Super Tuscan Dinner

The Royal and Regal are the only ships that feature the wonderful Super Tuscan Dinner.  I hope they roll it out to other ships.

On the night they close Sabatinis for this meal.  It starts at 6:30 pm and the cost is $60.

You are greeted when you arrive by Maitre d’Hotel  Silvio Zampieri and directed to Executive Chef Giovanni Sisto who gives you a piece of yummy Parmesan Cheese.

The tables are set with so many glasses it is overwhelming until you realize soon they will be filled with wine!

Right away you are presented a flute of Prosecco.

On the table is a basket of Italian Breads served with three puree sides: Aubergine Caviar, Potato and Broad Bean, and Garlic Paste.

The appetizer is Octopus Carpaccio with Chaves Fennel paired with Anthilia Donnafugata.

Soup course is a creamy bean soup, braised cherry stone clams, and fried garlic croutons.  The soup is paired with Pietraregia dell’ Ammirraglia

sorry I ate before I remembered to take a picture

Second Course is a Risotto Di Asparagi – Carnaroli rice tossed in green asparagus emulsion touch of saffron filaments.  Paired with Lucente Della Vite.

Main Course is sliced Wood Grilled Sterling Sirloin Steak in a bed of arugula and shaved parmesan. Paired with Solaia.

Dessert looks amazing – Zuccotto alla Caterina De Medici. Ricotta Cheese Cake with Stracciatella Ice Cream.

The meal was one of the best we have ever had on board.  We loved that Chef has added his touch to it and we are impressed.

The one downfall is you really can't socialize much with your friends at the table as there is a lot of talk about the wines.  Also as you drink more and more you get chatty and you want to socialize but you do feel discouraged to chat too much. 

If you ever want to try make sure to ask about it as soon as you board.  Sign up and enjoy.  The fact you get Super Tuscan wines that you would probably not get to try normally is an added bonus.

I have written another detailed blog about the Super Tuscan Dinner click here.