Costa dining by ship: restaurant differences across eight ships

Toscana and Smeralda: cooking classes and tasting menus

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.

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.

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 highlights Pummid'Oro, Gelateria Amarillo and Élite Suite&Club Restaurant. Costa assigns suite guests a table in an exclusive restaurant or a reserved main-dining area; other guests should check their fare or club eligibility before counting on that access.

The general ship pages are selective. Costa’s current C|Club terms also list Archipelago on Diadema and Deliziosa, with a World Cruise exception for Deliziosa. Check the sailing’s available reservations if Archipelago is your reason for choosing either ship.

Fascinosa, Favolosa and Pacifica: sushi and Archipelago

Fascinosa, Favolosa and Pacifica list Archipelago Edition I and Sushino. Fascinosa names Il Gattopardo among its main restaurants and has The Salty Beach Street Food, also listed on Pacifica. Favolosa’s official regional page adds Teppanyaki.

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.

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.

Compare individual meals with dining packages

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 explains evening clothing. Allow time to change after a shore excursion if booking a seated dinner.

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.

The picky-eater guide helps identify suitable dishes and questions to ask the dining team. Confirm required dietary arrangements through Costa before departure.