An experience like no other. While it is not Michelin star rated at the time of this review, I definitely foresee it will be in the future since they are 5 diamond rated by AAA. Aside from this, the food is out of this world, and the service is absolutely perfect. We opted for the 10 courses and were blown away.
I wanted to absolutely love Victoria & Alberts seeing as it’s the closest you can get to a Michelin on Disney property. However; my experience left a little to be desired & improved upon. For reference we spent around $1200 per couple. They start with amuse bouche of langostine tartlet, ibérico ham over eclair, and a pink pineapple all of these were good. They offered complex flavors and a lot of thought and presentation: They seem to be staples on the menu and were one of the best bites. First course was the cauliflower panna cotta with the caviar. I love caviar so I was excited for this. The cauliflower is very mute so you really taste the flavors of the caviar. The squid ink tuille didn’t add much in flavor but did add in finesse. Next was hiramasa crudo in a carrot purée. I remember loving this dish as I am a big fan of any seasonal crudo. The sauce was delicious. I wished there was more, which was a reoccurring theme for our meal. Having the upgraded menu there was both a tautog & a Chilean sea bass the tautog being the addition. The tautog was not much to write home about to justify the upgrade but most do it for the wagyu to be fair. It was good but nothing special. The Chilean sea was delicious. It was a perfect texture and the sauce & accompaniments were great. I can see why it’s a staple. We then had the Rohan duck dish served with figs & balsamic. The duck was cooked & prepared perfectly. Across the board this one was one of if not the favorite dish. We wished there was a bit more! The lamb dish with blueberries was good but it seemed like something you could find at most steakhouses or fine dining establishments. This course, like the tautog, did not feel elevated. Next we had the A5 wagyu served with a beef fat hash brown. Of course this was delicious because hey it’s wagyu. It’s the best of the best. It was cooked well & tasted good. However, I have a couple of the same sentiments for this dish as well. I feel the prep could’ve been something more intensive & elevated. I also wish due to the price point it would’ve been a bit more. They do serve it toward the end so most are probably full by then. We then had the cheese course which again were teensy portions but really at this stage in the meal that’s all you need. The cheeses were very good and I wish they had been printed on the menu. I love a good cheese plate and all were the proper temperature for serving. After this we enjoyed their spectrum of chocolate, I think another dessert, and then the selection of mini pastries. The spectrum of chocolate is a house specialty & guests all over the Disney blogs rave about it. While it was tasty & rich we weren’t blown away by this. The chocolate candies sort of dominate it and there’s only so much of those candy chips you can have. I wish the interior was fleshed out a little more. The mini pastries, candies, and chocolates were divine. This really offers an opportunity for their pastry kitchen to shine & utilize different techniques. Very good! There were chocolates, hard candies, meringues, Something should also be said for the bread service at Victoria & Alberts. Also a great opportunity for pastry kitchen to show their skills & they do. Through-out the meal they served many different breads & housemade butters. Service is also impeccable. Servers work as a team and no server has more than two tables to focus on at a time. They really do go above & beyond to answer questions & provide top notch service. To providing slippers to the bathroom for ladies in heels, sommelier level recommendations, to displaying their knowledge of food & beverage on the menu, it’s by far some of the best service you’ll ever encounter. Some of my feedback may be critical but we dine out often. If you plan Victoria & Alberts for a special occasion meal & have never been before, you won’t be disappointed. It will hit all of the marks. For me, for the price, I expected a little more elevation in the menu & experience but that is a small criticism. I would still go back to try it again but they don’t change up the menu too often.
If you're a true foodie, you need to try this place. It's part of our "must do" list on every visit. Out of this world flavors and amazing service.
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