abby1257 Posted April 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Help. Made reservations for our group on the Vista...I've been reading reviews, is it really not good...I'm thinking of cancelling. No cannoli's? No TIRAMISU???????? NO STEAK....MENU DOESN'T LOOK GREAT. OPINIONS PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynovmom Posted April 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We ate at the Cucina on the Sunshine last week and still enjoyed it. I do miss the cannolis. I can’t understand why they’ve been removed from the menu really. They seem like a staple desert. If you have to choose between there and JiJis I would try that. The food was excellent and so many interesting choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK456 Posted April 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I wouldn’t go again, personally. Didn’t care for it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rissa041115 Posted April 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Lunch time is free [emoji16] cancel dinner and go for lunch! It’s a different menu for lunch but you can’t beat free! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbird75 Posted April 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2018 It's been a few years since I have had Cucina (only on the Breeze in 2015) but I loved it! We went there 2 or 3 times when we didn't like the MDR menu or didn't want to wait. The Carbonara was amazing as was the tiramisu although it looks like someone else said that's gone, sad! I think it's worth the $15 shot. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chf1953 Posted April 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Take the reviews on this site with a grain of salt as there are chronic complainers everywhere. I can't imagine cancelling a cruise over a lack of cannolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuiser8349 Posted April 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Im pretty sure they were only going to cancel their reservation! On that note... I was not impressed with the food. Go to Ji Jis.. one of the best meals I have ever enjoyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlsbgoing Posted April 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Take the reviews on this site with a grain of salt as there are chronic complainers everywhere. I can't imagine cancelling a cruise over a lack of cannolis. Agreed, but I think (hope) OP meant cancelling the reservations, not the entire cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We have dine it 5 or 6 times. It is an enjoyable evening with GOOD food, go for it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseman38 Posted April 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Did the menu change??? Looking at the menu for Cucina Del Capitano on Carnival's website for the Sunshine, there is a steak listed, Bistecca Alla Griglia, and both tiramisu and cannoli. Here is the link: https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/explore/dining/menus/cucina-del-capitano-menu.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted April 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 25, 2018 IMHO I would go. The chocolate dessert is to die for if you love chocolate. Plus it's a nice change from the MDR which I think it okay at best. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseman38 Posted April 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Other cruisers reported it's changed. I liked the steak and wish it was still there. It'll be a while before we sail a ship with Cucina del Capitano again and hopefully the steak will be back. Thanks. I am on Sunshine at the end of June and hopefully it will be there or they added it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idraconis Posted April 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I dined there twice once on the Breeze, very good. The other on the Vista, outstanding. I think trying the lunch is a good idea. They don't charge you for not showing up. I'd still try the restaurant. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted April 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Food is so subjective what may be good for one might not be good for you. And to cancel because you read about bad reviews? go yourself and if its bad you know the next time- at least you tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted April 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I would first eat at the Steakhouse and Jiji's before eating at Cucina. The quality of food and dining experience for both is far better than Cucina. We have tried Cucina 3 times and are just not impressed - the steak was the best thing on the menu and am disappointed it is gone. Someday, we will try the new menu, so I won't say we will never eat their again. Do you live somewhere where you can get good traditional Italian food? If so, I would bet that it better than what I have had a Cucina - I grew up in DC area and have eaten great Italian from there to NY and everywhere in between. If not, it would certainly be worth a try...but again, I would do Steakhouse and JiJi's first as those experiences are much harder to find on land, especially for the price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolR Posted April 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just off the Vista. My third time dining there and the menu has changed. Not for the better in my opinion. No more carbonara, cannoli, tiramisu. The pasta we had was tasty but we just didn't like the menu changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHnDWplus2 Posted April 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Think Olive Garden...meh...it's just ok Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted April 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Went in 2013 on the Breeze and had the Arancini risotto balls as a split appetizer, the barolo wine short ribs as an entree and split the spaghetti carbonara as a side. Above average and worth the 12.00 at the time. Has since gone up to 15.00 and recently changed it's menu as others have stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynovmom Posted April 26, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Did the menu change??? Looking at the menu for Cucina Del Capitano on Carnival's website for the Sunshine, there is a steak listed, Bistecca Alla Griglia, and both tiramisu and cannoli. Here is the link: https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/explore/dining/menus/cucina-del-capitano-menu.pdf I was at Cucina for dinner last week on the Sunshine. I know for a fact the tiramisu and cannoli were not desert choices. I didn’t pay attention to the steak so not sure about that. I enjoyed the food but did miss my cannolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted April 26, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I was at Cucina for dinner last week on the Sunshine. I know for a fact the tiramisu and cannoli were not desert choices. I didn’t pay attention to the steak so not sure about that. I enjoyed the food but did miss my cannolis. Here is a link to the new menu at Cucina del Capitano as well as the new menu for the Steakhouse.http://cruising.news/carnival-rolling-out-new-menus-for-steakhouse-and-cucina-del-capitano/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abby1257 Posted April 26, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Take the reviews on this site with a grain of salt as there are chronic complainers everywhere. I can't imagine cancelling a cruise over a lack of cannolis. We are not cancelling the cruise! LOL...Was just thinking of cancelling the reservation at the restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislo Posted April 26, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 26, 2018 My husband loved it. I preferred JiJis. I will say it was worth the price and suggest you give it a try Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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