MSC World America - Dining

A Guide to Eating Your Way Around the Ship

One of the most interesting things about MSC World America is that dining is not treated as an afterthought. The ship gives guests a wide range of choices, from complimentary main restaurants and buffets to specialty restaurants focused on steak, sushi, Italian and Greek cuisine.

For families, that variety matters. Some nights call for a relaxed buffet or pizza between activities. Other nights are an opportunity to sit down for a longer dinner. And for adults, there are specialty restaurants that make dinner feel more like a destination of its own.

Here is what to know before you sail.

Start With the Included Dining

You don't need to book a specialty restaurant to eat well on MSC World America.

The ship's main dining restaurants serve changing menus featuring Mediterranean and international cuisine, while the buffet provides a more flexible option for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.

For families, the buffet can be particularly convenient. Everyone can choose what they want, meals don't have to take as long, and it is easy to grab something to eat before heading back to the pool or the next activity.

The main restaurants offer a different experience, with table service and menus that change throughout the cruise.

Travel advisor tip: Don't automatically assume you should eat at the buffet every night just because you are traveling with children. The main dining restaurants can actually make family dinners easier because everyone can order what they want from the menu while someone else handles the cleanup.

Eataly: A First at Sea

One of the biggest dining stories on MSC World America is Eataly.

MSC describes it as the only Eataly at sea, bringing the Italian food marketplace concept onboard with freshly made pasta, Italian ingredients and an atmosphere inspired by Italian culinary traditions.

For travelers who already know Eataly on land, this is a particularly interesting addition. For everyone else, it is an opportunity to experience a more elevated Italian meal without leaving the ship.

And because the pasta is made onboard, this isn't simply a restaurant serving generic Italian food.

Eataly is a specialty restaurant, so an additional charge applies. MSC also offers specialty dining packages that can help guests plan multiple specialty meals during their cruise.

Paxos Brings Greece to the Ship

If Italian isn't your first choice, Paxos takes the dining experience in another direction.

This Greek-inspired restaurant features dishes such as grilled meats, seafood and meze designed for sharing. MSC describes the restaurant as a family-friendly taverna, making it one of the specialty dining options that can work well for a family meal. There is also Paxos on the Go for a more casual option.

Butcher's Cut for Steak Lovers

Sometimes you simply want a great steak.

Butcher's Cut is MSC's American-style steakhouse, featuring premium cuts along with seafood, sides and desserts.

This is the type of restaurant that makes sense for a celebration, date night or simply one special dinner during a longer sailing.

For families with older children and teenagers who enjoy steakhouse dining, it can also be a good family dinner option.

Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki Adds Some Dinner-Time Theater

For something more interactive, head to Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki.

The venue combines sushi with teppanyaki-style dining, giving guests the opportunity to watch the chefs prepare food as part of the experience.

This is worth considering for families with children or teens who enjoy watching food being prepared. It turns dinner into more of an activity rather than simply another meal.

Sometimes You Just Want Pizza

Not every meal needs to be an experience.

MSC World America has Luna Park Pizza & Burger, a complimentary casual venue near Luna Park that provides quick, familiar food. MSC also offers casual choices such as Promenade Bites and other grab-and-go options throughout the ship.

For families, these casual options may become some of the most useful dining spots onboard.

Think:

Pool → pizza → waterslide → ice cream → another activity.

No reservations. No waiting for a full dinner service. Just food when you need it.

Save Room for Something Sweet

MSC World America also gives guests plenty of opportunities to turn snacks into part of the vacation.

Sweet Temptations features Venchi gelato along with treats such as crepes and milkshakes, while other areas around the ship offer coffee, pastries and casual snacks.

For families, these stops can be just as memorable as dinner.

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