Eating Italian Food on an American Cruise Ship

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  • Most American cruise ships have an Italian night. Here is my experience with Italian night in the main dining room and pizza from the Pizza Pirate on the Carnival Pride.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 303

  • @toddlower5546
    @toddlower5546 Місяць тому +11

    "Why not just go to Bonsai sushi?" Because the friends that you cruised with don't like sushi, but you still like them and want to spend time with them. Hence, Bonsai Sushi in the main dining room.

  • @kennethpalmerii1747
    @kennethpalmerii1747 Місяць тому +25

    Being a “world traveler” I’ve had Chinese, Mexican, Italian, etc in many different parts of the world and everyone puts their own flavor to it. Since the “chefs” on a cruise ship come from all parts of the world, you get their twists as well, some good, some not so good. Either way, it’s a vacation! I’m on a cruise and lovin it!

    • @AronRoss72
      @AronRoss72 Місяць тому

      Never been to France nor do I regularly eat that kind of food, but I’ve had French food in the Windjammer on Royal Caribbean and thought to myself…”this can’t be real French food.” It was bad!

  • @Eezirb
    @Eezirb Місяць тому +13

    Thanks Tony! I really like the shows where you walk around the ships and give your commentary. It is so fun, like being there.

  • @athlestanthefirst1275
    @athlestanthefirst1275 Місяць тому +33

    I come from a long line of Italians, but NO eyetalians. On another note, I noticed the same thing in the MDR on my last cruise. The wait staff is called away to do a show, and I'm still waiting for my dinner. I'd rather have the dinner so I can get to the theater on time for the show. Not to mention that the wait staff works hard enough already. Finally, people waiving around napkins that they have been using to wipe food off their faces cannot be the most sanitary thing.

  • @sonnyev5451
    @sonnyev5451 Місяць тому +13

    She's a classic, beautiful Carnival Ship. Glad to see her still in good shape.
    Thank you for sharing. And, enjoy Italian Dinner Night!! 🇮🇹

  • @Str8Bidness
    @Str8Bidness Місяць тому +3

    When you were trying the appetizers, that was the best Jack Black face impersonation ever😂

  • @buning_sensations5437
    @buning_sensations5437 Місяць тому +10

    In Italy, ask for Spaghetti Alfredo, the waiter will ask "who's Alfredo?" If they accept, your in a tourist place. Italiano. Matto. 😂

    • @Moksha-Raver
      @Moksha-Raver Місяць тому +1

      Chef Alfredo Di Lelio started two different restaurants in Rome. Both are known for their Fettucine Alfredo.

  • @donormstrup3979
    @donormstrup3979 Місяць тому

    Thanks Tony! We truly enjoy your cruise vlogs.

  • @xboxtrojan
    @xboxtrojan Місяць тому +10

    Chocolate Melting Cake is my fav. I love how the Pride looks.

  • @rjf048
    @rjf048 Місяць тому +4

    Those old ships look like they were designed by Jules Vern...

  • @DaveBrandysExcursionsTravel
    @DaveBrandysExcursionsTravel Місяць тому +2

    I think you are getting why we love the Pride ❤ It's just the small details..even the non David ones 🤣 It's just the perfect size ship with an easy layout. Enjoy!

  • @raybearNC
    @raybearNC Місяць тому +2

    "Stop horsing around" LOL! I love it, hehehe🤣😂🤣

  • @maureenwebb9716
    @maureenwebb9716 Місяць тому +4

    Sometimes, your facial expressions are priceless. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jackredmond6023
    @jackredmond6023 Місяць тому +1

    The ship’s style seems it would be a good fit for their “Fun Italian Style” ships that came from the Costa brand.

  • @markeaston7353
    @markeaston7353 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks Tony, it feels like we have just been on board with you. A nice escape from the sometimes humdrum of live.

  • @stevenhall513
    @stevenhall513 Місяць тому +3

    Thx for sharing something more than cruise news for my face

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  Місяць тому +1

      Ya this isn’t as popular as the regular show but it’s fun to make. :)

    • @stevenhall513
      @stevenhall513 Місяць тому +1

      @@LaLidoLoca and I really enjoyed it. Hope more is to come. Thx T

  • @parkersspace
    @parkersspace Місяць тому

    I just got off of The Sunshine out of Charleston and they had no Italian wedding soup on Italian night. I did have some good soups but i missed that.

