Each of the restored 1920s dining cars has its own personality: Côte d’Azur gleams with Lalique glass panels, Étoile du Nord showcases intricate marquetry, while L’Oriental is all dark lacquer and polished drama. Stepping into them feels like entering different chapters of the same golden-era story. The dining itself is every bit as theatrical, with menus shaped by the train’s route and the seasons. Executive Chef Jean Imbert draws on local markets and regional traditions, serving dishes that might include Brittany lobster or Alpine cheeses, plated with the kind of precision that rivals the surroundings. It’s fine dining elevated by movement: a glass of wine in hand, candlelight flickering against etched glass, and the Alps sliding silently past your window.

Enjoy coffee and pastries served to your cabin each morning if you wish. The steward will deliver breakfast to your cabin at the time of your choosing, or you can venture to one of the restaurant cars for a decadent breakfast of smoked salmon, eggs, truffles, and perhaps a little caviar. With a morning mimosa or bellini of course.

Head to your chosen dining cart and enjoy three courses of fresh, locally sourced ingredients fashioned into the most delicious dishes. The sommelier will pair everything with the perfect bottle, and if you need it, a reviving coffee can be delivered to your cabin straight after. 

Can you think of anything more decadent? Complete with fresh pastries, coffee, and an extensive tea selection, this ritualistic mid-afternoon break is enjoyed while watching the unseen corners of Europe roll past the windows. 

An Italian staple that has made its way onto the rails. Negronis, martinis, spritzes and sours are created in the bar car and served carriage to carriage, or you can opt to enjoy your favourite cocktail or wine in the comfort of your cabin. 

The centrepiece of every adventure on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, dinner is a grand affair. Chef Jean Imbert has put together the most extraordinary table d’hote menu that’s wonderfully reminiscent of travel’s Golden Age. Expect something spectacular. 

The evening really begins after the final crumbs of dinner have been swept away. Head to the bar car and listen to the tinkling melodies that come from the brand piano – requesting your favourites, chatting with fellow passengers, or simply enjoying the moment as the train travels across new landscapes. 

What else to do when the clock strikes midnight aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express than brunch? The night's revelry continues over lobster rolls and truffle club sandwiches in Bar Car '3674'.