ALFONSO'S ITALIAN DINNER TRAIN

Enjoy an elegant Italian meal on board a train!

We invite you to enjoy an evening of fine dining on our beautifully appointed Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Dinner Train as it travels through Southeast Ohio backcountry. Our next offering will be Alfonso’s Italian Dinner Train on March 22 at 6 p.m.

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Dinner Train is a 3-hour, round trip excursion through historic Southeast Ohio back-country from Nelsonville to East Logan and return. Chef Alfonso Contrisciani prepares a four-course dinner in-route that is served throughout the trip. This is a unique and memorable evening! Tickets are $95 per person. Advance reservations are required. Menu options below.

*Parties with separate reservations but wanting to sit together need to let us know.

NOTE: Due to the antiquity of our dinner cars, our dinner cars are not wheelchair accessible.

Alfonso’s Italian Dinner Train Menu March 2025

Appetizers           

Artichoke & Shrimp Bruschetta

Soup Course             

Classic Roasted Onion Bisque Gruyere Cheese Crostini

Salad Course           

Nicoise Salad
Hot House Greens, Green Beans, Potatoes, Tuna and Olives,
Red Wine Vinaigrette

Main Courses   

 Chicken Parmesan, Penne Pomodoro
Classic Breast of Chicken layered with Tomato Ragu and Mozzarella Cheese, Broccoli, Garlic & Olive Oil

Tenderloin of Beef Pizzaiola
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef, Chianti Sauce, Baked Gnocchi Romano, Broccoli Garlic & EVOO

Vegan Option – menu subject to change
Potato gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms & spinach
with pomodoro sauce & roasted tomato

Dessert                             

Italian Cheesecake,
Ricotta Cheese, Biscotti Crust
Strawberries, Balsamic Syrup

Water, Coffee, Bread & Butter
(adult beverages and Soda are available at additional cost)
Gratuity Not Included
Thanks for Joining Us!

Please note before coming… 

1. Upon arrival, please come inside the depot and pick up hard copies of your tickets. Your confirmation is not a ticket and you must have paper tickets to board the train.

2. The trains are scheduled to leave promptly at their scheduled departure times. Passengers should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the departure.

3. We reserve the right to adjust our schedules as well as change motive power without advance warning.