Once in a lifetime dinning experience. We sat in the room connected to the chefs table so we also received the tasting menu! This was absolutely unbelievable. Everything was divine and the wine pairings were pristine.
Marie B.
Classificação do local: 5 Pompano Beach, FL
Favorite restaurant. Chef is amazing. If you go, you must do the wine pairing. It’s worth it. The wine pairings not only compliment but accentuate the flavors. It’s an amazing dining experience. Coffee service is worth it– very cool!
Joanna K.
Classificação do local: 4 Irvine, CA
This was once in a life time experience for me and if I could afford it again, I would go back but seriously, I wasn’t prepared enough for the bill at the end of the night; the 4 $ signs are really more like 5 $s. Trust me, I really enjoyed the experience, really I did. But I think even for what I pay and although the service is excellent and the food and wine are good quality, that looking back, the $ was almost worth the experience. This is a very high-end restaurant in Disney World resort, one of the top 3 restaurants I think. You have to dress up for it, so bring your heels and cocktail dress. It is located inside Disney Grand Floridian Hotel on 2nd floor and the entrance is mostly accepted by reservation. I say mostly because I think they do have last minute cancellations and maybe just maybe they might make exceptions if you show up dressed nicely. However, it is HIGHLY advised that you make reservation in advance because although the restaurant is super expensive, there are people(like myself) who would pay anything for this once in a life-time experience. I made the reservation 1.5 months in advance even with giving them 5 flexible evenings, I got like 5:15pm reservation. Closer to the actual date and when the restaurant called for confirmation, I was able to get a later time reservation as there were indeed some cancellations(yay for me!). To make the reservation, you can call Disney Dining but they will direct you to call V&A directly as Disney Dining cannot dictate V&A’s reservation service. The reps are friendly, courteous, and thorough to let you know when, where, and how much each courses are so you can prepare your credit card. They will take your credit card info to hold your reservations in spot and if you don’t cancel in timely manner, then you will be charged. So, be sure about the reservation, if not, cancel in advance so other people who crave the experience can claim that table! =] FYI — parking is valet and if you tell them you’re dining at V&A, it’s free and it’ll be all taken care of, including having your car ready at the end of the night. The restaurant offers either 7 or 10 course menu with either basic wine pairing or special wine pairing. The menu offers«personalization» with your name and the date of reservation printed on Left most side of menu as middle and right(when you unfold the menu) is either 10 course or 7 course. My girl friend and I chose the 10 course menu with«special» wine pairing. We also added the«White Truffle» which was special for the night. There are 2 staffs assisting each other to serve you. Upon seating, we were offered«Victorian style» punch either alcoholic(lemonade) or non-alcoholic(pink lemonade) with dried pineapple — YUMM! They also had a lady playing harp in the middle of the dining room. Neat! Then for the next 4.5 hours we indulged our delicious wine and dishes. Towards the end, I felt like my tummy was going to explode. If I were go back, I would choose 7 course menu and keep the«special wine pairing,» because the courses don’t include dessert and the desserts were amazzingg! The wine pairing was perfect and I was spoiled because for a while, all the wines I drank at home did not taste good at all. V&A definitely elevated my taste buds. Also, despite the amount of food I ate, I digested everything fine and I was hungry again the next morning. They will box up whatever you’d like if you don’t get to finish. The coffee at the end of the night was the best coffee I ever tasted. They use heat/reverse method so the water in bottom jar, as the water boils it moves to upper jar. It is suppose to be an «old school method» of brewing coffee. It was cool to watch. I took dessert chocolates and cheese at the end of the night. The restaurant also leaves you with complimentary red rose and sweet dessert bread that is gluten free. It was delish! The bill at the end of the night was close to $ 800 for 2 people NOT including gratuity. Once again, it was an experience of lifetime and it was a sum of money to spend as I doing the rest of Disney stuff as well. I really loved the experience and I’m giving 4 stars because experience was almost, almost worth the bill + gratuity.
Sunita T.
