Eataly restaurant on MSC World Asia. Photo: MSC CRUISES MSC Cruises has announced that Eataly, the renowned Italian culinary brand, will join the culinary offerings of its new flagship, MSC World Asia. The ship will be the second in the company's fleet to offer the brand's restaurant, after MSC World America.
The restaurant will offer a concept that combines an Italian restaurant, a delicatessen, and a market for quality Italian products.
The menu is expected to feature classic Italian dishes alongside regional dishes, with part of the experience being based on the food being prepared in front of the diners, by a dedicated chef who will prepare the dishes in front of the guests.
Eataly restaurant on MSC World Asia. Photo: MSC CRUISESThe addition of Eataly is part of a wider culinary offering planned for the new ship. MSC World Asia will feature more than 40 bars, lounges, cafes and restaurants, many of which have been developed in collaboration with culinary partners.
MSC World Asia. Photo: MSC Cruises PRMSC Cruises notes that the food and hospitality sector is a central component of the cruise experience, and that the collaboration with Eataly is designed to bring the Italian culinary tradition and the brand's emphasis on the quality of raw ingredients and dish preparation to the sea.
Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, said that the partnership allows the company to offer guests an authentic culinary experience, expressing the quality, tradition and passion associated with Italian cuisine.
MSC World Asia is expected to begin its Mediterranean cruises on December 4, 2026, joining the company's fleet of flagship ships offering a wide range of entertainment, accommodation and dining options during the cruise.