Dining requests are taken at the time of booking and are confirmed on a first come first served basis. The exact seating arrangements will be made by the Maitre D at embarkation.

BREAKFAST IN BED
Continental Breakfast is available at no charge in your cabin from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day except your morning of disembarkation. Simply complete the door-knob menu and leave it on the door handle outside your cabin the night before.

L'Approdo Restaurant
Continental - Varies every day. Once onboard check the Daily Program.
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: Yes
Full English breakfast in the restaurant: 7:30 a.m.- 10.00 a.m. (Open sitting)
Lunch: Early Sitting Noon, Late Sitting 1:00 p.m.
Dining: Early Sitting 7:00 p.m., Late Sitting 8:40 p.m.

La Caravella Restaurant
Continental - Varies every day. Once onboard check the Daily Program.
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: Yes
Full English breakfast in the restaurant: 7:30 a.m.- 10.00 a.m. (Open sitting)
Lunch: Early Sitting Noon, Late Sitting 1:00 p.m.
Dining: Early Sitting 7:00 p.m., Late Sitting 8:40 p.m.

II Patio Open Restaurant
American and Casual buffet with a different theme each day
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Buffet breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Le Vele Cafeteria
American and Casual buffet with a different theme each day
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Buffet breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

The Pizzeria
Italy's finest pizza is made before your eyes.
Dress Code: Casual
Reservation Required: No

MIDNIGHT SURPRISES
Every night, something special, and often in different locations. From full themed buffets with ice carvings and extraordinary decorations, to snacks served like magic simultaneously in all the lounges. The grandest of all are our midnight events: the Italian Pastry Spectacular and the Grand Buffet Magnifique, where MSC army of chefs openly display their gastronomic excellence.

NOTE: To allow MSC offer the best possible service, they ask passengers to be on time for all meals. Restaurant meals are not available in your cabins except for the breakfast and in case of illness. Generally, doors to the restaurants close 15 minutes after the dining seating begins. Children dine at their parents table in the restaurants.

DRESS CODES:
Dress standard in the restaurant allow casual dress for breakfast and lunch (but never swimmer, bare feet or raggy jeans etc.). Smart casual wear is required for the evenings, and men are usually asked to wear a jacket and tie. There are usually two (sometimes three) gala nights on each cruise, on these nights ladies should wear cocktail or evening dresses, while men will not be out of place in a tuxedo or dinner jacket. The dress of the day, as decided by the Captain, is published in the Daily Program each day. Advice will simply be 'casual', 'informal', 'formal' or special 'theme' dress may also be suggested for special nights.

Formal: Tuxedo, dinner jacket or lounge suit, for gentlemen. Evening or cocktail dress for ladies.
Informal :Jacket and tie for gentlemen. cocktail dress for ladies.
Casual: Open neck shirt, without jacket or in keeping with the theme of the evening if indicated, for gentlemen; skirts, dresses, slacks and sweaters or blouses for ladies.

Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing is ideal for daytime usage. Neat casual wear is requested after 6:00 pm.