Is Palo Brunch Worth It on a Disney Cruise? Full Review

Intro

If you’re sailing on the Disney Fantasy (or Magic/Wonder/Dream), you’ve probably heard about Palo Brunch—and wondered…

👉 Is it actually worth the extra cost?

We finally experienced Palo Brunch for the first time on our recent transatlantic sailing (November 2025), and honestly… it completely lived up to the hype.

From the food to the atmosphere to the service, this ended up being one of the most memorable meals of our entire cruise.

Here’s everything you need to know before booking—including the menu, cost, what we ordered, and whether we’d do it again.

🎥 Watch Our Full Palo Brunch Experience

🥂 What Is Palo Brunch?

Palo is an adults-only Italian restaurant onboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Brunch at Palo is a more relaxed, upscale dining experience compared to the main dining rooms.

👉 Think:

Quiet atmosphere (no kids 👀)
Ocean views
Slower, more leisurely pace
High-end Italian-inspired dishes

For us, it felt like a true “date night” experience at sea.

💰 Palo Brunch Cost (and What’s Included)

At the time of our sailing, Palo Brunch was:

👉 $50 per person

Here’s what’s included:

Unlimited ordering from the menu
Appetizers, entrées, pizza, and desserts
Bread service and pastries
A welcome drink (mimosa, prosecco, or non-alcoholic option such as Cloudem)
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks

👉 Important notes:

Gratuity is automatically added (we tipped extra because service was amazing)
Alcohol beyond the welcome drink costs extra

🍽️ How the Ordering Works

One of the best parts?

👉 You can order as much as you want

The menu is broken into sections:

Antipasti (appetizers)
Eggs & breakfast items
Pizza & lighter fare
Entrées (Italian dishes like lasagna, chicken parm, etc.)
Desserts

You’ll typically place your order up front, and the food comes out in waves.

Pro tip:
Come hungry… seriously 😅

🍴 What We Ordered (and Our Favorites)

We tried a mix of the most popular items—and there were some clear standouts:

🧀 Antipasti & Bread Service

Assorted meats, cheeses, and breads
Truffle cheese + parmesan
Ahi tuna
Sauces like aioli, mustard, and horseradish

👉 Great way to start, but don’t fill up too fast!

🍳 Eggs Benedict (Highly Recommended)

We tried:

Salmon with caviar
Rosemary ham

👉 These are signature items and definitely worth ordering.

🍕 Fresh Pizza

Half margherita, half spicy sausage

👉 Freshly made and surprisingly good—even after multiple courses

🍝 Entrées

Chicken Parmesan (server recommended – AMAZING)
Lasagna (rich and super satisfying)

👉 These are heavy, so pace yourself!

🍰 Desserts

We tried:

Chocolate fondant (lava cake style)
Limoncello tart
Panna cotta (our favorite!)

👉 The panna cotta was the winner—light, flavorful, and perfect after such a big meal

🌊 Atmosphere & Experience

This is where Palo really shines.

Quiet, adults-only environment
Beautiful ocean views
Italian music playing in the background
Relaxed, unhurried dining (our meal lasted ~2 hours)

👉 It felt like a break from the busy energy of the ship

Honestly, this alone makes it worth it.