All meals are included in your fare and if you're on a seven-day cruise you will not be bored if you eat in the main dining rooms every evening (note, depending on which Experience you opt for, you will be assigned a specific dining room), and the buffet during the day, so varied are the food options.

On the MSC Virtuosa, your cruise fare includes a wide variety of complimentary dining options. The primary "free" venues in 2026 are the Marketplace Buffet, which is open roughly 20 hours a day serving everything from pizza and burgers to a fresh mozzarella factory, and the Main Dining Rooms (such as Blue Danube or Il Campo), which offer multi-course, sit-down meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The quality is a high-value standout, as the ship makes its own pasta and bread fresh daily. For a quick snack, the poolside grills and 24-hour room service (though some items may carry a small delivery fee) are also available. It is a peer-to-peer essential to remember that while the "Marketplace" offers a massive international spread, specialty venues like Butcher's Cut or Indochine require an extra fee, so sticking to the elegant main dining rooms is the best way to enjoy gourmet Mediterranean and international cuisine without spending an extra dime.