Classificação do local: 5 Anaheim, CA
My husband and I did the 10-course meal in November and had a fantastic time! The service was amazing because it was professional and courteous while making us feel very comfortable in the atmosphere. We love food and had heard great things about the whole experience so we had to try it for ourselves! The room was beautiful and we had a great time. The best chicken I’ve ever had in my life, some amazing bread and butter, and every course(of which there were certainly more than 10) was just delicious and beautiful. I’m so grateful we got this experience.
Kirk H.
Classificação do local: 5 Frankfort, KY
We were seated in the main dining room at 5:30pm. We were the second table seated. The servers seemed to be still setting up so we waited a long time before they came to the table. Our servers were Jack and Sherry, a married couple. Jack went to Culinary Institute of America and explained all the ingredients. Sherry was much less formal. The meal started with a cocktail or mock tail, if you prefer, which we did. It was a fruity, POG tasting drink. The menus were brought out and we chose from all the courses. My wife wanted a beer that V&A did not have, so Sherry went over to Mizner’s Lounge and got her a Cigar City Jai Alai IPA. I ordered pomegranate lemonade. They also have many waters from various locales. We had the house water(forget what it was) but it was the best water ever. Zero chemical taste. The amuse Bouche was bison tenderloin with puréed cauliflower. Incredible. Next was salad course– I had Iberico Jamon and mango salad and wife had some sort of shrimp. Bread was next– French baguette with Vermont butter. Awesome. The topper was a small grinder of pink salt to add to the butter. Amazing what a great salt with do to food! Seafood course was the diver scallop for both of us. It was great. Just one scallop but wonderful. Accompanied by 3 different color roasted cauliflower. Next course was Berkshire pork with black bean sauce. One of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Another bread was next. Truffle bread with truffle butter. The best bread. At this point, I told my wife that I would probably be getting a hot dog right after this meal at Casey’s in the Magic Kingdom. While it was great, the portions were small. Next was the beef course. I had the Australian Kobe style tenderloin. There was an optional Miyagazi Wagyu tenderloin for an additional $ 110. The Kobe was amazing, cooked perfectly rare. I added the Wagyu. Great choice! The Wagyu was like velvet. My wife just got the Kobe. Accompanied by 3 different colors carrots. Another bread next. It was the chefs grandmothers multigrain recipe. Good but not my favorite. At this point I am getting full! Cheese plate(incredible)and white chocolate gelato next. Desserts followed. I had the banana gateaux. Fancy banana pudding. It was okay. My wife had chocolate something(I forget). She wished she had gotten chocolate mousse. We got the fancy coffee presentation. It was good. The last thing they come through with is a candy cart with chocolate truffles and pomegranate jellies and other things. Then they send a date bread home with you! Obviously I left out a lot of details. I didn’t want to take pics. It was delicious. It was fun. Our servers were definitely not stuffy. The harpist was great and came over to speak with us. She was Miss Delaware and had performed with the Moody Blues so she played some Moody Blues for us. We were pretty stuffed and we walked it off at the Magic Kingdom looking at the Christmas decorations. Total with tip was $ 550.
Mike C.
Classificação do local: 5 Romeoville, IL
Again, another amazing experience here at the V&A. This time I dined in the Queen Victoria room. It’s already intimate in the main dining room, but the QV room brings it out to another level. Only 4 tables in this room, so if you have to basically make your reservations way in advance. The QV room is basically the same menu if you dined at the Chef’s table, which is another room, btw… but again the QV room is more intimate. You can still hear the harp girl playing in the next room, which muffles out the slightly louder chatter in the main dining room. Wine pairing is a must… so if you do the QV room, be ready to shell out at least $ 350 per person with cocktails, etc. I even upgraded and the Japanese Wagyu beef. And just for comparison, they still give you the regular Australian Wagyu. It’s a whole new league in marbling and taste. Worth the extra $ 55, even if was about 2oz of Japanese Wagyu. Very meticulous and deliberate on their presentation so you’ll get nothing but the best. And when you dine here, you get to keep the personalized menu with your name and the reason for your visit(anniversary, birthdays, etc) Every time I do a Disney World trip, I always come back to V&A.
Anita L.
