Cucina del Capitano (dinner)

[MaiTaiMary]

We are going to be on the Breeze in September and would love to check out Cucina Del Capitano. Two questions:

 

-what is a favorite dinner dish?

 

-I see there is a $5 fee for kids (instead of $15 for adults). Is there a separate kids menu? If so, can somebody post?

 

Thanks.

 

Any other thoughts on this restaurant? :)

[Trumpster]

We are going to be on the Breeze in September and would love to check out Cucina Del Capitano. Two questions:

 

-what is a favorite dinner dish?

 

-I see there is a $5 fee for kids (instead of $15 for adults). Is there a separate kids menu? If so, can somebody post?

 

Thanks.

 

Any other thoughts on this restaurant? :)

 

I know it seems odd but the steak was actually quite good.

 

Bistecca alla Griglia*

Italian Expression of the Classic New York Sirloin Steak,

Seared and Served with Grilled Tomato,

Pearl Onions, Garlic Confit, Fried Thyme and Parsley

 

Also quite good is

 

Spaghetti Carbonara

One of Our Most Highly Requested Dishes, First Served by

Carnival Nearly 40 Years Ago Aboard the TSS Mardi Gras

in the Flamingo Dining Room – Spaghetti al Dente Tossed

with Cream, Diced Pancetta Bacon, Onion and Garlic,

Served with Fried Oregano and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

 

And of course both the

 

Nonna’s meatballs (Grandma’s Recipe)

Hand made with Olive Oil Sautéed Garlic and Onion,

Baked with Fresh Mozzarella, Served over the Captains sauce

 

and

 

Il Capitano’s Signature Arancini

Fried Risotto Balls, Piled High with Baby Arugula and

Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Served over tomato sauce

 

Are good app's

 

Don't recall a kids menu per se, I think my kids ordered off the main menu, maybe there was a shortened menu for kids.

 

Zydacruiser has an older pic of one on this page,

 

Scroll down and you will see it.

 

http://zydecocruiser.net/carnivalmagic/Menus_Other/index.htm

 

Short version is:

 

Meatball Spaghetti

Fried Chicken Tenders

Fish Fingers

Mac-N-Cheese

Cannoli

Edited March 26, 2016 by Trumpster

[MaiTaiMary]

Thank you!

Good grief, my kids wouldn't be happy with that. I'm assuming I can just pay $15 each and have them order off of the adult menu.

[Trumpster]

We are planning to go twice on our cruise in 3 weeks or so.

 

First night, for the free wine offer and because the kids like it.

 

The pasta bar at lunch is free and also a favorite, its between this and Tandoor as to which is the go to place. Kids prefer cucina.

[Trumpster]

Thank you!

Good grief, my kids wouldn't be happy with that. I'm assuming I can just pay $15 each and have them order off of the adult menu.

 

I think they can order off the Adult or main menu for the same price as $5, I could be wrong, been wrong before. I don't recall them eating any of that.

 

FWIW, the buffet is right down a staircase and worse case is to bring the kids up something while you eat.

[bar10der421]

Loved Nonna's meatballs!!

[KPfromCT]

Nonna's meatballs with spaghetti. To DIE for.:D:D

We had a party of 8, so they brought us out every single appetizer to share with the table.

Chicken parm was a HUGE hit too. HUGE portion size!!!

 

Had the cannolis for dessert. YUM!!!!

 

Enjoy!

 

We found it WELL worth the $15.00 pp upcharge.

[MaiTaiMary]

 

FWIW, the buffet is right down a staircase and worse case is to bring the kids up something while you eat.

 

they love trying new foods on cruises! I'm sure they'd prefer Calamari or Antipasti over buffet food. :) I was just wondering if the kid's menu had something different. $15 isn't very much. We'll just pay that (if necessary) for the adult menu.

[Cruisegirl6]

I have to be gluten free so can't have the meatballs full of filler/breadcrumbs....do they offer gluten free pasta?

[Riley's Mom]

I order the Short Ribs one night and the Steak another night. Then I will usually order the Carbonara the third night. Yes we love it so much that on a 7 night cruise we eat at Cucina 3 nights. We also eat at the steakhouse one night.

In my opinion, the food and service and worth the upcharge .

And the Tiramisu and Lemon Sorbeto. Are to die for!!!

