cheesecake

Strawberry Napoleon Puff pastry

Low-fat Peach Cobbler

Sugar-free Lime Basil Parfait

 

 

Day 7

Onion Focaccia

Shrimp Ceviche

Curried Vegetable Samosa

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Beef Consommé

Chilled Blueberry and Yogurt Soup

 

Boston Lettuce

 

Papardelle and Fresh Peas

Thai-Style Shrimp

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Black Angus Sirloin Steak Oscar

Vegetable Pad Thai

 

Cappuccino Layer Cake

Passion Fruit Meringue Tart

Coconut Parfait

Low-fat Summer Pudding s

Sugar-free Guava Napoleon Puff pastry

[B J]

I would suggest either day six or day seven, just please be sure and tip your waiters in the dining room if you go on day seven!

[wolfganghowell]

Lobster night is Thursday - second formal night. Baked Alaska is gone fromm RCCL. I don't think Portofino is quite like the specialty restaurants on Millennium class ships - still nice but don't expect that kind of presentation.

[TX_Lady]

We were on the Voyager January 13, 2008. We had a wonderful time, especially since it was my birthday week. We ate at Portofino on Wednesday January 16. It was the best. The waiters were wonderful and after we ate all the waiters including the head waiter brought me a small birthday cake. They even wrote in chocolate Happy Birthday Emily on the plate. They did not sing Happy Birthday to me because they said they did not want to embrassed me. But they all wished me a happy birthday.

 

I was glad they did not sing.

[samcruiseman]

We ate at Portofino on Monday formal night only because it was the only night available for a table of two when we made reservations. Apparently the tables for two get snatched up quickly. The night we were there all of the tables for two were occupied and almost all of the large tables were empty.

 

It is definitely worth the $20 per person. The filet was great and the desserts are awesome. The bread basket by itself is almost worth it and the service is outstanding. The portions seemed much larger than in the dining room so it is very easy to overeat if you order appertizers, salads, entrees and dessert. Yum!