Heidi BucoloWe’ve just returned from MSC Cruises’ newest World Class ship sailing from Miami and are back to share all the dining details with you in our complete guide to the MSC World America restaurants with menus. Check out all the complimentary and specialty dining options available on the ship, so you can plan where you want to eat during your cruise.
Complimentary MSC World America Restaurants
When it comes to complimentary dining, MSC Cruises typically has only a few options that are included in your cruise fare. These include the main dining rooms and the buffet. But the World Class has changed this! MSC World America boasts additional quick service options, including Luna Park Pizza & Burger, Promenade Bites, La Boca Grill, and The Harbour Bar & Bites. This means that you’ll always have a spot nearby to grab something to eat when you get hungry.
Of course, guests staying in MSC Yacht Club also have their own private restaurant and poolside grill.
Main Dining Rooms
- La Foglia Restaurant (Deck 5): 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM
- Esagono Restaurant (Deck 6): 5:45 PM, 8:15 PM
- Hexagon Restaurant (Deck 6): 6 PM, 8:30 PM
- Bubbles Restaurant (Deck 6): 5:30 PM, 8 PM, 5:45 to 9 PM for My Choice guests
- Les Dunes Restaurant (Deck 8): 5:45 to 9 PM exclusive for Aurea Grand Suite guests
MSC World America has five main dining rooms spread across Decks 5, 6, and 8. The restaurants include La Foglia Restaurant, Esagono Restaurant, Hexagon Restaurant, Bubbles Restaurant, and Les Dunes Restaurant. Les Dunes Restaurant is reserved exclusively for those who are staying in MSC’s Aurea Grand Suites.
Those who booked into the Aurea Experience have a reserved section in Bubbles for My Choice Dining. This means they can choose a different dining time each night of their cruise. Guests booked in the Bella and Fantastica Experiences will be assigned a dining time and dining room, with Fantastica guests getting priority for requested dining times.
Regardless of whether you have Assigned Dining or My Choice Dining, all five main dining rooms offer the same rotational menu for dinner. These menus do change nightly with a list of “always available” selections. Each night, the menu includes a rotational selection of starters, entrees, and desserts.
The Hexagon Restaurant is also open for breakfast daily from around 7:30 to 9 AM and either lunch from 12 to 1:30 PM or brunch from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Main Dining Room Menus: Breakfast | Brunch | Embarkation Lunch | Sea Day Lunch | Dinner 1 | Dinner 2 | Dinner 3 | Dinner 4 | Dinner 5 | Dinner 6 | Dinner 7
Luna Park Pizza & Burger (Deck 6)
New to MSC Cruises‘ World Class is an indoor quick service venue serving pizza, burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, and more. Located off the World Galleria, Pizza & Burger is open from around 12 PM to 2 AM serving grab-and-go snack options. The venue also has plenty of seating and retro arcade games.
We think this is a great addition to the MSC World America restaurants lineup! This puts the ship more in line with the casual spots in the promenade/atrium on many Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Princess ships.
Promenade Bites (Deck 8)
Another brand-new offering found only on MSC World America is Promenade Bites. Located aft on the outdoor World Promenade, Promenade Bites is a quick-service window serving family-friendly options. Guests can grab items like hotdogs, pulled pork sliders, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.
Promenade Bites is typically open from around 12 to 5 PM.
La Boca Grill (Deck 18)
For those lounging poolside, La Boca Grill is the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch instead of venturing into the buffet. La Boca Grill, in the Aqua Deck district, is conveniently located near the pool bar and serves pizza, burgers, hot dogs, and the like. Of note, this pizza is different than what’s served around the rest of the ship.
La Boca Grill is open most days from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
Il Mercato Buffet (Deck 18) and La Brasserie Buffet (Deck 19)
Given that the World Class is quite a bit larger and carries considerably more passengers than the previous Seaside Class vessels, MSC World America has two buffets. Il Mercato and La Brasserie are the two buffets, which are basically stacked on top of each other.
Il Mercato is open daily for breakfast (~7 to 11:30 AM), lunch (~12 to 3 PM), and dinner (~5:30 to 9 PM).
La Brasserie is open for breakfast (6:30 to 10:30 AM) and lunch (11:30 to 2:30 PM) only as it becomes a supplemental restaurant for Yacht Club guests in the evenings.
While most of the time you can choose to dine at either, occasionally the staff will direct guests to one or the other based on capacity. Don’t worry though, as the majority of the selections are the same.
At breakfast, guests will find a custom egg and omelet station. Additional menu items include options like scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes and waffles, and breakfast pastries. Cereal, fruit, and other continental items are available as well.
