MSC World America Complete Restaurant Guide & PDF Menus
MSC World America offers one of the most extensive dining lineups in the MSC Cruises fleet, with a mix of complimentary restaurants, quick service venues, and specialty dining experiences. With 19 dining venues spread across multiple decks and districts, guests sailing on MSC World America can expect a wide range of cuisine options throughout their cruise. From main dining rooms and buffets to casual grab and go spots and premium restaurants like Eataly, this MSC World America dining guide covers everything you need to know before you sail.
About MSC World America
MSC World America is the latest next-generation World Class ship and is designed specifically for the North American market. Launching in April 2025 and sailing from Miami, the ship accommodates up to 6,762 guests and features 22 decks and 7 distinct districts, including the World Promenade and World Galleria.
MSC World America sails 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, all featuring visits to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. In addition to its dining venues, the ship features attractions like the Cliffhanger overwater swing, the Jaw Drop dry slide, multiple pools, and a large family focused area. Dining plays a central role in the onboard experience, with a mix of international cuisine, casual dining, and specialty restaurants.
Dining Hours Onboard MSC World America
Knowing the dining schedule on MSC World America helps guests plan meals throughout the day. From breakfast in the main dining room to late-night pizza and snacks, MSC World America provides options for all meals and snacks.
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
Quick Service Venues: 11:30 am - 6:00 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
Luna Park Pizza & Burger: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Late Night
Marketplace Buffet: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Luna Park Pizza & Burger: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
All MSC World America 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 World America Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms
MSC World America features five main dining rooms located across Decks 5, 6, and 8. These include La Foglia, Esagono, Hexagon, Bubbles, and Les Dunes. Les Dunes is reserved for guests staying in Aurea Grand Suites.
All main dining rooms serve the same rotational dinner menu, which changes nightly and includes starters, entrees, desserts, and always available options. Guests booked in Bella and Fantastica experiences are assigned a dining time, while Aurea guests benefit from My Choice Dining with flexible scheduling.
Hexagon & Esagono Restaurants
Hexagon and Esagono Restaurants are the main dining room onboard the ship. They offer a rotating dinner menu with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Italian specialties, seafood, and international cuisine.
Breakfast: Hexagon 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 Hexagon and Esagono Restaurants host dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Dinner 1 | Dinner 2 | Dinner 3 | Dinner 4 | Dinner 5 | Dinner 6 | Dinner 7
Casual Dining: Buffet and Quick Service Options
MSC World America expands complimentary dining beyond the buffet and dining rooms with several casual options.
Il Mercato Buffet and La Brasserie Buffet are located on Decks 18 and 19. Il Mercato serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while La Brasserie serves breakfast and lunch. Both offer similar selections including eggs, pancakes, pizza, pasta, salads, hot entrees, and desserts.
In addition to the main buffets, MSC World America features several casual gdining venues throughout the ship. Luna Park Pizza & Burger, Promenade Bites, La Boca Grill, and the Harbour Bar & Bites all offer a lineup of grab-and-go items, perfect for snacking or dining between activities onboard.
Il Mercato
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.
La Brasserie
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.
Luna Park Pizza & Burger
This grab and go location offers pizza by the slice, burgers, hot dogs, snack items, fries, and desserts. Pizza & Burger is open from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM, offering a quick and convenient dining option late into the night.
Promenade Bites
Promenade Bites is located on the World Promenade and typically operates from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering items like hot dogs, sliders, popcorn, and sweets.
La Boca Grill
La Boca Grill is a poolside option open from about 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM, serving burgers, pizza, and casual lunch items.
Harbour Bar & Bites
The Harbour Bar and Bites is located in the Family Zone district and is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a rotating menu of grab and go snacks like wraps, empanadas, and cookies.
Coffee Emporium
Coffee Emporium is the ship’s dedicated coffee bar, serving espresso drinks, slow brewed coffee, iced beverages, and coffee cocktails, along with snacks like pastries and sandwiches.
MSC Yacht Club Exclusive Dining
Guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club have access to private dining venues not available to other passengers. The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating menu that changes daily.
There is also a Yacht Club grill area offering casual meals throughout the day. These venues provide a more private dining experience and are included as part of the MSC Yacht Club package.
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. The venue provides a quieter and more private dining environment compared to the ship’s larger restaurants and is included as part of the MSC Yacht Club experience.
MSC Yacht Club Bar & Grill
This sun deck venue serves breakfast, lunch, and casual dining with gourmet sandwiches and burgers. Yacht Club Bar & Grill overlooks the ship’s bow and provides a relaxing environment for upscale casual dining.
Hours:
Breakfast 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon snacks 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
MSC World America Specialty Restaurants
MSC World America features a wide range of specialty restaurants available for an additional cost. Guests can also purchase dining packages, which can be used across multiple venues and offer access to full menus in most cases.
Butcher’s Cut
Steakhouse serving premium beef cuts, seafood, starters, sides, and desserts.
Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki
Sushi Bar and Hibachi-style dining with interactive chef performances.
Eataly
Eataly debuts at sea on MSC World America, offering a four course Italian dining experience with freshly made pasta and dishes prepared with ingredients sourced from Italy.
Paxos
Paxos is a Greek restaurant focused on seafood and Mediterranean dishes, and also features a grab-and-go window for snacks on the World Promenade.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
Hola! Tacos & Cantina offers tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and specialty desserts and also features a full bar serving margaritas and other Mexican-inspired cocktails.
All-Star Sports Bar
All Stars Sports Bar features casual bar food like wings, burgers, and snacks, along with drinks and entertainment.
Masters of the Sea
Masters of the Sea is an English style pub offering beer brewed onboard along with classic pub food available for a nominal charge.
Jean Philippe Chocolate Cafe
This upscale chocolate bar offers chocolate truffles, gelato, crepes, sundaes, and specialty coffee drinks.
Sweet Temptations
Sweet Temptations offers grab-and-go gelato, ice cream bars, waffles, and crepes.
Dining Tips for MSC World America
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 World America Dining
MSC World America offers a the largest lineup of dining options in the MSC fleet with venues that cater to all different preferences and schedules. From complimentary main dining rooms and buffets to casual quick service venues and specialty restaurants, the ship provides consistent access to food throughout the day.
With 19 dining venues, new concepts like Eataly and Paxos, and expanded casual dining options, MSC World America delivers one of the most diverse dining experiences in the cruise industry. Whether you prefer structured dining or flexible grab and go meals, there are options available across every deck of the ship.
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