DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I Haven't tried either yet as the Independence will be our first RC cruise. We was looking forward to trying Portofino but after her refurb it looks like it's been replaced by Giovanni's. Have we now missed out on a good restaurant or is Giovanni's just as nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 On our last time on Freedom of the Seas in February, I came away preferring Portofinos. Both restaurants are very good but I just liked the food selection a little but more at Portofinos. That being said, I don't think Chops is a bad choice either. So easy solution is.... eat at both! :) Bryce G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks Matt. Do you know if I was right and Portofino has been replaced by Giovanni's on the Indy since her refurb. Their website has conflicting pages as to whether it's there or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I Haven't tried either yet as the Independence will be our first RC cruise. We was looking forward to trying Portofino but after her refurb it looks like it's been replaced by Giovanni's. Have we now missed out on a good restaurant or is Giovanni's just as nice. Independence will be your first Royal Caribbean cruise? Have you been on any other cruise line? I think you're in for a treat! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Portofino has the most amazing tiramisu that comes in a edible chocolate cup and a shot of bailey's and something else. It is so good. I did not eat at Giovanni's Table while on Oasis but I did see their dessert cart. OMG! The tiramisu at Giovanni's is in this huge serving dish and they scoop it out on a plate for you. I could have just grabbed it and ran back to my stateroom with the whole serving dish! :ph34r: Don and DAVE(Darkcabbie) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Portofino has the most amazing tiramisu that comes in a edible chocolate cup and a shot of bailey's and something else. It is so good. I did not eat at Giovanni's Table while on Oasis but I did see their dessert cart. OMG! The tiramisu at Giovanni's is in this huge serving dish and they scoop it out on a plate for you. I could have just grabbed it and ran back to my stateroom with the whole serving dish! :ph34r: I really liked Giovanni's on Oasis. Frankly, same basic food as Portofino. The big difference is Giovanni's is family style. Otherwise not too different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 OK, knock it off with the dessert descriptions-- next cruise is thirty days away & that's a long time for your mouth to water! Don, hallyluhopper, DAVE(Darkcabbie) and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Independence will be your first Royal Caribbean cruise? Have you been on any other cruise line? I think you're in for a treat! Enjoy! Yes we started cruising in 2001 and have sailed with Carnival & P&O (never again with P&O they were terrible) mainly around the Caribbean. So now we are trying and really looking forward to RC and infact we are already considering 2 more with RC that we have our eye on from Southampton. Trust me if they bring a dish full of tiramisu near us its ours, my wife has a black belt in FOODJITSU and her Jedi mind tricks are better than Obi Wan Kenobi . :) Don and Tylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yes we started cruising in 2001 and have sailed with Carnival & P&O (never again with P&O they were terrible) mainly around the Caribbean. So now we are trying and really looking forward to RC and infact we are already considering 2 more with RC that we have our eye on from Southampton. Trust me if they bring a dish full of tiramisu near us its ours, my wife has a black belt in FOODJITSU and her Jedi mind tricks are better than Obi Wan Kenobi . :) Haha that is great! Ok, so that means you have to eat at Giovanni's Table so you can try the tiramisu. I will say, the tiramisu in the main dining room, which is traditionally served on Italian night (don't remember what the name for that night is on the menu - every night's menu has a different name to it) is pretty good too! OK, knock it off with the dessert descriptions-- next cruise is thirty days away & that's a long time for your mouth to water! LOL Sorry Don. I'm just passionate about cruising and dessert! ;) What ship are you going on next? DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yes we started cruising in 2001 and have sailed with Carnival & P&O (never again with P&O they were terrible) mainly around the Caribbean. So now we are trying and really looking forward to RC and infact we are already considering 2 more with RC that we have our eye on from Southampton. Nice! I hope you come to enjoy cruising with Royal Caribbean as much as the rest of us. For me, I really love the balance Royal Caribbean offers of good prices and good service. DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Haha that is great! Ok, so that means you have to eat at Giovanni's Table so you can try the tiramisu. I will say, the tiramisu in the main dining room, which is traditionally served on Italian night (don't remember what the name for that night is on the menu - every night's menu has a different name to it) is pretty good too! LOL Sorry Don. I'm just passionate about cruising and dessert! ;) What ship are you going on next? We're doing NE/Canada with a RCI competitor in Oct, & then back to RCI Serenade out of Barcelona May 2014 for our 1st Med trip. Tylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 If it helps, here are reviews for both restaurants Giovannis: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2010/08/09/restaurant-review-giovannis-table Portofino: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/03/12/restaurant-review-portofino DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks Matt , great reviews. Glad im going in the gym every day otherwise I may get harpooned as I leave the ship :) . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Ok Don, this is for you. Here I am with my tiramisu from Portofino on my birthday cruise in 2010 on Freedom of the Seas. Matt and DAVE(Darkcabbie) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Curious about Desserts from Chops Grille? This is Passion Fruit Mousse. So good and so light. The waiter brought my wife the wrong dessert, but insisted she keep it along with the right dessert. We had a good laugh about it! DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Don is going to have a heart attack! Dessert looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 That does it! I've GOT to quit reading the dessert stories, especially now that they are illustrated! I don't typically spend much time on the dessert menu; if I can't make up my mind I just have one of each --the joys of crusing. Matt and Tylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Oh right and we're supposed to belive that :) and the poor waiter gets the blame. I bet behind the camera you've got two also. He he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Oh right and we're supposed to belive that :) and the poor waiter gets the blame. I bet behind the camera you've got two also. He he he haha That is what I told her. I told everyone that she really ordered two, even though she didn't. She would never eat two desserts, however, I would! :D DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Under 3 weeks till I hit Giovanni's on the independence and I seem to remember that Tyler mentioned that they bring it in a huge serving dish so I have made an executive decision , LEAVE THE DISH ON THE TABLE AND BRING ME A SPOON :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Under 3 weeks till I hit Giovanni's on the independence and I seem to remember that Tyler mentioned that they bring it in a huge serving dish so I have made an executive decision , LEAVE THE DISH ON THE TABLE AND BRING ME A SPOON :) . Ok here you go DARKCABBIE. This is the dessert cart on Oasis. I don't know if it will be the same setup on Independence. This cart sits (protected) out in the open when you walk in the door next to the large Prosciutto slicer. Note the rather large dish of tiramisu! ;) DAVE(Darkcabbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks Tyler, I think I know where im putting my chair :) yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 OMG , I just zoomed in on your photo and saw my absolute favourite.... Cannolis. That does it im getting our bed moved to Giovanni's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Our next Giovani's tiramisu encounter is 6 months out! With your vivid descriptions, taste buds should peak at embarkation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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