Cucina del Capitano: Carnival Cruise Line’s Italian restaurant

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Cucina del Capitano, Festival cruise lineof Italian restaurant, is a favorite on the cruiser. It offers a fun, cozy place to gather for a delicious meal, and there’s something for everyone – from the pickiest to the pickiest of eaters – on the menu.

Here’s a guide to what you can expect when dining there, including what’s on the menu, how much it’ll cost you, and a list of trains where you can find this eatery.

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What is Cucina del Capitano on a Carnival cruise ship?

Caprese Salad from Cucina del Capitano during Carnival Jubilee. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/VOICE POINT

Cucina del Capitano, which translates to “Captain’s Kitchen” in English, is an Italian restaurant found in nearly a third of the country. festival ship. It was first launched on Carnival Magic in 2011, after the label decided to poll Italian heads about their favorite recipes at home. From there, the Cucina del Capitano menu was born.

The restaurant offers delicious food options for visitors craving traditional Italian dishes such as pasta, chicken Parmesan and tiramisu, which they can enjoy with limoncello after dinner.

While the décor and atmosphere may vary from ship to ship, the restaurants have a cozy feel with family photos of the captains on the walls. You’ll sit at a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth that makes you feel like you’re cooking in the backyard or in a cozy alcove that makes the experience feel like you’ve entered a small room. Italian family dining room for a hearty meal.

On most ships, the restaurant operates like a typical place. specialty restaurant. However, on Excel class ships, the venue is designed as an overflow restaurant to relieve pressure on the main dining rooms during peak times. The restaurant is open to everyone, but only passengers there Time your meals – allowing guests to dine anytime they want between 5 and 9 p.m. – dinner at Cucina del Capitano can be had at any time during opening hours. Cruise ships with fixed seating are only allowed to eat there after 7:45 p.m

Reservations are recommended.

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Cucina del Capitano menu

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Part of the menu from Carnival Cruise Line’s Cucina del Capitano. (Use the arrows to move between menu pages.) FESTIVAL JOURNEY LINE

Meals at Cucina del Capitano are divided into four categories or courses: appetizers, soups and salads; main courses and pasta; parties; and desserts. Favorite dishes suggested by the captain will be noted on the menu.

You can choose to start with salted tuna, meatballs, crispy shrimp, minestrone soup or caprese salad. For your main course, try pasta with clams, spaghetti carbonara, grilled fish, veal marsala, pork chops or the captain’s favorite chicken Parmesan. You can also choose a steak – including filet mignon, surfer steak or grilled lamb chop – for an additional $23.

For your sides, choose roasted broccoli and cauliflower, lentils, spinach or crisps.

If you still have room for dessert, options include apple pie, frozen lemon tart, baba (Italian rum cake) or tiramisu, the captain’s favorite. You can also order specialty coffees and treats, including limoncello, amaretto, sambuca, grappa, etc.

The selection of wine (red, white and rose) and beer will cost more unless you have a drinks package that includes your drink choice.

Children’s menu at Carnival Cruise Line’s Cucina del Capitano. FESTIVAL TOUR LINE

A children’s menu is available for children 11 years and under. Options include spaghetti with meatballs, fish sticks, fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese, with a choice of cannoli or lemon sherbet for dessert.

Additionally, six of the 11 ships with Cucina del Capitano also have a free Captain’s Pasta Bar option for lunch. The menu includes a choice of linguini, penne or farfalle, as well as sauces such as tomato, Alfredo, white clam and gravy, and avocado. Additional combinations include Italian sausage, chicken strips, and a variety of vegetables. Want something more hearty? You can also choose lasagna and don’t forget to eat it with Caesar salad or bread.

Note: Menu examples are accurate at the time of publication but they are subject to change without notice.

Cucina del Capitano price

Spaghetti carbonara from Cucina del Capitano during Carnival Jubilee. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/VOICE POINT

Pricing is a bit confusing as it varies depending on the train.

On the latest line Excel class ship, Cucina del Capitano is free for all passengers on their first visit to the restaurant. Additional visits are $8 per person. The only exception is carnival festival; all tours are free during the ship’s opening season. Then it will share the same price as Carnival And Mardi Gras festival.

On the eight other ships with restaurants (see below), the cost is $24 per adult. Children 11 and under can dine for $11 from the children’s menu.

Selections from the steak section of the menu will incur a fee of $23 each. Alcohol will cost extra unless you have it beverage packages cover it. An 18% gratuity will be added (except for complimentary meals) and a $5 surcharge will apply to each main course after the first two courses per person.

The Captain’s Pasta Bar, offered for lunch only on select ships, is free.