Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Pizzeria Wins Prestigious Italian Food Award
Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Pizzeria Wins Top Italian Food Award – With New Flavours 🍕
Princess Cruises has long been thought of as having the best pizza at sea, and now it’s official.
Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification – the highest international recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.
That’s a serious accolade, and one that puts Princess firmly on the map for genuine Italian dining at sea.
What is the Ospitalità Italiana Certification?
Recognised worldwide as a gold standard for authenticity, the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is only awarded to restaurants that truly uphold Italy’s culinary heritage.
To earn it, venues must demonstrate:
Use of fresh, high-quality ingredients
Preservation of traditional Italian techniques
Authentic preparation methods
Exceptional standards of service and hospitality
In other words, this isn’t a marketing badge – it’s a rigorous seal of approval.
Authentic Italian Pizza – At Sea
At Alfredo’s Pizzeria, pizza is taken seriously. Very seriously.
Guests can expect Neapolitan-style pizzas, made to order with:
Hand-stretched dough
Time-honoured Italian techniques
Baking in a stone Moretti Forni oven
Crafted by skilled onboard chefs
It’s the kind of setup you’d expect in a respected Italian pizzeria ashore – not halfway across the ocean.
A World Champion Behind the Menu
The award comes as Princess Cruises celebrates National Pizza Day, and they’re also highlighting their ongoing partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani – a 13-time World Pizza Champion.
Chef Gemignani has created five exclusive pizzas for Princess Cruises, served across the fleet’s 17 ships, combining classic Italian flavours with modern twists.
Expect toppings such as:
Soppressata sausage with hot honey
Gorgonzola with sweet fig preserves
Premium ingredients designed to surprise as much as satisfy
This collaboration helped Princess Cruises earn recognition from USA Today for offering the Best Pizza at Sea – and it’s easy to see why.
What Princess Cruises Says
“Earning the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is a meaningful validation of our dedication to authentic Italian culinary excellence,” said Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Princess Cruises.
“As we celebrate National Pizza Day, we’re proud to recognise this achievement and our partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani to showcase how we bring our guests closer to the tastes, traditions, and hospitality of Italy, one perfectly crafted pizza at a time.”
🚢 The Cruise Addicted View
Princess Cruises have long held the ‘best pizza at sea’ crown in our community, so seeing Alfredo’s receive this certification feels well deserved.
What really excites us, though, is the introduction of new flavours alongside the classics.
Gorgonzola and fig? Yes please. 🍕
If you’re cruising with Princess any time soon, Alfredo’s isn’t just a casual dining option – it’s a must-visit.
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