MSC Cruises Partners with Eataly for New Dining Experience

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MSC Cruises has teamed up with Eataly to bring the renowned Italian dining experience onboard its newest ship, MSC World America, when it debuts in 2025.

The new onboard restaurant will feature an open kitchen and offer freshly prepared pasta, signature dishes, and exclusive products sourced directly from Italian suppliers, according to the announcement.

“As an international cruise line with a strong European heritage, we are committed to taking our guests on a gastronomic journey of discovery with the onboard dining experience as we believe that the best memories are made when sharing good food together. MSC World America stays true to this philosophy, which is why we have partnered with Eataly – an emblem of Made in Italy and Italian culinary artistry. We share a passion for high-quality, authentic food made with fresh ingredients and together we are creating a unique experience that can only be enjoyed on board MSC World America,” said Bernhard Stacher, vice president of global hotel operations at MSC Cruises.

In total, the MSC World America will feature 19 dining venues, including four main restaurants, two buffets, and two exclusive venues in the MSC Yacht Club. Eataly will be joined by five additional specialty restaurants on the ship.

Among the highlights is a new specialty Greek restaurant called Paxos, which will feature a fresh fish counter where guests can select their seafood.

The ship will also offer five casual dining options, including:

  • Paxos on the Go: Serving Greek favorites in the Promenade district
  • Promenade Bites: Offering hot dogs, chili dogs, corn on the cob, and cotton candy in the Promenade district
  • The Harbour Bar & Bites: Featuring empanadas, burritos, wraps, cookies, and brownies in the Family Aventura district
  • La Boca Grill: A pizza venue in the Aqua Deck district
  • Luna Park Pizza & Burger: Serving American classics in the Galleria district

Set to launch in April 2025, MSC World America will dedicate its inaugural season to Caribbean voyages from Miami, including stops at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.