Razzle Dazzle

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Razzle Dazzle Review: Veggie-Forward With Real Personality

Introduction. Razzle Dazzle is Virgin Voyages' vegetable-forward restaurant — a concept that's rare in cruising and pulled off with more style than you'd expect. The menu is split into "Naughty" (indulgent, often meat-based) and "Nice" (lighter, plant-forward), and the room itself is a riot of color and maximalist design. It's included in the fare (no cover charge) and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. The veggie concept sounds niche, but the execution is broad enough that both plant lovers and committed carnivores find something to order.

Food & Drinks

The whole roasted heirloom cauliflower is the signature — a dramatic, charred head served whole with tahini and pomegranate, and it's genuinely delicious. The mushroom "tartare" starter is another standout: finely diced mushrooms with all the visual appeal and umami of beef tartare. On the "Naughty" side, the fried chicken with Cholula hot sauce is indulgent and crispy, and the black garlic bowtie pasta is comforting. The fresh juices and smoothies are excellent — the "Good Green" and "Just Beet It" are popular picks. Honest note: the dinner menu is stronger than breakfast, where the options lean toward standard brunch fare. Some of the vegan mains (the "Fish" and Chips in particular) try too hard to replicate meat dishes rather than celebrating vegetables on their own terms. The menu is creative but not always consistent — some dishes feel fully realized, others feel experimental in the "still testing" sense.

Service

Service matches the room's playful energy — casual, friendly, and knowledgeable about the "Naughty vs. Nice" concept. Servers are good at guiding guests who aren't sure what to order, especially meat-eaters trying plant-forward dining for the first time. Pacing is relaxed. The fresh juice preparation adds a nice interactive element at breakfast and brunch.

Atmosphere

The room is a visual statement — bold colors, pop-art murals, geometric patterns, and an energy that says "Instagram me." It's the most photogenic restaurant on the ship. The design is maximalist in the best way: fun without being obnoxious, colorful without being garish. It works for solo diners, couples, and groups. The noise level is moderate — lively but conversational. For brunch, the bright aesthetic and natural light make it one of the most pleasant spaces on the ship.

Conclusion

Rating: 4.0/5. Razzle Dazzle is a genuinely original restaurant concept at sea — the cauliflower and mushroom tartare are highlights, the fresh juices are excellent, and the room is a joy to sit in. It stays at 4.0 because the vegan "replicas" don't always convince, the breakfast menu is unremarkable, and the creative ambition outpaces execution on some dishes. But it's worth at least one dinner visit, and the brunch is the best on the ship. Tip: order the cauliflower and the fried chicken — "Nice" and "Naughty" together is the Razzle Dazzle experience.

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