Queen Anne – Dining Guide

In this comprehensive Dining guide to Cunard’s Queen Anne, I’ll take you through all the restaurants and dining venues on board. You’ll find dining times and current prices, which restaurants are included in you fare and which incurred an additional cover charge, plus some examples of the delicious food you can find on board.

Dining Venues on Queen Anne included in your fare

These are the main dining rooms and some returning favourites with loyal Cunard guests.

• Britannia Restaurant (for guests staying in a Britannia Stateroom)
• Britannia Club Restaurant (for guests staying in a Britannia Club Stateroom)
• Princess Grill (for guests staying in a Princess Grill Suite)
• Queens Grill (for guests staying in a Queens Grill Suite)
• Artisans’ Foodhall
• Carinthia Lounge
• Golden Lion
• Pavilion Grill
• Pavilion Wellness Café
• Room Service

Dining Venues on Queen Anne that cost extra

Queen Anne has 4 new alternative dining venues on board. It is recommended to book these online in advance on your sailing on My Cunard if you are after a specific date. There is also a small discount for any reservation booked in advance of sailing.

The venues below are not included in your fare and the costs varies depending on the venue. More information below.

• Aji Wa
• Aranya
• Sir Samuel’s
• Tramonto
• Pavilion Gelateria

Britannia Restaurant

If you are staying in a Britannia Stateroom on board Queen Anne, then your main dining room will be the elegant Britannia Restaurant. Spread over two decks at the aft, the glamorous Britannia restaurant has two options for dinner; open dining or a set time for dinner (guests can choose from early or late).

Here you can enjoy a traditional breakfast with hot and continental options in the morning, a three-course lunch menu with a selection of dishes and a fine dining experience in the evening. You can request a private table or if you wish share a table with other guests.

Reservations can be made either on the My Voyage App and joining a virtual queue or by calling the reservation line.

Britannia Restaurant Dining Times:
Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30pm
Dinner: 6.00pm (early sitting), 8:30pm (late sitting) (both on lower level – Deck 2) and 6.00 – 9:00pm (open dining on upper level - Deck 3)

Britannia Club

If you are staying in a Britannia Club Stateroom, you have exclusive access to the Britannia Club restaurant. Located on deck two, midship the Britannia Club restaurant serves hearty breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners. A flambé service is available, and many dishes are prepared at table. The Britannia Club restaurant is a much more intimate venue and floor to ceiling windows bathe the restaurant in natural light.

Britannia Club Restaurant Dining Times:
Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30pm
Dinner: 6:30 – 9:00pm (open seating, no reservations required)

Princess Grill

For guests sailing in Princess Grill Suites, the Princess Grill will be your main restaurant. Here you can experience sublime five course meals. Your table is reserved for the duration of your voyage, and this allows you to build up a relationship with the attentive staff who are assigned to you.

There are an array of dishes to expand your palate and you can also enjoy the theatre of meals prepared or finished at your table. On Gala evenings an exclusive celebratory menu created by Michel Albert Roux is served in the Princess Grill restaurant.

The restaurant is accessed via the Grills lounge, deck 10 midship.

Princess Grill Restaurant Dining Times:
Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30pm
Dinner: 6:30 – 9:00pm (open seating, no reservations required)
Afternoon Tea is also served here

Queen’s Grill

Guests staying in a Queens Grill Suite can enjoy exclusive access to the Queen’s Grill restaurant. Your table is assigned to you throughout your voyage. The restaurant evokes a blend between a luxurious Michelin star restaurant and the dining room of a grand English country house. A particular highlight on gala evening is a menu curated by Michelin starred chef Michel Albert Roux

The restaurant is accessed via the grills lounge, deck 10 midship.

Queen’s Grill Restaurant Dining Times:
Breakfast: 8:00am – 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30pm
Dinner: 6:30 – 9:00pm (open seating, no reservations required)

Artisans’ Foodhall

Located on Deck 9 Midships, The artisans’ foodhall is an evolution of the traditional Cunard Buffet offering. There are 16 food stations focusing on artisanal cooking methods and recipes from around the world. Helpful Maps are available outside the food hall provide information on the different food stations available and these are updated throughout the day.