Classificação do local: 5 Kalamazoo, MI
Epic dinner. My darling brought me here for my birthday/engagement dinner, and it was a fantastic experience. Elegant and Victorian style décor with fantastic service and great food. We had a 5:30 reservation for the Victorian Room and actually was greeted by a totally empty restaurant which was a very cool feeling! I believe the Victorian Room shares the same menu as the chef’s table. The full room only contain two tables of 2 and a table of 5 when we dined, so it was intimate. We were greeted with a cocktail(vodka/lime) or mocktail(fruit punch tasting drink) that has candied pineapple and a single ice cube. Service was attentive yet never felt rushed or overbearing. It was actually quite nice. It was a 10-course dinner, with delightful chocolate treat at the end. Bread was served in between courses. I didn’t finish my bread to pace myself, ended up in comfortably full at the end. My fiancé did finish all of his bread and could only take one piece of chocolate at the end because he was so stuffed. We opted for the white truffle add-on. It was nice if you’re a foodie with a sensitive palate. It gets you 3 grams of truffles. We added it sparingly throughout our meal. It had a beautiful aroma but very mild taste. First course: cauliflower panna cotta with caviar and potato crisps. Divine. Served with a mother of pearl spoon, what a start! Second course: smoked salmon with King crab salad. This was good but okay. Third course: sablefish with miso and bok choy. This was mind blowing. So many perfect textures of crunch and soft. Intense flavor. Fourth course: langoustine. Even better than before! The naked one tasted so sweet and succulent, and the other one was topped with a lobster sauce made with row — so decadent! The favorite dish of the night. Fifth dish: chicken with mushrooms and truffle. This one was okay, some breaded chicken in a brown sauce with mushrooms topped with truffle. I wasn’t fond of the chicken itself but liked its sides. Sixth dish: Porchetta. Wrapped with bacon and filled with pork belly, surrounded by beets and root vegs with bacon vinaigrette. This screams fall. Seventh dish: wagyu with gnocchi. Second favorite of the night. Perfectly cooked wagyu, super tender served with slightly crisp gnocchi and tiny baby garden vegs. Wonderful balance. Eighth dish: cheese course. Selection of 5: truffled cheese, cheddar, Gouda, gorgonzola, and triple crème. We did a sampling of all five. Served with thin slices of fruit cake, dried apricot, honeycomb, and cinnamon-cayenne pecans. Enjoyed the offerings, very palatable and not too many challenging cheeses for folks not used to cheese tastings. Ninth dish: green apple mousse, sour cream sorbet, and poached apple. Wasn’t excited about it on menu but taste blew it out of the park. Refreshing but still decadent. Tenth: chocolate course with saffron foam and gold leaf, what an extravagant way to end the meal. Tasted like Jaffa cake. Chocolate truffles offered during coffee. Lots of options and encouraged to sample a variety! Pro-tip: order the coffee!(It’s definitely a showstopper and will make heads turn in the dining room) Left full, $ 600 lighter, with a single rose and a coffee cake. Beautiful way to end the weekend.
Ann S.
Classificação do local: 5 Rumson, NJ
Wee dined here last night. I agree with another review — Just do it! Do it all! Ten courses with the wine pairing. So it cost with the tip but it is worth it. We had Jack and Sherry for servers. Fantastic. Whole evening was fantastic. Food, ambience, wine, service. I give it.
Guy V.
Classificação do local: 5 Coppell, TX
now this is the reservation to get. out of my entire week, this was the most enjoyable. Great service, good food. No kids at this one so keep that in mind. The tasting menu, I got the ten course, my wife got the 7 course, was very good, but the price had gone up, I think it was 235 a person for mine. it starting to get up to the same price as the french laundry and while it was good, it’s notthe
Elizabeth Z.
Classificação do local: 5 Beverly Hills, CA
Victoria & Albert’s is by far the best food and fine dining restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort. Each course of food was incredible, our server was very attentive and very friendly. It seemed to me like each table had it’s own server! This place is so fancy that they even have a little stool they bring out for you to put your purse on! Tips: Make sure you dress nice! Suites for men, something dressy for ladies. Leave the kids with a baby sitter or other family member, this is not the place for them(unless they are some freakishly well behaved kids, my spawn will be waiting quite a few years before he is ever allowed in) And last but not least, BOOKEARLY!!! the moment you plan your trip to Disney World call and reserve your table or you may not get one(there are only 15 tables)
Phil W.