Lunch and dinner features a number of different stands with various food offerings. These include a pizza station, a pasta station, a salad bar, select international hot entrees, charcuterie with meats and cheeses, and hamburgers and hot dogs. There’s even a section for kids (or big kids).
The Harbour Bar & Bites (Deck 20)
Another brand-new dining option found only on MSC World America is The Harbour Bar & Bites. Located in the lively Family Aventura district, this grab-and-go counter features snacks like empanadas, corn dogs, wraps, and cookies, plus cold beverages. So, if you’re enjoying the waterslides or family splash area, you won’t have far to go to grab a bite to eat. You may not want to ride the Cliffhanger and Jaw Drop on a full stomach though!
The Harbour Bar & Bites is generally open around 11 AM to 6 PM.
MSC World America Specialty Restaurants
While you don’t have to spend money on food while cruising on MSC World America, there are quite a few upcharge restaurants that might be worth the splurge.
If you are considering dining at a few of these venues, you might want to purchase a dining package.
Dining Packages and prices are as follows:
- 2-meal dining package- $99 per person
- 3-meal dining package- $139 per person
- 4-meal dining package- $179 per person
If you’ve used a specialty dining package on an MSC ship before, you were limited to a special dining experience menu ad restricted to specific restaurants. However, on MSC World America, the dining package can be used at all restaurants (only once at Butcher’s Cut) AND on the full menu (with some items having additonal supplements).
If you plan to dine at any of these MSC World America restaurants, you should make reservations as soon as possible, as popular restaurants and dining times do fill up quickly.
MSC World America Specialty Dining Packages
Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe (Deck 6)
Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe is a chocolate lover’s paradise. This venue serves a variety of treats that are available for an upchage. There’s chocolates, gelato, sundaes, crepes, and more that are crafted on board in an open-air kitchen. This venue also serves espresso-based beverages and specialty hot chocolate drinks.
Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe is generally open every day from 7:30 AM to midnight. Unfortunately though, none of the food or drinks are included in any dining or drink packages.
Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe Menu
Masters of the Sea (Deck 7)
This English-style pub offers various ales and lagers on tap and three signature beers brewed right onboard MSC World America. This popular venue features dark woods, leather furniture, and nautically themed accents for a true pub atmosphere. Additionally, there is live music here in the evenings, so guests can sing along to their favorite songs with the acoustic guitarist.
If you get hungry, you can also order up some pub fare at a la carte prices like fish & chips or bangers & mash.
Hola Tacos and Cantina (Deck 7)
Hola! Tacos and Cantina serves up Mexican-style street food in a vibrant open setting restaurant, with a nearby bar also serving up some tasty margaritas.
At Hola!, guests can choose an all-you-can-eat option for a set fee of $24.99 per person or pay a la carte for each menu item. The menu features a variety of Mexican favorites like guacamole, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and more.
This is a great option for a casual lunch or dinner on MSC World America. Hola Tacos is open daily from 5:30 to 10 PM and on select days for lunch from 12 to 2 PM.
Butcher’s Cut (Deck 7)
The Butcher’s Cut is the signature steakhouse on MSC Cruises ships. This upscale restaurant is one of the best at sea in our opinion, featuring premium cuts of beef alongside various starters, sides, and desserts. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy an elegant night out.
The venue is smaller than it is on Seaside Class ships, but it still features an open kitchen and ample dining room seating.
The Butcher’s Cut is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 10 PM and for lunch from 12 to 2 PM. The cost to dine at the Butcher’s Cut is $55 with an additional $20 supplement for extra entrees.
A Butcher’s Cut Chef’s Table family-style experience is also available for $79 with a minimum of two people required.
Kaito Teppanyaki (Deck 7)
Like many cruise lines, MSC ships feature a Japanese hibachi-style restaurant. Kaito Teppanyaki is open nightly for dinner from 6 to 10 PM with set seatings and for lunch from 12 to 2 PM.
This teppanyaki restaurant’s menu features set tasting combinations at varying prices ranging from $49 to $75. Each begins with a sushi and sashimi plate, miso soup, teppan salad, and fried rice. There is then a fish portion and a meat portion which varies based on which experience you select. The meal then concludes with a pineapple and ginger ice cream dessert. There is an additional vegetarian and kids menu available. The Shogun menu ($75) has a $20 supplement with the dining package.
Once you make your selections, it’s time to sit back and enjoy this interactive dinner show. Watch your chef cook up the meal right in front of you with a little singing and fun along the way.
