Is the food on Princess Cruises actually good? In this Ruby Princess Food Review 2026, we visit every major restaurant onboard to see if the Princess Premier package, specialty dining, and included restaurants are really worth the money.
From the legendary Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria to the Horizon Court Buffet, we break down the menus, food quality, service, and hidden gems you shouldn’t miss. We also show what Formal Night in the Main Dining Room (MDR) is like and whether quick bites like Slice Pizza and the International Café are actually good.
Whether you’re planning a 2026 Princess Cruise or comparing cruise lines, this Ruby Princess dining guide will help you decide where to eat and what’s worth the upgrade.
🍽️ Restaurants Reviewed in This Video
• Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria (Specialty Dining)
• Main Dining Room – Da Vinci, Michelangelo & Botticelli
• Horizon Court Buffet & Café Caribe
• Slice Pizza (Pool Deck)
• International Café (24-hour café in the Piazza)
🚢 What we cover in this Ruby Princess Restaurant Review
• Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria: Is the Truffle Alfredo and Veal Scaloppini worth the cover charge?
• Main Dining Room: How Anytime Dining works on Ruby Princess
• Horizon Court Buffet & Café Caribe: Is it better than other cruise lines?
• Slice Pizza & International Café: Best quick bites onboard
• Princess Premier Package: Is specialty dining included worth it?
• Formal Night on Princess Cruises: Dress code and lobster dinner experience
If you're planning a Princess Cruises vacation, this video will help you decide which restaurants are the best dining experiences on Ruby Princess.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Ruby Princess Food Review 2026
01:05 Ruby Princess Specialty Dining Options
01:32 Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria Review
04:11 Sabatini’s Menu & Dessert Sampler
05:23 Ruby Princess Main Dining Room Review
08:20 Main Dining Room Menu Walkthrough
10:46 Horizon Court & Café Caribe Buffet Review
13:32 Salty Dog Gastropub vs Deck 15 Grill
14:50 Slice Pizza Review (Pool Deck)
16:39 International Café Review
18:43 Overall Ruby Princess Dining Experience
19:48 Final Thoughts
🍳 Inspired by the food we enjoyed on Ruby Princess, we recreated two of our favorite dishes on our Calm Sea Cooks channel:
🍕 Pizza Inspired by Ruby Princess | Sweet & Savory Pizza Recipe
https://youtu.be/tpZ3BSFCtyc
🍗 Cruise Ship Recipe: Sabatini’s Lemon Rosemary Chicken | Ruby Princess | Italian Chicken Scaloppine
https://youtu.be/RqoqwIiKi6I
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