For example, at breakfast there are stations dedicated to:
Bakery, Egg station, Cold Cuts, Full English, Cold & Fruits, Pancakes, Special dishes, Dietary and Drinks

At lunch and dinner, the set up includes stations for:
Pizza & Bakery, Meat Theatre & Accompaniments, Soups and Hot Carved Deli, Alchemy & Healthy Compound, Pasta & Noodles, Cooked Meat & Fish, Desserts, Dietary and Drinks

Food is served from behind counters – if you have sailed on Holland America Line’s ships such as Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, or Virgin Voyages, this will be a familiar set up for you.

While there is ample seating available in the artisans Foodhall, there are also Alfresco dining spaces at each end of the restaurant giving you a choice of dining locations when the weather allows.

Artisans' Foodhall Dining Times:
Continental breakfast: 6:00am – 7:00am
Buffet: 7:00am – 11:00am
Lunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Late Snacks: 11:00pm - 12:30am

Golden Lion Pub

Located on Deck 2, mid-forward The Golden Lion serves a menu of classic pub fare for lunch and dinner. Many of the items on the menu have been reimagined by Michelin star chef Michel Albert Roux offering relaxed home comforts with a touch of elevated class.

While the standard menu and daily specials are included in your fare, some items (those which have been developed in collaboration with Michel Roux) in the Queen Anne menu incur an upcharge.

Daily Specials include:

• Park Apple & West Country Cider Pie (with mashed potatoes and vegetables of the day)
• Chicken Tikka Masala (with Safron Rice & Poppadoms)
• Sausage Roll (with Cunard Brown Sauce)
• Steak & Cunard Red Ale Pie (with mashed potatoes and vegetables of the day)
• Cottage Pie, Braised Beef Shin (with Horseradish & Mash)
• Gammon & Egg (with thick cut chips)
• Sunday Roast

• Steamed Syrup Pudding
• Steamed Sponge Pudding
• Spotted Dick

The Golden Lion also offers the opportunity to enjoy a range of lively and interactive entertainment including live music, karaoke, pub quizzes, world sports on large screens and on-stage darts. The dress code remains relaxed in the Golden Lion, even on formal evenings.

Golden Lion Dining Times:
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 2:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Carinthia Lounge
This is a more relaxed and serene venue for casual dining throughout the day with ever-changing sea views. Located on Deck 3, midship here you can enjoy specialty coffee, lighter plates and a carefully curated selection of wine. The Carinthia Lounge is also the perfect place to try Cunard’s very own cheese.

Carinthia Lounge Dining Times: 
Breakfast: 8:00am – 11:00am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Pavilion Grill

The perfect place for poolside food to take away those hunger pangs, located near the pavilion pool on Deck 9, midship, the Pavilion Grill offers a fast-casual dining experience including gourmet burgers and hot dogs with carefully chosen ingredients. Food is cooked to order, and a buzzer system is in operation.

Pavilion Grill opening times: 12:00 noon – 4:00pm

Pavilion Wellness Café

Located on the upper level of the Pavilion on Deck 10, the Pavilion Wellness Café offers nutritious gut-friendly dishes from fresh fruit smoothies to vibrant plant-based cuisine, and wholesome meat, fish and dairy options. While food is made to order, sweet treats are self-serve.

Pavilion Wellness Café opening times:
Breakfast: 8:00am – 11:00am
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 3:00pm

Queens Room

While this is not a formal dining venue, I’ve included it here as this Lounge hosts Cunard’s signature afternoon tea experience available on sea days.

Queens Room Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm – 4:00pm (sea days only)

Room Service

For the ultimate indulgence you can order a selection of dishes to be delivered to your stateroom. Whether this is a luxurious breakfast in bed or a meal on your balcony room service is available 24 hours a day and includes light bites, snacks and beverages.

For an extra charge, you might also wish to indulge in a champagne breakfast for two. You can choose from a menu of classic breakfast items, served alongside a half bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne. Once booked online in advance of sailing, you will find a champagne breakfast card in your stateroom to fill out with your personalised food order and preferred delivery time. Hang the completed card on your door before 1:00am and then relax as we handle the rest.

If you are sailing in a Queens Grills or Princess Grills Suite, you can also dine from the Queens Grill and Princess Grill menus respectively).