  • @charityjohnson5932
    @charityjohnson5932 Місяць тому

    The melting cake is the best ❤

  • @melissasiegel9682
    @melissasiegel9682 Місяць тому +3

    There is no debate about the pronunciation of Italian.

  • @Ryan-yw8iz
    @Ryan-yw8iz Місяць тому +1

    The chocolate melting cake is my favorite!!!!

  • @barrymckeever9738
    @barrymckeever9738 Місяць тому +2

    Enjoy Tony and keep the great videos coming

  • @travelingkru75
    @travelingkru75 Місяць тому +2

    We really enjoyed the Spirit in January. Never waited for elevators and easily to get around. ( the 3 pools we also great)!

    • @Gottaknow
      @Gottaknow Місяць тому

      We cruised on the Spirit for the Halloween cruise! It was a great cruise!

  • @robindrew3471
    @robindrew3471 Місяць тому +1

    When I'm on a ship, in the main Dining room, and I order 2 appetizers, I ask that they bring 1 at a time. I HATE having to move my place settings to accommodate them. I was on the Disney Magic and our table mate ordered 5 apps, they brought them all at once. I was moving stuff to accommodate him. I love veal Marsala.

  • @WonderAboutUs
    @WonderAboutUs Місяць тому +1

    One of the reason I despise Carnival is your diner sits in a stack getting cold while the waiters dance. When you complain and say you want hot food, they don’t understand why.

  • @Moksha-Raver
    @Moksha-Raver Місяць тому +1

    Only Eyetalians in Eyetaly, so chalk one up for Don. "Intro, intro, intro is starting." Time for a Pacific cruise.

  • @MAB324
    @MAB324 Місяць тому +5

    Tony, you have to eat breakfast in the MDR at least once on this cruise. I recommend the Vanilla French Toast with caramelized bananas. It is absolutely amazing!!! Your videos are making me miss the Pride. We were just on there a few weeks ago. We had table 144 in Normandie Dining Room. In this video, at the beginning of Showtime, the lady who is in front of the line and the guy behind her, were our MDR servers every night.

    • @annekirkpatrick7197
      @annekirkpatrick7197 Місяць тому

      Sea day Brunch: steak & eggs!

    • @AronRoss72
      @AronRoss72 Місяць тому

      Vanilla French Toast with caramelized bananas 😮 ?? Wow that sounds good! I will be on the Celebration this coming Nov and have to try that. Is that only served for sea day brunch?

  • @ericchristensen7959
    @ericchristensen7959 Місяць тому +2

    Sailed the Pride when she just started. Thinking it's time to re- visit. Thanks Tony! Big 👍!!!

  • @cindyharvey8493
    @cindyharvey8493 Місяць тому +1

    Show us more of your meals on your cruises.😊

  • @ladydi8376
    @ladydi8376 Місяць тому +1

    Tony, I must say that you are looking really healthy since your surgery! That monster must have been wreaking havoc in your system!! Glad you got it out!!

  • @tobiebrave
    @tobiebrave Місяць тому +2

    Fun video today. Thanks. Getting my cruise fix vicariously here.

  • @angelasofia7726
    @angelasofia7726 Місяць тому +2

    Food looked good! That was American Italian, real Italian is different...

  • @andymaher3956
    @andymaher3956 Місяць тому +1

    The Pride is our go-to ship; at least is was pre-pandemic. Maybe the best ship overall. We always had a good time!

  • @dougb.2627
    @dougb.2627 Місяць тому

    Wow, that Joe Farcus ship decor is a throwback! I need to get on that ship again.

  • @er93os
    @er93os Місяць тому

    Enjoy Tony!

  • @sl4193
    @sl4193 Місяць тому

    Dinner time for me, now!
    Thank you, Tony😊

  • @pattyolson3842
    @pattyolson3842 Місяць тому

    Thanks Tony! Great Italian night vlog. Nice to see all the art around the ship.

  • @lindastover9541
    @lindastover9541 Місяць тому +1

    Great video ❤❤❤❤

  • @TraceyHanwell
    @TraceyHanwell Місяць тому

    Been on the Pride several times. Thanks for the nostalgic (for me) tour.

