Opinions & a question about Victoria & Albert's...

[Pinky166]

I am a bit confused about the menu for V & A's. Is it just a fixed 6 course menu or is their a 'normal' menu too? Am I dreaming or did I read somewhere that they have a non seafood version of the 6 course menu??

Have you been? What did you think of it? What food did you have?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CustardTart]

Claire, they have a 6 course menu that changes on a daily basis tho' some constants remain and you choose from that. I know they do a vegetarian option so I guess you could interchange courses if you wished. I may have a copy of the vegetarian menu somewhere - I'll look for it if you'd like. Or you can opt for the Chef's Table where the chef will create a menu of 9 - 10 courses to your exact tastes... That's something we're saving up for a really special occasion...

Last time I went was with Sophie in May last year and we had a great time. The quality of the food is right up there with any of the posh/Michelin starred places I get to go to and the value is outstanding - even with the exchange rate!!! I appreciate it's not for everyone but we love it and are going again in April - it's such a nice opportunity to dress up and have fab food in a lovely setting with the delicious wine pairings... Can't wait!!!

 

[Pinky166]

Thanks Karen. I thought you had been but didn't want to keep harrassing you.

I really want to book it as a surprise for Lee as I know he would LOVE it but I am such a fussy eater that I don't want to pay all that money & leave hungry. I definately wouldn't opt for a Vegetarian menu but I don't like seafood other than prawns.... What am I like???

Is it still 180 days for booking or 90 like the rest?

 

[CustardTart]

I think it's one of the only ones that's 180 days still. Why not give them a ring and explain your dilemma - I'm sure the non-seafood alternatives will be superb...

I've just had a look at the menu and I think you'll be fine - there are plenty of non-seafood options...

Here's a menu from last year -


Amuse Bouche:
Lobster prepared three ways
OR
Squash prepared three ways
This is just a tiny thing which they serve with champers - yum...

Choice of:
Smoked Alaskan Salmon with Blood Orange and Hearts of Palm Salad, Aged Balsamic
Duck with Pickled and Roasted Beet Salad, Beet "Air"
Iranian Golden Osetra Caviar with Traditional Garnish ($150 for 1/2 ounce, $300 for 1 ounce)

Choice of:
New Zealand Elk Tenderloin with Braised Red Cabbage and Mustard Spaetzle
Ballotine of Poulet Rouge with Chicken Consumme, Hedgehog mushrooms and Black Truffles
Pan Roasted Foie Gras with Fuji Apple Bread Pudding and Mostrada di Cremona ($15.00)

Choice of:
Alaskan Halibut with Petite French Lentils, Winter Corn and Saffron Foam
Sumac Crusted Maine Scallop and Bok Choy and Coconut Emulsion
Seared Wild Turbot with Toasted Capers and Meyer Lemon ($30.00)

Choice of:
Niman Ranch Lamb en Croute with Rainbow Swiss Chard, Salsify and Tomato Lamb Jus
Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin and Belly with Banana Squash Ragout
Marcho Farms Veal Tenderloin with Braised Veal Cheeks and Burgundy Poached Sweet Breads
Australian "Kobe" Beef Tenderloin with smoked Garlic Puree ($35.00)
Japanese Wagyu Strip Loin with Oxtail Jus ($80.00)

Choice of:
Colston Bassett Stilton, Monte Enebro and Fourme D'Ambert Fondue
White Chocolate Gelato with Micro Orchids and Tableside Shavings

Desserts:
Tanzanian Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle, and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream and Puff Pastry Berry Gateau with Mango Yogurt Pannacotta
Camaralized Banana Gateau
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Grand Marnier Souffle
Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle

"Celebes" Coffee, Tea, and Friandise

YOU WILL NOT BE HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pinky166]

Thanks for that. I had seen a few sample menus but didn't know if you got to choose each course or if it was just showing examples. IYKWIM.

I'll be brave and if I don't like any of it I will just drink the wine! Now to choose when to have it - Pre or Post cruise?

 

[Claire L]

We went for my birthday 2 weeks ago and it was a wonderful meal. If you don't like seafodd or have allergies they can do an all meat menu, or can avoid certain items as I asked for just crab, lobster or shrimp and no other seafood.

Claire

 

[irongirlof12]

whoa !!! that;s a lot of yummy food...i would love to go but the cost does put me off a bit.