Classificação do local: 5 Camillus, NY
This triple A Five Diamond restaurant is probably the most expensive restaurant in Disney World and the price you pay here can get you 20+ Lobster Rolls from Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom. With that being said, this place offers you the best of all worlds in terms of food, service, atmosphere, and detail. I’ve been here twice on both of my recent Disney trips which means that I already sacrificed 40+ Lobster Rolls which is one of my favorite food items in Disney! This place gets booked fast, so if you want the experience you should book on your 6 month window. It gets booked fast because there is VERY limited amount of seating per night like 5 tables. There is a formal dress code for this place — men must wear a jacket(blazer, sports jacket, suit jacket, not a tuxedo) and women, a nice dress(not prom style). They have a place to put your purse. Now this place may not be for you if you are one of those types that likes to eat fast, eat quick, hit and run style, don’t care about flavor, and just want to satisfy the hunger. This is a chill, relaxing, take your time, savor the food and moment. If it’s your first time going in, it may feel awkward, and out of place, but just relax. I personally have no prior knowledge of formal eating etiquette or the correct alignment of silverware. Onward to the actual experience… When you walk inside, it’s kind of dark, not a lot of light, and there’s someone playing the harp which provides a nice serene background noise. It’s not loud or anything, just a peaceful environment. You get seated, get your menu, there’s a main waiter and the assistant. You get offered your drink, all kinds of water, which I don’t know much about. Honestly, I never asked for soda so I wonder myself if that even exists. I look around and I see people drinking wine. I got ice tea, the next sophisticated drink I can think of, which was awesome, ice tea cubes, with sugar cubes, and lemon. First time I’ve seen it done like that. We did the 7 course menu(different from the 10 – 11 course tasting), first time I did it with wine and I know nothing about wine so if you know nothing about wine, don’t do it. I just wanted the experience. Each course has 2 – 4 options, you can choose what you want and you pretty much give it all to them at one time when they take your order. Some of the options may require extra cost like the Kobe-beef or cavier. The Amuse-Bouche is predetermined for you. The menu options do change, so what I had may not be what you will have, so I’m not going to go through dish by dish. The dishes are small, fancy, and beautiful looking. You can pretty much scoop it up with a spoon and eat it in one gulp, but then you would look like a barbarian. They are small portion sizes, but when added together it will make you full at the end. I recommend you to take your time, and enjoy the experience of cutting, scooping and eating it. Then use your palate to dissect it. Each dish that came out on during both times were amazing. Flavors were excellent, texture of the food was perfect, eat it all and don’t waste! Once you finish one plate, the next one comes out. On top of that, some of the plates brings in a unique type of bread and butter which does not get mentioned in these reviews. The bread and butter adds another dimension to the experience, and it’s not just a regular stale roll and butter. Some of the butter has unique flavor that complements that type of bread so slather it on and don’t waste! I recommend against getting cheese for one of the plates if you don’t know anything about cheese, get the white chocolate gelato instead. For dessert if you are a chocolate fan I highly recommend the Tanzanian Chocolate Timbale, that will knock your chocolate socks off and it has a beautiful presentation. They offer tea(tea menu) and coffee at the end and they use an interesting apparatus that I’ve never seen before to set it up. It’s pretty cool. As far as service goes, you will be pampered, you maybe pampered so much, you might find it annoying that they keep asking you if everything is okay and if you need anything else. I wasn’t, but to each their own. When you go to the bathroom they will replace your napkin with a new one. They will follow you to your seat to help assist you with it. You may find this annoying as well because you rather do it yourself. I know I rather sit myself in, but hey that’s the level of service they provide, no complaints here. So overall, your dinner experience should last you about 2 – 3 hours, you may expedite that process if you inhale each dish though. This place is not for everyone, so be sure you and whoever you go with, are willing to share this type of experience together before spending the money. It is a unique, fine dining experience, and I agree that expectations should be high for this type of restaurant, but always go in with an open mind. Whether or not you are celebrating an special occasion, if you have the means to afford it, give it a try!
