Award Winning Italian Cuisine Onboard Princess

• Alfredo’s Pizzeria received the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification for authentic culinary excellence
• The honor specifically recognizes the high standards aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
• A successful partnership with World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani brings gourmet flavors fleetwide
• Pizzas are crafted using traditional Neapolitan techniques and specialized stone ovens

Princess Cruises has achieved a remarkable culinary milestone with its beloved Alfredo’s Pizzeria receiving the Ospitalità Italiana Certification. This prestigious global accolade recognizes the highest standards of authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality, specifically honoring the dining experiences aboard the Sun Princess and the new Star Princess. By utilizing traditional hand-stretched dough, fresh premium ingredients, and stone Moretti Forni ovens, the cruise line successfully brings the genuine spirit of Naples to the open ocean. This certification serves as a wonderful validation of the hard work and passion demonstrated by the onboard chefs who strive to preserve Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage for every guest.

The celebration of this achievement beautifully coincides with National Pizza Day, further highlighting the successful collaboration between Princess Cruises and thirteen-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. Chef Gemignani has crafted a selection of five unique pizzas featuring creative flavor profiles such as hot honey with Soppressata and sweet fig preserves with Gorgonzola. These gourmet offerings are available across the entire fleet of seventeen ships, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for providing exceptional dining options.

This recognition not only elevates the pizza experience at sea but also strengthens the connection between travelers and authentic international traditions. Guests can enjoy these award-winning flavors while benefiting from the personalized service and innovative amenities that define the MedallionClass experience. Ultimately, this certification ensures that every slice served at Alfredo’s Pizzeria meets the rigorous quality standards expected of the finest establishments in Italy.

Chef Tony Gemignani’s award-winning creations have added a sophisticated layer to the Alfredo’s Pizzeria menu. Here are the five specialty pizzas he developed for the fleet:

Tony Gemignani’s Specialty Pizzas

• Hot Soppressata: A savory blend of Tony’s signature tomato sauce, spicy soppressata sausage, mozzarella, and parmigiano, finished with fresh arugula and a drizzle of hot honey.
• Cal Italia: An award-winning white pizza featuring prosciutto di Parma, sweet fig preserves, asiago, gorgonzola, mozzarella, and parmigiano, topped with a balsamic reduction.
• Honey Pie: My Personal Favorite, A unique combination of calabrese peppers, mozzarella, and parmigiano, enhanced with green onions, applewood smoked bacon, fried onions, and hot honey.
• The New Yorker: A hearty, meat-focused pie with Tony’s tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, and romano cheese, finished with garlic oil and oregano.
• Pesto Veggie: A vibrant vegetarian option using agave pesto and garlic oil, topped with mushrooms, red onion, green castelvetrano olives, peppadew peppers, goat cheese, and mozzarella.

Menu & Pricing Details

Pro Tip: If you have the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package, your casual dining meals at Alfredo’s are already included, meaning you can enjoy these specialty pizzas without the additional cover charge.