Food in the QM2 Britannia Restaurant

[adw2000]

Hi all,

 

This is my first post on this forum. My wife and I are planning a Caribbean Cruise on QM2, leaving New York on 10 November. It's our first cruise, but we have friends who have cruised before and have convinced us that we'll have a great time. :)

 

One point which we're slightly worried about is that my wife is a bit of a fussy eater. She prefers plain food, e.g. steak, chicken, roast beef, etc., with any fancy sauces. I've read that the Grill restaurants have a tradition of people ordering "off menu", but I'm not sure if that would apply to the Britannia Restaurant.

 

How well do they cater for a fussy eater in the Britannia? For example, I presume they would happy to do dishes from the menu without the sauce or other things that my wife doesn't like? If there was nothing on the menu she liked, would it be a problem for her to order something like a steak or plain chicken?

 

Thanks,

Andy.

[Bramcruiser]

Consider me the world's second most pickiest eater. I only fall behind your wife because I'll probably have the sauce. Anyway, I don't see a major problem in that your wife can simply ask in advance whether or not there is a sauce on the meat (if its not mentioned on the menu) and ask if she can have it plain. Most of the meals are fairly standard and there should be at least one item on the menu that picky eaters like us will find acceptable. My only problem on the QM2 - there was usually more than one item I liked!:)

 

You'll love the QM2 and most likely enjoy the food - Cunard has the best food of all the mass market cruise lines in my opinion. The Britannia is a grand place to eat your meals.

 

David

[Jimsgirl]

Interesting, though I love "unusual food". I am on the QM2 twice in October, and would really like to know the "experience of eating in the Britannia"

 

On QE2 about 18 months ago I asked for a particular type of tea, waiter brought totally different tea, after three attempts, I insisted on having the type I wanted, only to have the waiter tell me "That type is ONLY served in the Queens Grill" A word to the Maitre 'D did get me the tea, but my waiter was not pleased.

 

Any food NOT served on Britannia but only in the Queens Grill?

[transat_jon]

To whet your appetite, here is a page of QM2 food : http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/greatmindspace/qm2_apr04/qm2food.htm.

 

If you give them warning, they will ensure they have food that will satisfy all but the most fussy of eaters.

[nuekruizer]

I ate in the Princess Grill and the menu was almost identical to the Britannia menu. Both restaurants have an a a la cart menu if you ask for it. A friend of mine is so fussy that he would order hamburgers in the Britannia for dinner that they were happy to give him. Every meal we had was delicious! You will have no problem whatsoever.

[Kindlychap]

To whet your appetite, here is a page of QM2 food : http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/greatmindspace/qm2_apr04/qm2food.htm.

 

 

What's going on? Menu with pictures? On Queen Elizabeth 2 we have menus with words!

 

Shows how grown up we are! :D

 

Matthew

[patwell]

To whet your appetite, here is a page of QM2 food : http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/greatmindspace/qm2_apr04/qm2food.htm.

 

If you give them warning, they will ensure they have food that will satisfy all but the most fussy of eaters.

 

 

Jon...that link was just plain cruel....as I sit here eating a cheese sandwich!!:(

 

Cheers, Penny

[patwell]

Andy...look forward to meeting you onboard in Nov. Wonderful time of year for this itinerary...we did it last year and loved it!

 

Glad to see that you have found our Roll Call for this trip...don't be a stranger! We're all happy to answer any questions you might have.

 

Food in the Britannia was excellent. We never asked for an alternate menu but I know others did and were very happy with what they could order. I"m sure your wife will be more than satisfied.

 

Cheers, Penny

[travel-to-go]

What's going on? Menu with pictures? On Queen Elizabeth 2 we have menus with words!

 

Shows how grown up we are! :D

 

Matthew

 

YEs, but you ended up ordering strange things as you were too embarrassed to admit you had no clue what those things meant! <G>

(They need a smiley that appears to be ducking!)

