Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Dining & Lounges

In my hometown I have a handful of restaurants that I like to frequent. Europa 2 extends that experience by allowing me to dine in a different restaurant each evening of my cruise. I might find myself in France one evening (Restaurant Tarragon), Asia the next evening (Restaurant Elements), and Italy the next (Restaurant Serenissima).
In fact, I’d need to cruise for nine days/eight nights to experience all of the dining venues — make that 10 days/nine nights. After all, doesn’t room service count as a dining venue?
The take-away, so to speak? Foodies who want choice will appreciate the fact that they can dine in a different restaurant every night — and they’ll need to combine two seven-day voyages to experience all eight dining venues.
Europa 2 also features some attractive — and fun — lounges. In Herrenzimmer (which roughly translates from German to “Gentlemen’s Room,” although women are as welcome as men), I spent an evening doing a gin tasting (Europa 2 carries more than 30 types of gin, the largest collection of gin at sea, according to the company) with Hotel Manager Frank Neumann. Herrenzimmer also features a humidor, and I enjoyed a cigar, something I rarely do, that evening as well.
To get a feel for dining on board and having some fun in the lounges, check out 50 photos in our Photo Slideshow featuring Europa 2’s Dining & Lounges.
The slideshow should work well on your mobile devices (provided that you have sufficient bandwidth), so just swipe a photo to advance to the next one. Please contact me if you have trouble or view on Flickr instead.


Welcome Aboard Europa 2
On Europa 2, you'll be served by friendly European staff. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Wait Staff in the Belvedere Lounge
In the dining rooms and public rooms, you'll find friendly European staff on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Belvedere
Situated forward, a popular lounge that also features high tea service. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


International Newspapers
International newspapers are available throughout the ship, even delivered to your stateroom. Pictured here, the Belvedere lounge. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Macchiato
Warm, invigorating and at no extra charge, Europa 2's Latte Macchiato. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Restaurant Serenissima
One of eight dining venues on Europa 2, Restaurant Serenissima features Italian cuisine. Guests are encouraged to make reservations at the smaller restaurants, such as Serenissima. Reservations can be made only for the next 48 hours. Dining throughout Europa 2 comes at no extra charge, except in Speisezimmer, a private dining venue that can be booked for up to 16 people for €1,500. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Serenissima
Serenissima features high quality Italian cuisine © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Tarragon, French Braserie
Francophiles may appreciate the French cuisine in Restaurant Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Tarragon, French Braserie
Francophiles may appreciate the French-inspired cuisine in Restaurant Tarragon. No extra charge for dining. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Tarragon, French Braserie
French dining in Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Fine Cutlery
Europa 2 features cutlery by Robbe & Berking. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Tarragon Menu
Menu in Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Professional Staff
We enjoyed the friendly and professional staff during our dinner at Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Tarragon, French Braserie
Looks as good as it tastes. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Chateaubriand From Restaurant Tarragon
During our one night on Europa 2, we sat down for dinner in the largest dining venue, Restaurant Weitmeere, where Executive Chef Stefan Wilke had prepared a menu with samplings from Europa 2's speciality dining venues. Pictured here, Chateaubriand from the French-inspired Restaurant Tarragon. Wilke told us that Europa 2 typically carries 25 different types of beef. He also said that the ship strives to as much freshly caught fish as possible, often sourcing from local vendors wherever the ship is in port. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Sliced Truffle
Truffles are sliced at the table in Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Lemon Tarte
Beautiful presentations in Tarragon. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Main Dining Room
With a total capacity of 266 the largest restaurant on board the Europa 2 is the Weltmeere. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Weltmeere
With a total capacity of 266 the largest restaurant on board the Europa 2 is the Weltmeere. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Fine Cutlery
Robbe & Berking cutlery adds a touch of elegance. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Cheese Trolley
With a total capacity of 266 the largest restaurant on board the Europa 2 is the Weltmeere. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Restaurant Elements
Featuring Asian cuisine, Restaurant Elements offers traditional Chinese, Indian and other Asian dishes. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Dining in Elements
Starting off with tea in Elements, featuring Asian delicacies. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Dining in Elements
Seating 48 for lunch and dinner (and at no extra charge), Elements features Asian cuisine. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Fortune Cookies At Elements
Ending the meal in Elements with fortune cookies. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


The Yacht Club
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Yacht Club provides specialities fresh from the grill as well as variety from the buffet for up to 276 people. Indoor and outdoor seating. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits are part of the offerings for breakfast at the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


The Yacht Club Breakfast
Only a small part of the selection for breakfast at the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Quality Meat
Hams, sausages and salamis are offered in the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Just Like In Germany
Or Spain or Italy, hams, sausages and other meat offered in the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


A Taste of Honey
At the breakfast buffet in The Yacht Club on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Seeds For A Healthy Start
Among the latest health trends, seeds, which were in good supply for breakfast at the Yacht Club on Europa 2. The breakfast also featured a full selection of traditional and non-traditional items. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Chia Seeds
The selection of seeds in the Yacht Club included the latest trendy seed, Chia, which can be expensive but oh so good for you. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Healthy Start
My breakfast at the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


A Paradise For Tea Lovers
Europa 2 features high-quality teas in the Yacht Club and high tea, afternoons, in Belvedere. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


The Yacht Club & Sakura
The section of the Yacht Club leads into Sakura, featuring sushi and sashimi each evening. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Sakura
Adjacent to the Yacht Club, the sushi restaurant Sakura offers miso soup and fish specialities, green tea ice cream for dessert. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Artful Wasabi
Adjacent to the Yacht Club, the sushi restaurant Sakura offers miso soup and fish specialities, green tea ice cream for dessert. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Outdoor Dining At The Yacht Club
Plenty of seating for dinner outdoors at the Yacht Club. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


European Service
On Europa 2, Europeans staff the dining rooms and lounges, as well as most other areas of the ship. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


German Products, At A Price
Not included in the cruise fares on Europa 2 are soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Departure Dinner
Leaving Cagliari, Italy, during dinner. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Jazz Club Bar
Alcohol is not included on Europa 2, but it does appear to be reasonably priced. At the Jazz Club Bar for example, you' will pay €1.40 for a beer, €4.20 for a gin and tonic, and €48 for a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Herrenzimmer Bar
Herrenzimmer Bar. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Gin & Tonic
Europa 2 features more than 30 types of gin. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Cigars In Herrenzimmer
Reasonably priced cigars are available for purchase and smoking in Herrenzimmer. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Cigars In Herrenzimmer
Lighting up in the cigar lounge, Herrenzimmer. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


From Sylt To The Sea, Sansibar
Sansibar, a subsidiary of a bar that enjoys cult status on the German island of Sylt, promises to be a popular venue on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Currywurst Anyone?
True to its heritage, Europa 2 serves up German specialities such as currywurst along with international offerings. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle


Pool Bar
The pool bar on Europa 2. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Trouble viewing our slideshow? View on Flickr instead.
Be sure to also check out our Europa 2 ship review, as well as these posts:
- Photo Tour & Five Things I Like About Europa 2
- Seven Reasons Why Europa 2 Can Command The Luxury Cruise Segment’s Highest Prices — For Now
- Photo Tour: EUROPA 2 Restaurants
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Dining & Lounges
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Interior Beauty
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Spa & Fitness
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Exterior Decks & Pool
- Photo Slideshow: Europa 2 Staterooms & Suites