Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen – a Closer Look at Royal Caribbean’s Beloved Italian Restaurant

Famed cruise line, Royal Caribbean, has been wowing their customers with incredible service, entertainment, and dining for decades; putting them at the forefront of the mass-market cruise industry. On each ship dining in made a priority, with dozens of eateries across the fleet ranging from steakhouse fare, to sushi, to Italian.

A fan favorite Italian restaurant is Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, found on several ships throughout fleet. Here guests can enjoy hand crafted pizzas and flatbreads, delicious pastas that include the famous lasagna, and the always popular meat and cheese platter to share.

Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen Menu

Antipasti e Insalate

ASSORTED MEAT & CHEESE PLATTER
chef’s selections of italian meats and cheeses served with olives, pickles, breadsticks, and focaccia

MEATBALL GIGANTE
sautéed spinach, mozzarella, marinara sauce, topped with parmesan cheese

NONNA’S SOUP
italian sausage, kale, cannellini beans, asiago cheese

GIOCANNI’S HOUSE SALAD
radicchio, arugula, romaine, belgian endive, heirloom tomatoes, olives, fennel, crispy prosciutto, piave vecchio cheese, italian vinaigrette

ITALIAN STROMBOLI
spicy salami, mozzarella, oregano, arugula, tomatoes, white truffle oil

CAESAR SALAD
romaine, house made croutons, topped with shaved parmesan
(anchovies added upon request)

TRUFFLE CAPRESE SALAD
truffle burrata, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, pesto, balsamic glaze, fresh basil oil

CALAMARI & POLENTA
served with alfredo and marinara sauce

Piatti Principali e Pizza

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
chicken breast lightly breaded and fried, tomato sauce, mozzarella, spaghetti, fresh basil

OSSO BUCO
veal shank, root vegetables, white wine broth, saffron risotto, citrus gremolata

UNCLE ALFREDO’S FETTUCCINE
chicken breast, tagliatelle pasta, shaved sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella

LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE
linguine pasta, fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, parsley, white wine
(substitute with shrimp)

PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA WITH SALMON
grilled salmon, marinara sauce, capers, anchovies, olives

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
pancetta, eggs, parmigiano-reggiano

SPAGHETTI POMODORO
fresh basil, grated grana padano, marinara sauce

STEAK MUFFULETTA
breaded rolled beef tenderloin, guanciale, mortadella, marinara sauce, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, parmesan

GRILLED FILET MIGNON
beef tenderloin, peperonata, marsala, mushrooms, crispy polenta, grana padano cheese

GIOVANNI’S PIZZA
tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, spicy salami, honey, pepper

MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, basil

PEPPERONI
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni

MEAT LOVER’S
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, spicy salami, bacon, italian sausage

TRUFFLE & EGGS
tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, eggs, pecorino, white truffle oil

MAMMA ITALIA
mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes, prosciutto, parmesan, evoo

MIXED MUSHROOM
tomato sauce, mozzarella, button, cremini, and oyster mushrooms

7-CHEESES
tomato sauces, mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, provolone, brie, pecorino romano, parmesan

PRIMAVERA
tomato sauce, spinach, mozzarella, mushrooms, red peppers, yelow peppers, red onions, black olives

Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen found on: Icon, Star, Wonder, Utopia, Odyssey, Freedom

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the spaces inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Royal Caribbean. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.