Overview
Royal Caribbean — Specialty Italian (Two Concepts)
Giovanni’s comes in two flavors: the newer Italian Kitchen (pizza-forward, modern trattoria) and the classic Giovanni’s Table (family-style, rustic Italian). This guide compares both on one page so you can pick the right vibe, price point, and menu for your sailing.
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Giovanni’s Kitchen vs. Giovanni’s Table — Quick Compare
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
$14.99 lunch · $34.99 dinner (packages lower cost)
- Ships
- Freedom refits; Oasis/Quantum Ultra; Icon/Utopia/Wonder
- Vibe
- Trattoria-modern, pizza oven front-and-center
- Menu
- Antipasti, hand-tossed pizzas, pastas, Nonna’s entrées
- Best for
- Families & casual date nights; shareable plates
- Open
- Sea-day lunch · nightly dinner (varies by ship)
Giovanni’s Table
$18.99 lunch · $34.99–$39.99 dinner
- Ships
- Oasis, Freedom, Independence, some Quantum variants
- Vibe
- Rustic, cozy, family-style
- Menu
- Hearty pastas, osso buco, classic antipasti
- Best for
- Occasions & carb-comfort feasts
- Open
- Sea-day lunch · nightly dinner (varies by ship)
Choose a Variant
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen — Details
Positioning: casual trattoria with hand-tossed pizzas, antipasti, hearty pastas, and Nonna’s classics. Launched fleetwide 2019→ with ongoing rollouts.
- Price: Lunch $14.99; Dinner $34.99 (incl. gratuity). Packages reduce cost.
- Hours: Sea-day lunch; nightly dinner (check app for your sailing).
- Highlights: Calamari Fritti; Gigantic Meatball; Lobster Ravioli; Lasagna Bolognese; Chicken Parm; pizza “Giovanni’s” (salami + honey).
- Who will love it: Families, groups, pizza-people, shareable-plate fans.
Sample Menu & Pricing
- Antipasti: Calamari Fritti; Stromboli; Meatball (shareable)
- Insalate: Caprese; Caesar
- Pizza: Margherita; Pepperoni; Giovanni’s (salami, honey)
- Pastas: Lobster Ravioli (sage cream); Fettuccine Alfredo (+chicken); Lasagna Bolognese
- Entrees: Chicken Parmigiana; Osso Buco (Nonna’s); Grilled Mahi Puttanesca
- Dolci: Tiramisu; Cannoli; Gelato
Lunch focuses on pizza + lighter plates; dinner adds fuller entrées. Actual menus rotate by sailing.
Giovanni’s Table — Details
Positioning: rustic, family-style Italian with generous pastas and classics in a cozy, romantic setting. Long-time Royal staple.
- Price: Lunch $18.99; Dinner $34.99–$39.99 (incl. gratuity). Packages available.
- Hours: Sea-day lunch; nightly dinner (check app for your sailing).
- Highlights: Lasagna Bolognese; Osso Buco with risotto; Lobster Ravioli; Shrimp Scampi Bruschetta; classic antipasti.
- Who will love it: Date-nighters, carb-comfort seekers, celebration dinners.
Sample Menu & Pricing
- Antipasti: Calamari; Stromboli; Meatball (shareable)
- Soups/Salads: Minestrone; Caprese; Italian Sausage Soup
- Pastas: Lasagna Bolognese; Fettuccine Alfredo; Lobster Ravioli
- Entrees: Osso Buco; Chicken Parmigiana; Filet (select ships)
- Dolci: Tiramisu; Cannoli; Cheesecake
Lunch is abbreviated; dinner menu is broader with heavier mains. Rotations vary by ship.
Which One Should You Book?
- Want pizza + shareables? Pick Italian Kitchen (lunch is a value play).
- Want cozy, classic, and hearty? Pick Giovanni’s Table (great for occasions).
- Using a dining package? Either is solid; Kitchen tends to feel “broader” for groups.
- With kids? Kitchen’s pizzas keep everyone happy; both have kid options.