Lauren Y.
Classificação do local: 5 Orlando, FL
Chef’s Night at Second Harvest returned with über award-winning Chef de Cuisine Scott Hunnel and Master Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Together they prepared an INCREDIBLE dinner at Second Harvest Food Bank’s Community Kitchen as part of the Chef’s Night series and Catering for Good program. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program, which provides students with the skills and inspiration they need to obtain an entry-level position in a food service establishment. Under Hunnel, Victoria & Albert’s has been Central Florida’s only AAA Five-Diamond status restaurant for the last 15 consecutive years. Talk about an accomplishment. During our exquisite evening of wining and dining we were treated to a five-course dinner that mimicked a true Victoria & Albert’s experience. From the champagne to the final box of chocolates, everything, and I mean everything we tasted and sipped was exquisite. If you haven’t attend a Chef’s Night you are seriously missing out one of Orlando’s most notable culinary events. Here’s what we tasted lasted week — and still dreaming of this week! First Course: Alaskan King Crab Roulade with Siberian Caviar and English Stilton Cheesecake — The most delicate crustacean I’ve possible ever tasted, paired with this rich, decadent«cheesecake.» It was the most delightful miniature plate. Second Course: Gulf Shrimp with Crisp Prosciutto and Athena Melon — An artfully prepared course mimicking flavors you’d only find in Italy. My husband’s favorite dish of the night and one that melded sweet, salty and savory all in one course. Third Course: Poulet Rouge with Mushroom Ragoût and Summer Truffles — Truffles on top of truffles on top of chicken so delectable I’ll compare all other poultry to this plate. Yet another work of art almost too pretty to eat. Fourth Course: Grass-fed Beef with Potato-Turnip Gratin and Oxtail Jus — My favorite flavors of the evening, Australian beef served(mostly) rare and tender enough to slice with my dessert spoon. Paired with what can only be described as the«thousand layer potato,» this cheesy-potato tower is the classiest way to eat starches and dairy. Life goals include: tasting this potato tower again and then learning how to create it myself. Dessert: Peruvian Chocolate Timbale — Absolutely stunning. You could hear an audible roar of the room when this dish was served. Our entire table ceased existing conversation and turned all words to this amazing dish both in taste, texture and of course presentation. I’ve yet to taste something dense and light all in one spoonful. And now I’m off to make a reservation at Victoria & Albert’s…let’s just hope they have a table open in 2015. The next calendar year is a long time to wait to taste this incredible cuisine.
David W.
Classificação do local: 5 Oviedo, FL
You will pay but you will say it was worth it! Every course is a work of art. The wait staff will help entertain and educate you on the pairings and food items. The Victorian era styled dining room is limited to approximately 15 tables. Each 7 course dinner starts at $ 150 a person but you can add on(wine pairings +$ 65 per person and special courses such as Wagu beef, Turbot are +$ 35 per person. For special occasions you can’t go wrong. Everyday a new menu is created. You leave with a boxed rose, artisan chocolates and a personalized menu keepsake. Book several months in advance and enjoy!
Maryam I.
Classificação do local: 4 Orlando, FL
Unique and elegant experience. Its roughly $ 150 per person without the wine pairing for the 7 course prix — fixed menu. There are multiple items on the menu that have an upcharge, such as the kobe beef. The food was amazing. But I wanted more! I wanted more rock shrimp that were served as the amuse-bouche(a single, bite-sized hors d’œuvre), more than one diver scallop that was my seafood appetizer, more of the the soba noodles came with my hot appetizer. I would have otherwise rated the restaurant 5 stars but for two reasons: 1. The carrot purée that came with the lamb entrée tasted weird, almost chemically. 2. One of our 2 servers was not very friendly, in fact he was downright facetious, and anytime he exhibited any friendliness, it seemed forced. Near the end of our meal, my friend asked him in all seriousness if we should go ahead and pour the coffee or tea into our own cups. He snippily replied«I will serve it when it’s ready.» I left feeling full, but wanting more.
