Victoria & Alberts help

[Korfar]

Hello all. For our anniversary next year we are trying to figure out which place to dine at. V&A's always seems interesting and for this special occassion we want to splurge and dine some place that we would never normally dine at. I ask anyone that has dined at V&A for a review. Also is there an additional cost on the chef's table? If so is it worth the experience? Do I need to bring a jacket for V&A's?

 

[WDWmazprty]

Here's a little info for you Kory:



http://allears.net/menu/menu_va.htm

Victoria and Albert's
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa


Please note the menu at this restaurant changes daily -- menus given here are just a representative sample of the types of dishes that may be available. Special dietary requests should be made at the time of your reservation and reconfirmed the day before.


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Victoria & Albert's Dining Room: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $125.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $60.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)

Queen Victoria's Room: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $200.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $95.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)

Chef's Table: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $200.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $95.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)



And here's the info straight from Disney's site:

Victoria & Albert's restaurant in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers a unique dinner menu each night of exceptional, contemporary American cuisine served with unparalleled charm and elegance.

An 11-year recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award, this Signature Dining restaurant serves fine cuisine with wine pairings from an award-winning cellar. The renowned, 6-course prix fixe menu is prepared artfully each day with ingredients culled fresh from the world market.

Ambiance
Victoria & Albert's restaurant offers an intimate 2-hour to 2.5-hour dining experience amongst gentle harp strains and the sparkle of imported crystal in a Victorian dining room. Sit in the midst of romantic splendor in this establishment celebrated the world over for its exquisite culinary creations and transcendent atmosphere. Butler service, personalized menus and a long-stem rose for each lady are just a few of the touches that create an opulent, palate-pampering experience.

Valet Parking is available at no additional cost. Children under the age 10 will not be served.

Dining Experiences
Each season has its own flavors and colors, and each day Chef Hunnel selects whatever is fresh at the market to create unique menus for the Dining Room, Queen Victoria's Room and the Chef's Table. The pricing for these elegant and intimate dining experiences are as follows:

•Victoria & Albert's Dining Room: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $125.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $60.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)
•Queen Victoria's Room: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $200.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $95.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)
•Chef's Table: Menu Prix Fixe begins at $200.00 per Guest. Wine Pairings from $95.00 per Guest. (Pricing does not include tax and gratuity.)
Proper Dining Attire
•Men: Dinner jackets with dress pants/slacks and shoes. Ties are optional. (Please no jeans, shorts, sandals, flip-flops or tennis shoes.)
•Ladies: Cocktail dress, dressy pant suit, skirt/blouse or nice dress.(Please no jeans, shorts, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops or tennis shoes.)
Guest Policies

•Specialty celebration cakes are available for an additional charge and should be ordered 48 hours in advance by calling (407) 827-2253.
•To make reservations, book online or call (407) WDW-DVNA or 407-939-3862 up to 180 days prior to your visit.
•Guests ages 10 and above are invited to dine at this establishment.
•Note: Proper Attire may include the following
Men: Dinner jackets with dress pants/slacks and shoes. Ties are optional (Please no jeans, shorts, sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes)
Ladies: Cocktail dress, dressy pant suit, skirt/blouse or nice dress. (Please no jeans, shorts, capri pants, sandals, flip-flops or tennis shoes)

•A cancellation policy applies and may result in charges if you cancel with insufficient notice. Specific policies related to this facility will be detailed at time of reservation booking.
•This experience takes place in a non-smoking environment.
•This location can accommodate most special dietary needs. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply. Please indicate any special dietary need at time of reservation booking. Learn more about how we can help accommodate special dietary needs.



Hope this helps a little! =)

 

[Korfar]

That helps a lot. Thank you. Pricing is not as bad as I expected. Still an expesive place but for Chefs Table I expected a lot more.

 

[WDWmazprty]

Yeah, we haven't ventured to go there yet simply because of the cost, but I think it would definitely be worth it! You'll definitely have to give us a report on it if you go.

 

[Clamman73]

I was watching couples go into V&A while waiting to be seated at Citricos and they were dressed very nicely (especially the ladies :kiss

 

[Phonedave]

If you don't wear a jacket they may provide one for you. No guarentee it will fit correctly or match your pants/shirt. So, bring a jacket

As for what kind of food to expect. The menu changes every night, but here is what I had when I ate there in 2006 with the wine pairings (which I highly recommend). If you call ahead, you can make requests. You will notice one of the items in the fish couse below is not a fish - indeed it is a chicken. That's because my ex did not eat fish, so it was swapped out. You get a choice of 3 or so items for each couse except for the Amuse Bouche - as traditional, that is up to the chef. These are what we ate.

Amuse Bouche
Warm celery cream with basil olive oil topped with smoked salmon and Iranian Caviar Paired with Codorniu Cava Brut, Penedes NV

Appitizer
Smoked Colorado Buffalo with Melted Cabbage Slaw and Grains of Paradise
Blue Lump Crab and Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Petite French Green Lentils - Paired with Trimbach Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2002

Fowl Course
Serrano Ham and Gruyere Cheese Stuffed Quail with Root Vegetable Flan
Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg paired with Feudi di San Nicola Negro Amaro, Puglia 2003

Fish Course
Poulet Rouge with Fresh Porcinis and a Truffled Egg (same thing I had in the previous course)
Atlantic Turbot with Winterpoint Oyster, Salsify, and Spinach Veloute paired with Domaine Maillard Pete et Fils Chorey-Les-Beaune Chardonnay, Burgundy 2004

Meat Course
Duet of Australian Kobe Beef
Marcho Farms Veal with Roasted Beet and Veal Cheek "Lasagna" paired with Charles Joguet "Cuvee Terroir" Cabernet Franc, Chinon 2003

Dessert Course
Rasberry Gelato with Micro Garden Mint
Comte Sainte Antoine, Pierre Robert and English Stilton Cheesecake paired with Ramos Pinto Porto Tawny, Villa Nova de Gaia


by the way, the one in bold, one of the best dishes I have had anywhere.
-dave


Kerri: Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Suffle
Me: Caramelized Banana Gateau

 

[MickeyKimmy]

I highly recommend V&A's if you want a special experience. You do need to wear a jacket there - my husband wore a suit and I wore a nice dress. There is a strict dress code. We went about 2-3 years ago and were talking the other day about going again next year maybe.

The food was very good and the experience itself was amazing. The service was spectacular and it was fun having a long leisurely meal with many courses. I am kind of a picky eater but I had no problem finding something to eat for each course. Definitely a memorable experience. Hope you enjoy it! :slurp:

 

[wdwmemories]

I've had the opportunity to eat there two times. It is very expensive, but if you really enjoy food, appreciate impeccable service, and like luxurious surroundings, you will love it. My wife and I still talk about the experiences we had. Save your pennies and splurge if you can afford it.