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La Cucina is Norwegian Cruise Line\u2019s classic Italian specialty restaurant, and the La Cucina NCL menu brings together traditional Italian favorites with a cruise-friendly dining experience. As of 2025, the restaurant charges a flat $40 per person cover charge plus 20% gratuity, although dining may be included with the Premium or Ultimate Dining Package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The La Cucina NCL menu features a full range of Italian dishes, from zuppa, antipasti, and insalate to handmade pasta, risotto, wood-fired pizza, and secondi such as osso buco and grilled salmon. For dessert, guests can choose from favorites including tiramisu, panna cotta, and cannoli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll find the complete NCL La Cucina menu broken down course by course, along with the latest menu changes, pricing details, and practical tips for ordering. We\u2019ll also cover the two common mistakes first-time diners make at La Cucina so you can plan your meal with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which NCL Ships Have La Cucina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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La Cucina sails on Norwegian’s older and mid-generation ships. You’ll find it on Bliss, Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Joy, Pearl, Pride of America, Star,<\/strong> and Sun.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re booked on a newer ship like Prima, Viva, Encore, Spirit, Aqua, or Luna, you won’t find La Cucina. Those ships carry Onda by Scarpetta instead, which is a separate, more contemporary Italian concept with its own menu and pricing. I’ll cover the real differences between the two further down, since a lot of guests assume they’re the same restaurant with two names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re sailing the Getaway, Escape, or Breakaway specifically, it’s worth checking our full breakdowns of the Norwegian Getaway dining menus<\/a>, Norwegian Escape menus<\/a>, and Norwegian Breakaway dining menus<\/a> before you sail, since specialty dining reservations on those ships fill up fast in the first 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Full La Cucina Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what’s currently on the menu, organized the way it’s actually served: starters, pasta and pizza, secondi mains, and dolci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course<\/th>Menu Highlights<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Zuppa, Antipasti & Insalate<\/td>Pasta E Fagioli (cannellini bean soup with pancetta), Burrata Caprese, Antipasti Di Salumi Misti, Insalata Mista, Calamari<\/td><\/tr>
Pasta & Risotto<\/td>Spaghetti Carbonara, Fettuccine Alfredo Con Funghi, Ravioli Di Gamberi Con Salsa Di Aragosta, Risotto Ai Funghi Di Bosco, Gnocchi Di Patate Al Pesto<\/td><\/tr>
Pizza<\/td>Margherita, Prosciutto E Arugula, Salame Piccante<\/td><\/tr>
Secondi<\/td>Osso Bucco Alla Milanese, Salmone Grigliato Con Crema Di Cannellini, Gamberi Fra Diavolo<\/td><\/tr>
Dolci<\/td>Tiramis\u00f9, Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia, Cannoli, Torta di Cioccolata e Lamponi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A few things worth knowing that aren’t obvious from the printed menu itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n