A Closer Look at Toscana on an Oceania Cruises Ship

Oceania Cruises offers their guests a premium package, with incredible inclusions from top-notch entertainment, to upgraded in-suite amenities, to elevated dining in all their restaurants. Oceania truly does dining best, and each ship features a wide array of dining venues such as the Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, to the wellness options in Aquamar Kitchen. No matter where you turn, there is an incredible restaurant for you and your family to enjoy each and every day onboard.

Inspired by Tuscan Traditions

Inspired by the rich family traditions found in the Tuscan countryside, Toscana brings guests into the heart of Tuscany through flavor and ingredients. Savor Italy’s culinary delights through elevated classics such as Octopus Carpaccio with Champagne Vinaigrette, or Green Asparagus Risotto finished with Provolone Cheese and enhanced with Black Truffle.

Main dishes include: Filet Mignon in Gorgonzola Crust with Sautéed Garlic Spinach, Grilled Polenta and Brunello Red Wine Sauce; and a Roasted Pancetta-Wrapped Colorado Lamb Rack served over Traditional Roasted Potatoes perfumed with Garlic and Rosemary. To end your delicious dinner order any of the incredible desserts, highlights of which include: Lasagne al Cioccolato- a Rich Chocolate Ganache Layered with Cocoa Dough and Served with a Roasted Pistachio Sauce; or a Vanilla Panna Cotta with Red Berry Compote.

There is also a full olive oil menu as well, featuring a variety of olive oils from different regions of Italy, all with their own subtle notes and flavors.

Toscana Menu

Antipasti

CARPACCIO DI MANZO
beef tenderloin carpaccio, arugula, parmigiano-reggiano, lemon-infused virgin olive oil

CAPRESE
slow-roasted tomatoes, buffalo, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, emulsion

SFORMATINO DI PEPERONI
CON FONDUTA DI PARMIGIANO
roasted bell pepper flan, creamy parmesan sauce

CARPACCIO DI POLPO
CON PATATE AL VAPORE
ED EMULSIONE DI LIMONI AMALFITANI
octopus carpaccio, warm fingerling potato salad, amalfi lemon vinaigrette

CODE DI SCAMPI
CON SALSA DI POMODORINI
E LARDO DI COLONNATA
sautéed jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato sauce, lardo di colonnata

FRITTO DI CALAMARI
fried calamari, tomato-pepperoncino aioli sauce

CARCIOFI RIPIENI
CON FUNGHI PRATAIOLI E PECORINO
stuffed artichokes, pecorino, parmesan, oyster mushrooms, arugula, tomato-balsamic vinaigrette

INVOLTINI DI MELANZANE
eggplant rolls, prague ham & smoked scamorza stuffing, tomato sauce, parmesan

INSALATA DI VERDURE ARROSTO
roasted roma tomatoes, zucchini, sweet red onions, romaine lettuce, arugula, hazelnut-pepperoncino vinaigrette

INSALATA DI SPINACI
CON POMODORINI ARROSTO E OLIVE TAGGIASCHE
baby spinach, goat cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives

INSALATA CAESAR
classic caesar, traditional garnish

Zuppe

MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE
assorted vegetables, potato, beans, genovese pesto

ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI E SALCICCIA
white beans, sweet sausage, pasta

Pasta e Risotti

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE AL FORNO
handmade pasta ribbons, béchamel sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, minced beef tenderloin, garlic, fresh herbs

TAGLIOLINI CARBONARA
tagliolini, pancetta, egg yolk-parmesan sauce

GODMOTHER GIADA DE LAURENTIIS’ SIGNATURE CAPRI-INSPIRED LEMON SPAGHETTI
lemon cream, jumbo shrimp, mascarpone, parmesan, fried capers

TORTELLINI PANNA E PROSCIUTTO
CON FONDUTA DI PARMIGIANO
modena meat tortellini, parmesan-ham sauce

LINGUINE CIOPPINO
linguini, lobster, littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, monkfish, roasted cherry tomatoes

PENNETTE SAN GIMIGNANO
penne, roasted porcini mushrooms, rosemary-laced meat sauce

PENNETTE PRIMAVERA AL TARTUFO
SALTATI CON VERDURE MISTE E TARTUFO
plant-based penne, asparagus, artichokes, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, black truffle

GNOCCHI A MODO TUO
AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI | AL PESTO | AL POMODORO FRESCO
hand-rolled potato dumplings
choice of sauce: four cheese | pesto | tomato

RISOTTO AI PORCINI
MANTECATO CON RICOTTA
porcini mushroom risotto, ricotta cream, fresh basil

RISOTTO ALL’ARAGOSTA
arborio rice, maine lobster pieces, italian parsley

TRIO TOSCANA
tagliolini carbonara, lobster risotto, pesto gnocchi

CHEF’S PASTA SPECIAL
as described by your waiter

Secondi

GODMOTHER GIADA DE LAURENTIIS’ BRANZINO POMEGRANATE
fennel-potato purée, braised fennel, potato spheres, pomegranate gastrique & vinaigrette

SAGLIOLA ALLA MUGNAIA
sautéed dover sole, steamed potatoes, lemon-parsley brown butter emulsion

ARAGOSTA FRA DIAVOLO
CON TAGLIOLINI
maine lobster, tagliolini, garlic, chili peppers, italian parsley, tomato sauce

FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA FIORENTINA
CON CROSTA AL GORGONZOLA
filet mignon, melted gorgonzola crust, sautéed spinach, creamy summer corn, brunello red wine reduction

