Bellissima Dinner Cruise

Fine dining with Gondola Adventures Newport!

On this Bellissima Cruise, you and your guest cruise around the harbor on board one of the world’s most beautiful gondolas while enjoying a full four-course meal prepared by one of our favorite local restaurants!

Your host for the evening is a charming gondolier, who serves your gourmet dinner, plays music or sings, and takes you on a peaceful cruise. The setting is the stunning backdrop of Newport Harbor. Your gondolier is there to make this dinner special and memorable!

Take your dinner date to the next level with this unique cruise aboard a gorgeous Venetian gondola. Enhance this romantic evening by choosing a few of our upgrade options for a dining experience you and your guest are sure to remember.

Availability
Monday – Friday: 5 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Saturday: 4 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Menu

Shared Appetizer selection: (one selection per couple)

• Ahi Poke (Papaya, Avocado, Serrano Chiles, Yuzu Dressing, Crispy Wontons)
• Charcuterie Board (Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses, Marinated Olives, Candied Pecans, Dried Fruit, Flatbread Crackers and/or Rustic Bread)
• Heirloom Tomato Croustades (Whipped Burrata, Sweet Basil, Balsamic Drizzle)
• Cheese Board (Artisan Cheeses, Marinated Olives, Candied Pecans, Dried Fruit, Flatbread Crackers and/or Rustic Bread)

Salad Selections: (Choose one for each guest)

• Santa Fe Caesar Salad (Roasted Poblano Caesar Dressing, Chile Roasted Corn, Avocado, Pumpkinseeds, Pico de Gallo)
• Tavern Greens (White Cheddar, Onion, Spiced Pecans, Hard Boiled Egg, Cranberries, Vinaigrette)
• Chopped Salad (Romaine, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing)

Entrees: (Choose one for each guest)

• Red Snapper “Veracruzana” (Heirloom Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives, Jalapeños, Garlic, Capers)
• Spiced Salmon (Wilted Spinach, Creamed Corn, Paprika, Bacon Dust)
• Maine Lobster & Shrimp Club Sandwich (Avocado, Tomato, Smoked Bacon, Tarragon, Grilled Campagne Batard Bread, French Fries)
• Tavern Cheeseburger (Half Pound, Prime Mishima Wagyu Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Thousand Island Dressing, Fries)
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Mashed Potatoes, Thyme Gravy, Green Beans, Thyme Gravy)
• Ale Battered Fish & Chips (Malt Vinegar, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw, French Fries)
• Prime Rib Dip Sandwich (Gruyere Cheese, Crispy Onions, Creamed Horseradish, Au Jus)
• Buddha Bowl (Grilled Chicken, Brown Rice, Corn, Asparagus, Carrots, Peas, Squash, Avocado, Goat Cheese)
• Short Rib Strogonoff (Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Mustard Sauce, Pappardelle Pasta)
• Steak Frites (14-oz. Prime New York Sirloin, Arugula, Broiled Tomato, Whiskey-Peppercorn Sauce, French Fries)
• “French Onion” Filet Mignon (Bathed in French Onion Soup, Glazed with Gruyere Cheese, French Fries, Brussels Sprouts)

Desserts: (Choose one for each guest)

• New York Style Cheesecake (White Chocolate, Fresh Strawberries)
• Carrot-Walnut Cake (Cream Cheese & White Chocolate Frosting)

Please note: All our cruises are nonrefundable, final sales.

*menu subject to change