Fine dining

Experience the finest dining on your river cruise

Your river cruise holiday promises to be an enticing, gourmet experience. From German beef Rouladen and Hungarian Borscht to fine French wines, our professional chefs look forward to taking your taste buds on a sumptuous tour of regional specialities, as well as traditional British dishes. Prepare for a busy day sightseeing or simply relaxing on deck with our delicious breakfast and lunch buffets. Then as the sun sets, we invite you to an elegant sit down dinner.

The on board menu

Early Riser Breakfast, 6am:

Help yourself to coffee, hot water, croissants, biscuits and assorted nibbles.

Breakfast Buffet, 7am – 8:30am:

Fresh breads, cereals, fruits, cold cuts and cheeses, smoked salmon, pastries, yogurts, and juices. Cooked breakfasts include eggs, sausage and bacon. A room service of continental breakfast is also available for all Royal Deck staterooms and suites on our river cruise ships. Our breakfast menu items are helpfully colour-coded as: low calorie, low fat, high fibre, low cholesterol or high energy to help you plan your meal.

Lunch Buffet, 12:30pm:

A variety of starters, hearty soups, hot dishes, homemade breads, cold cuts of meat and cheeses, salads and delectable desserts.

Afternoon Tea, 4pm:

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or tea and cake or biscuits, served in the lounge or on the top deck.

Dinner, 7:30pm:

Tempting starters and soups, main courses (including vegetarian options) and mouthwatering puddings. Aboard Avalon European river cruise ships coffee, tea, and regional wines, beer or soft drinks are complimentary.

Note: Meal times may vary depending on the cruise schedule.