  • @roberthamilton1301
    @roberthamilton1301 Місяць тому

    Now That's my type of Video...
    Fast and fun Thanks Mate

  • @michellespindler
    @michellespindler Місяць тому

    I love the Pride. Sailed on her for my first 3 cruises from Baltimore. Less than an hour from my house and I'm on board and on vacation. Happy she's coming back.

  • @Lisa-hd2td
    @Lisa-hd2td Місяць тому +1

    Love the food videos.

  • @josephmccullen9678
    @josephmccullen9678 Місяць тому +2

    Like I said it's One of my favorite Carnival.ships

  • @marcozaff6699
    @marcozaff6699 Місяць тому

    Thanks for showing Italian night. Like the ship too.

  • @FoxRob93
    @FoxRob93 Місяць тому

    Ship looks really nice, food looked good too. Enjoy your cruise Tony.

  • @debbiemartin6714
    @debbiemartin6714 Місяць тому

    Love the Carnival Pride, it is beautiful!

  • @coryoplayer
    @coryoplayer Місяць тому

    Happy hump day Tony & Jenny!!!
    That ship interior is amazing!!!! I would be hard pressed to get off. So many items to see.
    Saw your pics of your shore excursion there in Montigo Bay. Can't wait to hear what you thought of the place. 👍👍

  • @stevemcgowen
    @stevemcgowen Місяць тому +1

    Costa is my favorite for Italian food. It's more traditional Italian, than Americanized Italian, though.

  • @katiebourne7557
    @katiebourne7557 Місяць тому

    I love that ship. The carnival pride was the ship I took my first cruise on.

  • @carolatchley3797
    @carolatchley3797 Місяць тому

    I've always said Italian pronouncing the i as in hit. I love seeing your video of the Pride. It brings back memories. I especially just like watching the sea go by.

  • @LZCatt
    @LZCatt Місяць тому

    I love this ship soooo much. I'll be boarding the Pride this May for a Journey cruise to Greenland. I cannot wait!

  • @harold1316
    @harold1316 Місяць тому

    great video,

  • @johnhesselgrave5466
    @johnhesselgrave5466 Місяць тому

    Just noticed you're over 250K subscribers, way to go!

  • @rcfnc
    @rcfnc Місяць тому

    I love all the food on a cruise :) Wish I was on there too. We don't go again until Dec so a long wait. We are going to Aruba too on the Magic.

  • @CJScrapper
    @CJScrapper Місяць тому +2

    I love the ship, but I miss the tablecloths in the MDR.

    • @cata2215
      @cata2215 Місяць тому

      I was also shocked to see no tablecloths. They are part of the cruising experience in the dining room, even on Carnival.

    • @susancook1448
      @susancook1448 Місяць тому

      Yes I expect cloth tablecloths for a fine dining experience in the MDR.

  • @nab6068
    @nab6068 Місяць тому

    Missed the cruise news, but enjoyed live Cruise action. Just stop horsing around 😅

  • @ArleenHarr
    @ArleenHarr Місяць тому +1

    We spent 30 days on Venezia and loved the new menus. Enjoy your cruise and we'd love to see you dance with the wait staff in the MDR❤️🛳️

  • @patdavis4324
    @patdavis4324 Місяць тому +1

    Linguine Vongole (linguine with clams) is my favorite Italian dish to order.

  • @carmelcleary5262
    @carmelcleary5262 Місяць тому

    Love the secret garden

  • @kenlorireed6661
    @kenlorireed6661 Місяць тому

    The Pride gives off okd world cruising vibes. We will have to try that ship sometime!

  • @powerwalkwithmybaby
    @powerwalkwithmybaby Місяць тому

    That food sure looked good,, all of it.. - Mmmmm,, Italian food never disappoints.. - Loved the decor and unusual paintings on the walls.. - What a neat video,, thanks Tony.. - Take care.. 🌷

  • @ynkees1
    @ynkees1 Місяць тому

    We were on that ship last month. Great ship

  • @jimward7881
    @jimward7881 Місяць тому +1

    It looks like a better menu for Italian night than what Royal offers!

  • @CarnivalCruiseAddicts
    @CarnivalCruiseAddicts Місяць тому

    HAHA - another great video!

