Crystal is giving travelers a closer look at the dining options aboard its newest cruise ship, Crystal Grace, set to debut on June 11, 2028.
The newly-released renderings offer a look at some of the ship’s most popular specialty dining venues, designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden in collaboration with Crystal’s culinary partners.
Umi Uma
Created in partnership with world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Umi Uma will feature Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine inspired by Orient traditions and Chef Nobu’s distinctive style. Selections include Nobu-style Black Cod, grilled Chilean sea bass, an assortment of sushi and other innovative dishes.
The 84-seat venue on Deck 5 will include a sushi bar available on a drop-in basis, along with a main dining room available by reservation, framed by a dramatic full-length glass wall with unobstructed ocean views.
Osteria d’Ovidio
Rendering of Osteria d’Ovidio aboard Crystal Grace. (Photo Credit: Crystal)
Continuing Crystal’s collaboration with acclaimed three-Michelin-starred Italian chef Massimiliano Alajmo and restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo, Osteria d’Ovidio will return aboard Crystal Grace.
Located on Deck 10, the venue offers a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting featuring contemporary Italian dining, with seating for 68 guests indoors and an additional 20 seats on an outdoor terrace. The restaurant’s defining feature is its large, covered open-air dining that allows guests to enjoy distinctive Italian cuisine surrounded by fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views.
The menu celebrates the finest flavors of Italy across three distinct sections — Italia, Le Calandre and Venezia — offering Italian classics, signature dishes from the Alajmo family’s Michelin-starred flagship and refined Venetian-inspired plates such as vitello tonnato, maccheroni alla carbonara, saffron risotto with licorice powder, smoked tuna carpaccio and pistachio gelato.
Beefbar
This dining venue also returns aboard Crystal Grace as part of Crystal’s ongoing collaboration with global restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, showcasing the modern steakhouse concept in some of the world’s most exclusive cities, including Monaco, Paris and Mykonos.
Rendering of Beefbar aboard Crystal Grace. (Photo Credit: Crystal)
Beefbar is known for its contemporary take on luxury dining, combining exceptional cuts of meat with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant will also feature Beefbar’s signature Beef Reef Leaf concept, emphasizing high-quality cuts presented with innovative culinary techniques.
Located on Deck 10, adjacent to Osteria d’Ovidio, the venue was developed in close collaboration with Giraudi. The restaurant will feature 56 indoor seats, complemented by a 58-seat expansive outdoor dining area across a large, covered terrace.
“From the beginning, our vision for Crystal Grace was to build on the strength of our culinary partnerships while giving each venue a renewed sense of place and design,” said Gunter Lorenz, Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations for Crystal.
He added, “Working closely with our partners, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Chef Massimiliano Alajmo and Riccardo Giraudi, we’ve refreshed each restaurant with thoughtful design updates and the flexibility to introduce new menu elements over time. The result is a collection of dining experiences that feel both familiar and excitingly new for our guests. We’re especially excited about the beautiful outdoor dining spaces, which will allow guests to enjoy exceptional cuisine in the open air — something we know will become a favorite part of the experience at sea.”
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