Kenny L.
Classificação do local: 5 Orlando, FL
If God created a restaurant this would be it. This place is like a vacation from a vacation. To be honest I was a little skeptical at first but that wasn’t the case after I had this amazing experience. Everything about Victoria and Alberts is perfect including their waitstaff and host(she was so nice!) The price is 150 per person for the main room which includes a 7 course meal and an optional wine paring(I highly suggest). I won’t even lie, I was pretty tipsy by the end of dinner. They also give you bread in between each course and I always felt like I had something in front of me. The portions were small but flavors were orgasmic(quality over quantity). I’m not going to say anymore because people just need to come here to experience it for themselves. If you’re reading this now just go ahead and make the reservation! You won’t regret it. FYI it’s usually booked out months in advance so plan accordingly!
Rob B.
Classificação do local: 5 Annapolis, MD
AMAZING As we were told it would be. The seasoned staff was as delightful as the food and experience. it takes a good 4 hours to dine here. Be not afraid, they tailor the menu for you. If you don’t like it it won’t be on your menu as a choice. Getting a reservation is not easy either. We found that having a hotel reservation at the Grand F, opened up some tables for us, though for the second seating. We finished just short of midnight. Both our server and the chef Scott Hummel have been year for nearly 20 years. No use mentnioning what to have as the menu changes daily. I included some pictures to give you the idea. And of course it’s pricy two dinner with one accompaning wine flights set up back over $ 500. Paying with my magic wrist band… Priceless!
Radley M.
Classificação do local: 5 Las Vegas, NV
While my family and I are veritable regulars at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, we’re basically strangers to Walt Disney World(WDW) in Orlando. My wife and I have only been to WDW five times, and our first visit was in 2003. That said, for more than a decade, we pined to dine at Victoria & Albert’s but were never able to work it into our schedules. That all changed last week. After completing a 7-night cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy, during which we were able to experience Palo twice and Remy thrice, we spent a few days at WDW’s Polynesian Resort. Our boys are a little older now, so they’re okay with being away from us. As such, we arranged to have them spend time at Lilo’s Playhouse(a Disney-ran babysitting service, basically) so that we could finally give Victoria & Albert’s a go. We had a reservation for two set for the restaurant’s 8:30 seating. We arrived about fifteen minutes early and were treated to a wonderful greeting by a Cast Member at the door. We were politely informed that we’d be promptly seated at 8:30, so we excused ourselves and decided to walk around the Grand Floridian a bit. Upon returning to the restaurant, we were welcomed back and sat immediately. Mike and Beth teamed up to serve us for the night. They were both authentic and professional without being stuffy whatsoever. Both of them knew the evening’s menu inside and out. And their passion for the experience was evident in everything they did and said. It’s worthy to note, too, that my wife made a brief comment while speaking with Mike about having a narrow culinary taste that wasn’t keen on seafood. Moments later, Beth arrived and had a meaningful chat with my wife about off-menu options that could be executed to ensure an excellent food experience. Nice touch. Chef Scott and his kitchen team did a wonderful job with every single course served. My occupation has afforded me the benefit of dining with some of the world’s best chefs and at some of the best restaurants, and I can say confidently that Chef Scott’s fare is up there with the globe’s elite. Timing and relevant table presence were excellent as well. Our servers were always around when we expected them to be and yet never intrusive. Courses were delivered at the seemingly right times after previous courses were finished. Water was always refilled at the right time, almost unnoticeably(a great thing). Essentially, the dining experience’s «flow» was nearly perfect. We left with personalized menus in hand, and my wife was given a long-stem rose as a nice parting gift. All in all, a great night. We dined in the main room, which was surprisingly small. In addition to the $ 150 per person prix fixe charge, I added the wine pairing experience for myself for $ 65, and my wife upgraded one of her course selections for $ 35. Pre-tax amount was $ 400, tax was $ 26, tip was $ 100…for a grand total of $ 526. A bargain given the experience we had. For those of you who might be thinking about working Victoria & Albert’s into the budget for your next WDW experience, keep in mind that the bill for two people could be significantly higher than what ours was. For instance, my wife doesn’t drink alcohol, but in a party where both people want to partake in the wine pairing experience, the final bill would’ve been at least another $ 65 plus tax and relative tip higher. There was a caviar option for $ 200 extra and other«upgrades» that you could choose for add-on prices that range from low double-digits to more than $ 100 each. Basically, depending on what you choose to order, your bill can be twice what ours was… but even at that price, it’s be worth it.
