Cucina Del Capitano Carnival Cruise Line has a variety of specialty dining venues across the fleet. The specialty venues available will vary by ship. This post discusses some of the specialty dining venues available on Carnival ships and gives insights into the dress code for the venue, whether reservations are required, and what pricing for eating at the venue looks like.
Prices and dress-code are subject to change so you will want to pay attention to what is established for your particular cruise vacation.
Prices and dress-code are subject to change so you will want to pay attention to what is established for your particular cruise vacation.
Steakhouse:
Most Carnival Cruise Line ships have a steakhouse onboard that serves a variety of foods at dinner, usually a variety of cuts of beef, seafood, and more. The steakhouse meal comes with an appetizer, salad, entrée, side, and dessert.
Steakhouse Price: Carnival charges $49 per adult and $13 for kids 11 & under. However, when a child is on the reduced child price, they can only order from the kids menu and not order from the regular steakhouse menu. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: The steakhouse onboard follows the main dining room dress code at dinner for the evening. Shorts are never permitted in the steakhouse.
Which ships is the steakhouse on? The steakhouse is on all Carnival ships except the Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise.
Reservations: Carnival highly recommends reservations be made in advance. This can be done through your cruise booking manager online. Usually reservations can be made onboard, but reserving in advance gets you the best opportunity to select the night and time you are wishing to dine.
Most Carnival Cruise Line ships have a steakhouse onboard that serves a variety of foods at dinner, usually a variety of cuts of beef, seafood, and more. The steakhouse meal comes with an appetizer, salad, entrée, side, and dessert.
Steakhouse Price: Carnival charges $49 per adult and $13 for kids 11 & under. However, when a child is on the reduced child price, they can only order from the kids menu and not order from the regular steakhouse menu. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: The steakhouse onboard follows the main dining room dress code at dinner for the evening. Shorts are never permitted in the steakhouse.
Which ships is the steakhouse on? The steakhouse is on all Carnival ships except the Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise.
Reservations: Carnival highly recommends reservations be made in advance. This can be done through your cruise booking manager online. Usually reservations can be made onboard, but reserving in advance gets you the best opportunity to select the night and time you are wishing to dine.
Menu & More Information: Carnival has a menu for the steakhouse posted on their website. Click Here to view the steakhouse menu.
Cucina Del Capitano:
Cucina Del Capitano is an Italian restaurant that serves a variety of Italian dishes at dinner. Carnival advertises that the recipes were selected by some of their Italian captains.
Cucina Del Capitano Price: If you are sailing on Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, or Mardi Gras your Cucina Del Capitano experience is free. Click Here if you are sailing on one of these three ships for more info. However, if you are sailing on any of the other ships with Cucina Del Capitano you will have to pay. The price is $18 per adult and $6 for kids 11 & under that order off the kid's menu. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: Carnival advertises the dress code of Cucina Del Capitano is cruise casual.
Which ships is Cucina Del Capitano on? Cucina Del Capitano is located on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Vista, Mardi Gras, and Carnival Jubilee (when the ship enters service).
Reservations: Guests can make reservations online before the cruise or once onboard if spots are remaining. On Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras guests cannot make reservations because the venue is considered an alternative to the main dining room and complimentary at dinner.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage on Cucina Del Capitano
Cucina Del Capitano is an Italian restaurant that serves a variety of Italian dishes at dinner. Carnival advertises that the recipes were selected by some of their Italian captains.
Cucina Del Capitano Price: If you are sailing on Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, or Mardi Gras your Cucina Del Capitano experience is free. Click Here if you are sailing on one of these three ships for more info. However, if you are sailing on any of the other ships with Cucina Del Capitano you will have to pay. The price is $18 per adult and $6 for kids 11 & under that order off the kid's menu. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: Carnival advertises the dress code of Cucina Del Capitano is cruise casual.
Which ships is Cucina Del Capitano on? Cucina Del Capitano is located on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Vista, Mardi Gras, and Carnival Jubilee (when the ship enters service).
Reservations: Guests can make reservations online before the cruise or once onboard if spots are remaining. On Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras guests cannot make reservations because the venue is considered an alternative to the main dining room and complimentary at dinner.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage on Cucina Del Capitano
JiJi Asian Kitchen:
JiJi Asian Kitchen serves a variety of Asian themed dishes. The venue is full service and offers guests a variety of Asian & Mongolian dishes.
JiJi Asian Kitchen Price: The adult price is $24 per adult and $6 for kids 11 & under when they order off the kids menu. Carnival notes the fee includes a starter, entree, dessert, and gratuity for the waitstaff. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: The dress code for JiJi Asian Kitchen is cruise casual.
Which ships is JiJi Asian Kitchen on? The JiJi Asian Kitchen is on the Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, and Carnival Sunshine.
Reservations: Carnival does not require a reservation for JiJi Asian Kitchen, but does recommend having one to be able to dine at your preferred time.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage which includes more info on JiJi Asian Kitchen & a sample menu.
JiJi Asian Kitchen serves a variety of Asian themed dishes. The venue is full service and offers guests a variety of Asian & Mongolian dishes.
JiJi Asian Kitchen Price: The adult price is $24 per adult and $6 for kids 11 & under when they order off the kids menu. Carnival notes the fee includes a starter, entree, dessert, and gratuity for the waitstaff. Beverages ordered through bar service will cost extra.
Dress-Code: The dress code for JiJi Asian Kitchen is cruise casual.
Which ships is JiJi Asian Kitchen on? The JiJi Asian Kitchen is on the Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, and Carnival Sunshine.
Reservations: Carnival does not require a reservation for JiJi Asian Kitchen, but does recommend having one to be able to dine at your preferred time.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage which includes more info on JiJi Asian Kitchen & a sample menu.
