Tuscan Lunch/Dinner

[57eric]

I saw a recent menu for the Tuscan Lunch where the upcharge is $60 p.p.  I also read that the upcharge for the Tuscan Dinner was also $60, but this hardly seems likely.  Can anyone clarify?  Any additional info on these is welcome.

[Rick&Jeannie]

I have never heard of a "Tuscan lunch" or dinner on Princess...are you on the right forum?

[Astro Flyer]

12 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

I have never heard of a "Tuscan lunch" or dinner on Princess...are you on the right forum?

When the Royal began cruising in 2013 they had a Super Tuscan wine tasting with small Italian tastes with each wine ($60) at lunch. On other Royal-class ships that was available & also a ST dinner for slightly more. I have not seen either of them being offered post pandemic but others might have had it available.

 

[Cruise Raider]

4 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

When the Royal began cruising in 2013 they had a Super Tuscan wine tasting with small Italian tastes with each wine ($60) at lunch. On other Royal-class ships that was available & also a ST dinner for slightly more. I have not seen either of them being offered post pandemic but others might have had it available.

 

We also went to the Super Tuscan dinner on the Royal earlier this year and some friends went last year, as well.  It was $45 pp, I believe.  I hadn’t heard they were serving it as a lunch but that would be welcomed as it was too much food to eat so late at night.  

[CruzeQueen2]

Here's a menu from August 2023 on Crown. It was served at lunchtime in Sabatini. I enjoyed every bite and every pour. It was not a Tuscan dinner, but it was $60 and worthwhile. About twenty people attended.

[CruzeQueen2]

A delicious, memorable dessert!

 

[57eric]

So, what I'm getting so far is that dinner is cheaper than lunch!  Keep posting - I don't think we've gotten to the bottom of this yet.

[AnyMajorCruiseDude]

1 hour ago, CruzeQueen2 said:

A delicious, memorable dessert!

 

Yes!  It was a fabulous ending to a great event!

[CruzeQueen2]

1 hour ago, AnyMajorCruiseDude said:

Yes!  It was a fabulous ending to a great event!

@AnyMajorCruiseDude Given what we have been seeing in the last few months, with increased pricing for chef's table and such... the lunch menu that we had in August, with full-sized courses and full glasses of wine was "super" for me.

 

Delightful venue, company, food and service. Best wishes to M for more super sailings in the new year!

[beach_fever_4ever]

We did not attend, but the Sapphire Princess offered the Tuscan lunch several times during our 32 day cruise in November 2023.

[Redrobo]

Tuscan Grille is generally on Celebrity ships. Speciality dinning, Lunch and Dinner.

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/eat-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/tuscan-grille

[XBGuy]

We attended the Super Tuscan Dinner in 2019 on the Royal Princess.  It was held in the Sabatini's space, and it was outstanding,  It easily surpassed the Chef's Table event which we attended the previous night.  As you can see from the following menu, the wines were outstanding.

 

 

The price in 2019 was $60 pp.  I would be absolutely stunned if the current price was less than that--or, even, the same.  That being said, the OP references a "Tuscan Dinner" which may or may not be the same as a "Super Tuscan Wine Pairing Dinner."

 

 

 

[Melonn]

Dinner was $70 and we also went to the $50 lunch. ($

[anon2k2]

Currently on board the Ruby Princess and will do the Super Tuscan lunch today. My recollection is that it is $99 per person with the wine pairing.

 

I will post a pic of the menu and plates later if it’s of interest.

[anon2k2]

1 hour ago, anon2k2 said:

Currently on board the Ruby Princess and will do the Super Tuscan lunch today. My recollection is that it is $99 per person with the wine pairing.

 

I will post a pic of the menu and plates later if it’s of interest.

My mistake— $125 per person. 

[Astro Flyer]

39 minutes ago, anon2k2 said:

My mistake— $125 per person. 

Thanks…$147.50 per person including 18% tip.

[1emerald1]

On 12/27/2023 at 3:31 PM, Astro Flyer said:

When the Royal began cruising in 2013 they had a Super Tuscan wine tasting with small Italian tastes with each wine ($60) at lunch. On other Royal-class ships that was available & also a ST dinner for slightly more. I have not seen either of them being offered post pandemic but others might have had it available.

 

Yes, I attended the Super Tuscan lunch.

[57eric]

Thanks for the responses.  So, lunch is $50.  Or $125.  I get that the latter includes wine and the former almost certainly doesn't, but I think we can conclude that the price is "whatever". 

 

 

[anon2k2]

Finished the lunch, it was very good. The final price turned out to be $99 plus gratuity. 
 

Here is the menu.

 

The octopus carpaccio:

 

Antipasto:

 

Risotto (not mushroom, asparagus instead):

 

Veal Ossobuco:

 

Beef Tagliata:

 

Dessert:

[Melonn]

On the Royal in October 2023 -LUNCH (includes wine) one of the highlights of the cruise

[Melonn]

2 hours ago, 1emerald1 said:

Yes, I attended the Super Tuscan lunch.

I just posted the menu - They called it  "Tapas"  but it was a lot of food and wine and it was excellent.  

[57eric]

Were any of these events bookable prior to boarding?

[anon2k2]

1 hour ago, 57eric said:

Were any of these events bookable prior to boarding?

Ours was not. It was only mentioned on board as an “upsell” during a main dining room dinner.

[Melonn]

I do not think so...We found out about the Tuscan dinner when we attended a previous wine tasting event. We heard about the Tapas event at the dinner.