Restaurant questions

[Lottie_Cruiser]

Does anyone know which restaurants on the Oasis will require an additional cost? Will there be the usual buffet-type restaurant? Might that be Windjammer Marketplace on Deck 16?

Thank you

[Parkay]

Does anyone know which restaurants on the Oasis will require an additional cost? Will there be the usual buffet-type restaurant? Might that be Windjammer Marketplace on Deck 16?

Thank you

 

http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/viewRelease.php?id=36

[Robinob]

This will sound strange with all that they have to offer...No Portofino's!!! My favorite place!

[ahornb]

This will sound strange with all that they have to offer...No Portofino's!!! My favorite place!

 

I think Giovanni's is the Portofino replacement.

[Hobiecat01]

This will sound strange with all that they have to offer...No Portofino's!!! My favorite place!

 

Robinob,

Here are sample lunch and dinner menus for Giovanni's. Honestly I can't remember where I got them but at least it's a start.

Giovanni’s Table

Lunch Menu

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Focaccia della Casa

Italian flat potato and herb bread accompanied with marinated artichokes, freshly made pine nut pesto, marinated olives.

Frittura Mista per 2:

Fried shrimps, calamari, fish fillets and green zucchini with Aioli

Antipasti per Due:

2 kinds of Italian Salami, Prosciutto, marinated anchovies or sardines, grilled artichokes, roasted peppers, zucchini, mixed olives, Gambonzola with toasted ciabatta

Insalata Caprese per Due:

Caprese Salad for 2

Insalata di fagioli misti e pesce marinato- Lunch

Mixed beans (Cannellini, lima and fava beans) and seafood salad with Arugula and Mache lettuce

Focaccie alla Giovanni:

Italian flat breads Giovanni’s Table style for 2 with a choice of: Margherita, Mushroom and Prosciutto, Arugula and Parmesan shavings

Insalata di Rughetta e Bresaola:

Italian cured beef, arugula and parmesan shaving salad

Insalata alla Cesare:

Your choice of Romaine or Radicchio Caesar Salad

SOUPS

Zuppa del Giorno

Soup of the Day

Zuppa di Porcini e Pomodoro: Porcini mushrooms and Tomato Soup, toasted ciabatta Bread

PASTA

Pappardelle alla crema di radicchio e pancetta:

Pappardelle pasta with radicchio cream and pancetta

Risotto Pomodoro, Basilico, mozzarella e verdure alla griglia:

Tomato, basil and mozzarella risotto topped with grilled vegetables and herb oil

Lasagna tradizionale al sugo di carne:

Traditional rich meat lasagna

Taglierini ai Calamari, Capesante, pomodorini e pesto:

Taglierini Pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, calamari, Bay scallops and pesto

ENTREES

Bistecca di Manzo alla griglia, patate fritte all’olio di tartufo, salsa al Barolo o Burro di Gorgonzola:

Grilled 8 OZ Striploin Steak, truffled oil flavored fries, Barolo reduction or Gorgonzola butter.

Filetto di pollo ripieno di ricotta e funghi, fonduta di Parmigiano, salvia e Chardonnay:

Chicken Breast filled with ricotta and mushrooms, wrapped in prosciutto, Chardonnay, sage and Parmesan fondue

Gamberoni alla griglia, pomodoro ripieno al riso, zucchini gratinate

Grilled Jumbo Shrimps, stuffed tomatoes with rice and gratinated zucchini

Polpette alla Romana:

Milk Fed Veal Meat balls in a rich Roman tomato herb sauce

Filetti di sogliola alla Mugnaia:

Sole fillets in a lemon butter sauce, grilled garlic zucchini spaghetti and onion braised potatoes.

DOLCI DELA CASA

Bomboloni alla Toscana

Tuscan doughnuts with chocolate sauce

Panna Cotta al caffe' espresso

Espresso Crème set an a Crisp Almond biscuit

Torta al cioccolato amaro senza zucchero, frutta mista di bosco marinata al Galliano, gelato e mousse al cioccolato

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream & Galliano berries

Zuppa Inglese

Layers of Italian custard with brandy infused berries & tradional sponge

Tiramisu' alla Giovanni

Classic Italian Dessert of Mascarpone Mousse set amongst layers of coffee soaked biscuit

Cannoli Alla Giovanni

Choice of Ricotta and Marsala or Chocolate Rum and Hazelnut filled Cannoli

Giovanni’s Table

Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Focaccia alla Giovanni

Italian flat potato and herb bread accompanied with marinated artichokes, freshly made pine nut pesto, marinated olives.

Carpaccio di Manzo, zabaione freddo al tartufo di Norcia, pomodorini ed insalatina di campo:

Beef Carpaccio, cold back truffle paste sabayon, grape tomatoes and mache lettuce

Antipasti per Due:

2 kind of Italian Salami, prosciutto, marinated anchovies, grilled artichokes, roasted peppers, zucchini, olives and Gambonzola, all served with toasted Ciabatta .

