olympic19 Posted August 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi all, Just about to embark on my second cruise and its my one year wedding anniversary - was thinking that a speciality restaurant would be good but I dont eat meat or shell fish - what is the menu like at portofinos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted August 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The portofino menu is here: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/en_US/pdf/Portofino_Menu.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It's mainly Italian--pastas, sauces, etc. There is alot of seafood and meat on the menu, but you don't have to order that....there are menus posted on these boards somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympic19 Posted August 11, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZANDSTEVE Posted August 11, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2009 If you are not keen on the seafood try the beef, its amazing! And all the pasta dishes are very good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted August 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2009 If you are not keen on the seafood try the beef, its amazing! And all the pasta dishes are very good too. The OP doesn't eat beef (meat) so I really doubt the value they will get out of the $20 cover charge at this venue. They could have a caesar salad, soup and the mushroom pasta (which is devine BTW) but is this worth $20.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZANDSTEVE Posted August 11, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The OP doesn't eat beef (meat) so I really doubt the value they will get out of the $20 cover charge at this venue. They could have a caesar salad, soup and the mushroom pasta (which is devine BTW) but is this worth $20.....? Whoops, just saw the seafood. The vegetarian and pasta is amazing too and I think its worth it, the pasta in MDR was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 11, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The OP doesn't eat beef (meat) so I really doubt the value they will get out of the $20 cover charge at this venue. They could have a caesar salad, soup and the mushroom pasta (which is devine BTW) but is this worth $20.....? I agree. They do serve a mushroom pasta on the formal (filet of beef) night in the MDR that I thought was better than the Portofino one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympic19 Posted August 11, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I understand your point about spending the money if I am vegitarian but its our 1 year anniversary on the ship and I thought it might be a bit more special than just going to noraml dining with a group of other people or going to windjammers - what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted August 11, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yes, I do think the atmosphere is more romantic and quiet than the MDR, so it would be worth it for that. ps I am sure if you give them some notice that you are a vegetarian and your likes and dislikes, they could do something reasonable for you that is not on the menu. I have always found the MDR waiters and Portofino waiters to be very accommodating. They want you to be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympic19 Posted August 11, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks and a great tip and will let them know. Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkay Posted August 11, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You said that you don't eat meat or shellfish, but am I correct in assuming that you eat other fish? If that's the case, there are plenty of seafood dishes they can do without any shellfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympic19 Posted August 12, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks Parkay - I do eat other types of fish and thats very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 12, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2009 It's mainly Italian--pastas, sauces, etc. There is alot of seafood and meat on the menu, but you don't have to order that....there are menus posted on these boards somewhere! Portofino’s is NOT a “Pasta and Sauce” restaurant, Yes there are 3 pasta appetizers on the menu but the majority of the dishes do not have “pasta and sauce” as was noted to the OP. I"ve dined there many times and have never ordred pasta. To the OP Portofino’s would be a lovely way to celebrate a special day. There are many items on the menu that would be suitable for a non shellfish or non meat eater. Enjoy M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.