All the Dining Menus in the Viking Ocean Fleet (2026 Update)

Every restaurant on a Viking Ocean ship is included in your fare, specialty restaurants too. You’ll dine at The Restaurant, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant, The Chef’s Table, the World Café, Mamsen’s, the Pool Grill and Wintergarden afternoon tea, with beer and wine included at lunch and dinner and 24-hour room service. Below are the sample menus, where each venue sits on board, and how specialty reservations work.

Updated October 2026

A Viking Ocean ship in the Aurlandsfjord near Flåm, Norway. Photo: Viking

On a Viking Ocean cruise, food is part of the destination. Menus mix regional dishes from the places you’re sailing with classics that never leave the menu, and Mamsen’s adds a taste of the Hagen family’s Norway. We’ve walked the decks of ship after ship in the fleet, from Viking Star to Viking Vesta, and this 2026 refresh brings together the full sample menus, the location of every venue, how specialty reservations work by stateroom category, and Danny’s own favorites.

Jump to a Restaurant Menu

The Restaurant Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant

Mamsen’s Pool Grill

Where Can You Eat on a Viking Ocean Ship?

Viking’s ocean ships are sister ships, so the dining lineup is the same across the fleet. The newer, slightly larger ships (Viking Vela, Vesta and Mira) keep every venue in the same place.

Venue	Where	What to expect
The Restaurant	Deck 2, Aft	The main dining room: regional dishes plus always-available classics
Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant	Deck 1, Aft	Trattoria-style Italian; reservations recommended
The Chef’s Table	Deck 1, Aft	Multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings; reservations recommended
World Café and Aquavit Terrace	Deck 7, Aft	Casual buffet with live cooking, indoors or al fresco
Pool Grill	Deck 7, Midship	Burgers, hot dogs and grill favorites made to order
Wintergarden	Deck 7, Midship	Afternoon tea
Mamsen’s	Deck 7, Forward (Explorers’ Lounge)	Norwegian specialties from breakfast to an evening treat
The Kitchen Table	Deck 1, Aft	Optional cooking school with market-to-table experiences

Decks per Viking’s official deck plans for its ocean ships as of October 2026. Room service is available around the clock.

Do Viking’s Specialty Restaurants Cost Extra?

No. Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table are included for every guest, along with every other restaurant, 24-hour room service, and beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. What your stateroom category changes is how many specialty reservations you can make before you sail, and how early.

• Owner’s Suite: four priority reservations at each specialty restaurant, opening 100 days before departure.
• Explorer Suite: three, opening 90 days before departure.
• Penthouse Junior Suite: three, opening 80 days before departure.
• Penthouse Veranda: two, opening 70 days before departure.
• Deluxe Veranda: one, opening 60 days before departure.
• Veranda Stateroom: no pre-cruise priority window, so stop by as soon as you board.

Our guests tell us this matters. One traveler landed a Chef’s Table dinner before sailing but found Manfredi’s already full. Your Harr Travel advisor can book your specialty dinners the day your window opens, and on board you can often add more on a space-available basis at no extra cost.

Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant on a Viking Ocean ship. Photo: Viking

What Is The Chef’s Table on Viking?

Deck 1, Aft

The Chef’s Table is Viking’s tasting-menu restaurant: a multi-course dinner with a wine chosen by the sommelier for each course. It has no fixed menu to print. The theme rotates every two or three days of a sailing, so a longer voyage can bring several menus. On one of our sailings, Danny enjoyed a Korean menu first, then California coastal, then a Chinese menu he called incredible. If you love trying something new, book it once per theme.

What’s at the World Café and Aquavit Terrace?

Deck 7, Aft

The World Café is the casual buffet, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live cooking, an open kitchen and sushi and seafood choices. You’ll find made-to-order waffles in the morning, a pizza of the day, salads and stations from around the world. On Viking Vesta, the pastry chefs bake right inside the café, and Danny says the sticky buns are something you’ll talk about for quite some time. Don’t skip the gelato station either.

