P&O Cruises’ vast array of dining options truly puts the cruise line on the map. On board Arcadia, Arvia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura, you can explore a world of flavour. Enjoy South American food one night, and popular gastropub dishes the next. The food on P&O Cruises will exceed your expectations.
Here, we dig into the delectable food options available:
Main Dining
Alexandria Restaurant
✔ Included
Alexandria Restaurant is one of the two main dining options on the adults-only Aurora. Here, you can enjoy gourmet British and Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on delicious seafood in a serene atmosphere. Club Dining is available at the Alexandria Restaurant for a dedicated table each evening.
Bay Tree Restaurant
✔ Included
Bay Tree Restaurant on Ventura serves relaxed breakfasts, lunches and Club Dining in the evening. You can enjoy a six-course menu with tasty dishes in a cosy setting filled with warm wood, rich fabrics and attentive service. You’ll find Bay Tree Restaurant on Deck 6 of Ventura.
Cinnamon Restaurant
✔ Included
Cinnamon Restaurant is the second of three exclusive main dining options on Ventura. Here, a friendly atmosphere and a delicious five-course menu (six on Gala Nights) await. And, if you prefer to dine as and when you please, Freedom Dining is available.
Medina Restaurant
✔ Included
Medina Restaurant is Aurora’s second main dining option. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, you’ll find a variety of dishes, from British classics to international flavours. Freedom Dining is available at Medina Restaurant, allowing you to dine anytime that suits.
Meridian Restaurant
✔ Included
Meridian Restaurant is an elegant dining option available on Arcadia, Arvia, Azura, Britannia and Iona. At this popular venue, you can expect to see well-loved British staples and exotic flavours on the menu. Each night, enjoy a five-course menu (or six courses on Gala Nights).
Oriental Restaurant
✔ Included
Oriental Restaurant feels more like a luxury hotel than a restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (Club Dining is available in the evenings), you can experience global flavours alongside classic British dishes. You’ll find Oriental Restaurant on Azura and Britannia.
Peninsular Restaurant
✔ Included
Also on Azura and Britannia, you’ll find the Peninsular Restaurant. Like Oriental Restaurant, Peninsular serves classic home comforts alongside exciting international cuisine. Every cruise features a special five-course Celebration Night Dinner designed by Marco Pierre White.
Saffron Restaurant
✔ Included
Exclusive to Ventura, Saffron Restaurant welcomes you to dine morning, noon and night. The vibrant, well-catered main dining option offers Freedom Dining in the evenings, allowing you to dine as and when you please. The inviting decor and exquisite menu make Saffron Restaurant a great choice.
Zenith Restaurant
✔ Included
Available on Arvia and Iona, Zenith Restaurant is a casual yet elegant main dining option serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea daily. The restaurant offers Freedom Dining with an open-seating plan throughout the day. Once a week, a menu created by P&O Cruises Food Hero Marco Pierre White is available.
What is the difference between Club Dining and Freedom Dining?
P&O Cruises offers two main dining options onboard: Club Dining and Freedom Dining, which give you the choice between flexibility and a more traditional dining experience.
Club Dining is a fixed seating option that operates on two sittings: a first sitting at 18:30 and a second sitting at 20:30. Your table will be reserved at the same time each evening, with the same waiters and fellow diners for the duration of your cruise. You can choose your preferred dining time and table size at the time of booking.
Freedom Dining is a flexible option that allows you to dine anytime between 18:00 and 21:30. Tables, which range in size from two guests to eight, are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but you can join a virtual queue on the My Holiday app if you’d prefer to wait at a bar or in your cabin.
Casual Dining
6th Street Diner
✔ Included
Exclusive to Arvia, 6th Street Diner is an all-American diner with a distinctive 1950s style. The menu features tasty Southern fare, and there are even a few all-day breakfast options. 6th Street Diner is available to book on My P&O Cruises before your cruise on the My Holiday app.
Belvedere Buffet
✔ Included
Belvedere Buffet is Arcadia’s informal dining venue serving delicious dishes from around the world to satisfy every craving. With large windows offering fantastic views, this bright and airy space is the go-to spot for casual buffet dining at any time of the day.
Horizon Buffet
✔ Included
The spacious, elegant and relaxed Horizon Buffet on Arvia, Aurora, Britannia and Iona is a one-stop shop for all things delicious. You’ll find plenty of choices here, with food from home and food from around the world available to suit every appetite and dietary need.
Keel and Cow
💷 Additional Cost
Exclusive to Arvia and Iona, Keel and Cow is a popular gastropub serving authentic fare at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from different cuts of steak alongside chunky chips, battered onion rings and mushrooms, or opt for the most popular dish, the Prime Minister Burger.
Lido Grill
✔ Included
Only available on Aurora, Lido Grill is a casual dining spot where you can enjoy a variety of grilled foods, such as burgers and hot dogs. Its relaxed setting makes it a great option for grabbing a quick and tasty meal while on the go, while the tempting selection of freshly made snacks makes it perfect for satisfying poolside cravings
Neptune Grill
✔ Included
Neptune Grill is Arcadia’s poolside eatery. Offering a variety of tasty treats, including burgers, hot dogs and fish and chips, Neptune Grill is a fantastic spot to stop by and grab a delicious bite to eat. Featuring flavours of the day, the grill uses fresh ingredients to ensure a delicious snack.
