MSC Meraviglia Complete Restaurant Guide & PDF Menus
MSC Meraviglia offers a wide range of dining options designed to suit various tastes, schedules, and budgets. From complimentary main dining rooms and the Marketplace Buffet to specialty restaurants and exclusive MSC Yacht Club venues, guests can enjoy diverse international cuisines. This MSC Meraviglia dining guide provides an overview of restaurants, hours, and highlights to help plan meals during your cruise.
About MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia is a 171,598-ton Meraviglia-class cruise ship launched in 2017, accommodating approximately 4,500 to 5,700 passengers across 19 decks. Onboard features include a 96-meter indoor promenade with a 480-square-meter LED sky dome, multiple pool areas including the Polar Aqua Park, the adults-only Horizon Pool, and the MSC Aurea Spa. Entertainment offerings include the Carousel Lounge, a full-size bowling alley, F1 and flight simulators, and the XD cinema. MSC Meraviglia sails itineraries in the Caribbean, Western and Eastern Mediterranean, Bermuda, Canada/New England, and calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas. Dining is integrated throughout the ship, with options spanning casual buffets, main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, and bars.
Dining Hours Onboard MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia provides meals throughout the day with both scheduled and flexible dining options.
Breakfast
Marketplace Buffet: 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Main Dining Room (port days): 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Brunch
Main Dining Room (sea days): 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch
Marketplace Buffet: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Specialty Restaurants (on select days): 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dinner
Marketplace Buffet: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Main Dining Rooms: Staggered seatings between 5:00 pm and 9:15 pm
Specialty Restaurants: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Late Night
Marketplace Buffet: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
All MSC Meraviglia dining hours listed above are subject to change based on itinerary, port days, and onboard scheduling. Guests should check the daily program or the MSC for Me app for the most accurate and up to date restaurant hours during their cruise.
MSC Meraviglia Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms
MSC Meraviglia has four main dining rooms: Waves, L’Olivo d’Oro, L’Olive Doree, and Panorama. All four share the same menu, which rotates daily and features Mediterranean, Italian, seafood, and international dishes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner include multiple courses with vegetarian and vegan options, along with children’s menus. Special dietary requests and allergies are accommodated with advance notice.
Waves Restaurant
Waves restaurant is the main dining room onbaord, open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Breakfast features hot items, freshly baked pastries, and an a la carte selection including omelets and Eggs Benedict. Brunch and dinner offer multi-course meals including soups, starters, mains, and desserts.
Breakfast: Waves offers daily breakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 AM on port days.
Breakfast Menu
Brunch: Brunch is available from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on sea days only.
Seaday Brunch Menu
Dinner: Assigned dining (Early Seating and Late Seating) is standard for Bella and Fantastica guests. The Waves restaurant hosts three staggered seatings for dinner.
Dinner 1 | Dinner 2 | Dinner 3 | Dinner 4 | Dinner 5 | Dinner 6 | Dinner 7
Casual Dining: Buffet and Quick Service Options
The Marketplace Buffet serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the day. Open kitchens feature fresh pasta, pizza, focaccia, rotisserie items, and a mozzarella station. There are also international options including Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, and Latin American dishes. The buffet is designed with multiple seating areas to reduce crowding and includes dedicated stations for children.
Marketplace Buffet
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:00 AM, and includes eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, pastries, cereal, and fruit.
Lunch: 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and includes pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot entrees.
Dinner: 6:00 to 9:30 PM, featuring rotating international dishes and late-night snacks from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Atmosphere Bar South
Atmosphere Bar South, located near the pool deck, provides quick service items such as burgers, pizza, and snacks throughout the day.
Carousel Lounge
The Carousel Lounge offers complimentary light snacks such as pastries, muffins, and finger sandwiches from late morning into the afternoon.
MSC Yacht Club Exclusive Dining
Guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club have access to a private restaurant reserved exclusively for Yacht Club passengers. The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with open seating and no assigned dining times.
Menus feature Mediterranean and international cuisine that changes daily, with meals prepared to order. The MSC Yacht Club also includes additional private areas such as a lounge and sundeck with food and beverage service, offering an alternative to the ship’s main dining venues.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
Breakfast: 7:00 to 9:30 AM
Sample Breakfast Menu
Lunch: 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Sample Lunch Menu
Dinner: 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Sample Dinner Menu
Highlights: Dining in the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cuisine along with international dishes prepared to order. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with menus reflecting regional cuisines based on itinerary. Dining is flexible without assigned seating.
MSC Yacht Club Bar & Grill
Buffet breakfast and lunch options, including fresh seafood, grilled dishes, salads, and carvery selections. Afternoon snacks and a tea service are also available each afternoon.
Hours:
Breakfast 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon snacks 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
MSC Meraviglia Specialty Restaurants
MSC Meraviglia offers several specialty restaurants that require an additional fee. These venues provide a wide range of international cuisines and dining formats, with pricing available as fixed menus or a la carte. Advance reservations are required.
Butcher’s Cut
American steakhouse with a la carte menu including dry-aged beef, lamb, and bison, as well as salads and seafood starters, plus signature desserts.
Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki experience with chefs preparing meals tableside, plus a sushi bar with sashimi, sushi, and hot Japanese appetizers and entrees.
Ocean Cay Restaurant
Seafood-focused menu with fresh fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean-inspired sides and an extensive wine list.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
Mexican restaurant serving tacos, nachos, and other casual dishes with both fixed price and a la carte options.
Brass Anchor Pub
Traditional pub fare with craft beers and casual meals.
Sports Bar
Casual bar food such as wings, burgers, and snacks, paired with drinks and live sports entertainment.
Jean Philippe Chocolate Cafe
Desserts, gelato, and freshly made chocolate confections. Café seating offers coffee, crepes, and ice cream sundaes.
Atmosphere Ice Cream Bar
Casual venue offering ice cream, frozen desserts, and beverages.
Dining Tips for MSC Meraviglia
Reservations for specialty restaurants should be made early to secure preferred dining times.
Dining schedules may vary between sea days and port days, especially for breakfast and lunch service.
Guests seeking flexible dining should consider booking the Aurea Experience, which includes My Choice Dining.
MSC Yacht Club guests benefit from private dining rooms and exclusive menus.
Buffet and grab-and-go options are ideal for families or guests looking for quick meals.
MSC Cruises has a limited number of tables for two in the main dining rooms. Couples are often seated at shared tables with four or more guests. Travelers who prefer private dining should visit the dining desk immediately after boarding to request a table change, as availability is limited and handled on a first come basis.
Final Thoughts on MSC Meraviglia Dining
MSC Meraviglia combines international cuisine, Mediterranean classics, and casual dining options to create a flexible and diverse culinary experience. With specialty restaurants, four main dining rooms, and Yacht Club-exclusive venues, the ship accommodates a variety of tastes and preferences. Guests can enjoy high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks while sailing to destinations including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Bermuda, and Canada/New England.
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