Arvia restaurants fall into two groups: venues included in your P&O Cruises fare (the Meridian and Zenith main dining rooms, the Horizon buffet, The Quays food hall, 6th Street Diner, Taste 360 and The Olive Grove) and speciality venues that cost extra (Epicurean, Sindhu, The Beach House, Green & Co featuring Mizuhana, The Keel & Cow, The Glass House, The Limelight Club and Ripples). You could eat well all week without paying a penny more, but booking one or two speciality meals is where many passengers find the real highlights.
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This guide covers every dining venue on Arvia, what each one costs, how Freedom dining works, when to book, and what to know if you have dietary requirements or are travelling with children.
All Arvia Restaurants at a Glance
Prices below are approximate, based on recently reported cover charges and menus. P&O Cruises reviews its speciality pricing regularly and refreshed several menus in 2026, so always check the current figure in My P&O Cruises before you sail.
| Venue | Type | Included or extra? | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian (Deck 6) and Zenith (Deck 7) | Main dining rooms, Freedom dining | Included | Included |
| Horizon | Buffet, early until late | Included | Included |
| The Quays | Food hall with street food counters | Included | Included |
| 6th Street Diner | American diner and soul food | Included | Included (jukebox extra) |
| Taste 360 | Street food by the SkyDome | Included | Included |
| The Olive Grove | Mediterranean, sit-down | Mostly included | Small supplement on a few dishes |
| Epicurean | Fine dining and afternoon tea | Extra | Cover charge, roughly £35 to £45 for dinner |
| Sindhu | Modern Indian | Extra | Cover charge, around £25 plus some supplements |
| The Beach House | Latin American, Caribbean and grill | Extra | Modest cover charge, among the cheapest |
| Green & Co featuring Mizuhana | Plant-based and sushi | Extra | Priced per dish |
| The Keel & Cow | Gastropub | Extra | Priced per dish |
| The Glass House | Wine bar with tapas plates | Extra | Priced per plate and glass |
| The Limelight Club | Adults-only supper club with live show | Extra | Cover charge for dinner and show |
| Chef’s Table | Hosted dinner on selected Celebration Nights | Varies | Check when booking; wine pairings cost extra |
| Ripples and Sundaes | Gelato and desserts | Extra | A few pounds per serving |
Included Arvia Restaurants
Meridian and Zenith main dining rooms
Arvia’s two main dining rooms are Meridian on Deck 6 and Zenith on Deck 7. They serve waiter-service breakfast and dinner, with lunch usually in Meridian on sea days. Menus change nightly and include a mix of British classics and international dishes, plus special menus on Celebration Nights. Both rooms operate Freedom dining, explained below.
Horizon buffet
Horizon on Deck 16 is the ship’s main self-service restaurant and the easiest place to eat on a busy day. It typically opens early for breakfast and runs through lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-night snacks. It is also where the children’s early tea is served.
The Quays
The Quays on Deck 8 is a food hall with several counters, including fish and chips, burgers and hot dogs, and Asian-style dishes such as katsu curry and noodles. It suits families and anyone who wants a quick, casual meal without committing to a full sit-down dinner.
6th Street Diner
Exclusive to Arvia, 6th Street Diner serves American comfort food, all-day breakfast items, pancakes, burgers and soul food in a retro setting. It is included in your fare, although queues can build at lunchtime on sea days.
Taste 360
Taste 360 sits beside the SkyDome pool and serves street-food style dishes, with menus that often reflect the region the ship is sailing in, such as Spanish flavours in the Canaries and Caribbean dishes in the Caribbean. It is ideal for a light lunch between swims.
The Olive Grove
The Olive Grove is a sit-down Mediterranean restaurant with antipasti, pasta, paella and pizza. Most of the menu is included, but a few premium items carry a small supplement, and reservations are recommended for dinner.
Arvia Speciality Restaurants and Cover Charges
Epicurean
Epicurean is Arvia’s fine-dining venue, serving modern British and international dishes with some tableside theatre. It also hosts a premium afternoon tea. P&O updated the Epicurean menu in summer 2026. Reported dinner cover charges have ranged from about £35 to £45 per person in recent seasons, with afternoon tea cheaper. Evening dress codes are smarter here than elsewhere on board.
Sindhu
Sindhu is P&O’s modern Indian restaurant and one of the most popular speciality venues on the ship. In 2026 P&O refreshed the menu, adding new dishes including a thali plate and more vegetarian and vegan options. It is reported to operate a cover charge of around £25 per person, with supplements on a handful of premium dishes, so check your bill.
