sunshine nana Posted February 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have read some people say they ate lunch in a specialty restaurant. We will be on Connie for a 5 day out of FLL in March and I'm wondering which specialties will be open for lunch and which days? What is the price? Also, do we need reservations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted February 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have read some people say they ate lunch in a specialty restaurant. We will be on Connie for a 5 day out of FLL in March and I'm wondering which specialties will be open for lunch and which days? What is the price? Also, do we need reservations? Thanks. If they offer the lunch, the price is generally $25 pp. That's a big if though....it doesn't seem to be offered often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted February 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2015 As above poster stated, it does not happen often, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Check with them when you board. We paid $25 in Murano and it was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mrs_Tiki Posted February 7, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2015 We are just off Connie 5-day this morning. I am not sure of the price, but they offered lunch in Ocean Liners on the second sea day. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan1971 Posted February 7, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) On my recent 16 day Constellation itinerary, the Ocean Liners was only open 2 days for lunch ($25 per person cover). I believe Tuscan Grill was also open 1 or 2 days (same price). Of course, Bistro on 5 was open every day ($7 per person cover). Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus on the T-Mobile 4G LTE Network using Tapatalk Pro Edited February 7, 2015 by vulcan1971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine nana Posted February 7, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I will check when we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydog Posted February 7, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have read some people say they ate lunch in a specialty restaurant. We will be on Connie for a 5 day out of FLL in March and I'm wondering which specialties will be open for lunch and which days? What is the price? Also, do we need reservations? Thanks. Best to make reservations if interested in lunch when boarding. We reserved a Qsine lunch and when they only had about 10 reserved a day out they called us to say lunch was being cancelled. They did honor the $25 lunch price for us for dinner instead. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 7, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have read some people say they ate lunch in a specialty restaurant. We will be on Connie for a 5 day out of FLL in March and I'm wondering which specialties will be open for lunch and which days? What is the price? Also, do we need reservations? Thanks. We had lunch in Murano & once in Tuscany(the Eclipse this Jan.18'th trip)Food was excellent in Tuscany. Lobster was overcooked in Murano, but the rest of the food in Murano(especially at night)was excellent. They usually will post the lunch schedule near the rest.door. Last year there was no lunch during our Jan.25'th trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 7, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2015 We did both lunches on our 5 day Connie cruise 1/24...well worth it. Call for res as soon as possible...though neither venue was full, not sure how many they accept for lunch. first sea day was Tuscan $25 pp total...it was awesome. The " new " space is beautiful. Food and service were outstanding, and best coffee on board It was well worth the charge despite two neg issues..Lunch time was also when the loud banging dj played below sending noise upward...maybe window seats away from the band side would be better; and they do allow children and infants which can be annoying as they bang stuff, play with noisy toys and cry etc. Kind of kills the ambiance but some parents seem oblivious. second sea day was Ocean Liners...same location as original ship design...lovely space. Charge was $30 pp total...As we arrived another passenger was playing beautifully on the piano til his lunch was served. Would be great if Celeb added this musical feature to the lunch on a regular basis! Food was also excellent but service lagged a bit...too much time between courses...esp since it was just lunch. Nice respite from crowded sea days on deck and at other eateries! Also consider the Bistro on 5... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcrusn Posted February 8, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that is a hefty up charge for LUNCH? We like to try the specialty restaurants at dinner, but lunch is usually a lighter meal for us. It seems bistro on five has it about right, a $5-10 up charge for lunch is about what I would expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 8, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that is a hefty up charge for LUNCH?We like to try the specialty restaurants at dinner, but lunch is usually a lighter meal for us. It seems bistro on five has it about right, a $5-10 up charge for lunch is about what I would expect. We honestly thought it was a steal. There's not many places I can have a three course lunch with filet mignon for $25. It is not a light lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Tartan Posted February 8, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Does anyone have a Tuscan lunch menu that they can post? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 8, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Does anyone have a Tuscan lunch menu that they can post? Thanks in advance. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36751085&postcount=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted February 8, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that is a hefty up charge for LUNCH?We like to try the specialty restaurants at dinner, but lunch is usually a lighter meal for us. The lunch menus are lighter and, in our opinion, really good & excellent value both in Murano and Tuscan Grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpkcruiser Posted February 8, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2015 New to Celebrity so please forgive my ignorance. Are none of the MDR's open for lunch? We usually sail Princess and absolutely love going to the MDR for a quiet lunch - especially on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 8, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2015 New to Celebrity so please forgive my ignorance. Are none of the MDR's open for lunch? We usually sail Princess and absolutely love going to the MDR for a quiet lunch - especially on embarkation day. The MDR's on Celebrity ships(like most lines) are usually closed for lunch on Embarkation day. I always remember the Grills on Cunard being open. You have to eat in the buffet area on most ships during lunch on Embarkation day. This may change with the new suites only restauants opening up on Sostice class ships. They seem to be mimicing Cunard & their Grill restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Vol Fan Posted February 8, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2015 If you want a served lunch on embarkation day, go to Bistro on Five and pay the $7 charge. You can have as much as you like, crepes, salad, soup and paninis. Bar service is available. If you want a quiet area where you serve yourself, try the Aqua Spa Cafe-open for all, not just aqua class cabins. The poached fruit there is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted February 8, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We honestly thought it was a steal. There's not many places I can have a three course lunch with filet mignon for $25. It is not a light lunch. Agree with you. If we eat at a specialty restaurant for lunch, we just eat light at night and do not go to the dining room;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted February 8, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I love the specialty restaurants at lunch, as it gives me time to actually digest my food, then eat light at night. Last cruise we did that, we ended up in the MDR at dinner just for soup, salad and sweets. My only complaint is that Tuscan Grill doesn't offer the chocolate fondue for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted February 9, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 9, 2015 My only complaint is that Tuscan Grill doesn't offer the chocolate fondue for lunch. But they do serve Chocolate Lasagne ... much better IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted February 9, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 9, 2015 As above poster stated, it does not happen often, if at all. But when it is offered, it is well worth the $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted February 9, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that is a hefty up charge for LUNCH?We like to try the specialty restaurants at dinner, but lunch is usually a lighter meal for us. It seems bistro on five has it about right, a $5-10 up charge for lunch is about what I would expect. I think the prices for lunch and dinner are over priced especially when you have already paid for lunch and dinner in the price for the cruise. Personally I think it's a psychological tactic to make you feel that you are getting a luxury meal and also to make you feel like you are getting a bargain when they discount it on board or offer a special price if you prepay for a package before you sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted February 9, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 9, 2015 We did lunch at Ocean Liners one afternoon - $25 per person. Well worth it - great food and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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