Christine E.
Classificação do local: 5 Honolulu, HI
The food and service here was very very good. From the moment you get in, you know you are going to be taken care of. They even brought me a stool for my purse to sit on. All the food was beautifully presented, flavorful and delicious. Sometimes when I go to these fancy places I’m worried that they’ll be some dishes I won’t like. But that was definitely NOT the case. Everything they presented(even the little chocolates at the end) was delicious! I particularly loved the kobe beef and the white chocolate gelato to cleanse the palate was amazing! They also have fresh breads — I wanted a whole loaf of their bread it was so tasty :) Server was nice, attentive, water was always filled(idk why but this is always a big deal to me — probably because i’m a camel and need tons of water all the time). The coffee at the end is unique and beautifully presented. My husband wants one for the house! The only negative I could possibly give is that I didn’t leave feeling deathly full. I was full, but not stuffed. My husband did leave stuffed but he had the wine pairing so I guess that helped. Having done other wine paired dinners this trip, my husband did comment that the wines at Victoria & Albert were definitely better in terms of taste and how it enhanced/matched the dinner. I will definitely opt to do that next time. On the way out, I got a rose, a copy of the menu, and mini loaf of their orange date bread. So yummy! This is a very nice place to have a good meal. Will come again… maybe for the 9 course menu ;)
Sarah C.
Classificação do local: 5 Redwood City, CA
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! Flew from California to Florida for Disneyworld caught a red eye flight and did Disney the whole day then had reservations for Victoria & Albert’s at 9pm. 7 courses carefully planned out with the best ingredients. If you have allergies let them know ahead of time. They gave us menus each personalized with our names and for my friend who is allergic to shellfish they gave her a menu based on her dietary restriction. I got sweet tea as my beverage it was excellent the ice cubes were made from tea not water so it doesn’t get watered down. For my courses I picked the crab, Japanese fried scallop, potato gnocchi with truffle shavings(from the vegetarian menu), duck, and the banana dessert. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. We also received three different breads with butter in between courses. My favorite was the truffle bread with truffle butter! The scallop was my favorite followed closely by the duck. My friend ordered the Kobe beef dish for additional fee but said it was well worth the extra dollars. Right before dessert they offer you coffee or tea definitely say yes to coffee! The preparation of the coffee is interesting our table literally stared at it the whole 10 minutes it took to brew. Service was outstanding! Like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. They had purse holders for women to put on the table and the personalization of the experience really sets this place apart. The restaurant is small and intimate which makes it better for smaller groups. This is not a place to take young kids to formal attire is required and the meal will take about 3 hours. At the end of the meal they gave the females roses and everyone received their menus in a nice folder. This will set you back around $ 200($ 150 for the meal and include tax and tip) but it’s definitely worth it to make the splurge!
Kathy D.
Classificação do local: 5 Orlando, FL
We reserved a table at the Queen Victoria’s Room, which is a 3-hour, 10-course tasting. Honestly, I think we went too big and should have done the 6-course tasting first and worked our way up to the Queen Victoria’s Room, but oh well… the experience was absolutely splendid! Service was top notch! We had a husband and wife team(Jack & Sherrie), both who have worked there for years, extremely knowledgable on the food and loved what they do! The 10 course meal may not seem much in pictures, but your pants will be bursting by the end of the night. luckily I wore a dress! haha Food presentation was beautiful, from when it arrives to the table, how its displayed on the plate, and once its reaches to your stomach. Its a wonderful experience. The Queen Victoria’s Room is very intimate with only 4 tables. It was well worth it! Fine dining at its best!