Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted February 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi, The first and only time I did the Italian Restaurant was on the Pearl when it was FREE for our group. The food was fine, but I wasn't impressed. Considering trying it again on the Jade. What do you all think? Anyone tried it on the Jade? Thanks much!! L.A.S.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar95 Posted February 4, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi, The first and only time I did the Italian Restaurant was on the Pearl when it was FREE for our group. The food was fine, but I wasn't impressed. Considering trying it again on the Jade. What do you all think? Anyone tried it on the Jade? Thanks much!! L.A.S.T. They've just rolled out a new menu in the Italian restaurant and I tried it on GEM this Christmas. Fantastic! Definately worth it. That said, it was great on Epic last year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted February 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I liked the Italian restaurant on the Epic, had a very enjoyable meal. I did think Le Bistro was better though. :) I will be trying Le Bistro again on the Jade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted February 4, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think it is a nice restaurant, but they should not have jacked up the cover charge to $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongordon Posted February 4, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I also enjoyed it on the Jewel. I thought the food was very good and we ate there twice. I think they should have kept it at $10, but still worthwhile. We dined outside as we were departing Puerto Rico....really nice. :) Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted February 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Did it on the Jewel at Christmas. Overall it was good. My father had a problem with his entree - not sure what it was. I ordered chicken parm - not something I ever order as I make it at home - but it was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted February 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We tried the Italian on the Sun last December, it was really good. We then went back using one of our complimentary coupons instead of Le Bistro. We have had less then stellar experiences on other ships, in all fairness this was before the menu was changed. I would certainly give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted February 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Sorry to be the only one that says otherwise but we now stay away. We first did it on the Jewel and it was great, the cover charge was $5 and you could mix and match different pastas and sauces and they had an antipasti trolley. The Spirit, Jade, Pearl and even the Epic we had a bad meal and the menu had been greatly reduced. The concierge on the Jade when we were on said it was his favourite restaurant on the ship so it goes by individual taste. Reading this it maybe that the menu has improved and its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmonkey Posted February 4, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The first time we went to the Italian restaurant was on the NCL Spirit. All they did was block off part of the buffet area and threw some decorations around. It was okay, but disappointing. I am not sure if they ever updated that on the Spirit. This did not scare us off of trying it on other ships. All of our other experiences were very positive. My partner is Italian and he thought the food was good. I hope that they take the time in the future to modify the menu to include some unique Italian dishes like Italian sausage stuffed flank steak (this little Irish boy cannot recall the real name!). They do a better job of bringing unique items to Le Bistro (lobster in puff pastry is heaven on a plate...mmmmmm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2013 LeBistro is my favorite but we always go to the Italian restaurant. It is now $15 per person. The menu was recently changed and looks wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We were on her in May and we only ate at the specialty restaurants. Papa's is just fine if you stick to certain dishes such as Osso Bucco which is just amazing as is the chicken parma. both are huge portions.As for the pizza it's not much better than the pizza on the buffet. They also have some great apps and Tiramisu for desert is also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsak123 Posted February 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I ate in the Italian Restaurant on the Jewel and thought it was excellent I am a native NY'r who grew up in an italian neighborhood and the jewel had a lot to live up to and it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted February 4, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well this is the one extra fee restaurant that I plan on going to on my upcoming cruise on the Epic. I dont eat beef, veal, lamb anymore, and very very little pork ( I splurge on a strip of bacon or two every now and then ). So Cagneys and Bistro menus are somewhat limiting to me, but I do love the new Italian restaurant menu, and I LOVE Italian food. So Im going to La Cucina and treat myself at least once!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnsignPulver Posted February 4, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I just came off of the Dwn a week ago and it was my wife's and my favorite we ate their twice and would have a third time other than a large group booking the restaurant on our final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGrl85 Posted February 4, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2013 We really enjoyed the italian. For the price you get tons of food and it just keeps coming. It was very enjoyable. We are going in may and will be going again and probably a few times. ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 4, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well this is the one extra fee restaurant that I plan on going to on my upcoming cruise on the Epic. I dont eat beef, veal, lamb anymore, and very very little pork ( I splurge on a strip of bacon or two every now and then ). So Cagneys and Bistro menus are somewhat limiting to me, but I do love the new Italian restaurant menu, and I LOVE Italian food. So Im going to La Cucina and treat myself at least once!:) Both Cagney's and Le Bistro both serve an excellent salmon filet. I eat it a lot on board because no one likes fish in this house except of course the expensive shell fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marazad16 Posted February 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We just returned from the Jade, Saturday. We were a family of 6 and ate at Papa's the first night. It was terrific! Great menu and nice atmosphere. I would eat there again. Enjoy. :) The personal pizza's were excellent as appetizers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted February 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Both Cagney's and Le Bistro both serve an excellent salmon filet. I eat it a lot on board because no one likes fish in this house except of course the expensive shell fish. Thanks for this info. Good to know there is another option.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted February 5, 2013 Author #19 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thank you all so very much! I will have to take a peek at the new menu and probably give it a try. L.A.S.T. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvfrogg Posted February 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've eaten at the Italian Restaurant on the Sun, Sky, Pearl and Epic. I love the Seared Salmon on white beans and also the Carpaccio. The Osso Buco is also excellent. I haven't had the pasta choices. On the Epic I even liked La Cacino better than LeBistro, although the food in the French restaurant was also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterboatingdotcom Posted February 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We've tried it on five NCL ships - Epic is fantastic for great views over the bow of the ship, and the Sun is the best for a romantic setting and great service. Sky, Dawn, and Jewel just so-so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinthebox422 Posted February 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2013 totally agree. The dining room on the Sun is award winning. Semi circle booths that all look out the side of the ship through large round windows, the restauarant is yearly considered on of the best on the water. We ate in Le Bistro last Feb and found it excellent. Now with the new menu we will eat there again on the Gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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