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Moments that melt in your mouth

Take a seat and let us spoil you. Our gourmet menus are crafted to create a lasting impression; each dish is tied to our European roots, exactly as it is in in the villages and towns we travel through. We create unforgettable moments of pleasure for you - with masterly baking according to old traditions - freshly served from our own bakery and patisserie. How about a top wine from one of the best wine-growing regions in Europe? Or a visit to a market full of the pleasures of life?

Go with us on a culinary luxury journey. From morning till midnight. In the Restaurant or in the AMADEUS Club. At the Panorama Bar or ashore.

Kulinarik

Taste the Region

We combine the love of travel with a passion for excellent cuisine. Every day, we spoil you with international classics as well as seasonal specialties from the region you are traveling to. Much of what delights your palate in the evening is delivered dewy fresh on board in the morning. Or selected by our chefs at the local markets. Regionality and seasonality are in the foreground with us, so that your curiosity also comes to the taste. Bon appétit.

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We combine the love of travel with a passion for excellent cuisine. The AMADEUS culinary team is dedicated to preparing every one of our dishes on board because it is as important to us that each and every meal is served fresh. Our chefs prepare food that reflects the season and incorporates the flavors of the regions we travel to. Devour the creamy decadence of a Rüdesheimer coffee in Rüdesheim, enjoy a cup of glühwein after a day spent shopping the Christkindlmarkts, or experience the pleasure of biting into a savory piece of apfelstrudel, or apple strudel, while relaxing in the Panorama Bar after a morning exploring Vienna’s rich history. The AMADEUS culinary experience is as authentic as its place of origin because these very places are a part of our own history. It’s our privilege to invite you to experience this journey with AMADEUS.

Take a seat and let us spoil you

Welcome to your next culinary luxury journey
Tradition

The Perfect Slice of Heaven

Traditional art of baking

Every morning, before dawn breaks the horizon, bakers all over Europe begin their day by preparing bread dough and honoring age-old traditions that have been distinctly tied to their region’s heritage for centuries. Bauernbrot. Kaiser rolls. Pumpernickel. Croissant. Brioche. These recipes have been passed from generation to generation, and over the years, very little has changed. Onboard every AMADEUS river cruise ship, our bakers are hard at work doing exactly the same. Every day, with every course, a bounty of freshly baked bread and rolls are offered, representing our European heritage, customs and culture. 

Culinary

Savor The Lands You Visit

Regional, seasonal & healthy

With the importance of food and hospitality in Austrian culture the culinary arts has always been a centrepiece of the AMADEUS experience. Using the freshest ingredients, our chefs conjure up creative yet healthy options with a dash of innovation. The AMADEUS culinary experience is as authentic as its place of origin because these very places are a part of our own history. It’s our privilege to invite you to experience this journey with AMADEUS.

Breakfast buffets are a combination of European and international favorites, incorporating cook-to-order specialties such as an omelets, waffles and healthy options. Multiple menu choices are always offered during lunch and dinner and includes a vegetarian option; special requests or dietary restrictions are rarely a challenge.

Breakfast buffets are a combination of European and international favorites, incorporating cook-to-order specialties such as an omelets, waffles and healthy options. Multiple menu choices are always offered during lunch and dinner and includes a vegetarian option; special requests or dietary restrictions are rarely a challenge.

Plenty of room to indulge:
our multiple dining venues

Our elegant Restaurant plays the leading role in your epicurean time from morning to night.  But on board every AMADEUS river cruise ship you will find a number of opportunities to satisfy your hunger for freshly prepared, authentic and international cuisine throughout the day. Do you fancy a tasteful alternative on a smaller scale? Then visit our Amadeus Club. And because every day with us deserves a relaxing end, we invite you to our Panorama Bar. Here we will pamper you according to the motto: The later the evening, the more beautiful the moments.

Drinks

Cheers: Your AMADEUS Signature Cocktail

One of the most important ingredients for a cocktail is the same as for a trip: Uniqueness. That's why we've been serving our own AMADEUS Signature Cocktail on board our ships since 2018. Let the best moments of your trip melt in your mouth. If you like, also at home. Our cocktail experts will be happy to tell you their secret recipe.

There’s always an opportunity to discover something delicious:

  • Early bird breakfast in the Panorama Bar  
  • Breakfast buffet in the Restaurant 
  • Continental breakfast for the late riser 
  • Light buffet lunch in the Panorama Bar 
  • Served lunch in the restaurant with regional specialties of the countries we travel through, classic favourite dishes and vegetarian alternatives 
  • Afternoon Tea time a daily variety of different individual finger sandwiches and cakes 
  • Cooking demonstration and tasting of regional specialties 
  • Pre-dinner cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres 
  • Served four-course dinner in the Restaurant with a choice of appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, desserts or cheeses, coffee or tea after dinner and included wine from the best wine regions of Europe 
  • Individually prepared late-night snacks
  • Picnic lunch boxes for a day exploring upon request

 

Indulge

Café Vienna: Piece by piece to happiness

Don’t miss the specialities of the Vienna Café! We spoil you in traditional Austrian style with homemade cakes, tarts and imaginative desserts. Dive into the unique atmosphere of a Viennese coffee house with our large selection of typical Austrian coffees. 

(*Café Vienna available on board the AMADEUS Riva, Cara, Imperial as well as Silver ships)

Special moments

Our heart's desire: every moment with AMADEUS should be unforgettable for you. But some moments stand out in particular. The exquisite Captain's Gala Dinner in a festive ambience, for example. Or the celebration of Frühschoppen on the Sun Deck.  The delicious wine tasting or the market visit ashore. And if you want to enjoy dinner in an exclusive, personal setting you can book a Highlight Dinner in a private and romantic atmosphere on board some of our AMADEUS vessels.

Bon appetit

Breakfast buffets are a combination of European and international favorites, incorporating cook-to-order specialties such as an omelets, waffles and healthy options. 

Crown the day with a carefully composed five-course menu that aims to redefine cruise ship dining with world-class menus and expertly curated flavors of local ingredients and internationally inspired flavors. 

On an AMADEUS river cruise, you can take an indulgent vacation without drifting from your healthy habits. Using the freshest ingredients, our chefs serve creative yet wholesome options as well as selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. 

regional

Inspires All The Senses: Market Experience

Food gives new perspective into a destination’s people, spirit and soul. It gives you a greater appreciation for customs and history. Food inspires passion and invites flavor. To understand a destination, is to experience how their cuisine is shopped for, how it is prepared and eaten, and how it inspires. Join an AMADEUS chef on a unique visit to the local farmer’s market while in some select ports. Get new perspective on how products are selected and enjoy sample tastings for some specialties on the Naschmarkt in Vienna, the flower market in Amsterdam, the market hall in Budapest and many more. 

Fine Dining

Masterful: Our Wine Selection

"Wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy," Benjamin Franklin already knew. We know it too - and invite you to travel with us to some of Europe’s top wine producing destinations; the rivers we travel on are a fundamental component in cultivating ideal conditions to produce memorable wines. AMADEUS’ head chef expertly selects premium wines directly from local vineyards to complement our region-influenced menus. Stunning red and whites are paired with each meal, and an à la carte collection is stored onboard for the passenger who prefers to choose a personal favorite, or try something exciting and new.

Shall we meet at the bar?

Whether you want to enjoy your favorite classic cocktail or give your curiosity a glass of inspiration, our professional bartenders will satisfy your every taste. In addition to fresh beer on tap and a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks, you can always enjoy a good cup of tea or coffee at the bar.

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