Kaito Sushi Bar (Deck 7)
Adjacent to Kaito Teppanyaki is Kaito Sushi Bar. Kaito Sushi is open 5:30 to 10 PM nightly for dinner and 12 to 2 PM for lunch.
At Kaito Sushi, cruisers can pull up a seat at the bar top to order up various sushi and sashimi options. There are also additional items on the menu like tempura, teriyaki, soup, noodles, and desserts. So, even if you don’t like sushi, you can probably find something on the menu to enjoy. All items are priced a la carte here.
Eataly (Deck 8)
Debuting on MSC World America is the new Eataly restaurant. This venue offers an upscale menu of Italian dishes made with ingredients carefully sourced from Italian suppliers. The pasta is also made fresh right onboard the ship. Guests can enjoy a four-course menu including a starter, pasta, entree, and dessert with selections like scallops and short rib.
The restaurant’s design features natural tones, soft lighting, and an open kitchen for an intimate dining experience.
Eataly is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 10 PM and select days for lunch from 12 to 2 PM. The cost to dine at Eataly is $55 with a $20 supplement for an extra pasta or secondi dish.
Eataly Food Menu | Eataly Dessert and Drinks Menu
Coffee Emporium (Deck 8)
Another great addition to MSC’s World Class ships is the Coffee Emporium located on the World Promenade. In fact, this may have been our favorite spot on the ship.
At the Coffee Emporium, most of the drinks are even included in the MSC drink packages. While you’re grabbing your iced caramel latte, cold brew, or other caffeine fix, you’ll also have some food options available for an upcharge. Similar to a Starbucks on land, the Coffee Emporium serves breakfast pastries, sandwiches, and other small treats throughout the day.
The Coffee Emporium is generally open from 7 AM to 11 PM, so you can grab some espresso martinis in the evenings too.
Paxos (Deck 8)
Also in the Promenade district is another first for MSC. Paxos transports guests to the Mediterranean with its Greek-inspired, seafood-forward menu, complete with a fresh fish counter display. Paxos is open daily for dinner from 5:30 to 10 PM and on select days for lunch from 12 to 2 PM.
The menu features hot pita bread & dips, hot and cold mezes to mix and share, delicacies like moussaka and lamb kleftiko, and a range of other fish and meat dishes.
The price to dine at Paxos is $49 with an additional supplement of $20 for extra entrees. This price includes four mezes, one entree, and a dessert.
Paxos Food Menu | Paxos Drink Menu
Paxos on the Go (Deck 8)
Paxos also has a takeout window offering grab-and-go items like souvlaki and fritto misto at a la carte pricing. Conveniently located in the Promenade district with comfortable seating on the Paxos Terrace, these small bites are perfect for an afternoon snack. These items are all priced a la carte, ranging from $5 to $10.
Paxos on the Go opens generally between 12 and 2 PM and remains open until 10 PM.
Sweet Temptations (Deck 8)
Also located on the outdoor World Promenade, Sweet Temptations is a gourmet treat shop. This newly enhanced venue serves gelato, make-your-own ice cream bars, crazy shakes, waffles, crepes, and other sweet treats at a la carte prices.
None of the selections here are included in any dining or drink packages similar to Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe. Prices range from $10-$14 for shakes, $9 for sundaes, $5.50 for waffles, $4.50 for crepes, $2 for donuts, and $3.50-$6 for ice cream/gelato.
Sweet Temptations is open various times during the day usually from somewhere between 11 AM and 2 PM to 9 PM and 11 PM.
All-Stars Sports Bar (Deck 8)
Debuting on MSC World America is the brand-new All-Stars Sports Bar. Located in the Promenade district, this pub offers a menu of game-day fare, a wide selections of beers on tap (even a beer wall!), and several televisions to watch your home team. The lively space features games like interactive darts and digital shuffleboard and foosball as well.
With indoor seating and an open-air terrace, this is bound to be a popular spot. The All-Stars Sports Bar is open 11 AM until late. The food menu is a la carte with prices ranging from $7 for apps like a jumbo pretzel to $10 for gormet burgers to $14 for a dozen chicken wings.
Room Service
Room Service delivery is included with Fantastica and Aurea experiences on breakfast and 24 hour room service orders. Bella Experience guests will be charged for delivery. However, all guests do still need to pay for the menu items ordered, regardless of their experience level. Room service menu items are included for Yacht Club guests only.
Continental breakfast items are complimentary from 7:30 to 10 AM, but other items like sandwiches and salads will cost extra. A pizza menu is also available from 12 PM to 2 AM.
Room Service Menu | Pizza Delivery Menu
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