{"id":163419,"date":"2025-04-21T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eataly-the-italian-restaurant-aboard-msc-world-america-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T12:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:00:19","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-eataly-the-italian-restaurant-aboard-msc-world-america-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eataly-the-italian-restaurant-aboard-msc-world-america-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about Eataly, the Italian restaurant aboard MSC World America &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I&#8217;m a tough critic when it comes to Italian restaurants as I was born Italian but grew up in the U.S. I&#8217;m the &#8220;heritage keeper&#8221; of the family, and a vital part of that responsibility is keeping the recipes and southern Italian cooking techniques alive in our kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>I make pasta with semolina I import from Italy. At Christmastime, I bake two dozen different types of traditional Italian cookies, and at Easter, my friends expect to receive carefully braided loaves of bread or a pizza rustica.<\/p>\n<p>So, when I heard that MSC Cruises planned the first Eataly at Sea restaurant aboard MSC World America, I knew I had to get a seat at the table.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America_MSC-World-America-Eataly-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The first Eataly restaurant at sea, serving authentic Italian cuisine. IVAN SARFATTI\/MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/first-look-msc-world-america\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">First look: The giant, new MSC Cruises ship that&#8217;s taking on Icon of the Seas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-is-eataly\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What is Eataly?<\/h2>\n<p>Eat, shop, learn \u2014 that&#8217;s the concept behind Eataly, a chain of part-restaurant, part-market venues first imagined by Oscar Farinetti in 2002. The first outpost, Eataly Torino Lingotto, opened in 2007. Today, there are nearly a dozen Eataly locations in the U.S., including in Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York City. Those special venues join many others across the globe \u2014 from Paris to Sao Paolo to Seoul, South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>At Eataly, you can purchase high-quality provisions such as extra-virgin olive oil, truffles, pasta, tomato sauce and sweets. You can also attend a cooking class or wine tasting and, of course, pick<\/p>\n<p>up gourmet foods to go or dine at an on-site restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>People who are lucky enough to live in a city with an Eataly tend to visit often. Others add the Eataly outposts around the globe to their &#8220;must-visit&#8221; lists when on the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/msc-eataly-corporate-chefs-.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Luca Cesarini, MSC&#8217;s corporate specialty restaurant chef, pictured with Giuseppe Mazzola, senior culinary chef at Eataly, and Diego Puddu, culinary director of Eataly USA. MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>MSC World America hosts the first Eataly at sea on Deck 8. Open for lunch and dinner, it&#8217;s considered a specialty restaurant, so keep that in mind if you wish to dine here. To have access to a meal at Eataly, you&#8217;ll need to purchase the appropriate dining package before your sailing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-1071010234 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1071010234 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-4 hover:!tw-text-gray-4 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-4 hover:!tw-text-gray-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-4 hover:!tw-text-gray-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t prepurchase a dining package, once on board, you may be able to make an Eataly reservation and pay a la carte for the meal, depending on availability.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"You can try the only Eataly at sea on board #MSCWorldAmerica #MSCCruises #ANewWorldOfCruising\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gWjHZx0R114?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>MSC World America&#8217;s Eataly venue has an open-kitchen concept, and it&#8217;s fun to watch the chefs in action as they skillfully prepare burrata, whole fish entrees and pasta dishes \u2014 most of which feature fresh tagliatelle, mandilli or tonarelli made right on the ship.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-italian-restaurants-at-sea-compete-with-eataly\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What Italian restaurants at sea compete with Eataly?<\/h2>\n<p>Eataly&#8217;s name has a certain cache and star power, but there are other solid Italian restaurants aboard other cruise ships.