Costa Dining by Ship: Restaurants Across the Eight-Ship Roster
Compare Costa restaurants on Toscana, Smeralda, Diadema, Fascinosa, Favolosa, Pacifica, Serena and Deliziosa, with practical specialty-dining decisions.
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Costa restaurant names appear across several ships, but the full lineup is not universal. A traveler wanting a cooking class, teppanyaki or Archipelago should select the actual ship before buying a dining package.
This comparison covers the eight Costa ships currently in CruiseGem’s roster, using each vessel’s official page. It highlights distinctive choices and treats the main meals included in your booked fare separately from optional restaurants, drinks and package benefits.
What matters for your decision
- Toscana and Smeralda list Food LAB and broad specialty choices; that does not make every experience included.
- Deliziosa has a smaller published lineup than the large ships, so check a must-have venue by name.
- Refreshed Serena and the current Archipelago Edition I descriptions make older restaurant reviews unreliable for exact menus.
Toscana and Smeralda: variety that needs a plan
Costa's Costa Toscana page lists Archipelago Edition I, Food LAB, Carlsberg Club & Bistro and a range of other food and drink venues. Costa Smeralda lists Archipelago Edition I, Food LAB, Pummid'Oro, Teppanyaki and Sushino. Food LAB is a participatory cooking experience, so compare the class schedule and charge rather than counting it as another ordinary dinner room.
For a food-focused vacation, choose one experience with a format you genuinely want: a cooking activity, a chef-led tasting menu or a social grill dinner. Then fit simpler meals around port days. A long list is an advantage only if you have time and appetite to use it.
The current Archipelago Edition I descriptions refer to a single multi-course Sea & Land menu combining the work of three chefs. Older articles describing a choice among three separate menus may no longer match the offered experience. Read the current reservation description before paying.
| Ship | Dining distinction | Planning recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Toscana | Food LAB, Archipelago Edition I, Carlsberg Club & Bistro and other specialty options | Check whether you want an activity, a long tasting dinner or a quick meal |
| Costa Smeralda | Food LAB, Archipelago Edition I, Teppanyaki, Sushino and Pummid’Oro | Compare current charges and reserve the most important experience first |
Diadema and Deliziosa: compare the specific restaurant you want
Costa Diadema identifies Teppanyaki, Pummid'Oro, Gelateria Amarillo and Carlsberg Country Rock Club among its choices. That makes it a useful shortlist if a Japanese grill evening or a casual pub-style stop matters more than the largest possible ship.
Costa Deliziosa publishes a more compact list, including Pummid'Oro, Gelateria Amarillo and Élite Suite&Club Restaurant. The last name is a reason to check access, not assume every fare includes that restaurant. A venue listed on a ship page can be restricted by accommodation or club benefit.
For travelers who will mostly use their assigned main restaurant, both ships should be compared on itinerary and cabin value. Do not reject an otherwise attractive voyage just because it has fewer optional places to spend money.
| Ship | Dining distinction | Planning recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Diadema | Teppanyaki, Pummid’Oro, Amarillo and Carlsberg Country Rock Club | Useful for a familiar paid dinner plus casual variety |
| Costa Deliziosa | Pummid’Oro, Amarillo and Élite Suite&Club on the published list | Verify eligibility for exclusive dining and avoid importing larger-ship venues |
Fascinosa, Favolosa and Pacifica: similar names still need ship evidence
The current pages for these three ships independently list Archipelago Edition I and Sushino, so those are supported choices rather than an assumption based on related ship designs. Fascinosa also names Il Gattopardo for its main restaurant and The Salty Beach Street Food; Pacifica highlights The Salty Beach as well. Favolosa's official regional page lists Teppanyaki alongside its other specialties.
This is a good group to compare when you want an optional sushi meal or a tasting dinner but do not need the newest ship. The useful comparison is the payable fare plus the particular meals you plan to buy. A slightly cheaper cabin can comfortably fund one special evening without a broad dining bundle.