[noelbows]

I have to be gluten free so can't have the meatballs full of filler/breadcrumbs....do they offer gluten free pasta?

 

Yes, they do have gluten free pasta. My sister had it at the pasta bar on the Dream on 1/31. She said it was acceptable, but not that good. At least not compared to the good stuff available nowadays.

[evandbob]

I enjoyed the antipasto, my favorite part of the Cucina meal. I had linguini and meat balls for the main course, and it was okay, but the sauce was very sweet. It wasn't Bronx gravy the way my Grandma used to make hers, and I commented, not bad, but if this was a restaurant on Arthur Avenue (Italian section of the Bronx), it wouldn't last a month.

 

For anyone who couldn't distinguish between sauce and gravy, this would be a very nice place to eat.

Edited March 26, 2016 by evandbob

[Cruisegirl6]

Thank you thats good to hear I found two wonderful brands here at home that nobody can tell its gluten free lol....but mostly everywhere I go its true its acceptable and the same goes with the bread, but its good they accommodate us gluten free people lol.

[dabear99211]

We are going to be on the Breeze in September and would love to check out Cucina Del Capitano. Two questions:

 

-what is a favorite dinner dish?

 

-I see there is a $5 fee for kids (instead of $15 for adults). Is there a separate kids menu? If so, can somebody post?

 

Thanks.

 

Any other thoughts on this restaurant? :)

 

The Braised Short Ribs are the best I have ever had.

[Yellowbird75]

I order the Short Ribs one night and the Steak another night. Then I will usually order the Carbonara the third night. Yes we love it so much that on a 7 night cruise we eat at Cucina 3 nights. We also eat at the steakhouse one night.

In my opinion' date=' the food and service and worth the upcharge .

And the Tiramisu and Lemon Sorbeto. Are to die for!!![/quote']

 

Agreed! We loooved the Cucina and kept going back. Favorite had to be the Spaghetti Carbonara, Arancini as an app and the Tiramisu. Short Ribs are also good and DH loved the steak. We wish more ships had it!

[SeaScout]

Had the chicken Parmesan the last time we were there. Was not good. Chicken was tough and reminded me of pre-breaded frozen chicken. I can make better at home. :cool:

[Bases5]

In our opinion its a much better value than the steak house.

We agree the steak is very good.

[Topo Gigio]

I order the Short Ribs one night and the Steak another night. Then I will usually order the Carbonara the third night. Yes we love it so much that on a 7 night cruise we eat at Cucina 3 nights. We also eat at the steakhouse one night.

In my opinion' date=' the food and service and worth the upcharge .

And the Tiramisu and Lemon Sorbeto. Are to die for!!![/quote']

 

Definitely on Carnival the upcharge restaurants are way better than the ones included in your cruise fare.

[Trumpster]

Definitely on Carnival the upcharge restaurants are way better than the ones included in your cruise fare.

 

 

Well yes, but I'm not sure I would agree with the definitive way you put it.

 

If you were talking NCL then sure the "way" better would apply.

 

But lots of good MDR meals as well as a few free lunch places really rock.

 

Atmosphere and less crowds clearly favor the for pay specialities.

[cruiseonthebrain]

Definitely on Carnival the upcharge restaurants are way better than the ones included in your cruise fare.

 

I completely agree. Lately the MDR has been a huge let down.

[Topo Gigio]

Well yes, but I'm not sure I would agree with the definitive way you put it.

 

If you were talking NCL then sure the "way" better would apply.

 

But lots of good MDR meals as well as a few free lunch places really rock.

 

Atmosphere and less crowds clearly favor the for pay specialities.

 

Because I find Carnival food a bit meh!

[Trumpster]

Because I find Carnival food a bit meh!

 

 

Well, there it is. ;)

[Cruisin 2 Relax]

Spaghetti Carbonara!!!:D

[crusinpsychRN]

So many good things on the menu, might have to eat there several times. Lunch portions were huge!

 

I found it odd they didn't have spoons. I asked why and one of the cook's said he didn't like to see them used. Talked to a manager and he said "Oh, good idea." He had spoons set out.

 

Do NY Italians eat with spoons to twirl?

Edited June 20, 2016 by crusinpsychRN

[MaiTaiMary]

I'm anxious to try this restaurant! :D