First timer with many ADRs -help!

[Lexx1214]

I would go with Boma and Via Napoli. Boma I’ve been to and it’s excellent, Via Napoli I haven’t tried yet but will on my September trip. I’ve only heard good things about it.

I would absolutely bring a well behaved toddler to either restaurant (though my personal choice would be BOG because I’m excited to try out the new prix fixe menu and already have my ADR for it). My son went everywhere with me while growing up and not only was he an absolute gem, but introducing him to how to behave in fine restaurants at a young age meant he grew up with impeccable table manners. At 16 this kid can set a formal dining table, is courteous and will even tell you which wine glass is appropriate, which wine goes with each meal and the difference is how each glass is held (despite not being able to drink yet). He just absorbed it all over the years. I’ve never had to worry about his manners and people have been blown away by them. All because it’s what he’s grown up with.

 

[orangecuse]

Thats awesome!

@JerseyJanice thats so true, I wasn’t thinking about snack credits! You gave me a new problem though, now I have to find more 2TS meals because I am gonna drop some scheduled meals in favor of snacking

 

[DWillowBay]

Boma and Via Napoli. I have NEVER had bad service there. I'd choose Narcoossee's from your two choices, but I'd choose Jiko's as a 2TS over those. Bon Apetite!

 

[princessmocha]

I would probably go with Boma and Via Napoli. We just ate at Via Napoli and the service was great and it didn't take nearly as long as we anticipated, because the server told us that it can take a while to get your pizza.

 

[dachsie]

I would pick Boma and Coral Reef. Boma for the food. Coral Reef because it may entertain the toddler with all the fish to look at. Via Napoli is EXTREMELY loud and may not be an ideal place for a tired child, i.e. too much stimulation. I didn't care for the pizza there but there is other stuff to eat. I have only had CM for breakfast which was really good if you want to do that instead of dinner

 

[richkaryn]

Boma and Via Napoli or Coral Reef. I went to Cape May for my seafood loving DH and DS though I don't eat seafood....both of them even thought the meal was lousy, and left still hungry. The service there was way worse than any we've received at Via Napoli as well.

 

[sponica]

I know all kids are different, but around 18 months is when my toddler decided that she was done sitting at the table after about 45 minutes. I don't think where you eat matters as much as the key is timing your meals to about 15 minutes BEFORE they need to eat, unless you have food with you to keep them happy. Once that I'm hungry meltdown starts, it's hard to stop...

So eat wherever you want and you'll be fine.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Thats awesome!

@JerseyJanice thats so true, I wasn’t thinking about snack credits! You gave me a new problem though, now I have to find more 2TS meals because I am gonna drop some scheduled meals in favor of snacking

Should anything appeal to you on the private dining menu it can provide a fine packing day breakfast that helps to delay the feeling of leaving the bubble.

 

[jliucci]

Via Napoli & Cape May!