Step outside and the Aquavit Terrace becomes your al fresco dining room, with the infinity pool at the stern. One of our guests told us the updated World Café and the seating out on the aft promenade were a highlight of their sailing.

The infinity pool on the Aquavit Terrace, steps from the World Café. Photo: Viking

Does Viking Serve Afternoon Tea?

Wintergarden, Deck 7, Midship

Yes, every afternoon in the Wintergarden, next to the Main Pool. Expect finger sandwiches, scones and desserts with international teas, tea ceremony demonstrations and classical music from Viking’s resident musicians. It’s one of Danny’s favorite traditions on board.

Afternoon tea in the Wintergarden. Photo: Viking

The Kitchen Table and Room Service

The Kitchen Table: Deck 1, Aft

The Kitchen Table is Viking’s onboard cooking school. On sea days, you’ll learn dishes from an upcoming destination. On port days, you shop a local market with the chef, then cook a regional three-course meal back on board. It’s an optional experience booked separately, so ask your advisor about availability and cost. Room service runs 24 hours a day, from breakfast in bed to a quiet dinner on your veranda.

A cooking class at The Kitchen Table. Photo: Viking

Danny’s Viking Dining Favorites

• The perfect Manfredi’s dinner: “Starting off with the Insalata Caprese, the delicious handmade pasta with the spaghetti carbonara, and I love the Bistecca Fiorentina… I always cap it off with a tiramisu.”
• Mamsen’s waffles: “I’ve stopped by many dozens of times for the waffles. They’re out of this world.”
• The Living Room bar: “The best part of the bar is the pastries. In fact, I think it’s a rule that you gotta get a cookie every time you go by.”

Danny, Founder & CEO, Harr Travel, on our Viking Vesta tour.

See all the ships, staterooms and suites on our Viking Ocean ships page, and take a closer look at Manfredi’s.

Viking Ocean Restaurant Menus

These are sample menus from Viking Ocean sailings. The Restaurant changes its regional dishes daily and Viking refreshes menus often, so what you see on board may differ a little. Under each restaurant, you’ll find where it is on board.

The Restaurant Menu

Deck 2, Aft

STARTERS

GREEN APPLE AND CUCUMBER MEDLEY
creme de pomme verte, lime & basil syrup

NORWEGIAN BABY SHRIMP COCKTAIL
celery, apple & marie-louise dressing

TRADITIONAL BEEF TARTAR
truffle butter, grilled ciabatta & quail egg

SHRIMP & CRAB SOUFFLE
tarragon red pepper coulis

WHITE BEAN SOUP
crispy pancetta, basil pesto

BEEF CONSOMME NICOISE
beans, tomato & chives

FARMERS MARKET SALAD
tender greens, fennel, beets, zucchini, pecorino & toasted hazelnuts

BLACK SEA OSETRA CAVIAR
blinis and traditional condiments

TIGER PRAWNS
poached & chilled, cocktail sauce

CLASSIC CAESAR
romaine, white anchovies, parmesan, rustic croutons

MAIN COURSES

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
linguine with clams, olive oil, garlic & chopped parsley

WARM BRAISED LEEKS
crunchy onion, mustard tarragon cherry vinaigrette

SAUTEED CHILEAN SEA BASS
mashed potatoes, cabernet, braised cabbage & veal jus

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
sunchoke mousseline, pine nut gremolata, asparagus confit

SEARED CALF LIVER
celery root puree, onion compote & raspberry sauce

FILET MIGNON OF PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN
cannellini beans, olive oil cherry tomato

GRILLED ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
steak fries, beurre maitre d’hotel

POACHED NORWEGIAN SALMON
fresh pickled cucumber and boiled potatoes

ROASTED FREE RANGE “POULET DE BRESSE”
au jus

SIDES

STEAMED VEGETABLES

GREEN BEANS

BAKED POTATO

MASHED POTATO

CREAMED SPINACH

RICE PILAF

DESSERTS

CHAMBORD

APRICOT DARTOIS

MANGO TANGO

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
strawberry, raspberry, blueberry

