Main Dining Room menus on Emerald Princess (European itinerary)

Interior view of a dining area on the Emerald Princess cruise ship, featuring several tables with yellow tablecloths, chairs, and decorative elements.

Here are the menus from my 14 day Norway and Iceland cruise on Emerald Princess in July 2025 along with pictures of everything my group tried. We found the food and service was very hit and miss on this cruise and not as good as previous experiences with Princess.

Embarkation day lunch

Menu for Emerald Princess Luncheon featuring appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
Day 1 lunch menu
A plate of green risotto topped with asparagus and cheese, served in a white bowl.
Green vegetable risotto
A plate of beef served with a rich sauce, accompanied by steamed broccoli, carrot, and a baked potato with a crispy skin.
Medallion of beef tenderloin
A gourmet chocolate dessert presented on a white plate, adorned with a swirl of chocolate sauce and garnished with a slice of green fruit or chocolate and a decorative chocolate piece on top.
Chocolate pistachio dome

Day 1 dinner

Menu for Sailaway Dinner on the Emerald Princess, featuring starters, soups, salads, pasta, and main courses.
Day 1 dinner menu
A white plate containing a small serving of mixed roasted vegetables, including zucchini, asparagus, red peppers, and some ricotta cheese.
Marinated goat cheese and vegetable antipasto
Plate of gourmet meal featuring tender meat, creamy polenta, sautéed broccoli, and cherry tomatoes, elegantly presented.
Ale Braised short ribs
A plate with slices of smoked salmon, two pieces of white bread, and a small serving of cucumber salad with a garnish of green herb.
Red beet gravlax of salmon
A slice of cheesecake topped with a red fruit sauce and a swirl of whipped cream on a white plate.
Cheesecake
A slice of dessert topped with whipped cream and fruit served on a white plate with bananas in sauce, accompanied by a fork and wine glasses.
Banana dessert

Breakfast (every day)

Breakfast menu from Emerald Princess featuring today's specials, breakfast favorites, cereals, eggs and omelettes, and hot off the griddle options.
Breakfast menu
A plate featuring smoked salmon, crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, onion rings, cream cheese, and capers, presented on a white plate with a yellow tablecloth.
Country breakfast
A plate of eggs Benedict with two poached eggs on English muffins, topped with hollandaise sauce and accompanied by a hash brown.
Eggs benedict (prepared upon request)

Sea day lunch

Menu for Princess lunch featuring appetizers, mains, and desserts.
Lunch menu
A plate featuring a fresh vegetable spring roll accompanied by a small bowl of dipping sauce.
Summer Roll
A colorful plate featuring rice topped with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and purple cabbage, garnished with a green leaf.
Quinoa salmon poke bowl
A plate featuring a beautifully presented dish with fried fish or seafood accompanied by a creamy sauce, garnished with radish slices and fresh herbs, along with a wedge of lemon.
Roasted cauliflower
Plate of pasta with a side of toasted bread on a white plate, set on a light-colored tablecloth.
Spaghetti aglio olio
Three taco-shaped shells filled with colorful shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and slices of radish, served with a small bowl of mango salsa on a white plate.
Street tacos

Day 2 dinner

Dinner menu from the Emerald Princess cruise featuring appetizers, mains, and desserts.
Day 2 dinner menu
A bowl of fresh mixed fruit, including watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple, garnished with a sprig of mint and a slice of mango.
Tropical fruit cup
Plate of fettuccine pasta topped with shredded meat, garnished with sour cream, herbs, and a dollop of red sauce.
Beef stroganoff
A plated dessert featuring a small chocolate cake with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sticky toffee pudding

Day 3 dinner

Dinner menu from the Princess cruise featuring various starters, soups, salads, pasta dishes, and mains including options like Hot Smoked Salmon and Beef Stroganoff.
Day 3 dinner menu

Day 5 dinner

A fresh spinach salad topped with beetroot, goat cheese, walnuts, and a vinaigrette dressing, served on a white plate.
Roasted beet salad
A plated meal featuring a grilled steak topped with sauce, accompanied by a portion of French fries and an assortment of vegetables including broccoli, carrots, and asparagus.
NY steak
A plated dinner featuring a portion of meat topped with sauce, accompanied by roasted potatoes and a mix of sautéed vegetables, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
Pan seared pork chop with fig demi-glaze
A plated dish featuring roasted chicken leg served with green beans, carrots, and potatoes, garnished with herbs in a savory sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
A dessert plate featuring two round chocolate treats, one drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with white cream, surrounded by chocolate shavings on a white plate.
Mystery dessert

