The Test Kitchen
TASTING MENU
The honest one-liner
The Test Kitchen is Virgin’s fixed-course tasting menu where the dishes change by menu rotation, not by you ordering off a standard menu.
At a glance
- Cuisine: tasting menu, concept-led courses
- Vibe: multi-course set menu with rotating menu versions
- Where: deck 6 mid-ship
- When: dinner
- Booking: reservations recommended, walk-ins can work if you time it right
What makes The Test Kitchen different
You are not choosing from a long list. You are saying yes to a set progression of courses and the fun is in the format and the surprises.
Menus rotate across sailings (often referred to as menu A, B and C) so repeat visits can feel genuinely different depending on what is running that night.
What to expect
- A multi-course meal that takes longer than most other venues.
- Some courses will be brilliant and some might not be your thing. That is normal for a tasting menu.
- If you prefer control, familiar classics, or quick dining, this is not the best fit.
Who The Test Kitchen suits
Book The Test Kitchen if you want:
- A tasting menu format
- Something more experimental than the other restaurants
- A slower dinner built around courses
You can skip it if you prefer:
- Picking exactly what you want from a menu
- A quick meal
- Familiar comfort food
Red Wave recommendation
- Book this on a night you are not rushing to a show straight afterwards.
- If you are travelling with picky eaters, do not force it. Choose a safer venue and everyone wins.
