Walt Disney World's Victoria and Albert's secures coveted Michelin Star

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Victoria and Alberts MIchelin Star Award

Posted: Friday April 19, 2024 9:05pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort has been awarded a Michelin Star for 2024.

The lavish dining room

Michelin says, "Nestled within Disney's crown jewel, the Grand Floridian Resort, this restaurant is by no means an easy reservation, but the reward is a kind of magic rarely seen these days. The setting is intimate, and the pacing is that of a leisurely, three-hour waltz orchestrated by a gracious brigade of veteran servers. Chef Matthew Sowers cooks with contemporary verve and draws on influences spanning from Asia to the Nordics. Think delicate tarts set with New Zealand langoustine, striking 'sandwiche' made with venison carpaccio and red cabbage, and bold sauces like cherry-cola bordelaise. Other details like water lists, an ornate coffee and tea service, and a serious wine program further impress."

Victoria and Alberts MIchelin Star Award

A Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. Michelin takes into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and consistency both across the entire menu and over time.

In addition to the Michelin Star, Israel Perez of Victoria & Albert's is awarded the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida Service Award Winner.

Victoria and Alberts MIchelin Star Award

Dining at Victoria & Albert's at Walt Disney World is known for being a high-end, luxurious experience, and the cost reflects that. Prices can vary depending on the dining option you choose:

The Dining Room: The prix fixe menu in the main dining room costs around $295 per person, not including tax and gratuity.
The Queen Victoria's Room: This more intimate experience is priced at about $375 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

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Chef Mickey7 days ago

I talked to a CM at Be Our Guest - A place I boycotted due to lower and lower standards, but she basically told me she makes 6 figures as a sever at BoG and has a degree in chemistry she isn't using because the money is too good at Disney, lol. I am happy for her. She's also a fantastic server and CM.

Chef Mickey7 days ago

Likely credit cards, but this is normal for fine dining. It may not be your thing, but Michelin Star dining is truly another level of dining experience. I paid a little more than that with no wine paring in Japan and Europe. 3 Michelin stars is even crazier.

mikejs788 days ago

It's on par with other restaurants in its class. It's not for everyone. It's probably a once in a decade experience for me.... Disney has a lot of hit or miss food, but it has some real gems too. This is one of them.

Bocabear8 days ago

It's not just another restaurant...and it is not for everyone... It is a spectacular dining adventure...And not something you would do every day or even every year... It's special. There are plenty of other restaurants onsite that have less expensive food where dinner will be dinner and not a 4-5 hour experience... Yes, it is pricey, but we have found it to be a wonderful and memorable evening... It is nice that there is something like this at WDW.

BuddyThomas8 days ago

I can easily handle Brown Derby.

TrainsOfDisney8 days ago

I wonder if you can get wine by the glass? I’ve never eaten there myself but many would think my lunch at Brown Derby was crazy expensive compared to a ronto wrap!

BuddyThomas8 days ago

I was talking about the overall payment, with wine pairing and tip for a party of two. I realize that price means nothing to many on here but speaking only for myself, it is prohibitively expensive.

TrainsOfDisney8 days ago

7 courses for $290 isn’t that bad really. Grand Floridian is pretty ideal with restaurants for pretty much all budgets.

BuddyThomas8 days ago

So the least expensive dinner at this place for a party of two with wine pairings and a 25% tip is $1,110.00????? Not sure how so many people can comfortably afford this but more power to you, I guess. I’m not spending more than my monthly rent on a dinner. I don’t care how many fancy stars they have.

TrainsOfDisney8 days ago

Oh indeed - my Disney World and Disneyland visits have been so magical because of the CM’s that have made Disney an incredible career. Which is why I get so mad when people say “ Disney isn’t a career” - it’s people like Israel that we need!!!!

Chef Mickey8 days ago

I know you were joking, but you can literally make anything a career if you're good at it. There are professional servers that make well into the 6 figures and do a fantastic job elevating guest experiences. If you take your job seriously and do good work, the sky is the limit.

jpeden9 days ago

Having eaten at both of those while V&A’s was closed this doesn’t surprise me. I was astounded at the quality of meal we had at Citrico’s a few years back. It completely blew me away.

Doberge9 days ago

Imagineering hadn't perfected cloning yet. It surprises me that Disney hasn't lured Israel into a position to impact more restaurants but if he likes working with guests it's possible he's turned down other roles.