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There is no shortage of upscale dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resorts, but when it comes to personalized service, theatricality and sheer luxury — both in the room and on the plate — Victoria & Albert’s reigns supreme.
This jewel box of a restaurant is nestled on the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, which evokes Florida’s seaside retreats during the Victorian era.
The property itself boasts more than 800 rooms, but Victoria & Albert’s welcomes a mere 50 guests for just one seating each evening. If you have your heart set on dining here, you’ll need to plan ahead — seats can fill up nearly six months in advance for the chance to try the exquisite modern American cuisine in elegant surroundings.
This jewel box of a restaurant is nestled on the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, which evokes Florida’s seaside retreats during the Victorian era.
The property itself boasts more than 800 rooms, but Victoria & Albert’s welcomes a mere 50 guests for just one seating each evening. If you have your heart set on dining here, you’ll need to plan ahead — seats can fill up nearly six months in advance for the chance to try the exquisite modern American cuisine in elegant surroundings.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Dinner is an extravagant affair where you can choose between a main dining room tasting menu or an extended offering with two additional courses, as well as an optional wine pairing selected by the sommelier. More than 500 varietals from 35 regions are available by the bottle, all overseen by maître d’hotel Israel Pérez, who also orchestrates the impeccable service.
- The hushed and intimate Queen Victoria’s Room accommodates just eight guests to partake in a chef’s table menu subtly inspired by traditional English gardens.
- Enjoy an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant’s intricate culinary preparations when you book a seat at the chef’s table. This exclusive spot in the grand kitchen allows for an up-close view of the culinary team in action, a champagne toast with the chef and 10 courses expertly prepared just steps away.
- With two members of the waitstaff solely dedicated to each table, you can expect your servers to know you as well as they know every detail of the menu.
- Unforgettable extras include live music from a harpist, an upholstered footstool to hold each woman’s purse (as well as a pashmina to match her outfit, should she become chilly), different breads and butters between courses, a choice of treats from the resident chocolatier served in a customized wooden box and a personalized menu to take home.
Things to Know
- Plan to spend at least three hours dining — many guests choose to extend their evening to further enjoy the experience.
- Come early to relax in the resort’s gracious lobby and enjoy a cocktail at The Perch or Enchanted Rose, two of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s distinctive lounges.
- Prior to arrival, guests should share food allergy restrictions at least five days in advance, allowing the culinary team to thoughtfully accommodate needs.
- Dress to match the elegant atmosphere at this opulent Orlando restaurant. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in semi-formal/formal attire that respects the restaurant’s elevated aesthetic.
- Guests must be 10 years of age or older to dine here.
The Food
- Miguel Santeliz came to executive chef Matthew Sowers’s kitchen in 2022, and as chef de cuisine continues to search for the best local and global flavors that span from Asia to the Nordic.
- Classic techniques anchor contemporary combinations, such as tuna with caviar and lychee or venison braised with a juniper and porcini crust, accompanied by a creamy sunchoke puree.
- All menus (except the vegetarian) at the modern American restaurant include an amuse-bouche; seafood, poultry and meat selections; a cheese trolley; an array of desserts by pastry chef Ally Rogers; and an ornate coffee and tea service.
The Look
- From the warm lighting to the rich carpets, tapestry drapery and Frette table linens, the dining rooms are bathed in the richest blue and ivory hues. Dozens of roses provide a subtle pop of color.
- The hand-painted rotunda in the main dining room is a work of art, but all eyes are on the elegantly dressed tables once service begins.
- Each course is whimsically and painstakingly plated on specially selected fine china by world-renowned makers such as Bernardaud.
Getting There
