debt Posted April 12, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Is there any delay in reservations being accepted for Portofino/Chops if you make them through your tv in your cabin or is it best to make a mad dash to the restaurant as soon as you get on board and make them in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue L Posted April 12, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2008 You can't get into your cabin until about 1 or so, so if you board earlier go straight to the restaurant and you don't have to make a mad dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANNERMAN Posted April 12, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Is there any delay in reservations being accepted for Portofino/Chops if you make them through your tv in your cabin or is it best to make a mad dash to the restaurant as soon as you get on board and make them in person? If you want to dine on a certain day and time then phone the restaurant as soon as you board. If you wait for a few hours you could end up missing out as both book out very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debt Posted April 12, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If you want to dine on a certain day and time then phone the restaurant as soon as you board.If you wait for a few hours you could end up missing out as both book out very fast. I will ring them as soon as I find my cabin! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal516 Posted April 12, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If you want to book a specific time or day, I would strongly recommend you go to the restaurants immediately upon boarding as they book very fast. On AOS last month, we were probably in the first 200 folks on the ship. I went immediately to Portofino's and they already had a significant number of reservations taken. I understand by that afternoon, they were fully booked for the cruise. ... Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlgrl422 Posted April 12, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I like the late seating, but sometimes it can be too late. I think the early is way too early as I like to enjoy the sunshine as long as I can and take my time getting ready for dinner. I'm wondering what would be a good time-maybe 7:30 or 8:00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 12, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I will ring them as soon as I find my cabin! :D :D If you don't feel like going to the restaurant to make your reservation, and your cabin is not yet available, don't despair. There are "hall phones" all over! Use one of them. (I just walk up to the restaurant and speak to the maitre d' face to face.:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted April 12, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2008 FYI - One reason why it seems that Portofino books up early is that people who have Grand Suites and above or are in a certain level on the Crown and Anchor Club has the advantage of booking their reservations before they even board the ship. All they have to do is contact their concierge via E-Mail a few weeks before the ship sails and he/she will take care of this for them. I know because on our last cruise my sister and I were lucky enough to have a Grand Suite and we made our reservations 3 weeks before we boarded. Several days after E-Mailing him I received a confirmation from him confirming our reservations on my sister's birthday. Since our next cruise will be in a Jr. Suite I'll have to keep my fingers cross that we will get reservations at Portofino's at least one night during our cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmama2 Posted April 12, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If you want to dine on a certain day and time then phone the restaurant as soon as you board.If you wait for a few hours you could end up missing out as both book out very fast. Maybe our cruise was different, but we were on the Navigator a few weeks ago and stopped by Chops on the 2nd day and they still have several reservations available. We got a 6:30 seat for Thursday night (after booking it on Tuesday)... and STILL hardly anyone was in there when we sat down or left..... strange..... Chops has a $25 upcharge (Portofino's is $20.00)..... and it was worth EVERY penny..... Mange!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 12, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Maybe our cruise was different, but we were on the Navigator a few weeks ago and stopped by Chops on the 2nd day and they still have several reservations available. We got a 6:30 seat for Thursday night (after booking it on Tuesday)... and STILL hardly anyone was in there when we sat down or left..... strange..... Chops has a $25 upcharge (Portofino's is $20.00)..... and it was worth EVERY penny..... Mange!!!:) Mangia! ;) (mange is a disease and all of the hair falls out! ;) :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmama2 Posted April 12, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Mangia! ;) (mange is a disease and all of the hair falls out! ;) :D) OK, so I guess it was obvious I am not Italian......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msanchez1125 Posted April 13, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Sorry to sound silly...but out 1st cruise will be in October. (Souviern) What is Portofinos and Chops? Is it another restaurant that u have to make reservations at im assuming? Does it cost extra? Are kids allowed? Dress Code? Is it worth it? Menu? thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue L Posted April 13, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Sorry to sound silly...but out 1st cruise will be in October. (Souviern)What is Portofinos and Chops? Is it another restaurant that u have to make reservations at im assuming? Does it cost extra? Are kids allowed? Dress Code? Is it worth it? Menu? thanks so much. Sovereign does NOT have either restaurant so you don' t have to worry about them. Welcome to the boards though. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msanchez1125 Posted April 13, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2008 thank u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmfan Posted April 13, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 13, 2008 msanchez1125.....Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbp2000 Posted April 13, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Mangia! ;) (mange is a disease and all of the hair falls out! ;) :D) FYI - it also means "eat" . . . in French;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPP1975 Posted April 16, 2008 #17 Share Posted April 16, 2008 My 3rd RCCL cruise but 1st time I plan on enjoying both Chopps and Portofinos Is there a dress code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted April 16, 2008 #18 Share Posted April 16, 2008 please help me. On the Mariner Western, which night do you recommend doing chops. We don't want to miss any special nights in the other resturant. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted April 16, 2008 FYI - it also means "eat" . . . in French;) :D Yes, but French people don't run around urging people to "Mange". It's just not their style! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 16, 2008 #20 Share Posted April 16, 2008 My 3rd RCCL cruise but 1st time I plan on enjoying both Chopps and Portofinos Is there a dress code? "Smart casual" every night, regardless of dress code that night in the main dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPP1975 Posted April 16, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 16, 2008 "Smart casual" every night, regardless of dress code that night in the main dining room. K, so hopefully just a dress shirt will do. Not in the mood to wear a jacket for a 3rd night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted April 16, 2008 #22 Share Posted April 16, 2008 "Smart casual" every night, regardless of dress code that night in the main dining room. Now I am getting conflicting advice. We were told that if it is formal night and we ate at Portofino we were required to follow the dress code and go formal. And Mangia is also an Italian word my grandmother (who came to the United States as a teenager from Naples, Italy) use to tell us. "Mangia, Mangia" or "Eat, Eat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted April 16, 2008 #23 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Now I am getting conflicting advice. We were told that if it is formal night and we ate at Portofino we were required to follow the dress code and go formal. The specialty restaurants are always smart casual, even on formal nights :) ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 16, 2008 #24 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Now I am getting conflicting advice. We were told that if it is formal night and we ate at Portofino we were required to follow the dress code and go formal. And Mangia is also an Italian word my grandmother (who came to the United States as a teenager from Naples, Italy) use to tell us. "Mangia, Mangia" or "Eat, Eat". I don't know the source of that advice, lady cruiser, but it is incorrect. As PC and I posted, it is "smart casual" at all times in both Portofino and Chops. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 16, 2008 #25 Share Posted April 16, 2008 K, so hopefully just a dress shirt will do. Not in the mood to wear a jacket for a 3rd night You are all set, then. Well, as long as you intend to wear PANTS with that dress shirt! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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