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Dining

Meals on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are an unforgettable delight. All dishes are freshly prepared onboard by French chefs, with the finest supplies taken onboard during the train's journey.

Lunch, dinner and brunch are served by the Italian waiters in one of the three individually styled Restaurant Cars: LaliqueEtoile du Nord or Chinoise and breakfast and afternoon tea are served in passengers' compartments.

Table d'hôte meals are included in the fare, while an à la carte menu and 24-hour compartment service is available additionally. The Maitre D' will come to your cabin to take your lunch and dinner reservations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all my meals included?
Yes. Table d’hôte meals are included in your fare. Continental breakfast and afternoon tea are served in your own compartment, while lunch and dinner are enjoyed in the sumptuous surroundings of the dining cars.

The gourmet meals and discreet service are all part of the Orient-Express experience. An à la carte menu is available for lunch and dinner, and there is a 24 hour compartment service for light snacks and refreshments. These are at an additional cost and paid for at the time of ordering.

Passengers departing from London on the British Pullman train are served lunch, together with a complimentary glass of champagne and half a bottle of wine. Passengers ending their journey in London will be served afternoon tea on board the British Pullman.

Are drinks included in the price?
Passengers departing from London are served lunch on the British Pullman train, together with a complimentary glass of champagne and half a bottle of wine. On board the continental train drinks are not included in the fare and may be purchased at an additional cost.

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Can you cater for special meal requirements?

We will do our best to cater for special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan etc., provided a detailed request has been made at the time of booking.

If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare a dish with the ingredients available on board. We do however regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.


Will I need to tip the Orient-Express staff? 

Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion.


 
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