I want to take my wife there for our 10th aniversary, I know its expensive, but of course we'll probably have the dining plan anyway. Is it really all it's cracked up to be?:shrug:
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Has anyone been to Victoria and Albert's?
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Here are some reviews http://www.wdwmagic.com/Dining/Victoria-and-Alberts/Reviews.htm
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
Read the reviews and judge from the menus. I think it is worth it.
I took my wife there for our 10th anniversery as well .... we are divorced now, so maybe thats not such a good idea
All kidding aside though. It is a very nice place, and if you enjoy fine dining (and the service that goes along with it) and you can afford it, then by all means go.
If you are going to be worrying about money all though the meal, then it is going to ruin your time. You don't have to act like you have money to burn, but if you go in knowing its going to be $300+ and you are OK with that, then thats good.
-dave
3IAlienKid
Member
My wife and I would love to try it sometime. We once peeked inside and walked around one morning before it opened. It's very cozy, but not crowded as there is more space between tables and chairs than I've ever seen at any restaurant, very elegant but not gawdy or overstated. It just seems like it could be a really classy romantic event.
Thanks! Yeah, I would definitely try to use the DP so we wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. I've seen the restatrant on the Travel Channel and other specials about DW; it does look like a very classy spot. I think I'll check it out.:slurp:
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
We've had the pleasure to dine there on a number of occasions, and have always had a very special time. To be able to escape for two hours or so and casually enjoy a fantastic meal cannot be understated.
It is helpful if you are a little adventurous in your dining, although offerings often sound more unusual that tasting that way. Wine pairings are a great addition. Do look at some of the menus that have been posted to get an idea of the type of offerings. Basically, for each course, you have the standard separation of beef, seafood, poultry or vegetarian, so there is something for everyone. If you have a particular need or desire, they can accomodate that with advance notice, or make minor changes on the fly.
If you have the Disney Dining Experience....oh, I mean Tables in Wonderland it will pretty much pay for itself with this one meal. I have heard of a few folks feeling intimidated by the place, but I can't say we've ever felt that way. While other people are around, you really feel that your party and your two servers are the only people in the room.
I highly recommend the great experience!
It is helpful if you are a little adventurous in your dining, although offerings often sound more unusual that tasting that way. Wine pairings are a great addition. Do look at some of the menus that have been posted to get an idea of the type of offerings. Basically, for each course, you have the standard separation of beef, seafood, poultry or vegetarian, so there is something for everyone. If you have a particular need or desire, they can accomodate that with advance notice, or make minor changes on the fly.
If you have the Disney Dining Experience....oh, I mean Tables in Wonderland
it will pretty much pay for itself with this one meal. I have heard of a few folks feeling intimidated by the place, but I can't say we've ever felt that way. While other people are around, you really feel that your party and your two servers are the only people in the room.I highly recommend the great experience!
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
Just to clarify
V&A does NOT take the DDP - thats the credit system, where you have a number of sit down meals, etc.
V&A does take the Tables in Wonderland (the old Disney Dining Experence) card. This gives you at 20% discount on food and alcohol. This card is only available to residents and AP holders. I think its $60 for the card. As was said before, one meal for two at V&A more than pays for the card.
V&A does NOT take the Tables in Wonderland card for the Chef's Table. This is a table in the kitchen (it's a cool old heavy wooden thing - I have not eaten at it, but I have been back in the kitchen to talk to the Chef) The Chef's table costs more, and is a different experence than eating in the main dining room. The chef basicly makes things for you. Whatever he thinks you will like based on your conversations with him. He also discusses the dishes with you.
-dave
Also, as somone else said. The wine parings are excellent. I found them to be generous pours as well. Not that this is a place you want to tie one on at, but I think I had 7 wines total with dinner, and they were good sized pours. They definately treat you right, and it's a "dining experence" not a "sit down, eat, and get out experence", you spend a good 2 hours there.
The veal cheek with golden beet "lasagna" that I had there still lingers in my memory. All the dishes were wonderful, but that one was just perfect.
