Why the hype for Palo?

[JSClemsonFan]

Don't get your guns out and start shooting...but why is there a ton of hype for Palo?? I don't know that I want to pay extra money for a meal on the cruise (we'll be on Dream) but everyone hypes Palo. What am I missing? Why the hype?

 

[disneydreamer82]

If I were on the Dream I would go try Remy's Trust me go to Palo once and you will get the "hype". It really is a nominal fee for a wonderful meal, and the adults only atmosphere is AWESOME!

 

[Cousin Orville]

The quality of food is much better than the regular restaurants.

 

[AmandaRG]

I haven't been yet, but I'm looking forward to an adults only meal!

 

[Twinprincesses]

I love Palos brunch. We have never done dinner only because we loved brunch so much. It is something we cannot get at home.

 

[Friscorays]

Excellent meal in a beautiful adult only venue.

 

[jilljill]

We sailed on DCL 10 times before we went to Palo for dinner. We did enjoy it, but probably won't be going back since we enjoy the atmosphere of the rotational dining rooms.
It took us 8 cruises to try brunch and now we wonder why it took us so long to try it. I will do just about anything to make it possible to book Palo brunch.
We definately prefer the brunch offerings to the dinner offerings. Remember, food is subjective and this is our opinion.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Don't get your guns out and start shooting...but why is there a ton of hype for Palo?? I don't know that I want to pay extra money for a meal on the cruise (we'll be on Dream) but everyone hypes Palo. What am I missing? Why the hype?

If you are a foodie by all means go. It is also a good time to spend 2 hours of alone time with your better half.

 

[angelaernest]

This is my first cruise so I can't attest to food quality. But I like the idea of adults only fine dining on the cruise. I am celebrating my birthday and it will be nice to get away with DH at a fine dining restaurant (I wouldn't normally go at home) and then go out to a club-- all on the same ship. We are traveling with our children, their grandma, and aunt, and I can hardly contain my excitement. Whether the food is delish or not, I am looking forward to the atmosphere, the experience. Truth be told, however, I did choose Palo over Remy because I wasn't sure whether the additional cost would be "worth it."

 

[kjwemett]

I don't understand the hype either. When I looked at the menu there really wasn't anything that I would want. I guess I am not into Northern Italian cuisine. And DH wants steak without anything on it. So I guess we will experience the rotational dining and be happy.

 

[kcashner]

I'm another who went on MANY cruises before ever going to Palo; our family time is at dinner, and I didn't book Palo until my DD was turning 18 and would be able to go.

If I were going on the Dream, I wouldn't do Palo. I'd want to experience each of the rotational restaurants as something new. On the Magic, we have experienced each of the "normal" ones many times...so we do enjoy the relative quiet of the Palo experience (the normal dining rooms are noisy!), and the food quality is wonderful.

The fee is relatively minimal....certainly not enough to be the deciding factor.

 

[rillsung]

The quality of food is much better than the regular restaurants.

As is the service! Well at least for us it was. Our regular servers were not very good at all.

 

[FJS961]

The 'nominal' fee at Palo has gone up from 15 to 20 pp, while the fee at Remy is 75 pp then if you add the basic wine paring of $99 you are at $250 - now thats an upcharge.

Palo's is a great adult break from the kids. The food and service tends to be very good indeed. On a longer cruise where you repeat restaurants its a great idea. If you are a newbie, on a shorter cruise, won't go wrong experiencing the themed dining - especially on the Dream it should be worth checking out. My DW and I going on 3 night alone without the kids first and plan on Remy, Palo and perhaps Palo food in the suite - then, when we go a five months later on 5 nighter with the kids, stick to rotation dining but throw in Palo brunch ... not that anyone gives a s..t about my personal plans, just my .02, opinion

 

[dursin]

The 'nominal' fee at Palo has gone up from 15 to 20 pp, while the fee at Remy is 75 pp then if you add the basic wine paring of $99 you are at $250 - now thats an upcharge.