Poolside Grill
✔ Included
Handily located on Deck 15 next to the Coral Pool and Aqua Pool, Poolside Grill is a relaxed spot serving tasty snacks to enjoy by the pool. Try juicy burgers or build your perfect hot dog with a variety of toppings. The Poolside Grill is exclusive to Azura.
Poolside Pizzeria
✔ Included
Found on Britannia and Ventura, Poolside Pizzeria is the perfect spot to taste authentic flavours with stone-baked pizzas made from high-quality ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a light snack or a quick lunch, this spot is perfect for a delicious and easy meal.
Ripples
💷 Additional Cost
Exclusive to Arvia and Iona, Ripples blends British and Italian influences in a range of artisan gelato flavours. Enjoy an array of tempting treats, from classic cones adorned with your favourite toppings to indulgent gelato afternoon teas, cookies and sundaes.
Taste 360
✔ Included
Taste 360 is a signature venue on Arvia and Iona. Offering a street food-style dining experience, dishes here are created by various Food Heroes depending on where the ship is calling. So, for example, in Spain, you’ll enjoy Spanish dishes by chef José Pizarro.
The Beach House
💷 Additional Cost
The Beach House is where Food Hero Shivi Ramoutar showcases hearty dishes and comfort-food favourites inspired by South American, Caribbean and Stateside cuisines. The relaxed dining option, which is a firm favourite among families, can be found on Arvia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.
The Market Café
💷 Additional Cost
Located in the heart of Britannia’s atrium on Deck 5, The Market Café is the perfect place to enjoy delicious sweets, Costa Coffee and teapigs™ tea while taking in beautiful ocean views. The cosy café offers a casual continental style with plenty of tasty options to choose from.
The Olive Grove
✔ Included
The Olive Grove on Arvia and Iona welcomes guests to taste their way around the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean with authentic dishes and delicious sharing platters. Spanish paella and Moroccan lamb tagines are firm favourites, but you can expect a whole host of mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes.
The Quays
✔ Included
The Quays is a multi-venue dining area with different food stations offering a variety of international dishes, all in one place. You can enjoy everything from Asian stir-fries to British fish and chips and even roasts at the unique roast carvery. The Quays can be found on Arvia and Iona.
Venezia Buffet
✔ Included
Azura boasts not one but two buffet restaurants. Venezia is the ship’s main buffet, serving delicious, high-quality food all day long in a relaxed and casual setting. Available virtually around the clock, Venezia features an ever-changing roster of Italian, Chinese and Indian-inspired classics.
Verona Buffet
✔ Included
Located just next door to Venezia onboard Azura, Verona serves up the same food during the day but becomes The Beach House in the evenings. It’s a one-stop shop for casual dining at sea, offering an extensive international menu to satisfy every craving.
Waterside Buffet
✔ Included
Waterside Buffet is Ventura’s main self-service restaurant offering high-quality dining throughout the day in a relaxed and informal environment. It’s the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch, and afternoon tea is also served here daily.
Speciality Dining
Green & Co Feat. Mizuhana
💷 Additional Cost
Take your taste buds on a journey over land and sea at Green & Co Feat. Mizuhana, Arvia’s plant-based restaurant. A sushi bar sits alongside the main restaurant (that’s the Mizuhana part), where you sit and watch expert sushi chefs at work before tucking into their delicate creations.
Ocean Grill
💷 Additional Cost
Ocean Grill offers an unforgettable dining experience. Only available on Arcadia, Ocean Grill by Marco Pierre White offers a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience to savour succulent steaks, seafood and a wide variety of tempting sides and desserts.
Sindhu
💷 Additional Cost
Sindhu boasts a spectacular menu featuring authentic Indian cuisine with a British twist. The rich aromas, opulent décor and perfectly blended spices ensure that this culinary experience ignites all of your senses. You’ll find Sindhu on Arcadia, Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.
The Epicurean
💷 Additional Cost
Dining experiences don’t come any finer than Epicurean on Arcadia, Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura. Here, classic British ingredients are given a modern twist. You’re certain to be wowed as each exquisite dish is presented at your table. The experience is complete with fine wines, flawless service and elegant surroundings.
The Glass House
💷 Additional Cost
Headed up by award-winning wine expert Olly Smith and Local Food Hero José Pizarro, The Glass House is a wine and tapas joint that boasts a prime spot in the Grand Atrium. Sit back with a glass of specially selected wine as daring aerial artists perform before your very eyes. Find The Glass House on Arcadia, Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.
The Limelight Club
💷 Additional Cost
The Limelight Club on Arvia, Britannia and Iona is an intimate supper club. At night, it turns into a venue for exclusive performances by singers and the house band. As the show goes on, you can enjoy a special themed multi-course meal, with each course served between performances, creating a unique dining experience.