Insalata Caprese per Due:

Caprese Salad for 2

Carpaccio di salmone marinato all' olio di oliva, capperi e limone :

Dry cured salmon carpaccio with lemon segments, capers, extra virgin olive oil and toasted ciabatta

Insalatina tiepida di petto d’Anatra marinato in Aceto balsamico, Asparagi ed insalatina mista:

Warm Magret Duck breast marinated in Balsamico, asparagus and mixed lettuces

Sformato di Fontina e Spinaci con funghi trifolati e pomodorini:

Double baked Fontina and Spinach souffle’, Italian style sautéed mushrooms and baby egg tomatoes

Insalata alla Cesare:

Your choice of Romaine or Radicchio Caesar Salad

SOUPS

Zuppa di Porcini al Pomodoro:

Porcini and Tomato Soup, toasted ciabatta Bread

Cioppino con Pesce misto:

Mixed Seafood Cioppino, tomato, fennel, herbs and garlic crostini

PASTA

Gnocchi di Patate con crema al gorgonzola o sugo d’ agnello :

Potato gnocchi with Light bleu cheese sauce or Thyme scented baby lamb and root vegetable sauce (available also for two)

Pappardelle alla crema di radicchio e pancetta:

Pappardelle pasta with radicchio cream and pancetta

Risotto Pomodoro, Basilico, mozzarella e verdure alla griglia:

Tomato, basil and mozzarella risotto topped with grilled vegetables and herb oil

Penne al Brandy, crema di gamberetti e salmone:

Penne pasta with Baby shrimps, smoked salmon and Brandy sauce

Agnolotti ripieni d’Ossobuco nella loro salsa:

Ossobuco Agnolotti in their own jus

Ravioli di Polpa di granchio:

Maryland Crab Ravioli, shrimps, chili oil and grape tomato sauce

ENTREES

Tonno alle Olive e Patate:

Pepper crusted Tuna fillet with olive and potato ragout

Filetto di Manzo alla griglia, patate fritte all’olio agliato, salsa al Barolo o Burro di Gorgonzola:

Grilled 8 OZ Beef Fillet tenderloin, garlic oil flavored fries, Barolo reduction or Gorgonzola butter.

Filetto di pollo ripieno di ricotta e funghi, fonduta di Parmigiano, salvia e Chardonnay:

Chicken Breast filled with ricotta and mushrooms, wrapped in prosciutto, Chardonnay, sage and Parmesan fondue

Gamberoni gratinati, patate agliate, asparagi e zucchini

Gratinated Jumbo Shrimps, tossed garlic potatoes, baby zucchini and asparagus

Ossobuco Alla Piemontese:

Veal Ossobuco in its own jus with Tomato and Mushrooms, soft cheese polenta and sautéed green beans.

Filetto di Spigola arrosto su letto di lenticchie nane e salsa ai carciofi trifolati:

Baked Sea Bass fillet, baby Lentils, red wine reduction and Artichoke cream.

Scaloppine di Vitello al Granchio:

Veal Scaloppini topped with crab and Basil Hollandaise

DOLCI DELA CASA

Bomboloni alla Toscana

Tuscan doughnuts with chocolate sauce

Tiramisu' alla Giovanni

Classic Italian Dessert of Mascarpone Mousse set amongst layers of coffee soaked biscuit

Panna Cotta al caffe' espresso

Espresso Crème set an a Crisp Almond biscuit

Torta al cioccolato amaro senza zucchero, frutta mista di bosco marinata al Galliano, gelato e mousse al cioccolato

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream & Galliano berries

Zuppa Inglese

Layers of Italian custard with brandy infused berries & traditional sponge

Cannoli Alla Giovanni

Choice of Ricotta and Marsala or Chocolate Rum and Hazelnut filled Cannoli

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Sea ya!

Ron and Lee

Canton, Ga

RCCL Platinum Member

"In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom,

in water there is bacteria." – Ben Franklin

Previous Cruises

Carnival Mardis Gras - 3 Day Bahamas - April 1982

Carnival Destiny - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 1998

Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - April 1999

Princess Sea Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2000

Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2002

RCCL Navigator of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2003

RCCL Mariner of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 2005

RCCL Freedom of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - 6/18 - 6/25/2006

RCCL Liberty of the Seas - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - 7/19 - 7/26/08

Planned Cruises

RCCL Oasis of the Seas – Our Friends Cruise - April 17, 2010

RCCL Allure of the Seas – Our Neighborhood Cruise - 2011

The BIG One - Southeast Asia 14 day – 2012?

Princess Cruises - The Med – 14 day – 2013?

[Fisical1]

WOW what a menu!

[atanac]

WOW what a menu!

 

Yeah, exactly! Yet there are people who say the food in these specialties restaurants are no better than the main dining room or buffet. Go figure.