Classic Italian while Cruising the Italian Coast

After spending the day exploring Sicily, we dined in the ships speciality restaurant, Camaletto. The meal began with an antipasta platter, which was filled with Italian meats like salami and proscutto, olives, fresh mozzarella and marinated artichokes and onions.


The minestrone soup was made with a broth that packed more flavor than any I have tasted before. The broth tasted of tomatoes and beef, with fresh parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.


I couldn't decide on just one entree, so I asked for a sampler of each that had caught my eye. Lasagna with layers of beef, tomatoes and topped off with a layer of white sauce that made each bite creamy and rich. Spaghetti and meat sauce was exactly as you would expect it to be, perfectly cooked al dente with just the right balance of sauce. Finally, the penne vodka was a rich mix of cream and tomato sauce.


Each dish was more delicious than the last and I made sure to savor each and every bite.


Nothing beat the view during this meal, we sailed along the coast of Italy at sunset. As we ate through our courses, we watched as a boat docked along side us to allow the Italian pilot to board our ship. The pilot is required to help our Captain as we navigated the narrow waters around the coast.


In between our entree and dessert course, they brought a plate of cotton candy. While it was not a traditional treat, it was a fun to enjoy the childish treat before our dessert.


Trio of tiramisu completed the meal. The creamy dessert was flavored with cocoa, vanilla bean and coffee. The perfect ending to a perfect meal.