<\/p>\n<p>Before dining at Eataly aboard MSC World America, I determined the closest competitors would be Manfredi&#8217;s (Viking ocean and expedition ships), <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/cucina-del-capitano-menu-carnival-cruise\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cucina del Capitano<\/a> (Carnival Cruises), Tuscan Grille (Celebrity Cruises), Jamie&#8217;s Italian (Royal Caribbean), Sabatini&#8217;s (Princess Cruises), Canaletto (Holland America Line), La Terrazza (Silversea), Toscana (Oceania Cruises), and Onda by Scarpetta and La Cucina (Norwegian Cruise Line).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/best-cruise-ship-restaurants\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cruise ship restaurant nirvana: The 10 best meals you can have at sea<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What&#8217;s on Eataly&#8217;s MSC World America menu?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-7.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At Eataly, you can order a meal with up to five courses (and various wines to accompany each course), so arrive hungry.<\/p>\n<h3>Wine selection<\/h3>\n<p>St\u00e9phane Franchini, senior director of food and beverage for MSC Cruises, explained the extensive wine selection.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;All our Italian wines are sourced specially for Eataly&#8217;s wine list (40 entries) covering all main regions and wine types,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Our three top selections are from Toscana: Sassicaia, Tignanello, and 50&amp;50.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Antipasti<\/h3>\n<p>There are seven options for this course. A few interesting choices include fried seafood and vegetables, bigeye tuna tartare and mixed chilled seafood.<\/p>\n<p>Waygu beef carpaccio is perhaps the most luxe appetizer on the menu, with meat sourced from Japan&#8217;s high-end purveyor Muneharu Ozaki.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, it wouldn&#8217;t be an Italian restaurant without a starter of prosciutto di Parma with Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP.<\/p>\n<p>(Note: Whenever you see DOP regarding food ingredients, it signifies its authenticity and that the product came from a Protected Designation of Origin in Italy.)<\/p>\n<h3>Le insalate<\/h3>\n<p>For the salad course, three dishes are on offer: a traditional Caesar, roasted cauliflower with green apple, and radicchio with Parmigiano and Villa Manodori balsamic vinegar produced in Modena, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>These salads are a bonus for anyone looking to eat a bit lighter. You may also add a protein \u2014 chicken, guanciale (cured pork cheek\/jowl with a more pronounced flavor than pancetta), steak or shrimp \u2014 to make that your main dish.<\/p>\n<h3>La pasta<\/h3>\n<p>There are seven pasta dishes with roots across Italy, so it will be tough to choose just one.<\/p>\n<p>For me, the most alluring dish is mandilli al pesto, which hails from Liguria, Italy. Often referred to as &#8220;silk handkerchiefs,&#8221; this rendition is topped with homemade basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, green beans, potato, fruity Taggiasca extra-virgin olive oil and Pecorino Romano DOP.<\/p>\n<p>Two main dishes feature tagliatelle pasta, reminiscent of festive ribbons. Many think it&#8217;s the same as fettuccine, but tagliatelle should be thinner. Eataly presents the first dish from Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a tomato, pork and beef ragu with Parmigiano-Reggiano accents.<\/p>\n<p>The second dish (tagliatelle al tartufo nero) comes from Tuscany. The pasta is tossed in a simple butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce accompanied by fresh black truffle.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re particularly hungry, order the rigatoni all&#8217;amatriciana. A hearty dish from Italy&#8217;s Lazio region, it starts with rigatoni with a nice &#8220;bite&#8221; combined with a sauce comprising guanciale, tomatoes and Pecorino Romano.<\/p>\n<p>A nice touch: You can request an Urbani black truffle to be shaved atop your pasta tableside.<\/p>\n<h3>I secondi and contorni<\/h3>\n<p>There are several Instagram-worthy main courses to choose from. La gran cotoletta alla Milanese is a fried, breaded bone-in veal chop for two flavored with chicory, lemon and Olitalia extra-virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>The seared whole branzino with Taggiasche olives, Sicilian capers, tomatoes and herbs is also a delight to the senses.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing the seafood theme, there are a gratinated scallop dish with a spicy tomato-olive compote and a Tuscan-style calamari filled with peas, mashed potatoes, spinach and herbs.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of side dishes range from broccoli rabe to grilled vegetables to mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n<h3>I dolci<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, for those with a sweet tooth, the venue offers the chance to cap the meal with a traditional tiramisu, chocolate hazelnut mousse cake, limoncello cake, gelato or fruit salad adorned with basil.