Ok, thanks a lot! Great tips from everyone!:sohappy:
Phonedave
Well-Known Member
I will have to put this in the review section, but I had posted my menu from V&A a while back
Here it is. My ex does not like fish, so they modified her menu not to include seafood. If you want somthing that drastic, you need to call ahead to let them know.
For each course, there was a choice of three items, these are what we had. I do have the menus somwhere, if the spirit moves me, I may dig them out and post all the choices in the review section.
-dave
Amuse Bouche - Warm celery cream with basil olive oil. Mine was topped with smoked salmon and Iranian Caviar, the fish was left off Kerri's. Paired with Codorniu Cava Brut, Penedes NV
Kerri: Smoked Colorado Buffalo with Melted Cabbage Slaw and Grains of Paradise
Me: Blue Lump Crab and Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Petite French Green Lentils - Paired with Trimbach Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2002
Kerri: Serrano Ham and Gruyere Cheese Stuffed Quail with Root Vegetable Flan
Me: Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg paired with Feudi di San Nicola Negro Amaro, Puglia 2003
Kerri: Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg (same thing I had in the previous course)
Me: Atlantic Turbot with Winterpoint Oyster, Salsify, and Spinach Veloute paired with Domaine Maillard Pete et Fils Chorey-Les-Beaune Chardonnay, Burgundy 2004
Kerri: Duet of Australian Kobe Beef
Me: Marcho Farms Veal with Roasted Beet and Veal Cheek "Lasagna" paired with Charles Joguet "Cuvee Terroir" Cabernet Franc, Chinon 2003
Kerri: Rasberry Gelato with Micro Garden Mint
Me: Comte Sainte Antoine, Pierre Robert and English Stilton Cheesecake paired with Ramos Pinto Porto Tawny, Villa Nova de Gaia
Kerri: Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Suffle
Me: Caramelized Banana Gateau
Here it is. My ex does not like fish, so they modified her menu not to include seafood. If you want somthing that drastic, you need to call ahead to let them know.
For each course, there was a choice of three items, these are what we had. I do have the menus somwhere, if the spirit moves me, I may dig them out and post all the choices in the review section.
-dave
Amuse Bouche - Warm celery cream with basil olive oil. Mine was topped with smoked salmon and Iranian Caviar, the fish was left off Kerri's. Paired with Codorniu Cava Brut, Penedes NV
Kerri: Smoked Colorado Buffalo with Melted Cabbage Slaw and Grains of Paradise
Me: Blue Lump Crab and Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Petite French Green Lentils - Paired with Trimbach Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2002
Kerri: Serrano Ham and Gruyere Cheese Stuffed Quail with Root Vegetable Flan
Me: Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg paired with Feudi di San Nicola Negro Amaro, Puglia 2003
Kerri: Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg (same thing I had in the previous course)
Me: Atlantic Turbot with Winterpoint Oyster, Salsify, and Spinach Veloute paired with Domaine Maillard Pete et Fils Chorey-Les-Beaune Chardonnay, Burgundy 2004
Kerri: Duet of Australian Kobe Beef
Me: Marcho Farms Veal with Roasted Beet and Veal Cheek "Lasagna" paired with Charles Joguet "Cuvee Terroir" Cabernet Franc, Chinon 2003
Kerri: Rasberry Gelato with Micro Garden Mint
Me: Comte Sainte Antoine, Pierre Robert and English Stilton Cheesecake paired with Ramos Pinto Porto Tawny, Villa Nova de Gaia
Kerri: Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Suffle
Me: Caramelized Banana Gateau
Man! Looks like some good stuff there. Definitely sounds like its worth it.
TwoTigersMom
Well-Known Member
Phonedave pretty much summed it up, but I would like to add that the Platinum plan does include V&A's. We've been to V&A's several times and last year we went on the Platinum Plan. It has been an excellent experience every time. However, even on the Platinum Plan you will have to pay extra for some things. The wine pairings, of course are extra and several items on the menu are as well. I remember escargo (sp) was extra and the Kobe beef was $100 extra (but well worth it). Every meal we've had there have been $400 + including tip. I don't recall exactly, but I think we paid over $300 when we used the Platinum plan as we both got the Kobe.