A Closer Look at Toscana on an Oceania Cruises Ship

Toscana | Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises offers their guests a premium package, with incredible inclusions from top-notch entertainment, to upgraded in-suite amenities, to elevated dining in all their restaurants. Oceania truly does dining best, and each ship features a wide array of dining venues such as the Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, to the wellness options in Aquamar Kitchen. No matter where you turn, there is an incredible restaurant for you and your family to enjoy each and every day onboard.

Inspired by the rich family traditions found in the Tuscan countryside, Toscana brings guests into the heart of Tuscany through flavor and ingredients. Savor Italy's culinary delights through elevated classics such as Octopus Carpaccio with Champagne Vinaigrette, or Green Asparagus Risotto finished with Provolone Cheese and enhanced with Black Truffle. Main dishes include: Filet Mignon in Gorgonzola Crust with Sautéed Garlic Spinach, Grilled Polenta and Brunello Red Wine Sauce; and a Roasted Pancetta-Wrapped Colorado Lamb Rack served over Traditional Roasted Potatoes perfumed with Garlic and Rosemary. To end your delicious dinner order any of the incredible desserts, highlights of which include: Lasagne al Cioccolato- a Rich Chocolate Ganache Layered with Cocoa Dough and Served with a Roasted Pistachio Sauce; or a Vanilla Panna Cotta with Red Berry Compote.

There is also a full olive oil menu as well, featuring a variety of olive oils from different regions of Italy, all with their own subtle notes and flavors.

TOSCANA MENU

ANTIPASTI

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

beef tenderloin carpaccio, arugula, parmigiano-reggiano, lemon-infused virgin olive oil

CAPRESE

slow-roasted tomatoes, buffalo, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, emulsion

SFORMATINO DI PEPERONI

CON FONDUTA DI PARMIGIANO

roasted bell pepper flan, creamy parmesan sauce

CARPACCIO DI POLPO

CON PATATE AL VAPORE

ED EMULSIONE DI LIMONI AMALFITANI

octopus carpaccio, warm fingerling potato salad, amalfi lemon vinaigrette

CODE DI SCAMPI

CON SALSA DI POMODORINI

E LARDO DI COLONNATA

sautéed jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato sauce, lardo di colonnata

FRITTO DI CALAMARI

fried calamari, tomato-pepperoncino aioli sauce

CARCIOFI RIPIENI

CON FUNGHI PRATAIOLI E PECORINO

stuffed artichokes, pecorino, parmesan, oyster mushrooms, arugula, tomato-balsamic vinaigrette

INVOLTINI DI MELANZANE

eggplant rolls, prague ham & smoked scamorza stuffing, tomato sauce, parmesan

INSALATA DI VERDURE ARROSTO

roasted roma tomatoes, zucchini, sweet red onions, romaine lettuce, arugula, hazelnut-pepperoncino vinaigrette

INSALATA DI SPINACI

CON POMODORINI ARROSTO E OLIVE TAGGIASCHE

baby spinach, goat cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives

INSALATA CAESAR

classic caesar, traditional garnish

ZUPPE

MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE

assorted vegetables, potato, beans, genovese pesto

ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI E SALCICCIA

white beans, sweet sausage, pasta

PASTA E RISOTTI

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE AL FORNO

handmade pasta ribbons, béchamel sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, minced beef tenderloin, garlic, fresh herbs

TAGLIOLINI CARBONARA

tagliolini, pancetta, egg yolk-parmesan sauce

GODMOTHER GIADA DE LAURENTIIS' SIGNATURE CAPRI-INSPIRED LEMON SPAGHETTI

lemon cream, jumbo shrimp, mascarpone, parmesan, fried capers

TORTELLINI PANNA E PROSCIUTTO

CON FONDUTA DI PARMIGIANO

modena meat tortellini, parmesan-ham sauce

LINGUINE CIOPPINO

linguini, lobster, littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, monkfish, roasted cherry tomatoes

PENNETTE SAN GIMIGNANO

penne, roasted porcini mushrooms, rosemary-laced meat sauce

PENNETTE PRIMAVERA AL TARTUFO

SALTATI CON VERDURE MISTE E TARTUFO

plant-based penne, asparagus, artichokes, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, black truffle

GNOCCHI A MODO TUO

AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI | AL PESTO | AL POMODORO FRESCO

hand-rolled potato dumplings

choice of sauce: four cheese | pesto | tomato

RISOTTO AI PORCINI

MANTECATO CON RICOTTA

porcini mushroom risotto, ricotta cream, fresh basil

RISOTTO ALL'ARAGOSTA

arborio rice, maine lobster pieces, italian parsley

TRIO TOSCANA

tagliolini carbonara, lobster risotto, pesto gnocchi

CHEF'S PASTA SPECIAL

as described by your waiter

SECONDI

GODMOTHER GIADA DE LAURENTIIS' BRANZINO POMEGRANATE

fennel-potato purée, braised fennel, potato spheres, pomegranate gastrique & vinaigrette

SAGLIOLA ALLA MUGNAIA

sautéed dover sole, steamed potatoes, lemon-parsley brown butter emulsion

ARAGOSTA FRA DIAVOLO

CON TAGLIOLINI

maine lobster, tagliolini, garlic, chili peppers, italian parsley, tomato sauce

FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA FIORENTINA

CON CROSTA AL GORGONZOLA

filet mignon, melted gorgonzola crust, sautéed spinach, creamy summer corn, brunello red wine reduction