The Beach House
The Beach House on Deck 16 serves relaxed Latin American, Caribbean and grill dishes, including steaks and sharing plates. It has historically been one of P&O’s lowest-priced speciality venues and is a good choice for a casual night out with family.
Green & Co featuring Mizuhana
This Arvia exclusive combines a plant-based menu (Green & Co) with a sushi and sashimi counter (Mizuhana). Dishes are priced individually, which makes it easy to try a few plates without paying a full cover charge.
The Keel & Cow
The Keel & Cow is a gastropub-style venue known for burgers, pub classics and craft beer. It is also priced per dish rather than with a fixed cover charge.
The Glass House
The Glass House is a wine bar with a list curated by wine expert Olly Smith and small tapas-style plates to pair with it. Food and wine are charged separately, by plate and by glass or bottle.
The Limelight Club
The Limelight Club is an adults-only supper club where a set dinner comes with live music or a headline act. A cover charge applies for dinner and the show. If you just want to watch, you can often buy drinks in the later session without a dinner booking.
Chef’s Table and Ripples
The Chef’s Table is a small hosted dinner on selected Celebration Nights with menus linked to P&O’s Food Heroes. Sources differ on whether the food carries a charge on current sailings, and wine pairings cost extra, so confirm when you book. Ripples and Sundaes sell gelato and desserts for a few pounds a serving.
How Freedom Dining Works on Arvia
Arvia uses Freedom dining in its main dining rooms rather than fixed sittings for most guests. You turn up when you like during dinner service (roughly 5.30pm to 9.30pm) and are seated when a table is free. At busy times you can join a virtual queue through the My Holiday app, which tells you when your table is ready. If you prefer certainty, you can reserve a table in advance, particularly for earlier times.
A few practical tips:
- Peak demand is around 7pm, especially on sea days and Celebration Nights. Eating early or late usually means shorter waits.
- Ask the restaurant manager if you would like the same table or waiter each night. They can often arrange it.
- If you are sharing a table with other guests, say so when you arrive, as this can speed up seating.
Booking Arvia Restaurants in Advance
Speciality restaurants and some included venues can be booked before you sail through My P&O Cruises, usually once your cruise is fully paid. Once on board, you can book through the My Holiday app or at the venue. Booking ahead matters most for:
- Epicurean and Sindhu, which fill quickly on sea days and Celebration Nights.
- The Limelight Club, especially when a well-known act is on.
- The Chef’s Table, which has very limited places.
- The Olive Grove for dinner at popular times.
A useful tip that many guides miss: book speciality meals on port days rather than sea days. Many passengers eat ashore or come back tired on port days, so tables are easier to get, and you leave sea days free for the busier included venues. Your cabin position can also make a difference to how far you walk to dinner each night, so it is worth reading our guide to the best and worst cabins on P&O Arvia before you book.
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Special Diets and Allergies on Arvia
P&O Cruises asks guests with allergies or medical dietary needs to tell them when booking or well before departure, so the galley can prepare. On board, speak to the restaurant manager on your first evening. Main dining room menus mark common allergens and include vegetarian dishes, and vegan options are widely available, with Green & Co offering a fully plant-based menu. Gluten-free requests are usually handled well in the main dining rooms. In buffets and self-service areas the risk of cross-contamination is higher, so ask staff for help.
Kids’ Dining on Arvia
Families have plenty of included choices. Horizon hosts a children’s early tea, typically around 5pm, with child-friendly dishes and ice cream. There is a children’s menu in the main dining rooms, and casual venues such as The Quays, 6th Street Diner and Taste 360 make quick meals easy. Children are welcome in most speciality restaurants, but The Limelight Club is adults only. Ripples is a popular treat, though it does cost extra.
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FAQs
How many restaurants are on Arvia?
Arvia has more than a dozen dining venues and over 30 bars and restaurants in total. Around six are included in the fare, and roughly eight speciality venues charge extra.
Which Arvia restaurants are free?
Meridian and Zenith main dining rooms, Horizon buffet, The Quays, 6th Street Diner, Taste 360 and most of The Olive Grove menu are included in your fare.
Is Sindhu included on Arvia?
No. Sindhu is a speciality restaurant with a cover charge, reported at around £25 per person in 2026, plus supplements on some dishes.
Do you need to book restaurants on Arvia?
You do not have to book the main dining rooms, as Freedom dining lets you turn up or join a virtual queue. Booking ahead is strongly recommended for speciality restaurants, especially Epicurean, Sindhu and The Limelight Club.
Can you pre-book Arvia speciality restaurants before sailing?
Yes. You can usually reserve speciality dining through My P&O Cruises once your cruise is paid in full, and you can also book on board through the My Holiday app.