CREME BRULEE

SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT PLATE

ICE CREAM OR SORBET SELECTION OF THE DAY

Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant Menu

Deck 1, Aft

QUALCOSINA

PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE E MELONE
cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto, arugula & cherry tomato salad

BRUSCHETTA ALLA CAPRESE
garlic rub, burrata, house-made sundried tomatoes, basil

INSALATA PRIMAVERA
frisee lettuce, gorgonzola, raspberry, roasted sweet potato wedge, walnut dressing

CARPACCIO DI BRANZINO
citrus vinaigrette, pomegranate, herb salad

VITELLO TONNATO
sliced veal loin roast, tuna & anchovy cream sauce, capers

CALAMARI FRITTI
crispy parsley, bottarga, balsamic aioli

BRODETTO AL FRUTTI DI MARE
mussels, clams, langoustine, garlic bread

PARMIGIANO DI MELANZANE DI MANFREDI
eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil

ANTIPASTI ALLA TOSCANA
bresaola, coppa, prosciutto, marinated & grilled eggplant, zucchini, scallion for 1, 2, 3, or 4

LE ZUPPE

ZUPPA VERDE DI MANFREDI
chilled spinach, arugula & basil soup, lemon-scented ricotta

ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI BIANCHI ALLA TOSCANA
white bean soup, crispy pancetta, crouton, truffle oil

ZUPPA DI POMODORI ARROSTO
roasted tomato soup, 4 medaglie d’oro aceto balsamic di modena

SPECIALITA DELLO CHEF

PESCATO DEL GIORNO
fish of the day as described by your waiter

PASTA DEL GIORNO
as described by your waiter

PIATTI UNICI

OSSO BUCO
braised veal shank, saffron risotto & lemon gremolata

SOGLIOLA AL LIMONE
dover sole sauteed in lemon, parsley & butter sauce with garlic green beans

COSTATA DI MAIALE AI FUNGHI PORCINI
slow roasted pork chop, porcini mushroom sauce, polenta croccante

SECONDI PIATTI

PARMIGIANA DI POLLO
lightly breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce & mozzarella

SELEZIONE DI SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO
saltimbocca: wrapped in prosciutto & sage
marsala: marsala wine sauce
limone: lemon sauce & parsley
milanese: cherry tomato, basil, arugula & lemon

BISTECCA FIORENTINA
house special: thick cut rib eye coated in garlic and rubbed with porcini mushroom powder, kosher salt, brown sugar & red chili flakes

POLPETTA ITALIANA AL FORNO
classic italian meatball in tomato sauce, gratinated mozzarella

PESCA SPADA
marinated & grilled swordfish

FRONZOLI

BERNESE ALLO ZABAGLIONE

BURRO AL GORGONZOLA E AGLIO

SALSA VERDE

UN PO DI PASTA E RISOTTO

LASAGNA AL FORNO ALLA BOLOGNESE
handmade pasta layered with minced beef, bechamel sauce, parmigiano reggiano

SPAGHETTI FRESCHI ALLE VONGOLE
fresh spaghetti with clams, spinach, peperoncino & lardo

FETTUCCINE FRESCHE ALLO ZAFFERANO E GRANCHIO
fresh fettuccine in dry vermouth & saffron cream sauce, lump crab meat, lemon zest

PAPPARDELLE FRESCHE AL SALMONE AFFUMICATO E SAMBUCA
fresh pappardelle pasta in a creamy smoked salmon & sambuca sauce

GNOCCHI FRESCHI AL GORGONZOLA
hand-rolled potato gnocchi, gorgonzola cream sauce, crispy bresaola

PENNE FRESCHE ALL’ARRABBIATA
traditional fresh roman penne pasta in a garlic, parsley & spicy tomato sauce