OSSO BUCO ALLA MILANESE

braised veal shank, saffron risotto

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL MARSALA

veal scallopini, marsala wine sauce

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL LIMONE

veal scallopini, ligurian lemon sauce, italian parsley

COSTATA DI VITELLO AI FUNGHI PORCINI

grilled bone-in milk-fed veal chop, sautéed piedmont porcini mushroom sauce

COSTATA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE

pounded thin, breaded bone-in milk-fed veal chop, roma tomatoes, radicchio, arugula

AGNELLO ARROSTO

CON RIPIENO DI SALCICCIA PICCANTE, SPINACI E MELANZANE

roasted stuffed lamb loin, spicy soppressata sausage, spinach, aubergine stiletto, tomato jam

MAIALINO ARROSTO

CON SPINACI SALTATI E FREGOLA DI FUNGHI SPUGNOLE

crispy roast suckling pig, sautéed spinach, creamy fregola-morel mushroom ragout

POLLO AL FORNO AL PROFUMO DI LIMONE E CROSTA DI PARMIGIANO

CON GIARDINIERA E PATATE AL ROSMARINO

roasted parmesan-crusted lemon chicken, rustic rosemary roasted potatoes, vegetable jardinière

SIDE DISHES

RUSTIC ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS & SHALLOTS

SAUTÉED GARLIC SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

STEAMED VEGETABLES

ASSORTED GRILLED VEGETABLES

DOLCI

TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATA FONDENTE

CON SALSA ALL'ARANCIA DI SICILIA

molted dark chocolate cake, sicilian blood orange sauce

TIRAMISÙ

CLASSICO ITALIANO AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO

choice of: classic italian tiramisù | red berry tiramisù

CROSTATINA DI ALBICOCCHE

CON CREMA DI PISTACCHI

crispy apricot tart, pistachio cream

PESCHE ARROSTO

BISCOTTO DI MANDORLE E ZABAIONE ALL'AMARETTO

roasted peaches, almond biscuit, amaretto zabaglione

CAPPUCCINO ALLA CREMA DI CASTAGNE

CON MERINGA E CIOCCOLATO BIANCO

chestnut cream cappuccino, meringue, white chocolate foam

TOSCANA QUARTET

classic italian tiramisù | roasted peaches | crispy apricot tart | chestnut cream cappuccino

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS

GIACHI PRIMOLIO

ZESTY AND AROMATIC OLIVE OIL

an intense golden yellow color with pale green nuances, low acidity, and an embracing aroma, with elegant vegetal notes of artichoke

(region | tuscany)

DE CARLO IL CLASSICO

FRUITY AND PEPPERY OLIVE OIL

soft and balances flavor with a strong olive aroma, and hints of artichokes and green almonds

(region | puglia)

FrANTOI CUTRERA NOCELLARA DEL BELICE

SLIGHTLY BITTER AND SPICY OLIVE OIL

the color of the sun, with green rays, and the aroma of freshly picked tomatoes, accompanied by fresh vegetables

(region | west sicily)

SICILIAN 36 DEGREES / 14 DEGREES APRILE FRATELLI

DELICIOUS FRUITY OLIVE OIL

a full, harmonious, well-balanced taste both pleasantly spicy and bitter with an herbaceous aftertaste

(region | south east sicily)

DE CARLO TENUTA TORRE DI MOSSA

INTENSE FRUITY OLIVE OIL

deep green color packed with aromas of olive, green grass, artichokes and green almonds

(region | puglia)

IL MOLINO FRANTOIO ORGANIC DESTONED

DELICATE, FAINTLY FRUITY OLIVE OIL

golden yellow in color with a fruity and grassy aroma of almonds and green leaf

(region | upper lazio)

FRATELLI APRILE IL NOVELLO 274TH

ALMOND AND HERBACEOUS OLIVE OIL

gold color with green reflections, with a harmonious and pleasant sweet almond and herbaceous aftertaste

(region | south east sicily)

IL MOLINO ORGANIC MONOCULTURE

LOW ACIDITY, LIGHT FRUITY OLIVE OIL

yellow-green color with a sweet taste that takes on the slightly bitter taste of thistle ending with an aftertaste of white pepper

(region | lazio)

ARDOINO FRUCTUS

BUTTERY AND PEPPERY OLIVE OIL

a pleasing fresh palate and delicate, almost buttery flavor with a slight peppery kick at the finish

(region | liguria)

LAUDEMIO TENUTA CANTAGALLO

FRUITY AND SPICY OLIVE OIL

low acidity with a clear and intensely green color, full fruit palate, well-rounded and spicy

(region | tuscany)

BALSAMIC VINEGARS

ARTICANAL BALSAMICO DI REGGIO EMILIA ESSENZA

WOODY AND FRUITY VINEGAR

a delicate sweet and sour, full-bodied flavor with aromas of dried fruits, figs, and chestnut wood

(region | emilia-romagna)

ARTICANAL BALSAMICO DI REGGIO EMILIA AGRO DI MOSTO

SWEET AND LIGHT ACIDIC VINEGAR

light acidity, balanced with a sweet taste, aroma of cooked fruit and jam, and fruit vinegar

(region | emilia-romagna)

ACETO BALCAMICO DI MODENA ORO

FRUIDY SWEET AND SOUR VINEGAR

brigh dark brown color, medium-bodied, giving forth a distinctive fruity aroma with an intese and stimulating sweet and sour dressing

(region | emilia-romagna)

Toscana is found on: Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Marina, Riviera, Vista, Allura

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