P&O Cruises The Olive Grove Guide & Menu
The Olive Grove on P&O Cruises
The Olive Grove is P&O Cruises’ Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, serving dishes influenced by the flavours of the southern and eastern Mediterranean.
Expect a relaxed menu featuring Mediterranean favourites, sharing dishes and regional specialities, with dishes such as Spanish paella, Moroccan lamb tagine and Mediterranean grazing boards.
The Olive Grove is available on P&O Iona and P&O Arvia.
This page features sample The Olive Grove menus and explains what you can expect to find when dining there.
Menus and dishes can change, and the selection may vary by ship and sailing.
Is The Olive Grove included on P&O Cruises?
Yes, but the charging arrangements differ between Iona and Arvia.
On P&O Arvia: The Olive Grove is included in your cruise fare, although P&O Cruises may offer selected items or experiences with an additional charge.
On P&O Iona: The Olive Grove is also included, but selected dishes carry a supplement.
This makes The Olive Grove an interesting option if you want to try something different from the main dining rooms without necessarily paying a speciality restaurant cover charge.
P&O’s current information confirms that The Olive Grove menus are included on Arvia, while supplements apply to selected dishes on Iona.
What food is served at The Olive Grove?
The Olive Grove takes its inspiration from across the Mediterranean rather than concentrating on one particular country’s cuisine.
P&O describes the restaurant as offering a taste of the southern and eastern Mediterranean, with authentic dishes, sharing platters and regional wines.
Among the dishes P&O highlights are Spanish paella, Moroccan lamb tagine and regional grazing boards.
That makes it a good choice if you enjoy Mediterranean food but want more variety than the standard Italian-style dishes you might expect from a Mediterranean restaurant.
The Olive Grove on Iona
The Olive Grove is located on Deck 8, Promenade Deck, towards the aft of P&O Iona.
It is positioned opposite The Quays and has large windows overlooking the Promenade and the sea.
Most of the menu is included in your cruise fare, but selected dishes have an additional charge.
P&O’s current information confirms that supplements apply to selected dishes on Iona.
Olive Grove supplements on Iona
P&O’s current information lists supplements on selected dishes, rather than charging a blanket cover charge for the restaurant.
This means you can enjoy the included dishes without paying a restaurant cover charge and choose whether to spend extra on one of the premium options.
Prices and dishes can change, so check the menu onboard or in your cruise information for the latest charges.
The Olive Grove on Arvia
The Olive Grove is also available on P&O Arvia, where it is located on Deck 8.
P&O describes The Olive Grove on Arvia as an informal Mediterranean dining venue, with food available throughout the day and dishes including Mediterranean favourites, sharing platters and regional specialities.
The Olive Grove is included in the Arvia cruise fare, although individual items or special offerings may sometimes attract an additional charge.
Is The Olive Grove worth trying?
If you enjoy Mediterranean food, The Olive Grove is well worth considering.
One of its advantages is that it gives you another alternative to the main dining rooms without necessarily committing to a traditional speciality restaurant charge.
It is particularly appealing for families and groups because of the sharing-style dishes and informal atmosphere.
And because the menu draws on different parts of the Mediterranean, there is plenty of opportunity to try something different from the familiar dishes available elsewhere onboard.
What should I try at The Olive Grove?
If they are available on your sailing, some of the dishes worth looking out for include:
Spanish paella – one of the Mediterranean classics highlighted by P&O.
Moroccan lamb tagine – a rich, aromatic dish inspired by the eastern Mediterranean and North African region.
Mediterranean sharing boards – ideal if you want to sample several flavours rather than choosing one large main course.
The menu changes, so I recommend checking the onboard menu before deciding what to order.
Do you need to book The Olive Grove?
The Olive Grove is a popular dining option, particularly on Iona and Arvia.
If reservations are available on your sailing, it is sensible to check availability early, especially if you have a particular evening in mind.
Dining arrangements can vary by ship and sailing, so check the P&O Cruises app or onboard information for the current booking arrangements.
P&O Olive Grove: at a glance
The Olive Grove menu
The menu focuses on the flavours of the Mediterranean, with dishes designed to work equally well for a relaxed meal or sharing with friends and family.
You can expect a mixture of:
Mediterranean starters and small plates
Sharing platters
Regional specialities
Pasta and other Mediterranean-inspired dishes
Spanish dishes including paella
Moroccan-inspired dishes including lamb tagine
Vegetarian and plant-based choices
Mediterranean-style desserts
Selected regional wines
The exact menu changes, so the menus shown below should be treated as sample menus rather than a guarantee of what will be served on your cruise.
The Olive Grove menu
The menu focuses on the flavours of the Mediterranean, with dishes designed to work equally well for a relaxed meal or sharing with friends and family.
You can expect a mixture of:
Mediterranean starters and small plates
Sharing platters
Regional specialities
Pasta and other Mediterranean-inspired dishes
Spanish dishes including paella
Moroccan-inspired dishes including lamb tagine
Vegetarian and plant-based choices
Mediterranean-style desserts
Selected regional wines
The exact menu changes, so the menus shown below should be treated as sample menus rather than a guarantee of what will be served on your cruise.
Sample P&O Olive Grove menus
Below are sample menus from The Olive Grove.
Please note: these are provided as menu examples and may not represent the current menu on every sailing. P&O Cruises can change dishes, availability and pricing without notice.
The Olive Grove menu – latest.
About these menus
The menus on this page are provided to help you see the type of food served at The Olive Grove.
Menus, dishes, prices and supplements can change and may vary between ships and individual sailings. Always check the latest menu onboard or through the P&O Cruises app for the most up-to-date information.
Menu images courtesy of P&O Cruises where indicated
Looking for more P&O Cruises restaurant menus?
The Olive Grove is just one of the many dining options available on P&O Cruises.
I’ve put together a complete guide to P&O Cruises restaurants and dining, including the main dining rooms, speciality restaurants, casual venues and the latest menus where available.
SEE THE P&O CRUISES RESTAURANT & DINING GUIDE
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