RISOTTO AL TOPINAMBUR
jerusalem artichoke risotto, parmesan tuile

RISOTTO ALL’ARAGOSTA
creamy lobster risotto cooked in seafood broth

CONTORNI

POMODORINI MISTI SALTATI IN PADELLA
sauteed cherry tomatoes

PATATE NOVELLE AL TARTUFO E ROSMARINO
new potatoes with truffle and rosemary

SPINACI ALLA CREMA
creamed spinach

ASPARAGI GRIGLIATI
grilled asparagus

FUNGHI SALTATI IN PADELLA CON RICOTTA SALATA
sauteed mushrooms with ricotta

VERDURE DI STAGIONE
seasonal vegetables

Mamsen’s Lunch Menu

Deck 7, Forward, in the Explorers’ Lounge

SMORBROD – OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

REKE
atlantic shrimp on white bread

STEAK TARTARE
beef tartare on rye bread

GRAVLAX
cured salmon on dark bread with mustard dill sauce

ROAST BEEF
roast beef on rye bread with tartar sauce

VARME SMORBROD – WARM SANDWICH OF THE DAY

FISKEKAKE
fish cake on rye bread

KARBONADE
beef carbonnade on rye bread with onion confit

LEVERPOSTEI
liver pate on rye bread with bacon & fried mushrooms

SUPPE – SOUP

DAILY SPECIAL

Pool Grill Menu

Deck 7, Midship

FRESH FROM THE GRILL

VIKING BURGER
beef burger, cheddar cheese, red onion marmalade, bacon, bbq sauce

GRILLED VEGGIE BURGER
selection of melted cheese, fire roasted red peppers, red onion marmalade, avocado & alfalfa

PANCHO VILLA BURGER
beef burger with arugula, blue cheese, guacamole & spicy habanero mayo

PASTRAMI KING’S BURGER
black angus beef, pastrami, double american cheese, chili fries

CLASSIC REUBEN
corned beef, emmental cheese, sauerkraut, russian dressing, rye bread

DRIVE-IN CLASSIC HOT DOG
mustard, ketchup, onions, relish

SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICH
homemade bun, dill marinated shrimp salad, crispy fried onions

CHILI DOG
sausage dog, homemade bun, chili con carne, jalapeno cheddar cheese

HERB MARINATED MAHI MAHI
seared fillet

TEXAS CHICKEN WINGS
celery sticks, hot sauce, blue cheese dip

BURGERS, SANDWICHES & HOT DOGS
served with boston lettuce, tomato, red onion, french fries, coleslaw, bacon
choice of cheddar, swiss or blue cheese

Viking Ocean Dining FAQs

Is all dining included on Viking Ocean cruises?

Yes. Every restaurant is included, including Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table, along with 24-hour room service and beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. The Kitchen Table cooking experience is optional and booked separately.

Do I need reservations for Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table?

Reservations are recommended. Suites and most veranda categories get priority reservations before sailing, from four per restaurant in the Owner’s Suite to one in a Deluxe Veranda. You can often add more on board when space allows.

Where is Manfredi’s on a Viking Ocean ship?

Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant is on Deck 1, Aft, next to The Chef’s Table and The Kitchen Table. The Restaurant is one deck up on Deck 2, Aft, and the World Café is on Deck 7, Aft.

What is the dress code for dinner on Viking?

Viking has no formal nights. Evenings are relaxed and elegant, so pack what you’d wear to a nice restaurant at home.

Is alcohol included on Viking Ocean cruises?

Beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner. For drinks throughout the day, cocktails and The Chef’s Table premium wine pairing, you can add the Silver Spirits Beverage Package, which is included for Owner’s Suite guests.

Watch Our Viking Ocean Ship Tours

We’ve filmed full walkthroughs across the fleet, restaurants included:

• Viking Vesta full ship tour
• Viking Orion full ship tour
• Viking Saturn full ship tour
• Viking Mars full ship tour
• Viking Neptune full ship tour

Ready to Taste Your Way Around the World with Viking?

We’ve walked the decks, dined in the restaurants and filmed the suites, and we know which reservations to make first. Explore Viking Ocean Cruises with us, call us at 1-888-871-4233, or reach out online and your Harr Travel advisor will find the right ship, stateroom and rate for you.

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