Palo's is a great adult break from the kids. The food and service tends to be very good indeed. On a longer cruise where you repeat restaurants its a great idea. If you are a newbie, on a shorter cruise, won't go wrong experiencing the themed dining - especially on the Dream it should be worth checking out. My DW and I going on 3 night alone without the kids first and plan on Remy, Palo and perhaps Palo food in the suite - then, when we go a five months later on 5 nighter with the kids, stick to rotation dining but throw in Palo brunch ... not that anyone gives a s..t about my personal plans, just my .02, opinion

I could never see paying $250 for a meal onboard a ship when I know I can just go somewhere else and get a really nice meal for $0. Would rather take that $250 and spend it on something tangible in the shops or save it and use to to go out for a really nice dinner after we get back.

 

[llnolte]

We just did our first 7-night cruise in October. Palo was amazing-wonderful food and amazing service. It is certainly worth trying. We were lucky enough to try both dinner and brunch. My DH loved dinner the most and it was awesome. But I personally loved the brunch-the seafood was amazing and I don't get much at home since DH is allergic to shellfish. But he still found plenty to eat with the brunch and lunch courses. You certainly won't leave hungry!

We are going on the Dream this October and would like to do brunch at Palo again but don't want to miss the new restaurants in the rotational dining for dinner.

 

[Stephieann]

Ok, please dont flame me but....i did not enjoy our dinner at Palo when i went on my last cruise. It may just be me because i am one of these people that like my food simple. I like to be able to read the menu and understand EXACTLY what i am getting. I dont even remember what i ordered that night....but i do remember the Salad was good!

 

[DizDaddy]

I think my wife and I may look into the brunch. Many love the dinner, and some don't. However, I think I have read only one less than glowing review of the brunch, and they are otherwise outstanding.

 

[FJS961]

I could never see paying $250 for a meal onboard a ship when I know I can just go somewhere else and get a really nice meal for $0. Would rather take that $250 and spend it on something tangible in the shops or save it and use to to go out for a really nice dinner after we get back.

Thats a good point. Remy is certainly not for everyone. Its a dining experience similar to Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian (which I loved). Diners who would consider V&A while at WDW are the ones who are the targets of what Remy is trying to offer guests. Some folks are into that stuff, some may try it out of curiosity. Anyone considering it should read that review that was posted on here somewhere.

Palo is a winner, especially with its modest fee

 

[KSDisneyDad]

I don't understand the hype either. When I looked at the menu there really wasn't anything that I would want. I guess I am not into Northern Italian cuisine. And DH wants steak without anything on it. So I guess we will experience the rotational dining and be happy.

The tenderloin filet and stack of au gratin potatoes is the best steak and potato meal onboard IMO. Just order it without the sauce. That with a small side of lobster ravioli and panna cotta for dessert is an excellent, yet simple meal for those with less adventerous tastes.

To me, it is much more than just the food. It's a date night with my DW at a restaurant category that we generally only go to about once a year at home, but at a much lower cost onboard. We prefer an early dinner. We have been fortunate enough to experience two gorgeous sunsets while dining.

I could never see paying $250 for a meal onboard a ship when I know I can just go somewhere else and get a really nice meal for $0. Would rather take that $250 and spend it on something tangible in the shops or save it and use to to go out for a really nice dinner after we get back.

$250 for a meal onboard. Isn't that a bit exaggerated even for Remy? Palo is now $20 per person. I thought Remy was $75 per person. If you are adding in wine that's not a fair comparison as wine costs extra in the MDR's as well. Regardless, if $40 for a meal is too much to spend when there is free food elsewhere, I understand. Everyone has a different perception of value and if demand where higher, DCL would raise the price again!

 

[FJS961]

$250 for Remy is not an exaggeration. It is $75pp not including alcohol or gratuity. From the review I read, the basic wine paring from the 'french list' is $99. I'm assuming you can get wine by glass, bottle or none at all. At very least it's 150 for couple plus should add gratuity. I know V&A has different levels of wine pairings that add to the meal and Remy should be similar.

When we dined at Palo, we carried over the wine package we bought on the first night and got a bottle off the list - of course for an upcharge you can get a better bottle - don't know if same thing will apply on the Dream.