Victoria & Albert's July 30, 2022 Review

[FSU Girl]

Do they still do the different bread courses or is it just the one now?

 

[DVC Doctor]

Course #8/10 (* this is only served with the 10 course Queen Victoria menu)

Miyazaki A-5, Potato Rosti, Romesco

Zero proof beverage was 1711

I also ordered a glass of Cabernet from Napa for this dish

 

[DVC Doctor]

Course #9/10

Preparation of Cheese

Zero proof beverage was Sauternes

 

[DVC Doctor]

Course #10/10

Dessert - Honey Elderflower Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Cookie, Pistachio Petit Four, Praline Truffle, Pavlova, Tropical Caramel

 

[DVC Doctor]

We also ordered the vacuum/siphon coffee maker (part science experiment, part performance art, part coffee maker) and that was quite the show and a crowd pleaser. I am not a coffee drinker, but everyone loved this drink and especially the presentation.

 

[DVC Doctor]

Do they still do the different bread courses or is it just the one now?

They have two bread courses

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Thanks so much for sharing. Everything looks and sounds incredible!

 

[Victoriapeluso]

This is awesome!!!!! I cannot wait to go!

 

[Saltywardog]

The iceberg water is the better than what Bobby Boucher has!!! I would say worth it. Thanks for showing it i need to go again.

 

[CarolynFH]

Thank you so much for the incredible review with photos! Our next visit isn't until January, so maybe we'll be able to book this.

Were the menus in personalized folders, as before? We still have all of ours!

 

[Dulcee]

Wow.

My husband has been on me to break down and finally book V&A for our 10 year anniversary. I may just need to give in.

 

[CarolynFH]

Wow.

My husband has been on me to break down and finally book V&A for our 10 year anniversary. I may just need to give in.

It is definitely a celebration meal - the food has always been exquisite.

 

[nw6675]

Somehow my frozen lasagna tonight just won't be as satisfying as reading this review.

Fantastic summary and pics!

 

[ak517]

Wow, thank you so much for this review! Here's hoping I can get off the waitlist during our trip at the end of August!

ETA: Just a few hours later I got a TP alert for a reservation and grabbed it! Thanks for your review and recommendations, @DVC Doctor!

 

[DVC Doctor]

The iceberg water is the better than what Bobby Boucher has!!! I would say worth it. Thanks for showing it i need to go again.

As long as they don't dilute it with Orlando water ice cubes

Thank you so much for the incredible review with photos! Our next visit isn't until January, so maybe we'll be able to book this.

Were the menus in personalized folders, as before? We still have all of ours!

Nope, I was a little surprised at that, and no rose for the ladies either

Wow.

My husband has been on me to break down and finally book V&A for our 10 year anniversary. I may just need to give in.

You definitely need to do this, but book 60 days out or whatever the earliest moment is (do not wait 1 second after reservation open)

 

[CarolynFH]

Nope, I was a little surprised at that, and no rose for the ladies either

Oh well. Maybe they'll return later. It certainly won't affect my enjoyment of the meal!

 

[Spinster Travel]

So glad I stumbled across this thread...looks amazing! So glad to see this flagship restaurant back open

 

[DVC Doctor]

Cost breakdown per person:

Standard 8 Course Tasting Menu = $295
Queen Victoria 10 Course Tasting Menu = $375
Wine Paring = $150 (8 course) or $200 (10 course)
Zero Proof Beverage Pairing = $110 (8 course) or $140 (10 course)
Tax = 6.5%
Tip = 18% or 20% suggested (with calculations based on subtotal on receipt)

Here is the "Least expensive" option with no extra cost drinks (water only)
Standard 8 Course Tasting Menu = $295
Tax = $19.18
Tip (20%) = $59
Total per person = $373.18
Total for two people = $746.36

Here is "My Personal Recommendation"
Queen Victoria 10 Course Tasting Menu = $375
Zero Proof Beverage Pairing = $140
Tax = $33.48
Tip (25%) = $128.75
Total per person = $677.23
Total for two people = $1,354.46

 

[CarolynFH]

Cost breakdown per person:

Standard 8 Course Tasting Menu = $295
Queen Victoria 10 Course Tasting Menu = $375
Wine Paring = $150 (8 course) or $200 (10 course)
Zero Proof Beverage Pairing = $110 (8 course) or $140 (10 course)
Tax = 6.5%
Tip = 18% or 20% suggested (with calculations based on subtotal on receipt)

Here is the "Least expensive" option with no extra cost drinks (water only)
Standard 8 Course Tasting Menu = $295
Tax = $19.18
Tip (20%) = $59
Total per person = $373.18
Total for two people = $746.36

Here is "My Personal Recommendation"
Queen Victoria 10 Course Tasting Menu = $375
Zero Proof Beverage Pairing = $140
Tax = $33.48
Tip (25%) = $128.75
Total per person = $677.23
Total for two people = $1,354.46

Thanks - I told DH we need to start a V&A savings account now for our next visit to WDW in January. Or maybe for the following January, when DD and DSiL hope to run the Marathon, and we can celebrate with them at V&A a day or two later!

 

[Her Dotness]

And we were stupid enough to read this review before lunch... <sigh!>

So glad to see, secondhand though it was, that our favorite WDW restaurant is back again.