  • @mercyrodriguez5780
    @mercyrodriguez5780 Місяць тому +13

    We are used to Italian/American food, but when you go to Italy, it’s different! Everything tastes so much better!

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen Місяць тому +4

      I think most Americans don't know Italian food, just Italian American food.

    • @kenyattaclay7666
      @kenyattaclay7666 Місяць тому +1

      Meh, it all depends on where you are both in the US/Canada and Italy. I grew up in Chicago that has the second largest Italian American population behind NYC and the food in Little Italy is some of the best you'll find. However I've also lived in six other states and spent time in several others and the Italian food is hit or miss. For example there's a place in Vegas (if it's till there) that is some of the best Italian food I've ever had but where I live at in Virginia it's meh. I've also been to Italy several times (mostly southern Italy) and the food was hit or miss. I wouldn't say it was nasty but a lot of it was just meh.

    • @420GratefulHippie
      @420GratefulHippie Місяць тому

      I'd rather eat at Olive Garden than what's on that crappy Carnival menu. Seriously!!!

    • @ellenw391
      @ellenw391 Місяць тому

      @@stevemcgowen speak for yourself. I was raised right (and not even Italian lol). BUT my parents had Italian friends, as did I, and I learned young that Olive Garden crap is NOT Italian food. Not even sure it's real food lol. Then I hit the lottery. I lived in a high rise Boston apt directly across from a couple from Italy. We became dear friends. It was like living across from the best Italian restaurant, in Italy. Except it was free and always open!! If they heard me come in, they would make sure I ate, and usually had a plate of some treat waiting. I had dinner there at least 2 or 3 times a week. They would literally get offended if I got full LOL.
      That ruined me for less than the best Italian food on the planet!! I would try to make it up to them, but they wouldn't eat anything American, except for the occasional Birthday Cake (even then they wanted me to get it at the Italian bakery LOLOL and I was always a damn good cook in my own right, esp for cakes. Good times, for many years.

    • @ellenw391
      @ellenw391 Місяць тому

      @@kenyattaclay7666 I think part of the problem is EVERY state AND Country have tourist traps, that will give the lowest quality often at the highest prices. When I first moved to Boston, some (not all) of the food in the North End was amazing. Now the rents are so high that you need a 2nd mortgage to go to the best places. And the bad places, still expensive, are less than mediocre. Plus the internet has been a great tool and also ruined some of the best hole in the wall restaurants arounds. Now there are lines at the door at spots you had to be in the know about not all that many years ago.

  • @kevinbrubaker3707
    @kevinbrubaker3707 Місяць тому +1

    I'll be here all week! Try the Veal!
    David? Dave's not here man. - Chong
    I love...all food. Not too picky, but I do love it when something surprises me on a cruise. You are inspiring me to do a solo cruise Tony! I would love to be on my own for a trip.

  • @kyls73
    @kyls73 Місяць тому

    Walls remind me of the decor in The Pancake Parlour.

  • @emilydami7887
    @emilydami7887 Місяць тому

    The Italian menu looks good. My husband was Italian American and so often the Italian menu was strange on ships. The best time we had on cruises were the people at our table

  • @cata2215
    @cata2215 Місяць тому

    The Carnival Pride looks a lot like a Costa ship. I wonder if they used the same art vendors. I worked on the Costa Atlantica and the decor looks very similar. Lots of glass art and very lush looking,

  • @donlindquist9560
    @donlindquist9560 Місяць тому +1

    I in Italy is an e. Eetailian

  • @dennisd6527
    @dennisd6527 Місяць тому

    I've had the Nonna's meatball at the Cucina del Capitano, and it's like the size of a baseball. Evidently they don't supersize in the main dining room. I like the Chicken Parm in the Cucina also.

  • @dutchrice6668
    @dutchrice6668 Місяць тому

    Has that ship changed on last refurbished from when I was on it for a repositioning from Rome to Ft Lauderdale in 2013....thxs for sharing.
    Dutch

  • @lisaw703
    @lisaw703 Місяць тому

    I know that you know it’s not pronounced I-talian!! Enjoy your cruise and have fun can’t wait for the next video.