Room Service menu availability:
Breakfast: 7:00am – 10:00am
Brunch: 10:00 – 1:00pm
Day Menu: 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Late Night: 11:00pm – 7:00am

Tramonto

A meal at Tramonto takes you on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean. The menu offers a variety of larger and smaller dishes giving you the choice to try something new or a much-loved favourite.

On warmer evenings you can enjoy the Mediterranean vibe with the option of Alfresco seating or if the weather is not kind, you can retreat inside with floor to ceiling windows offering expansive views.

Located on deck 9, aft, this is the most affordable speciality dining venue on board. Serving Mediterranean inspired cuisine, the cover charge includes a 3-course menu. Should you wish to order an additional dish, a supplemental charge of US$5.00, applies to appetisers, US$7.50 to entrées and US$5.00 to desserts.

Tramonto dining times:
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
$18.50 pp (when booked before sailing) $20.00 (on board)

Aranya

Located on deck 9, aft, Around here takes diners on a journey through the rich spice flavours of India with a menu developed by Chef Jolly. Guided by you can choose your own culinary journey with the opportunity to discover unexpected flavours and dishes. The variety of drinks on offer also reflects the local culture with refreshing lassis and Chai alongside fine wines.

Aranya dining times and prices:
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
$31.50 pp (when booked before sailing) $35:00 (on board)

Sir Samuel’s Steakhouse & Grill

Located at deck 10 Aft, Sir Samuels is the place to indulge your senses at Cunard’s premium Steakhouse and Grill serving a traditional a la carte selection of responsibly sourced steak and seafood.

The location of this restaurant provides stunning ocean views at the aft of the ship and Alfresco seating is available on the dedicated sun shaded terrace.

The restaurant offers both a lunch and dinner menu. The dinner menu has a more expensive cover charge and has more options included whereas the same items incur a charge on the lunch menu. If you are not going to choose these items, then it might be worth option for the lunch menu instead if you are keen to try this restaurant on board.

Even the cover charge includes a 3-course menu, there are still items which incur and upcharge.

On both menus there is an upcharge for Oysters and Caviar, the Wagu steak, and options to add to your cuts of meat (such as Foie Gras Royale, Crab Oscar and Half Lobster Tail).

A Grand Platter, Fruits de Mer for Two which includes Lobster, langoustine, king crab, jumbo tiger prawn, oysters, and crevettes served with mignonette, garlic aioli, and Bloody Mary dip is $20.00

Sir Samuel’s Steakhouse dining times and prices:
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30pm (sea days only) $31.50 pp (when booked before sailing) $35:00 (on board)
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm $58.50 pp (when booked before sailing) $65.00 (on board)

Should you wish to order an additional dish from the menu, a supplemental charge of $15.00 applies to appetisers, $35.00 to entrées $5.00 to vegetarian entrées, and $6.00 to desserts.

Aji Wa

Aji Wa means ‘harmony of flavours’. The restaurant is located on Deck 10, aft, and offers a taste of Japan that changes throughout the year.

You can choose to sit at the sushi bar-counter and immerse in the live theatre as your chefs prepare nigiri, maki and sashimi, or book a table in the main restaurant and enjoy an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner or participate in a special 7-course omakase chef’s tasting menu in the evenings.

Delight in delicacies washed down with an extensive selection of sakes sourced from Japan. (Did you know that Cunard has acquired a rice field to make its own exclusive Sake?

Aji Wa dining times and prices:
Dinner: 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
To dine at Aji Wa, you pay a deposit of $20pp (when booked before sailing), this amount will then be taken off your final bill. A la Carte items are priced individually, 7-course tasting menu $62.00 (on board)
Champagne Afternoon Tea $40pp is also Served here on sea days

Pavilion Gelateria

Conveniently located next to the pavilion on deck 9, here you can savour the nostalgia by sampling a range of Italian gelato. Each unique flavour is handmade on board using the best ingredients.

Pavilion Gelateria Opening times: 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Prices:
1 Scoop: $2.50
2 Scoops: $3.50
3 Scoops: $4.75
Waffle Cone: $0.50

Afternoon Tea

Queen Anne does Afternoon tea right – in fact there are six different venues you can experience afternoon tea on board. Which is why this deserves a whole separate post for Afternoon Tea on Queen Anne

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