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Victoria & Albert's: Traveler Reviews

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#3 of 1,113 restaurants in Orlando
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  • Cuisines: American, French, Irish, Contemporary, British
  • Price range*: $41-$120
  • Special features: Romantic

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( 9-13 of 49 )
“Pretentious”

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2 of 5 stars
London
May 11, 2008
5/9 found this review helpful

Never have I experienced such a pretentious place as Victoria and Albert. I knew something was up when I was asked to ensure that I replaced my jacket if I was to visit the restroom, presumably so I wouldn’t offend the other 4 diners in the restaurant.

The problem is that everything to do with the meal has a story whether it is a “little Evian” to begin with that has its own brass holder with a gap so you can in fact see it is Evian or the brown roll that was made by the chef who was a “master baker” and who used a 180 year old recipe handed down from his grandmother.

Initially baffling, this constant dialogue about every item soon becomes hilarious. The highlight has to be the butter (which was unveiled when the famous brown rolls appeared) which had been “churned to ensure a perfect texture and maximum creaminess” – as my partner pointed out much to the amazement of the waiter that it was just as well given that’s how butter is made!

Each course was a dazzling array of colour and action, with your plate looking so busy you had no idea where to begin. I’m no food expert but if it takes longer for the waiter to describe your dish than it does to consume it - I think there’s something wrong!

Anyway 7 courses later and we were pretty full, which couldn’t be said for my wallet with a set menu price excluding drinks and coffee of $150 per person. Even the cup of coffee at the end of the meal had to be different. Out came a coffee maker invented in Queen Victoria’s time that filtered the coffee using a capillary mechanism in a contraption that took up a large proportion of the table – brilliant!

Just before you thought it couldn’t get any worse, out came the after dinner sweets described as a “trifecta of perfection”. The chef who was also then described as a “master chocolatier”, (obviously), had included a chocolate as one of the options in this “trifecta” and had served it with sea salt for “extra hangtime” – it was not worth it.

It’s not all bad, the interior is nice with lots of space for diners, the soufflé and coffee experiences were fascinating, they did go out of their way to meet our dietary requirements and the personalised menus with red rose and breakfast cake are a nice touch. But the problem is that I have no idea if the food was actually worth all that money – I’d be fascinated to see what an experienced chef would think. And in addition it was so quiet I felt embarrassed to talk to my partner in case I break some regulation on the dining code.

If you’re not on a budget or someone else if paying then go, laugh at the pretentiousness and see if you think the food is any good.

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“It is pretty hard to...”

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 19, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

It is pretty hard to find anything wrong with this restaurant to the point that it is a little bit creepy. Still, fantastic food, fantastic setting, fantastic place. Bring a friend and a few extra credit cards (it can get a bit pricey with wine parings and such). Worth every penny, if only once in a while.

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“honeymooning”

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I cannot even begin to describe the wonderful experience I had at this restaurant. This place is located in the Grand Floridian hotel at Disney World Resort. The hotel lobby itself is absolutely stunning and ringing with class. The bathroom is very clean, nice, private and quiet. Not a standard barrage of stalls. (think hand towels) This meal will take hours. Enjoy it because once it is over, you will wish it wasn't.
If you drive here, there is complimentary valet parking.
Think dressy. Cocktail dresses are required for ladies and dinner jackets/slacks and shoes for the guys.
The atmosphere: very quiet and dark. Dinner was by candlelight and dim chandelier. Only about 50 people total can fit in the restaurant at once, as an estimate because when I went there were only about 15. Soft harp music played live in the background every 10 minutes or so. This place is very, very romantic; an adjective I don't use to describe restaurants often.
The service: EXCELLENT! My complimentary water (Evian) was never empty or warm or too cold, the waiter always knew when I was done with my plate. They pulled the chair out for me AND my husband, and also placed the dinner napkins on our laps FOR us. They were very polite, giving us proper time to select our items and describing what exactly each piece entailed.
The food: Exquisite. Definitely worth the prix fixe $115 because some of the dishes had exquisite ingredients (truffles, elk) and it was all presented beautifully. The portion sizes were more than adequate; I was stuffed by course 3. Even the bread and butter was fresh and wonderful. And of course, if you have special dietary needs they do very well to cater to your requests.
Here's the biggest hint of all: Make reservations in advance. Far in advance, up to 180 days through Disney Dining.

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“This isn't dinner, this...”

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 27, 2008

This isn't dinner, this is an experience! From the customized menu to the divine offerings of the chef, dining at Victoria & Albert's is a phenomenal experience. I've gone there the past five years in a row to celebrate my wedding anniversary and manager Israel Perez makes sure no detail is forgotten. Inside the small dining room you can sit under a dome where voices travel across the ceiling and listen to the beautiful live harp music. They also offer a chef's table in the back, which is something I someday want to try! I would recommend the wine pairings, the foie gras, and the coffee. Reservations are a must as are jackets for the gentlemen.

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“Great dining experience!”

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 20, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We booked a table for a Saturday night to celebrate my husband's fortieth birhday. We were impressed that they called us a week before our dinner to find out if we had any food allergies or dislikes so that they could tailor our menu selections.

When we arrived, the lobby to Citricos was packed and loud, but as soon as we walked through the heavy wooden doors of V&A's, it was serene. We were quickly greeted by the maitre'd and seated at our table. Our two waiters promptly greeted us, wiished my husband a happy birthday and took our drink orders.

After getting settled in, they presented us with our personalized menus and walked us through the selections. We placed our orders, and bread was offered. The truffled brioche was wonderful! The service was attentive, but not cloying. Drinks were refilled without request. It seemed as if the servers couldn't do enough for you. Every request was fiilled quickly, and they went above and beyond our expectations.

We were seated in the center domed area, and while this area certainly was pretty, I would request not to be seated in this area. The domed enabled us to hear EVERYTHING the table opposite ours was saying. I think the man at that table had a booming voice to begin with, and it sounded as if he had a microphone amplifying everything he said. He spoke French, and I spent a good deal of time trying to figure out what he was saying instead of enjoying my food.

The food was fabulous, as to be expected. We found the poritions to be small, but very satisfying. In my opinon, if good ingredients are used, and the food is propertly prepared, portion size does not matter. I especially liked the banana dessert.

All in all, it was a great dining experience, the service and food was up there with the best. The only thing that would knock this restaurant down from an A to an A- is the acoustics in the domed room. I would very strongly recommend asking to be placed in one of the side rooms when making a reservation.

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, WDW 4401 Grand Floridian, Orlando, FL 32830-8416
Tel: (407) 939-3463
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