I said DUCKING, not DUCKLING

Truly, next time I am bringing a culinary dictionary. I'm a fairly knowledgeable foodie. But there was a lot that I simply had to ask "What is that!"?

 

To the OP. There is a poster on here who is EXTREMELY particular in her food choices, preferring almost NO sauces, adornments and such. (I wish I could remember her name!) She was HIGHLY satisfied with her food, prepared to her liking. On one of our cruises last year, we had a young woman who was in her first trimester, and also caught a cold. eating was most difficult for her. Our waiters kept bringing things they thought she might be able to eat, until they set on the right items. It would probably be a good idea when you first get on board to go speak with the maitre d' to explain your wife's needs. Then repeat the first night with your waiter. (try to get there early) Lunch will be a bit more difficult, as you don't get your regular waiter (unless you really try) and they are under more time constraint to get things out than in the evening. Of course you can also do room service and the King's Grill, which is buffet style. All of these things may help to create understanding that it is not a rejection of your waiter's fine service and Cunard's food. If they understand her needs up front, they are usually most obliging to meet them!

 

Bon appetite,

and have a marvelous trip!

 

Karie,

who will be happy to take all of those rich sauces for you!

[Kindlychap]

Lunch will be a bit more difficult, as you don't get your regular waiter (unless you really try) and they are under more time constraint to get things out than in the evening.

 

Karie,

who will be happy to take all of those rich sauces for you!

 

So what actually happens at lunchtime? Two sittings? Free for all?

 

Matthew

[Linerguy]

It's open seating for lunch BUT the waiters escort you to a table; not my favorite thing. While I love meeting new people, sometimes I'd rather not have to go into the old, "So where ya from?" routine.

 

-Russ

[travel-to-go]

On our September trip, they always seemed to ask if we wanted a table for two or not. Also, you can sometimes ask for a particular waiter if it fits in to the scheme of things easily. It usually doesn't though.

If you are being led to a table and speak up, Oh, we'd like to sit by the window, or no bright sun, or something, they will try to oblige, although it is mostly file in get the next available table.

 

Breakfast is pretty mush the same.

 

Karie,

who likes to eat in the dining room, with Marc who parefers the Kngs court for breakfast and usually lunch. More choice (of things he likes) I hate carrying a tray around, searching for drinks, and going from one end to the other to get what you want.

[Kindlychap]

Breakfast is pretty mush the same.

 

You mean that people will queue to eat breakfast in my cabin? Cheek of it!

 

Matthew

[travel-to-go]

You mean that people will queue to eat breakfast in my cabin? Cheek of it!

 

Matthew

Well I certainly would!

 

I mean, A real celebrity such as yourself? Why, In Disneyland people pay extra to eat with Goofy!

:p

[Percentages]

>For example, I presume they would happy to do dishes from the menu without the sauce or other things that my wife doesn't like?

 

Yes they will be happy to serve a dish that your wife "thinks" she will like.

 

I'm a "fussy eater" also....I'm also a fussy sailor, a fussy diver, a fussy race car driver.........gee I'm a fussy everything!

 

The only advice I can offer you on this subject is "trust".

 

If a World Class chef prepared a meal for you.....it will be good! Trust the Chef!

 

Whenever I go to a "fancy" resturant I don't order from the menu. I ask for "The Chef's Recomendation"........something they feel proud of! I have no idea what it may be!

 

Done this 100's of times and never been dissappointed!

 

I'll be ordering whatever the chef recommends on our first night....I'll trust them! If they screw up, I'll think twice the second night and look at the menu, but, I doubt that will happen!

[ajvot]

My wife and I just returned this week from QM2. The Brittania has many choices, one of which is usually beef, another one fish, an so forth. Your waiter will have your food prepared however you choose. Don't hesitate to ask. I took a tour of the Brittania's galley and saw how the meals are prepared and plated. Trust me, they have the ability and willingness to make sure you get what you want.