janpa70 Posted March 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2023 We are going to Alaska in May and have booked the Italian restaurant and was wondering if they have spaghetti and meatballs on the menu? Maybe chicken parm? Or something close to one of these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan61 Posted March 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) I am also going to Alaska in May. It doesn't look like La Cucina has anything like that. You can look at all the specialty dining menus by going to your booking, then Explore and Plan, then Dining. Edited March 9, 2023 by Jordan61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) You can access the menus for your ship online. This is the menu for La Cucina on the Bliss. Edited March 9, 2023 by YVRteacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jordan61 said: I am also on the Bliss in May. It doesn't look like La Cucina has anything like that. You can look at all the specialty dining menus by going to your booking, then Explore and Plan, then Dining. Several NCL ships sail to Alaska in May, not just the Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan61 Posted March 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Just now, YVRteacher said: Several NCL ships sail to Alaska in May, not just the Bliss. Yes, I misread. I'm up way past my bedtime, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2023 You were right-it says Bliss in the thread title. I’m the one who didn’t read it properly. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted March 9, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Although Cucina doesn't have chicken parm, one of the main dining rooms has it on the lunch menu occasionally and it's quite good. Check with the The Local too -- it is sometimes a dinner special there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mearsfansinboise Posted March 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2023 La Cucina's menu: https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Fleet_La-Cucina_Dinner_Mobile-Menu_010123.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted March 9, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2023 16 hours ago, janpa70 said: We are going to Alaska in May and have booked the Italian restaurant and was wondering if they have spaghetti and meatballs on the menu? Maybe chicken parm? Or something close to one of these two. Why would an Italian restaurant have either item on the menu? They are not Italian, but are quasi Italian American fare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKstages Posted March 19, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 3:16 PM, Homosassa said: Why would an Italian restaurant have either item on the menu? for the same reason that many chinese restaurants offer chop suey, which is not a dish that originated in china. these are dishes inspired by the flavors of the home country, but that have been altered to suit american tastes. many americans do indeed travel on NCL. chicken parm and spaghetti and meatballs are two of the most popular dishes on italian restaurant menus in the USA and many folks expect to find them in "italian" restaurants when traveling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 3:16 PM, Homosassa said: Why would an Italian restaurant have either item on the menu? They are not Italian, but are quasi Italian American fare. Be cause the are "Italian" for the demographic being served by the restaurant. Kinda like McDonalds serves a breakfast platter of "Spam, Eggs, and Rice" back home... which resonates with the demographic being served, but is "Not McDonalds", but quasi Hawaiian American fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falckon Posted March 19, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 10:59 PM, janpa70 said: We are going to Alaska in May and have booked the Italian restaurant and was wondering if they have spaghetti and meatballs on the menu? Maybe chicken parm? Or something close to one of these two. The lasagna is outstanding as is the Osso Bucco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpa70 Posted March 19, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Thank you all for the responses. We can't wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted March 19, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2023 The Local (O'Sheahans on some ships) usually has Chicken Parm (with spaghetti) as their blue plate special at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted March 19, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Falckon said: The lasagna is outstanding as is the Osso Bucco. Not sure if you know this but the Osso Bucco (easily one of my favorite entrees) is now a lamb shank not veal. It is delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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