  • @jayniesteel1702
    @jayniesteel1702 Місяць тому +1

    I like the secret spot..

  • @ninerjen1
    @ninerjen1 Місяць тому

    You crack me up. Love your faces….for our face! Ha. Food looked great.

  • @susantam5681
    @susantam5681 Місяць тому

    I love veal Marsala!
    Everything looked delicious.

  • @eminiarvii
    @eminiarvii Місяць тому

    Love veal.. piccata, marsala and parmigiana…mmmm, glad you enjoyed your dinner🚢🙂

  • @FloridaGiGi
    @FloridaGiGi Місяць тому

    Good to see you back on a ship, giving a tour! Love your blogs 😊 And, it’s not I-talin

  • @hansie481
    @hansie481 Місяць тому +1

    Food aside, I have never been on a Carnival ship. After watching this video I will never ever cruise on one.

  • @douglasbray3563
    @douglasbray3563 Місяць тому

    Good Afternoon Tony

  • @CaraNaturally
    @CaraNaturally Місяць тому

    Your facial expressions are killin me! Need to know where to get some good authentic Jamaican food in Mo Bay! Enjoy❤❤❤.

  • @AronRoss72
    @AronRoss72 Місяць тому

    Anyone know this movie quote and here is a hint, it’s an 80’s film…”what is he? I - talian?”

  • @donovanfinch9064
    @donovanfinch9064 Місяць тому +5

    I’d rather eat Italian on an American cruise ship than anything (except the pizza) on an Italian cruise ship.
    If you know, you know.

  • @DonnaBorn138
    @DonnaBorn138 Місяць тому

    Yum!

  • @melissacooper2157
    @melissacooper2157 Місяць тому

    It is …It Talian! My husband is Italian and gets after me every time I mispronounce it!! 30 years you think I’d get it right lol

  • @ImsunaSong-gw2gs
    @ImsunaSong-gw2gs Місяць тому

    Your expressions are priceless😅

  • @rosschannells5407
    @rosschannells5407 Місяць тому

    What have the Roman's ever done for US .... NO BLOOD WINE 🍷

  • @spiegeje
    @spiegeje Місяць тому

    On Carnival, it's EYEtalian. Anywhere else, Italian has a short sound for the I.

  • @charlesmarinel4392
    @charlesmarinel4392 Місяць тому

    The blue mermaids are still there WOW thanks Tony I do love the old pride ship and she hasn't changed a bit

  • @CruisN-Steve
    @CruisN-Steve Місяць тому

    I'm going on the Pride in January! 🎉

  • @travelsrus
    @travelsrus Місяць тому +2

    Second, I love Italian food.

  • @user-vi6ii7qf7m
    @user-vi6ii7qf7m Місяць тому +1

    Will the waiters be wearing spaghetti hats as they dance at dinner? Yeah, the statue is gone but the weird layout remains. lol Just got back from the NCL Dawn. That's a story that needs to be told.

  • @mariestubbs9222
    @mariestubbs9222 Місяць тому

    "Come-on-a my house and l'm gonna give you everything "..l'll make you my famous chicken parmigiana. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @rtygrest
    @rtygrest Місяць тому

    Meeting new people always good, chocolate melting cake always good, showtime always good. 😊

  • @wendyplunk2398
    @wendyplunk2398 Місяць тому

    Going on the Firenze Aug. Hope the Italian food is good.

  • @jerrysmith3402
    @jerrysmith3402 Місяць тому

    I'll. be on the Pride in September ! I've been on her before .

  • @VernonWolfe
    @VernonWolfe Місяць тому

    I'm glad they didn't trash the statue of Tony and have moved him to the Firenze instead. lol

  • @susanpignato1850
    @susanpignato1850 Місяць тому

    Not anything like my grandmother’s meatballs! Also the I in Italian is the short I sound.

  • @alk61695
    @alk61695 Місяць тому

    I would probably get the meatball, arancini, wedding soup, and chicken parm.

  • @ronwarfel7997
    @ronwarfel7997 Місяць тому

    Tony, talk to us about the watches you wear, I love the colors.

  • @mariestubbs9222
    @mariestubbs9222 Місяць тому

    There's a place in Las Vegas called Eat-Aly. Kind of a cute name and I think the pronunciation is spot -on😊.