Ventura Dining Review - The Good, The Bad & The Tasty

Ventura might be ageing… but is her food ageing with her? In this video I put P&O’s longtime favourite under the microscope — or more accurately, under the knife and fork — to find out whether the dining onboard is serving contemporary cruise cuisine… or something closer to school dinners. As always, I’m judging everything fairly — comparing the meal to what you should reasonably expect for the price you’ve paid. A 7/10 dinner is NOT the same everywhere, and if you’re new to cruising this is the video that’ll help you set your expectations properly before stepping onboard. We’re talking buffets, MDRs, speciality restaurants, poolside snacks, the lot… and whether Ventura still holds her own in 2026. If you’re booked on Ventura, thinking about it, or just nosey about what other people are eating on holiday, settle in — this one’s for you. Ventura Dining Review… WE GO! 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Waterside Buffet 02:32 Buffet B*tch 02:50 MDRs Bay Tree, Saffron, Cinnamon 04:11 Sindhu 04:27 The Beach House 06:21 - Epicurean 08:29 The Glass House 09:18 Poolside Grill