Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi all...for our upcoming Indy cruise, Giovanni's is $30pp. Part of me wants to try this since they seem to be phasing this restaurant out for Jamie's. I looked at some sample menus and was wondering if they follow the same rules that other specialty restaurants follow, meaning...how many of each (apps, main, dessert) can you order? More specifically, if I ordered a pasta, would I be able to order a meat entree too? Or just one or the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Yes, they follow the same scheme as the other specialties, but pasta at Giovannis is considered a side so you can get pasta plus a main (read that as “meat”) course. On our recent Liberty cruise Dan asked for some chicken parm as a “side”and even though it was listed a main course, they brought it as a side without any hesitation. It is my opinion that the progression of Italian restaurants from Portofinos to Giovanni’s to Jaimie’s has gone steadily in the wrong direction. While I think that Giovanni’s is definitely better than Jaimie’s, I think Portofinos was better to either of them. I wish they would bring back Portofinos ! Deedeelynn, bcarney, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: While I think that Giovanni’s is definitely better than Jaimie’s, I think Portofinos was better to either of them. I wish they would bring back Portofinos ! Hear, hear! barjpoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 18 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: More specifically, if I ordered a pasta, would I be able to order a meat entree too? Or just one or the other? At Jamies, there is no limit on what you can order. I've had no problems getting multiple entrees KJ777, Ryan79 and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Matt said: At Jamies, there is no limit on what you can order. I've had no problems getting multiple entrees Same here! In fact, the server brought out everything. When I say everything, i mean the entire menu of food and put it on our table. Sad really, 75% went to waste but the server was insistent we try it all (including the desserts). Ryan79, Lovetocruise2002 and anneglubis 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: At Jamies, there is no limit on what you can order. I've had no problems getting multiple entrees I have only had this experience when we had a large party. Didn't realize they would do it for couples ! Very nice...if you are really, really hungry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 You can get whatever you want! Our waiter recommended our appetizers. We tried 2 pastas and both of us each had an entrée! Of course we didn't eat it all but it was nice to get to try different menu items. Oh and the tiramisu was delicious! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Matt said: At Jamies, there is no limit on what you can order. I've had no problems getting multiple entrees 11 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Same here! In fact, the server brought out everything. When I say everything, i mean the entire menu of food and put it on our table. Sad really, 75% went to waste but the server was insistent we try it all (including the desserts). I never knew this either! Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 9:47 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: I wish they would bring back Portofinos ! I second that motion. I used to dislike Italian food, then I ate there, and everything changed. But still, Giovannis > Chops WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron_Ross Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 I know this is an old post, but I couldn't find any answers. What is the difference between Giovanni's Table and Kitchen? I had Giovanni's on Freedom and really enjoyed it! Didn't care for Jamie's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Aron_Ross said: I know this is an old post, but I couldn't find any answers. What is the difference between Giovanni's Table and Kitchen? I had Giovanni's on Freedom and really enjoyed it! Didn't care for Jamie's. The menus and venue appearances are different. Giovanni's Kitchen also has an attached wine bar. Huge fan of Giovanni's Table, never tried Kitchen although I have read mostly positive reviews. You can find the menus in the app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Aron_Ross said: I know this is an old post, but I couldn't find any answers. What is the difference between Giovanni's Table and Kitchen? I had Giovanni's on Freedom and really enjoyed it! Didn't care for Jamie's. Massive difference IMHO. Giovanni's table has a smaller, less tasty menu. The kitchen version has pizza, better pasta, the Meatball Gigante and these amazing garlic knots. tonyfsu21 and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 44 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Massive difference IMHO. Giovanni's table has a smaller, less tasty menu. The kitchen version has pizza, better pasta, the Meatball Gigante and these amazing garlic knots. To each their own. Giovanni's Table has always been our favorite specialty restaurant. Never had a bad meal there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Massive difference IMHO. Giovanni's table has a smaller, less tasty menu. The kitchen version has pizza, better pasta, the Meatball Gigante and these amazing garlic knots. The pizza at Giovanni’s Kitchen is fantastic! I prefer the Kitchen to Jamie’s and the standard Giovanni’s for sure. michaelp1446 and Ampurp85 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett625 Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 Very excited to hear this about the Italian restaurants on the ships. I'm sailing on Oasis OTS in the fall and 2 pasta dishes piqued my interest. I saw that they offered full portions and half portions. I was hoping they would allow me to have 2 half portions. Sounds like I will be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 4:24 PM, Scarlett625 said: Very excited to hear this about the Italian restaurants on the ships. I'm sailing on Oasis OTS in the fall and 2 pasta dishes piqued my interest. I saw that they offered full portions and half portions. I was hoping they would allow me to have 2 half portions. Sounds like I will be able to. Yes, this will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron_Ross Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thank you all for responding. Just completed my fourth sailing in a row with Royal starting in May 2022...Freedom, Harmony, Navigator and most recently Ovation to Alaska, which was one of the best cruises I've ever taken so far. Alaska was absolutely amazing!! Anyhow, the only ship out of the four that has Giovanni's Kitchen is Freedom. I think it may be my favorite ship so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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