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-was-the-experience\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How was the experience?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-6.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A colleague and I were lucky enough to dine at Eataly on a preinaugural cruise that showcased MSC World America to travel agents and members of the media. We got a prime-time 8 p.m. reservation and were promptly seated in the front dining room by a very friendly Italian hostess. The round table was spacious for just two people and signaled that a bounty of delicious food would soon arrive.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a second section of the dining room farther back and a few alfresco tables for sweeping views of the ocean or port of call.<\/p>\n<p>The dining room was absolutely buzzing throughout our meal. You may love or hate that. For us, we felt the excitement of being some of the first people to dine at an Eataly on the ocean. Others felt that it was a bit louder than they had expected. I definitely had to lean in a bit to hear my dining companion.<\/p>\n<p>Since this was a preview sailing, not all the menu items were available. Darn! But that gives me a good excuse to get back on board soon.<\/p>\n<p>A bread basket with rosemary focaccia, breadsticks and more kicked off the evening. It was served with bowls of Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil for dipping.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The bread served at Eataly is worth the carbs. ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We started the meal with the burrata appetizer. The exterior was buttery and had a nice sheen, while the interior was more creamy. The mozzarella and cream sat atop a bed of Tuscan tomato bread compote with Taggiasche olive crumbles and a basil oil finish. It was an outstanding way to begin the meal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My ancestral homeland is in the Lazio region of Italy, so I had no choice but to order tonnarelli cacio e pepe, a regional specialty, for my pasta course. The portion was huge and could have been a main course itself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-3.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This combination of pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper may seem simple, but it&#8217;s surprisingly easy to ruin this dish by overcooking the pasta, not blending enough of the starchy pasta water with the cheese to ensure the sauce sticks to the pasta or going too light on the black pepper. I&#8217;m pleased to report that this dish checked all the boxes for me (almost).<\/p>\n<p>Tonnarelli should be more reminiscent of a thick, square spaghetti. This pasta, while delicious with the perfect amount of &#8220;bite,&#8221; seemed a bit more like tagliatelle or fettuccine.<\/p>\n<p>I had studied the menu before dinner and was disappointed that the restaurant wasn&#8217;t serving the roasted suckling pig with sage butter or breaded bone-in veal chop on the night I visited due to the nature of the preview sailing. However, I selected the braised boneless short rib.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-4.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The dish&#8217;s construction was beautiful, with two squares of short rib carefully placed atop whipped potatoes. The puree was light and heavenly. The sauce had just the right amount of earthy saltiness and black truffle. The meat could have been a bit more tender but then the presentation would have suffered. A side dish of sauteed spinach completed the main course.<\/p>\n<p>For dessert, we had a choice of tiramisu \u2014 an Italian stalwart made with mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked lady fingers and cocoa powder \u2014 or a limoncello-soaked sponge cake with lemon cream. My dinner guest had the tiramisu and enjoyed it while I went for the lemony finale. I adore lemon and wished there was more of a punch, but the flavors were balanced, and it was a solid end to the meal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/04\/20250414_MSC-World-America-Eataly_ARotondo-5.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ANDREA ROTONDO\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next time, I want to try the chocolate hazelnut mousse cake or the toasted and salted pistachio gelato.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>I would love to dine here again. I liked the energy of the room paired with its garden party atmosphere, thanks to the greenery dripping from the ceiling and decorating the walls. The menu will satisfy anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/eataly-at-sea-msc-world-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m a tough critic when it comes to Italian restaurants as I was born Italian but grew up in the U.S. I&#8217;m the &#8220;heritage keeper&#8221; of the family, and a vital part of that responsibility is keeping the recipes and southern Italian cooking techniques alive in our kitchen. 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