Crystal deploys new menu across the fleet for flagship Osteria d’Ovidio restaurant

Crystal has announced a new menu for its flagship Italian restaurant Osteria d’Ovidio, set to debut later this summer aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

Created by chef Massimiliano Alajmo and restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo, the new menu celebrates the flavours of Italy, featuring three distinct sections, with guests able to choose from one of the three set menus or mix and match à la carte.

This new menu reaffirms Crystal’s commitment to world-class gastronomy, complementing its distinguished dining portfolio, which includes the only Nobu at sea, Umi Uma, and Beefbar by Riccardo Giraudi.

“At Crystal, we are dedicated to offering our guests extraordinary culinary experiences, and our collaboration with the Alajmo brothers takes this commitment to new heights,” said Gunter Lorenz, Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations, Crystal. 

“Massimiliano and Raffaele have crafted a menu that seamlessly blends their Michelin-starred expertise with the spirit of discovery that defines Crystal. Each dish tells a story—of passion, artistry, and the finest ingredients—creating an unforgettable dining journey at sea,” he added.

The menu’s three distinct sections: Italia,  Le Calandre and Venezia offer cuisine from across Italy.

Italia highlights classic regional Italian dishes, including vitello tonnato, minestrone with basil, carbonara, lasagna Bolognese, eggplant parmigiana, veal Milanese, and traditional desserts like tiramisù and Bellini sorbet.

Le Calandre features signature dishes from the Alajmo family’s three Michelin-starred restaurant, such as langoustine involtini, cuttlefish cappuccino, saffron risotto with licorice, beef tartare with black truffle and lamb chops in herb crust, finished with lemon sorbet and a chocolate-hazelnut-coffee dessert.

Venezia offers a modern take on Venetian cuisine, with dishes like smoked tuna carpaccio, burrata ravioli with seafood, spaghetti with Bloody Mary flavors, Venetian-style fried fish, sea bass with verbena oil and pistachio gelato with toppings.

“Each dish we’ve created for Osteria d’Ovidio is a chapter in a story — one that celebrates the beauty, simplicity and depth of Italian cuisine,” said Chef Alajmo. 

“We wanted to craft a menu that evokes emotion, transports guests to the heart of Italy and pays homage to the rich culinary traditions that inspire us. It’s about more than just flavors; it’s about creating an experience that lingers long after the meal is over.”Crystal guests can also dine at Alajmo’s renowned restaurants Le Calandre in Padua, Grancaffè & Ristorante Quadri in Venice and Le Cementine in the Venetian countryside through sister brand Abercrombie & Kent’s specially curated shore excursions.