Sabitini's Trattoria on Star Princess

Sabitini's Trattoria on Star Princess

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Sabatini's is the second and more expensive of the extra cost alternate restaurants on Star Princess charging $15.00 per person as of my sailing in 2002. This, although far from nominal, is less costly than similar extra cost experiences on some other lines, notably where the price has escalated to $25. With passengers continuing, willingly, to pay these higher prices, it is only a matter of time until Princess joins ranks with the $25 dollar price and enticing the others to raise the bar once more! At least nobody any longer is making any pretense about the fees going towards paying the "gratuity". These restaurants are profit centers, pure and simple!

Sabitini's is located just off of the inside promenade connecting the Atrium at mid ship with the Vista Show lounge, aft. Once again, this intimate 90-seat restaurant is nicely decorated with wrought iron and marble accents. Trompe L'oeil paintings provide "windows" into the artist's imaginations, making it appear is if the patrons are peering past the columns to the scenery beyond. Princess continues to operate Sabitini's similarly to land based restaurants issuing individual reservation times and not seating everyone simultaneously at one of two times. According to management, reservations are required, but I think the odds good that if you happen just to stop by, you will receive a table without too much delay.

On sea days, Sabatini's is open for lunch and dinner; port days, for dinner only.

Sabitini's Trattoria Menu

Served sea days from 11:00am until 2:00pm

All inclusive Dining Experience

Bloody Mary - Screwdriver - Mimosa - Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Domaine Chandon Sparkling Wine

Sylvester Kiara Reserve Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruits of the Sea Buffet

Cascading Ice Throne of:

Carved Side of Smoke Salmon

Succulent Poached Shrimp

Cracked King Crab Legs

An Ocean of Bay Scallops

Smoked Hawaian Mahi-Mahi

Russian Sevruga Cavier atop Red Bliss Potatoes filled with Sour Cream and Chives, served alongside Soft Scrambled Eggs

Poached Eggs Florentine on Toasted Brioche

Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Truffle

Farm Fresh Eggs filled with your choice of Garden Fresh Vegetables, Meats and Cheeses

Pleasant Selection of Trattoria Brunch Items

Chilled Gazpacho Soup with Celery, Cucumber and Lime

Luscious Fresh Fruits with Yogurt or Cottage Cheese and Homemade Banana Bread

Specialty Cured Coppa, Bresaola, Prosciutto and International Cheeses with Oven Fresh Focaccia

Mediterranean Lobster and Seafood Salad with Melon and Avocado

Broiled Fillet of Orange Roughy, Sauce Choron

Smoked Pork Loin with Fried Apples and Balsamic Essence

Traditional Veal Shank Ossobuco

Haagen-Daz Ice Cream

Georgia Peach Cobbler

Warm Pineapple Crisp

Fresh Fruit Tartlet

Served daily from 6:00pm until Midnight

Prosciutto e Melone

Iimported from Italy with Sweet Melon

Insalata di Gameri E Carciofi

Tender Shrimp and Marinated Artichoke with White Truffle Oil

Porcini all'Olio Vergine

Porcini Mushroom in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Tarragon

Cozze allo Zafferano

Steamed Black Mussels with Garlic, Fennel and Saffron

Perle del Mar Caspio

Sevruga Caviar on Potato Latkes and Chive Cream

Polpettine al Granchio

Deviled Crab Cakes with a Salmon Roe Rouille

Bresaola della Valtellina

Air Cured Beef Fillet, Grilled Vegetables and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Ostriche Impanate e Fritte

Batter Fried Oysters on a Mediterranean Tapenade

Topped with Wild Smoked Salmon, Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Sprinkled with Capers and Dill

With a Tropicale Touch of Hawaiian Pineapple, Baked Prosciutto Cotto and Marinated Goats Cheese

Topped with Cured Parma Ham, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato Sauce and Sweet Basil

A combination of Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese with Tomato Sauce, Red and Yellow Bell Pepper, Avocado, Zucchini and Fresh Mushrooms

Zuppe e Insalata

Hearty Minestrone alla Milanese

Served with Bread Bruschetta

Seafood Cioppino

Shellfish, Tomato, Garlic and Chickpeas

Fresh Mesclun Greens

Tossed Tableside with Homemade Balsamic Dressing

Spaghetti allo Scoglio

Pasta Noodles Toosed in a Fresh Tomato Sauce, Accompanied with Mussels and Clams

Gnocchi al Formaggio

Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi in a Smoked Fontina Cheese Fondue

Cannelloni alla Mizzarda

Baked Fresh Home Made Pasta Filled with Ground Sirloin Eggplant and Riccotta Cheese

Grilled Chillean Sea Bass with a Lemon and Pinot Grigio Sauce, Served with Risotto al Nero di Seppia

Grigliata di Scampi

Langoustines with Fresh Squeezed Lime and d Cilantro

Aragoste allo Champagne

Cold Water Lobster Tail Brushed with Champagne Butter

Gallinelle al Rosmarino

Rosemary Spring Chicken with a Truffle Demi Glace

Capesante al Pepe

Jumbo Sea Scallops Seasoned with Pepper and Galliano

Gamberoni all' Aglio

Tiger Prawns Glazed with a Garlic Peri-Peri

Vitello allo Scalogno

Shallot Crushed Veal Chop with Sweetbreads and Marsala

On Sea Days Sabitini's is open for Brunch from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Dinner is served daily from 6:00 pm until Midnight. Princess claims reservations are a necessity for dinner, but, if you happen to drop by, I suspect you will be seated. Do not forget though, there is a very steep surcharge for dining here, which, by the time you read this, it could be even steeper.

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