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Osteria d'Ovidio - A Closer Look at Crystal Cruises' Elevated Italian Restaurant

Crystal Cruises, Osteria d'Ovidio
Osteria d'Ovidio | Photo Credit: Crystal

Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has created a reputation for offering a highly exclusive and elevated product to their cruise guests. Passengers will enjoy lavish inclusions from upgraded amenities, to world-class service, to fine dining throughout the ship. There are several onboard restaurant options including Umi Uma by Nobu, and a Tastes Kitchen, a delicious lunch spot with globally inspired dishes. One of the most popular dining venues is Osteria d'Ovidio, the Italian restaurant onboard.



Crystal Cruises, Osteria d'Ovidio
Osteria d'Ovidio | Photo Credit: Crystal Cruises

Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world, and Osteria d'Ovidio brings guests traditional dishes with an elevated twist and a modern presentation. Menu highlights include: Lobster with Tomato Essence and Basil Olive Oil; Lamb with Sweet Onions and Balsamic Vinegar; Eggplant Confit; and Beef Tartare with Mustard Sauce, Truffle, and an Oregano Cracker. Osteria d'Ovidio is included with the price of your fare, but limited to a set amount of nights, dependent on the length of your cruise.



DINNER MENU

- STARTERS -


ASTICE

lobster in "acquasale", tomato essence, basil olive oil


BACCALA

steamed cod, potato foam, rosemary, trout roe


BATTUTA DI FASSONA PIEMONTESE

hand-chopped fassona piemontese beef tartare, mustard sauce, truffle, oregano cracker


MELANZANA

eggplant confit, smoked tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala



- PASTA AND RISOTTO -


RISOTTO AGLI SCAMPI

risotto with scampi, caramelized onion, malga butter


SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO FIASCHETTO

spaghetti with "fiaschetto di torre guaceto" tomato sauce, caciocavallo podolico cheese


TORTELLO DI STRACOTTO DI MANZO

tortello pasta filled with braised beef, figs, vincotto, gorgonzola cheese


CHICCHE DI PATATE CON PORCINI E LIQUIRIZIA

potato gnocchi with porcini mushroom ragout, liquorice, pecorino romano fondue


MINESTRONE

seasonal vegetable stew, basil jus, 24 months parmigiano reggiano



- MAIN COURSE -


COSTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE

veal chop, lime mayonnaise, vegetable misticanza, saffron citronette


FILETTO DI SPIGOLA COTTO AL SALE

salt baked sea bass, tarragon sauce, swiss chard


AGNELLO

lamb, sweet onion, balsamic, vinegar, sea asparagus


PETTO D'ANATRA

duck breast, red wine sauce, cashew nuts, beetroot



- SIDES -


SEASONAL SALAD


SAUTEED VEGETABLES


ROASTED POTATOES



- DESSERT -


CROSTATINA ALLA FRUTTA E VERDURA

fruit and vegetable crostatina, fior di latte ice cream


CAFFE, NACCIOLA E CARAMELLA SALATO

coffee foam, hazelnut ice cream, and salted caramel


MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO

ivoire 35% nyangbo 68% and gianduja valhrona chocolate, almond ice cream, candied orange


SELECTION OF ITALIAN CHEESE



Booking Your Cruise

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