Regional Costa pages can show different booking-market prices and promotions. Use the ship pages for venue evidence, then obtain charges and inclusion rules through the market in which you are actually booking.
| Ship | Dining distinction | Planning recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Fascinosa | Il Gattopardo, Archipelago Edition I, Sushino, Pummid’Oro and The Salty Beach | Check the tasting-menu format and current main-dining assignment |
| Costa Favolosa | Archipelago Edition I, Sushino, Teppanyaki, Pummid’Oro and Amarillo | Official regional page confirms venues; your market quote governs price |
| Costa Pacifica | Archipelago Edition I, Sushino, Pummid’Oro and The Salty Beach | Compare casual meals and the one paid dinner you really want |
Serena: use the refreshed ship page
Costa Serena now presents a renovated ship with Archipelago, Pummid'Oro and Sushino among its highlighted venues. That is a reason to refresh an old dining plan, particularly if you have saved reviews from its earlier deployment.
The page's Archipelago wording is not identical to the Edition I descriptions on the other named ships. Treat that as a cue to inspect Serena's actual booking menu, not evidence that the same tasting format must operate fleetwide. Ask what is offered on your departure and whether the price includes drinks or pairings.
Our recommendation is to choose Serena for the complete itinerary and confirmed restaurant choices, then add a paid dinner once the offered menu is clear. A refurbishment announcement alone cannot guarantee that an old favorite or a sister ship's restaurant is present.
| Ship | Dining distinction | Planning recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Serena | Renovated-ship page highlights Archipelago, Pummid’Oro and Sushino | Verify the current menu format and avoid older deployment assumptions |
Buy the meal you want, not the longest inclusion list
Write down your likely extra meals before comparing packages. If two people want one pizza dinner and one sushi lunch, price those actual orders first. A multi-night package is only attractive if its eligible venues, spending caps and reservation rules match that plan.
Keep drinks separate unless the offer explicitly includes them. A beverage package may exclude particular bars or selections, and a restaurant cover charge may not cover every dish. Ask for the current written terms in your booking currency so the eventual onboard account is unsurprising.
The Costa dress-code guide helps match your evening clothes to the chosen restaurant. If you prefer a quick casual meal after a port day, protect that flexibility rather than filling every night with reservations.
Make the final choice with the itinerary in front of you
Use CruiseGem's Costa sailings to compare dates, cabin totals and port hours after narrowing the restaurant requirements. On a Mediterranean trip, a long evening ashore can be more valuable to a food enthusiast than another onboard paid dinner.
Leave embarkation evening simple if arrival timing is uncertain. On the first full day, check restaurant schedules and any special menus in the onboard information. For families, look for real dishes each person will eat rather than assuming a broad cuisine label works for everyone.
Use the picky-eater guide for that conversation. A sensible fleet comparison ends with a short, usable meal plan and enough free evenings to enjoy the destinations.
Your decision checklist
- Confirm the exact ship carries the must-have venue.
- Use your booking market for current prices and terms.
- Distinguish restricted restaurants from open specialty choices.
- Read the current Archipelago format rather than an old review.
- Compare the full trip before paying more for restaurant count.
Questions travelers ask
Does every Costa ship have Archipelago?
Do not assume so. This guide identifies ships with current official evidence; check Deliziosa or any other vessel individually rather than extrapolating.
Is Food LAB an ordinary restaurant?
It is a cooking-experience venue. Check the scheduled activity, eligibility and charge.
Are the restaurant prices on every regional Costa site interchangeable?
No. Booking-market currency, promotions and conditions can differ. Obtain the quote attached to your reservation.
Official sources and further reading
Sources checked September 20, 2026. Explore the original policies, destination guidance and provider information behind this article. Each description explains what you will find at the source.
- Costa Deliziosa: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Diadema: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Fascinosa: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Favolosa: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Pacifica: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Serena: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Smeralda: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.
- Costa Toscana: official ship pageCurrent venue evidence; use the booked market for prices.