Portofino on IOS post refit?

[Whitelighter]

Dos IOS still have Portofino as a dining option?

 

It lists it as an option on the RCI website under the ship details>dining options along with Chops and Giovanni's table but when I log into my booking screen I cant book a table under the specialty dining tab. I can book for Chops and Giovanni's though.

 

Can anyone update? And if it is still on board what is the cover charge?

[Clarea]

Dos IOS still have Portofino as a dining option?

 

It lists it as an option on the RCI website under the ship details>dining options along with Chops and Giovanni's table but when I log into my booking screen I cant book a table under the specialty dining tab. I can book for Chops and Giovanni's though.

 

Can anyone update? And if it is still on board what is the cover charge?

Giovanni's replaced Portofino on Indy.

[Whitelighter]

typical cr@p from the RCI website then.

 

I know they are the same company but I have a feeling this will be our last RCI cruise - much more enthusiastic about our upcoming July cruise on Celebrity Silhouette. They know how to do a for fee restaurant...

 

Giovanni's table looks like you might as well be going to Olive Garden :(

[Big_G]

typical cr@p from the RCI website then.

 

I know they are the same company but I have a feeling this will be our last RCI cruise - much more enthusiastic about our upcoming July cruise on Celebrity Silhouette. They know how to do a for fee restaurant...

 

Giovanni's table looks like you might as well be going to Olive Garden :(

 

Actually it's not but suppose looks can be deceiving. :rolleyes:

[Whitelighter]

I tried Chops once - it's just a steak restaurant and serves food I would expect in the MDR - certainly not worth $70 a couple.

 

Portofino however was fabulous. Delicate soufflés, opulent French mains and increadibly desserts. It felt like a Michelin starred restaurant and was really worth the extra.

 

Celebrity have Qsine, Murano, Blue and (but not a favourite if mine) the Tuscan Grill.

 

One wonders if the group are intentionally moving Royal Caribbean down market - appealing to customer who's idea of fine dining is an expensive Italian or a T-Bone steak.

 

A shame.