Does Independence Have a Portofino or Giovanni's Table

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

I'm not clear. Which does Independence currently have--a Portofino or a Giovanni's Table?

[ahecht]

Giovanni's Table, as of the last drydock.

 

You can always check the chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Caribbean_International#Ship_Amenities

Edited November 19, 2013 by ahecht

[campbell51]

Giovanni's Table the food and the staff in there are wonderful have some pictures of the food will post them for you

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[At Sea 4Ever]

Ok now I'm starving lol

[Merion_Mom]

I'm not clear. Which does Independence currently have--a Portofino or a Giovanni's Table?

 

www.rccl.com---->plan a cruise--->ships--->Independence of the Seas--->scroll down to Dining

[temple1]

Good news! We went to Portofino's twice on Indy back in January but I felt the menu was really limited. We went to Giovanni's table on Vision and it was wonderful. The risotto was incredible. I'm so glad they switched I will definitely reserve for DH and I when we go next month.

[Keasel]

I'm not clear. Which does Independence currently have--a Portofino or a Giovanni's Table?

 

I think it's a Giovanni's Table, but I got an email from Royal Caribbean about an upcoming Independence cruise that said Portofino. I think the email is wrong and Royal Caribbean doesn't use a proofreader to check the emails they send out.

 

 

AN IMPRESSIVE MENU OF DINING OPTIONS

 

 

From finger foods to a five-course gourmet meal, our innovative chefs onboard Independence of the Seas® will take your palate global with a variety of both complimentary and specialty dining options.

 

For one low cover charge you can enjoy specialty restaurants such as Chops Grille steakhouse or Portofino Italian Restaurant and choose any items off the menu from appetizer to dessert*.

 

RESERVE SPECIALTY DINING NOW

 

*Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues.

[leaveitallbehind]

I think it's a Giovanni's Table, but I got an email from Royal Caribbean about an upcoming Independence cruise that said Portofino. I think the email is wrong and Royal Caribbean doesn't use a proofreader to check the emails they send out.

 

As others have mentioned, it is Giovanni's Table as of the April '13 refurbishment.

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

Many thanks for your answers to my question and those mouth watering photos of Giovanni's delights. We've eaten in both Portofino and Giovanni's Table on other ships. Hubby loves Giovanni's lamb chops. We are also big fans of Portofino.

 

One question remains. On Allure and Oasis, Giovanni's Table is open for lunch. Is it open for lunch on Independence?

[heatherb1958]

Many thanks for your answers to my question and those mouth watering photos of Giovanni's delights. We've eaten in both Portofino and Giovanni's Table on other ships. Hubby loves Giovanni's lamb chops. We are also big fans of Portofino.

 

One question remains. On Allure and Oasis, Giovanni's Table is open for lunch. Is it open for lunch on Independence?

 

Yes it is open for lunch on Indie.

funny thing. We just ate at Portofino's on Liberty last week as we like Ps for the Tuna.

We were so disappointed when they brought the Giovanni's bread:(. Much prefer the bread basket in P. When I enquired why the rustic olive bread the waiter said they were getting ready to switch to Giovanni's next year!

[The Sunset Glow]

We ate at both Giovanni's Table and Chops Grille on Indy recently and the service, atmosphere and food was better at Giovanni's - The staff there were wonderful.

[CRUISEMAMI]

We ate at both Giovanni's Table and Chops Grille on Indy recently and the service, atmosphere and food was better at Giovanni's - The staff there were wonderful.

 

Good to know that: we love Giovanni's!!!

So, Giovanni's here we come: B2B on Indy, starting Dec 1....

 

 

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[ehfl]

Unfortunately, the RCL web site says it has both. But it only has Giovanni's Table.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipClassCode=FR&shipCode=ID&br=R

[nikki303]

Yes it is open for lunch on Indie.

funny thing. We just ate at Portofino's on Liberty last week as we like Ps for the Tuna.

We were so disappointed when they brought the Giovanni's bread:(. Much prefer the bread basket in P. When I enquired why the rustic olive bread the waiter said they were getting ready to switch to Giovanni's next year!

 

Does anyone know the cost for lunch?

[Clarea]

Does anyone know the cost for lunch?

Giovanni's is $15 per person for lunch.

[nikki303]

Giovanni's is $15 per person for lunch.

 

Thank you. Do you know if the menu is the same for lunch as it is for dinner?

[Merion_Mom]

Thank you. Do you know if the menu is the same for lunch as it is for dinner?

 

No, it is abbreviated.

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

Again, many thanks for your answers. I'm glad to know that G'sT will be open for lunch just as it is on Allure and Oasis.

 

It is also interesting that some find the G'sT on Indy even better than Chops.

 

I'm really looking forward to our cruise and those food photos made me really hungry. I can just taste the tiramisu.

[riclop]

I'm not clear. Which does Independence currently have--a Portofino or a Giovanni's Table?

Yes and Giovannis table is fantastic.

[trucruising]

Below is a sample of the Giovanni's menu

 

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/menus/giovannis.pdf

[maureencruiser]

More Food Porn from Giovannis - I had the lasagne, also, but I think mine looks better than the other one, smaller, though.

 

 

 

We had our solo lunch there and one man had to send his steak back because it was undercooked. The chef came back with it to make sure it was OK the second time and apologized. Nice touch.