MSC Cruises has today revealed details of the extensive gastronomic offering on board MSC Virtuosa, the company's upcoming flagship.
With five specialty restaurants, five main restaurants, a buffet open from early morning until late at night, and 21 bars, there is an incredible variety of options with both formal and informal settings to suit every passenger's needs. Inspired by MSC Cruises' European roots, where a passion for food is a way of life, fine dining plays an integral role in creating unforgettable holiday memories, allowing MSC Cruises passengers to discover new cultures and flavors while sailing to diverse destinations around the world.
HELLO! TACOS & CANTINA: CASUAL RESTAURANT WITH LATIN FLAVOR
This new fast-casual dining concept offers a selection of Latin American-inspired dishes and drinks to share and enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere during lunch and dinner. Passengers can choose from a tempting variety of dishes, from tacos and nachos, authentic meat empanadas, and savory tamales, to tortilla soup or vegetarian tacos—all to enjoy with a glass ofagua fresca or our selection of the top 10 tequilas and mezcals!
The new, exclusive restaurant will offer a selection of six homemade salsas and hot sauces, as well as a fresh guacamole station to further enhance the dining experience. Passengers can choose between freshly prepared guacamole or make their own at their table. And then, why not treat themselves to dessert at the new ice cream bar?
INDOCHINE: A FUSION OF CULINARY HERITAGES
This new and original concept will offer passengers classic Vietnamese dishes with a French twist, combining two delicious culinary heritages. The menu will include a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a multitude of delicious choices perfect for sharing with friends. From green papaya salads to beef buns, French-style roasted snails, and Vietnamese vegetable crepes, a vast selection will offer healthy and balanced options with combinations of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy flavors. Furthermore, the extensive wine list offers both New World and Old World selections to tempt even the most seasoned sommeliers, while the unique selection of tropical cocktails helps complete this authentic experience.
MSC CRUISES' EXCLUSIVE SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CONCEPTS
The three most popular specialty restaurants from other MSC Cruises ships will also be present on MSC Virtuosa:
- The traditional American-style steakhouse, Butcher's Cut , showcases the skill of a master butcher. This is a true steak lover's dream, serving specialty cuts of meat including dry-aged tomahawk , T-bone , and surf and turf , all prepared in an open kitchen, giving the restaurant a relaxed yet sophisticated feel, inspired by America's Gilded Age.
- Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant offers modern East-West Japanese cuisine on two teppanyaki grills, where chefs delight and entertain guests with spectacular tricks and twists while preparing authentic and delicious meals right before their eyes.
- The Kaito Sushi Bar offers a more intimate experience, where passengers can watch master sushi chefs prepare fresh sushi, sashimi, and tempura for a meal above the gallery.
LARGE BUFFET AND ELEGANT MAIN DINING ROOM
- One of the favorites of the dining experience is the Marketplace Buffet, open from early to late while serving a wide variety of international dishes, with open kitchens, a fresh mozzarella factory, freshly baked bread, pasta, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
- For summer 2021, the buffet will follow the same service concept as on MSC Grandiosa, with food served on plates for passengers and with appropriate seating arrangements to allow for social distancing.
- In addition, MSC Virtuosa will feature five main restaurants serving first-class Mediterranean and international specialties in an elegant setting. The menus change daily, and exquisite dishes have been created for the most sophisticated dining experiences. Furthermore, the main dining venues have been specially designed around the theme of music.
CHOICE OF BARS AND LOUNGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
To complete the culinary offerings, the bar experience on MSC Virtuosa caters to every occasion. The ship offers a variety of unique venues to enjoy with family and friends, with 21 bars and lounges, both indoors and outdoors.
- The Champagne Bar offers a wide selection of different champagnes accompanied by a delicious variety of caviar, oysters and crab to complement the experience.
- The Sky Lounge is known for its molecular cocktails in an art deco-inspired setting.
- The Masters of the Sea, an authentic British pub with a selection of over 40 different beers.
A new addition, as previously announced, will be the futuristic MSC Starship Club featuring Rob, the first humanoid robot bartender at sea. This unique bar, part of a new form of entertainment, includes 3D holograms, a digital art wall, and a 12-seat interactive digital table, giving passengers the opportunity to explore space with their own personalized galactic journey. Rob will mix and serve his signature cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and countless custom drinks, just like a human bartender, while surprising passengers with his amusing expressions for a truly immersive bar experience.
GOURMET CHOCOLATE, CREPES AND GELATO
Award-winning pastry chef and chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury returns with his two delicious concepts: Jean-Philippe Maury Café & Chocolat and Crêpes & Gelato.
- The Chocolat & Café features an open-air chocolate shop with chocolate made on board, framed by spectacular chocolate sculptures worthy of any museum. Passengers can observe the chocolate-making process while enjoying the cozy atmosphere of this café and shop, and sample an impressive array of treats.
- The Crêpes & Gelato counter will be filled with tempting treats, ready to satisfy any craving, from classic milkshakes and sorbets to trendy green juices.