Rudi's Seagrill:
Rudi's Seagrill is a dining establishment on Carnival's XL class ships. This venue has a variety of dishes inspired by Rudi Sodamin.
Rudi's Seagrill Price: The adult price for Rudi's Seagrill is $49 per adult and $13 per child 11 & under that is eating off the kid's menu. The adult menu price includes a starter, entree, dessert, and waitstaff gratuity. Beverages ordered through the bar will cost additional.
Dress-Code: The dress code for Rudi's Seagrill is cruise casual.
Which ships is Rudi's Seagrill on? The Rudi's Seagrill dining venue was introduced on the Mardi Gras and is also on the Carnival Celebration. The Carnival Jubilee will have Rudi's Seagrill after the ship launches later in 2023.
Reservations: You can make a reservation for Rudi's Seagrill before your cruise on the booking manager on Carnival's website. I highly recommend booking in advance to be able to get the night & time you wish to dine at Rudi's Seagrill.
Menu & More Information: Click here for Carnival's webpage on Rudi's Seagrill.
Rudi's Seagrill is a dining establishment on Carnival's XL class ships. This venue has a variety of dishes inspired by Rudi Sodamin.
Rudi's Seagrill Price: The adult price for Rudi's Seagrill is $49 per adult and $13 per child 11 & under that is eating off the kid's menu. The adult menu price includes a starter, entree, dessert, and waitstaff gratuity. Beverages ordered through the bar will cost additional.
Dress-Code: The dress code for Rudi's Seagrill is cruise casual.
Which ships is Rudi's Seagrill on? The Rudi's Seagrill dining venue was introduced on the Mardi Gras and is also on the Carnival Celebration. The Carnival Jubilee will have Rudi's Seagrill after the ship launches later in 2023.
Reservations: You can make a reservation for Rudi's Seagrill before your cruise on the booking manager on Carnival's website. I highly recommend booking in advance to be able to get the night & time you wish to dine at Rudi's Seagrill.
Menu & More Information: Click here for Carnival's webpage on Rudi's Seagrill.
Bonsai Teppanyaki:
Bonsai Teppanyaki is an interactive dining experience where guests gather around the table and watch the chef perform while cooking.
Bonsai Teppanyaki Price: At dinner Bonsai Teppanyaki is $42 per guest regardless of age. At lunch Bonsai Teppanyaki is $35 per guest regardless of age. An 18% service charge is added on top of this fee for all guests at both lunch & dinner. The price includes a starter, entree, and dessert. Beverages ordered through the bar will cost additional.
Dress-Code: The dress code for Bonsai Teppanyaki is cruise casual.
Which ships is Bonsai Teppanyaki on? The Bonsai Teppanyaki venue is on the Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia, and Mardi Gras. The Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Firenze will also have Bonsai Teppanyaki when the ships debut for Carnival.
Reservations: The Bonsai Teppanyaki has limited seating. Carnival's website highly recommends guests make reservations due to the limited space. Reservations can be made pre-cruise through Carnival's online booking manager portal.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage which includes more information as well as the Bonsai Teppanyaki menu.
Bonsai Teppanyaki is an interactive dining experience where guests gather around the table and watch the chef perform while cooking.
Bonsai Teppanyaki Price: At dinner Bonsai Teppanyaki is $42 per guest regardless of age. At lunch Bonsai Teppanyaki is $35 per guest regardless of age. An 18% service charge is added on top of this fee for all guests at both lunch & dinner. The price includes a starter, entree, and dessert. Beverages ordered through the bar will cost additional.
Dress-Code: The dress code for Bonsai Teppanyaki is cruise casual.
Which ships is Bonsai Teppanyaki on? The Bonsai Teppanyaki venue is on the Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia, and Mardi Gras. The Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Firenze will also have Bonsai Teppanyaki when the ships debut for Carnival.
Reservations: The Bonsai Teppanyaki has limited seating. Carnival's website highly recommends guests make reservations due to the limited space. Reservations can be made pre-cruise through Carnival's online booking manager portal.
Menu & More Information: Click Here for Carnival's webpage which includes more information as well as the Bonsai Teppanyaki menu.
Chef's Table:
I will have a separate post on the Chef's Table coming soon! There is too much information to discuss on this topic so I wanted to create a separate post!
I will have a separate post on the Chef's Table coming soon! There is too much information to discuss on this topic so I wanted to create a separate post!
General Tips For Specialty Dining:
- If there is a venue that you really want to eat at, I recommend checking to see if the venue can be booked before your cruise on the Carnival online booking manager. Booking early allows you to make sure you get a spot and can also help you get an ideal day or time as space is usually more limited once on the cruise.
- If you do not make a reservation ahead, try to book early in the cruise. Some venues do fill up, especially on particular nights of the cruise.
- Make sure you adhere to the dress code of the venue. Failure to follow the set rules could result in you being turned away. Double check the dress code onboard by looking at the Carnival Hub App or asking at guest services.
- For guests booking onboard, you can typically make reservations on your Carnival Hub App or at Guest Services.
- Some dining venues include the service gratuity in the rate advertised, but others will mention that 18% gratuity is additional. When you book make sure you pay attention to this to avoid any surprise charges later
Dining On The Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee:
The specialty dining on Carnival's XL class ships (Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee) has a few differences when it comes to Cucina Del Capitano, Chibang, & Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse. I recently wrote a post about how on these 3 ships the venues are considered an alternative to the main dining room. Click Here to read my post on these venues on Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee.
The specialty dining on Carnival's XL class ships (Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee) has a few differences when it comes to Cucina Del Capitano, Chibang, & Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse. I recently wrote a post about how on these 3 ships the venues are considered an alternative to the main dining room. Click Here to read my post on these venues on Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee.