Where Are The Best Places To Eat Onboard A Celebrity Cruise?

• Michelin-Calibre Dining: Experience global culinary creations crafted by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud at Le Voyage and Luminae.

• Innovative & Immersive Concepts: Enjoy high-seas al fresco dining on the floating Magic Carpet and 3D tabletop animation at Le Petit Chef.

• Exclusive Suite & Wellness Venues: Access private dining sanctuaries, including Luminae for The Retreat suite guests and spa-inspired cuisine at Blu for AquaClass.

If dining on board is a highlight of your cruise, then you’ll love sailing with Celebrity Cruises’ approach. 

They seek to provide unique and luxurious experiences at their restaurants, taking you to Paris, Tuscany, or New York, with imaginative menus inspired by the regions visited and created from locally sourced ingredients.

While their inclusive dining options, such as Oceanview Cafe buffet and poolside food amongst others, offer a wide variety of high-quality choices throughout the day and into the evening, to enjoy the complete Celebrity Cruise luxury experience, it really is worth visiting their speciality dining restaurants where they serve up fantastic, tasty dishes.

Here’s our rundown of their best speciality restaurants on board Celebrity Cruises:

Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud

Travel is at the centre of this restaurant by Michelin-starred chef ambassador Daniel Boulud, which has been crowned with the most awards for best wine collection at sea. 

Found on the new Celebrity Beyond ship, Le Voyage offers destination-inspired, global flavours that are delectably brought to life with French technique. The ambience is enchanting – cosy yet glamorous for an exceptional dining experience.

Le Voyage is available on Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

Rooftop Garden Grill Restaurant

Discover a backyard BBQ at sea, where your gourmet favourites, including seafood kebabs, skirt pepper steak and hickory-smoked brisket, are grilled to perfection for you to enjoy alongside stunning ocean views day or night.

The Rooftop Garden Grill is available across Edge Class ships, including Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

Le Petit Chef

Le Petit Chef offers a theatrical, whimsical and imaginative dining event, where entertainment meets exquisite cuisine for a unique experience. 

Using the world-renowned artists of Skullmapping, presented by TableMation™, you’ll see 3D animated mini chefs concoct beautiful digital versions of your dishes right before the real tasty dish is brought to your table.

The unique dining experience that is Le Petit Chef is available on Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

Raw on 5

Creating authentically prepared, locally sourced sushi and Japanese specialities, Raw on 5 is a cruise guest favourite. Traditional Japanese dishes are elevated with a modern luxury twist and served with a wide choice of imported sakes and beers.

Although sushi and fish dishes feature heavily at Raw on 5, you’ll also find delicately flavoured meat dishes, from curried udon soups and marinated ribeye steaks, that will tingle your taste buds.

Raw on 5 is available on Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

Magic Carpet

Enjoy your Raw on 5 favourites and other unique dishes al fresco on the Magic Carpet. Showcasing innovation at its best, this moveable platform is positioned at Deck 5, but travels up to Deck 14, creating an open-air extension of the restaurant with splendid sea views.

The Magic Carpet is available across all Edge Class ships: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

Eden

Using nature to influence its dishes, décor and design, Eden is a beautifully built, three-deck-high terraced lounge that offers immense ocean views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The evening a la carte menu focuses on simplicity done well, using high-quality ingredients and letting the flavours sing.

Eden is available on Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond.

Tuscan Grille

At Tuscan Grille, you can enjoy rustic Italian classics enhanced with contemporary, elegant twists. Dishes include homemade pasta, dry-aged steaks, grilled meat and fish, and traditional Italian cocktails and beers.

Tuscan Grille is available on Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Constellation and Celebrity Summit.

Le Grand Bistro

The Parisienne culture is brought to life in Le Grand Bistro with a floor-to-ceiling wine armoire, espresso maker, and billboard signage positioned within the classic cream, espresso, and rich red décor. Expect traditional French cuisine, from slow-cooked duck breast, rack of lamb and short rib bourguignon.

Le Grand Bistro is available on Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Xcel.

For something extra special, why not try…

Luminae

Book as a guest of the Retreat, and you can delight in its private restaurant, Luminae. The menu is specially crafted by Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Boulud and Cornelius Gallagher and includes exclusive dishes, such as Alaskan halibut, Maine lobster tagliatelle and truffle risotto.

Luminae is available across the entire Celebrity fleet for guests staying in The Retreat.

Blu

Aqua-class guests can also enjoy the perks of their dedicated restaurant, Blu. Its spa-inspired, healthy menu offers fresh, clean flavours while the inviting surroundings encourage you to relax and recharge.

Blu is available across the entire fleet for AquaClass guests.

The variety and level of creative dining on Celebrity Cruise ships will thrill even the most seasoned foodie. Every night can offer a different and wonderful experience, creating lasting memories to recall and share.