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March 14, 2026RCL's Ovation of the Seas - Lunch at Jamie's Italian Restaurant
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Jamie Oliver specialty dining for lunch was enjoyed by our family of 6 aboard Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas.
Reservation Time:
12:00pm
Price:
$20 to $35 per person for lunch
$46 to $55 per person for dinner
* We also purchased during a pre-cruise sail for a discount.
(Tip: Pre-booking typically offers 35% or more off onboard prices.)
The Venue
Jamie's Italian Restaurant
The only knowledge I had of Jamie Oliver was that he's a celebrity British chef renowned for Italian cuisine. Also, my Chinese friend turned me onto a YouTube video that was published in July 2020 where Uncle Roger (comedian Nigel Ng) mocked Jamie Oliver's egg fried rice recipe (worth a watch... entertaining).
What's on the Menu?!
Dishes We Tried
Cured Meat Plank - San Danicle prosciutto, Tuscan fennel salami, schiacciata piccante, pistachio mortadella, tomato & olive crostini, baby mozzarella, pecorino sardo & chilli jam, olives & pickles, freshly baked focaccia.
Truffle Arancini - Cheesy truffle risotto balls, truffled Béchamel sauce, shave truffle, veggie Parmesan
Ultimate Garlic Buns - Soft tear & share bread, veggie Parmesan, rosemary... plus... Avocado Caesar Salad - Crunchy baby gem & radicchio, avocado, anchovies, avo Caesar dressing, garlicky breadcrumbs, aged Parmesan
Skin-On Fries with sea salt... plus... Polenta Chips - Crispy rosemary, veggie Parmesan
Penne Carbonara - Creamy pasta, smoky pancetta, slow-cooked leaks, aged Parmesan
Penne Vodka Arrabbiata - Vodka-spiked spicy tomato sauce, creamy buffalo mozzarella, chilli flakes, aged Parmesan
Straight Up Lasagna - Layers of rich beef & pork ragu, creamy Béchamel sauce, pasta sheets, mozzarella & aged Parmesan.
Save Room for Dessert!
Tiramisu - Boozy coffee-drenched savoiardi sponge biscuits, silky clementine mascarpone, cocoa... plus... Amalfi Lemon Cheesecake - Velvety mascarpone & lemon cheesecake, torched Italian meringue, lemon curd, blueberry compote.
Verdict: Although lunch might have been an abbreviated menu, we all were satisfied with our choice of specialty dining on this Tokyo to Singapore 11-day Far East cruise.