Day 8 dinner

Menu for dinner on Princess Cruise featuring starters, soups, salads, pastas, and main dishes.
Day 8 dinner menu
A plate of caprese salad featuring slices of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with balsamic reduction and garnished with basil.
Heirloom caprese
A bowl of salad featuring lettuce, grilled chicken, tomato, bacon, egg, and blue cheese drizzled with dressing.
Cobb salad
A plate of grilled ribs served with seasoned potato wedges and a small bowl of coleslaw.
BBQ pork ribs
A plate featuring a fried fish fillet garnished with green onions and crispy shallots, accompanied by colorful diced vegetables and a lemon wedge.
Chicken kiev
A plated dish featuring a piece of fried fish garnished with green herbs, served over a medley of colorful roasted vegetables, including carrots and peppers.
Deep fried calamari
Menu page featuring after dinner beverages and dessert options on the Emerald Princess cruise.
Day 8 dessert menu
A slice of dessert with a triangular shape on a white plate, accompanied by a scoop of cream and a drizzle of sauce.
Treacle tart

Day 9 dinner

A plate featuring a fresh salad with mixed greens, beets, goat cheese, pine nuts, and a light dressing.
Goat cheese and beet salad
A plated meal featuring pieces of marinated meat, garnished with lime slices and cucumber, accompanied by a triangular piece of flatbread.
A plated dish featuring golden breaded fish, accompanied by sautéed cabbage, asparagus, a slice of lemon, and a small bowl of berry sauce.
A plate featuring a piece of fried fish on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with vegetables and a slice of lemon.
A bowl of creamy soup with a swirl of white cream on top, placed on a white plate.
Ginger soup
A plate of spaghetti topped with a hearty meat sauce and melted cheese, garnished with herbs.
Spaghetti balognese
A red dessert shaped like a heart, with a glossy finish and a dark chocolate decoration on top, placed on a white plate with a red sauce drizzled around it.
Love Boat dream
A slice of chocolate dessert topped with a crispy almond layer, served on a white plate with decorative red sauce drops.
Chocolate cake
A slice of lemon meringue cake served on a white plate, accompanied by pieces of orange.
Lemon meringue

Day 11 dinner

Menu for Chef's Dinner on Emerald Princess, featuring starters, soups, salads, pasta, and main dishes with a variety of options.

Day 12 dinner

Gala Dinner menu with a variety of starter, pasta, and main dish options including seafood and vegetarian choices.
Day 12 dinner menu
A plate of quinoa topped with colorful diced vegetables, microgreens, and crumbled cheese, drizzled with olive oil.
Quinoa and pomegranete salad
A plate with six round, crispy seafood cakes served in a creamy sauce, accompanied by two forks on either side.
Escargot
A plate of shrimp served on a bed of creamy risotto with green peas, drizzled with olive oil.
Truffle risotto with jumbo grilled prawns
A plated dish featuring shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy cheese on a round white plate, with a fork and knife on the side.
Wedge salad
A plated dish featuring salmon, accompanied by sautéed spinach and corn, topped with crispy onion rings and drizzled with a sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side.
Seared mustard crusted tuna
A plate of curry with rice, garnished with herbs and a crispy papadam.
Daal
A plate featuring a grilled steak with visible grill marks, accompanied by green beans, a portion of mashed potatoes, and French fries, served in a dining setting.
NY steak
A menu featuring after dinner beverages and desserts on the Emerald Princess cruise, including coffee options, liqueurs, dessert wines, ports and sherries, cognacs, and a section on Princess favorites like chocolate caramel and raspberry vanilla cream puff.
Day 12 dessert menu

Day 13 dinner

Menu for Italian Night featuring items like Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, and Princess Shrimp Cocktail.
Day 13 dinner menu

Day 14 dinner

A menu for the farewell dinner on the Emerald Princess cruise, featuring sections for starters, soups, salads, mains, and pasta options.
Day 14 menu
A plate of salad featuring watermelon slices, mixed greens, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
Watermelon with feta cheese
Plate of grilled meat served with rice, corn, and garnished with green and red peppers and sesame seeds.
Crackling pork belly

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