P&O Cruises 2024
ARVIA
P&O’s newest addition to their fleet. In my opinion, the best all round ship with
friendly crew and plenty of restaurants and things to do. Loved the cinema
and Spa on board.
6th Street Diner
October
A new American theme experience.
Breakfast
Explode your taste buds in the morning!
Really interesting scrambled tofu with jalapenos
OR
home-style potatoes with fried egg,
followed by waffles.
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The dinner menu offers a wide choice of American favourites.
Quirky wall pictures!
Really enjoyable experience listening to juke box hits of the 50’s.
Great atmosphere, and quick service.
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The Glass House
October
Relaxed themed tapas dining in open area. No waiting to be seated!
Great choice of tapas at very reasonable prices
Had to split the photo in two as couldn't get them all in with a reasonable clarity!
With Oli Smith selection of all regions wines to choose from and decent prices, especially the flights of wines.
Scallops are a must together with the large prawns. My favourite is the tuna tartare which is sensational
Finish off with a selection of cheese
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The Olive
Grove
October
Very popular restaurant, nice relaxed ambience at no extra charge with tasty choice of dishes.
Greek mezze kalamata olives are amazing, bursting with flavours of Greece
and tortilla was light and moist.
You must eat their lasagne which is so delicious full of flavour, made with good quality mince - just the right amount of cheese topping. Delicious!
The Menu
Great service!
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IONA
The Olive
Grove
March
The Olive Grove provides a lovely ambience and feels like a restaurant in Greece!
A small additional charge for certain dishes but worth every penny!
Here’s the menu for this great little gem on IONA.
To start - Greek Mezze - no charge. A sharing plate for two.
The Kalamata Olives were the most tasty olives I have ever eaten. Really soft and bursting with Greek flavour.
Beef Kofta hanging Kebab was soft, melts in your mouth and well-seasoned served with a sweet sauce. Quality of meat is great no gristle or fat. Nice presentation ... got to try it!
Lasagne was served hot and very cheesey, not much meat but tasty dish and good size.
Seafood, Chicken & Chorizo Paella for one! Only £4.50 for this amazing dish packed with so many ingredients. Rice was bit watery and could have been cooked 5 minutes more.
Crème Brulee with a crispy caramel topping and delicate flavour. Delight...crunchy top and a light dessert ... not sweet but worth squeezing in .... delicious!
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Epicurean Restaurant
February
In the Atlantic ocean en-route to Teneriffe.
Good morning - view from my cabin!
Epicurean Restaurant
Dining in the Epicurean alternative restaurant... extra £30 a head but worth it. Fantastic service and ambience at sea.
The Scallops were cooked perfectly and delicious!
Black Cod and Lobster is a delicate combination of sea food at its best and with the best chips I have ever had... so good I ordered double 😋
A treat for a night of some fine dining at affordable costs.
Must book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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The Beach House
February
Nice mix of halibut and salmon.
Unusual starter but a lovely combination and nicely prepared.
Chicken wings were spicy and cooked well.
Wow, delicious mix of lobsters, king prawns and red snapper... perfectly cooked.
Red snapper amazingly cooked.
Big portion if hungry
Never dreamed I would have too much 🦞 in a meal!
Not fine dining but fun dining!
Plentiful and good value grub at sea.
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