Culinary Artistry
Aboard Oceania Aurelia, the table becomes another way to see the world. Alongside time-honored classics, menus reflect the regions you explore, shaped by the ingredients, techniques and traditions that define them. From the enduring dishes of Toscana and Polo Grill to the globally inspired creations at The Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café, each meal offers its own sense of place. As days turn to weeks, the table becomes a touchstone – a time and place you anticipate as much as the destinations themselves.
THE GRAND DINING ROOM
Toscana
Polo Grill
The Grand Dining Room
Dining in Grand Style
The Grand Dining Room anchors our culinary offerings – a place where guests can enjoy thoughtful menus in an elegant, welcoming setting. Here, classic creations from Jacques Pépin meet local inspirations and timeless comfort food. The daily changing menu and new food and wine pairings, featuring chef-crafted courses and selections from California to France, keep dining fresh and engaging. Options like Aquamar Vitality Cuisine and global cuisine add further variety, making every meal unique and personal
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No reservations required.
Toscana
An Evolution of Tuscan Cuisine
Toscana is our homage to the Italian tradition of family and food, with recipes passed down through generations. Dishes such as osso buco, minestrone and carbonara invite you to linger and savor, each plate echoing the generosity and flavor of an Italian home.
Open for dinner only. Reservations are required.
Polo Grill
The Classic Steakhouse
Polo Grill offers the warmth of a classic American steakhouse, with rich woodwork and welcoming interiors. While steak takes center stage, tempting seafood dishes like Maine lobster gratinée are equally celebrated. Each cut of beef is carefully selected and aged, promising a depth of flavor that’s quietly gratifying – a perfect choice for marking special moments at sea.
Open for dinner only. Reservations are required.
Relaxed Yet Refined
The Finest Cuisine at Sea® finds expression across Oceania Aurelia’s casual dining venues, where each setting feels warm, welcoming and effortlessly refined. Take in scenic ocean views with lunch as you enjoy refreshing poolside fare at Waves Grill. Enjoy an expansive menu of internationally inspired cuisine throughout the day at Terrace Café - and treat yourself to a scoop of Humphry Slocombe's bourbon-flavored cornflake-studded Secret Breakfast ice cream for dessert. Relax with a perfectly prepared cappuccino accompanied by freshly baked biscotti at Baristas or relish our cherished ritual of Afternoon Tea. Wherever you dine, you'll notice the culinary team's attention to detail and the finest ingredients in every dish.
Terrace Café
Waves Grill
Baristas, Bakery & Crêperie
Terrace Café
Informal Dining
Dine under the open sky at Terrace Café, where the ocean stretches before you and the menu offers an abundance of options – from regionally inspired dishes to freshly made pastas, tapas and sushi. In the evenings, the cuisine takes on an elevated flair, with grilled lobster tails, chops and fresh fish prepared to order among many other choices. And, of course, locally inspired specialties are a hallmark of our Chef's Market Dinners. At Terrace Cafe, meals unfold easily and conversation flows with the sea breeze.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No reservations required.
Waves Grill
Alfresco Dining
Waves Grill
Poolside relaxation finds its companion at Waves Grill, offering playful ice cream flavors, classic milkshakes and satisfying sandwiches and burgers. Whether you indulge in a signature surf & turf burger or a creamy milkshake, it’s casual dining meant to delight.The Pizzeria at Waves Grill
The Pizzeria, the after-hours transformation of Waves Grill, serves up authentic pizzas and Mediterranean-inspired bites al fresco. It’s an inviting start to the evening, where simple pleasures and good company set the tone.
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
The Pizzeria at Waves Grill: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Baristas, Bakery & Crêperie
A Neighborhood Gem
Baristas
Baristas celebrates coffee culture with expertly brewed illy® espresso drinks and homemade pastries. It’s a quiet corner for reflection or lively conversation, where every cup is an invitation to slow down and savor the moment.
Bakery
The Bakery fills the air with the aroma of freshly baked pastries, delicate croissants and European specialties, warm from the oven – a small indulgence to enjoy alongside your morning coffee or afternoon cappuccino.
Crêperie
The Crêperie serves fresh crêpes, waffles and gelato sundaes with a variety of toppings, offering a charming afternoon escape that feels both familiar and special.
Open daily until early evening. No reservations required.
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