Princess Cruises Celebrates Authentic Italian Pizza
Princess Cruises has reached a significant milestone in bringing the excellence of Italian cuisine to the seas. Alfredo’s Pizzeria, featured aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, has earned the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana certification—the highest global recognition for authentic Italian culinary quality and hospitality.
This award celebrates not only the quality of the pizzas prepared on board but also the company’s commitment to preserving the flavors and traditions of Italian cuisine during cruise voyages, offering guests an experience that combines taste, technique, and culture.
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The awarding of the certification confirms Princess Cruises’ dedication to providing guests with authentic flavors, using fresh ingredients and following traditional techniques passed down through generations. Every pizza served on board is prepared in the Neapolitan style, hand-stretched with great care by the chefs, and baked in a Moretti Forni stone oven—just as it would be in historic Italian pizzerias. Every detail, from the choice of flour to the selection of ingredients, is designed to offer a truly authentic Italian culinary experience, far removed from industrial standards and close to the family traditions of Italian pizzerias.
The Ospitalità Italiana certification is recognized worldwide as a symbol of excellence and authenticity, and it is awarded only to restaurants that fully honor Italy’s culinary heritage. With this recognition, Princess Cruises strengthens its position as a premier destination for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine, ensuring guests enjoy freshly made pizzas with premium ingredients and traditional techniques, in a carefully curated and welcoming environment that celebrates food as a moment of conviviality and shared pleasure.
A key factor in the success of Alfredo’s Pizzeria is the collaboration with chef Tony Gemignani, thirteen-time World Pizza Champion, who brings his expertise, creativity, and passion for authentic Italian pizza to the fleet. Chef Gemignani has created five exclusive pizzas for Princess Cruises, served across all 17 ships in the fleet. Each pizza offers a unique blend of flavors and premium ingredients—from Spicy Honey Soppressata to Gorgonzola with Sweet Fig Jam—creating innovative combinations while respecting Neapolitan tradition. Thanks to these creations, Princess Cruises has been recognized by USA Today as offering the “Best Pizza at Sea,” a distinction that highlights the company’s culinary excellence and attention to detail.
According to Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food & Beverage at Princess Cruises, earning the Ospitalità Italiana certification is a tangible confirmation of the company’s ongoing commitment to culinary excellence and guest care. Kohen emphasized that the award reflects Princess Cruises’ dedication to authentic Italian cuisine and, in celebration of National Pizza Day, also highlights the collaboration with Chef Tony Gemignani, demonstrating how the cruise line brings guests closer to Italian flavors, traditions, and hospitality, offering a unique and truly authentic gastronomic experience on board.
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Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Alfredo’s Pizzeria is far more than just a restaurant: it is a true destination for guests seeking an authentic Italian experience during their cruise. The preparation of each pizza becomes a moment of observation and engagement, allowing guests to watch the master pizzaioli at work, see the dough hand-stretched, and witness it baked in a stone oven, all while enjoying the warm and welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of traditional Italian city pizzerias. The gastronomic experience is further enhanced by a variety of fresh, carefully selected ingredients, transforming every pizza into a burst of genuine flavors that balance tradition and creativity perfectly.
Thanks to this certification and the collaboration with internationally acclaimed chefs, Princess Cruises reaffirms its role as a leader in onboard dining, demonstrating how a cruise can also be a journey through Italian flavors, traditions, and culture. Every detail, from ingredient selection to attentive service, is designed to offer guests not just a pizza, but a complete culinary experience that evokes the authenticity and passion of Italy, even far from its shores.
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