Sarah Bretz, ContributorPrincess Cruises’ specialty Italian restaurant Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria is getting a new menu fleetwide. The line has announced a new collaboration with the renowned Frescobaldi family, Italy’s legendary Tuscan winemakers.
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Inspired by Frescobaldi, will offer an updated menu that brings the essence of Italy to sea. It will feature select dishes crafted by the flavors of Frescobaldi’s celebrated restaurant in Florence, highlighting the tradition of fresh, simple ingredients paired with Frescobaldi wines. Additionally, each voyage will feature a Grand Tuscan Dinner, a special multi-course dining experience that embodies the flavors and warmth of Tuscany.
“At Princess, we celebrate the incredible destinations we sail to by bringing the flavors and traditions of these destinations onboard,” said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage. “Since Sabatini’s first opened, guests have embraced the authentic tastes of Italy, the warm atmosphere, and, of course, the perfectly paired wines on the menu. Our new collaboration with Frescobaldi elevates our connection to Italy, allowing guests to savor the rich flavors of Tuscany while creating unforgettable memories at sea.”
New Menu Items
The new menu features six Frescobaldi-inspired dishes showcasing the best ingredients and culinary traditions of Tuscany. Highlights include:
- Guazzetto di Cozze e Gamberi: Italian seafood stew with mussels and shrimp, simmered in fragrant tomato and white wine broth with garlic, herbs and a hint of chili; served with crusty bread for dipping.
- Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo Stagionato 18 Mesi: creamy burrata paired with 18-month-aged prosciutto crudo, fresh cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Fettuccine al Tartufo e Parmigiano: truffle-infused velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce, topped with grated black truffle, a crispy parmesan tuile, and a drizzle of herbed oil.
- Tortello di Ricotta al Pomodoro e Basilico: delicate hand-made tortello pasta filled with rich ricotta and enveloped in zesty cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil, aged cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Filetto di Branzino e Carciofi Fritti: a celebration of fresh Mediterranean flavors featuring pan-seared sea bass fillet, paired with crispy fried artichokes and drizzled with zesty lemon-infused olive oil.
- Torta Caprese: flourless almond cake blended with rich crema Pasticceria, caramelized hazelnuts, and exquisite chocolate brittle, paired with creamy limoncello mascarpone gelato and a drizzle of premium Frescobaldi olive oil.
Grand Tuscan Dinner
The intimate six-course Grand Tuscan Dinner will take place once per cruise. Courses are paired perfectly with wines and grappa for a Tuscan dining experience. Dishes will include:
- Carpaccio Di Mare Mediterraneo: delicate tuna and scallop carpaccio topped with sturgeon caviar, salmon caviar, black truffle and a vibrant citrus dressing.
- Branzino Con Caponata alla Siciliana: seared sea bass served atop tangy Sicilian caponata, drizzled with fresh basil oil.
- Pinolata Senese: light and airy Tuscan pinenut cake with rich custard cream.
- Cantucci Biscotti Con Grappa di Vino Luce: crunchy almond biscotti Grappa di Vino Luce for the perfect Tuscan dip.
The Grand Tuscan Dinner costs $99 per person.
Wines and Cocktails
The Princess Cruises Sabatini’s menu features a list of all-new Frescobaldi wines from Mormoreto, one of the most iconic wines from Castello di Nipozzano to the rare and elegant Gorgona Bianco Toscana IGT.
Building on the essence of these wines, Sabatini’s also introduces five signature cocktails:
- The Gorgona Breeze channels coastal freshness with citrus and herbal notes
- The Rosato Reverie brings out delicate berry and floral flavors with a sparkling finish
- The Chianti Sunset is a bold, bittersweet blend with aged amaro and cherry
- The Pomino Bloom highlights aromatic botanicals and white peach
- The Mormoreto Old Fashioned reimagines the classic with a red wine reduction and Tuscan herbs
Each cocktail has been crafted to complement the depth and elegance of Frescobaldi’s wines.
“Partnering with Princess Cruises to bring the essence of Tuscany to Sabatini’s is an honor for us as we share our wines, stories and cuisine to the guests onboard,” said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. “Each dish is crafted with the same care and passion as the wines they’re paired with, creating harmony with every bite. As we say in Italy, from our family, Frescobaldi, onboard Princess, salute.”
The new Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Inspired by Frescobaldi menu and Grand Tuscan dinner will debut aboard Majestic Princess. It will be rolled out across the Princess Cruises fleet in the coming months.
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