OSSO BUCO ALLA MILANESE
braised veal shank, saffron risotto

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL MARSALA
veal scallopini, marsala wine sauce

SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL LIMONE
veal scallopini, ligurian lemon sauce, italian parsley

COSTATA DI VITELLO AI FUNGHI PORCINI
grilled bone-in milk-fed veal chop, sautéed piedmont porcini mushroom sauce

COSTATA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE
pounded thin, breaded bone-in milk-fed veal chop, roma tomatoes, radicchio, arugula

AGNELLO ARROSTO
CON RIPIENO DI SALCICCIA PICCANTE, SPINACI E MELANZANE
roasted stuffed lamb loin, spicy soppressata sausage, spinach, aubergine stiletto, tomato jam

MAIALINO ARROSTO
CON SPINACI SALTATI E FREGOLA DI FUNGHI SPUGNOLE
crispy roast suckling pig, sautéed spinach, creamy fregola-morel mushroom ragout

POLLO AL FORNO AL PROFUMO DI LIMONE E CROSTA DI PARMIGIANO
CON GIARDINIERA E PATATE AL ROSMARINO
roasted parmesan-crusted lemon chicken, rustic rosemary roasted potatoes, vegetable jardinière

Side Dishes

• RUSTIC ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES
• GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
• SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS & SHALLOTS
• SAUTÉED GARLIC SPINACH & MUSHROOMS
• STEAMED VEGETABLES
• ASSORTED GRILLED VEGETABLES

Dolci

TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATA FONDENTE
CON SALSA ALL’ARANCIA DI SICILIA
molted dark chocolate cake, sicilian blood orange sauce

TIRAMISÙ
CLASSICO ITALIANO AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO
choice of: classic italian tiramisù | red berry tiramisù

CROSTATINA DI ALBICOCCHE
CON CREMA DI PISTACCHI
crispy apricot tart, pistachio cream

PESCHE ARROSTO
BISCOTTO DI MANDORLE E ZABAIONE ALL’AMARETTO
roasted peaches, almond biscuit, amaretto zabaglione

CAPPUCCINO ALLA CREMA DI CASTAGNE
CON MERINGA E CIOCCOLATO BIANCO
chestnut cream cappuccino, meringue, white chocolate foam

TOSCANA QUARTET
classic italian tiramisù | roasted peaches | crispy apricot tart | chestnut cream cappuccino

Extra Virgin Olive Oils

GIACHI PRIMOLIO
ZESTY AND AROMATIC OLIVE OIL
an intense golden yellow color with pale green nuances, low acidity, and an embracing aroma, with elegant vegetal notes of artichoke
(region | tuscany)

DE CARLO IL CLASSICO
FRUITY AND PEPPERY OLIVE OIL
soft and balances flavor with a strong olive aroma, and hints of artichokes and green almonds
(region | puglia)

FrANTOI CUTRERA NOCELLARA DEL BELICE
SLIGHTLY BITTER AND SPICY OLIVE OIL
the color of the sun, with green rays, and the aroma of freshly picked tomatoes, accompanied by fresh vegetables
(region | west sicily)

SICILIAN 36 DEGREES / 14 DEGREES APRILE FRATELLI
DELICIOUS FRUITY OLIVE OIL
a full, harmonious, well-balanced taste both pleasantly spicy and bitter with an herbaceous aftertaste
(region | south east sicily)

DE CARLO TENUTA TORRE DI MOSSA
INTENSE FRUITY OLIVE OIL
deep green color packed with aromas of olive, green grass, artichokes and green almonds
(region | puglia)

IL MOLINO FRANTOIO ORGANIC DESTONED
DELICATE, FAINTLY FRUITY OLIVE OIL
golden yellow in color with a fruity and grassy aroma of almonds and green leaf
(region | upper lazio)

FRATELLI APRILE IL NOVELLO 274TH
ALMOND AND HERBACEOUS OLIVE OIL
gold color with green reflections, with a harmonious and pleasant sweet almond and herbaceous aftertaste
(region | south east sicily)

IL MOLINO ORGANIC MONOCULTURE
LOW ACIDITY, LIGHT FRUITY OLIVE OIL
yellow-green color with a sweet taste that takes on the slightly bitter taste of thistle ending with an aftertaste of white pepper
(region | lazio)

ARDOINO FRUCTUS
BUTTERY AND PEPPERY OLIVE OIL
a pleasing fresh palate and delicate, almost buttery flavor with a slight peppery kick at the finish
(region | liguria)

LAUDEMIO TENUTA CANTAGALLO
FRUITY AND SPICY OLIVE OIL
low acidity with a clear and intensely green color, full fruit palate, well-rounded and spicy
(region | tuscany)

Balsamic Vinegars

ARTICANAL BALSAMICO DI REGGIO EMILIA ESSENZA
WOODY AND FRUITY VINEGAR
a delicate sweet and sour, full-bodied flavor with aromas of dried fruits, figs, and chestnut wood
(region | emilia-romagna)

ARTICANAL BALSAMICO DI REGGIO EMILIA AGRO DI MOSTO
SWEET AND LIGHT ACIDIC VINEGAR
light acidity, balanced with a sweet taste, aroma of cooked fruit and jam, and fruit vinegar
(region | emilia-romagna)

ACETO BALCAMICO DI MODENA ORO
FRUIDY SWEET AND SOUR VINEGAR
brigh dark brown color, medium-bodied, giving forth a distinctive fruity aroma with an intese and stimulating sweet and sour dressing
(region | emilia-romagna)

Toscana is found on: Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Marina, Riviera, Vista, Allura

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