Your guide to dining and bars on Silversea

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Adult-only cruise options
Classic formality
Fine cuisine
Special occasion
S.A.L.T Kitchen cuisine

Silversea – gourmet dining and personalised perfection

Good

4 Stars

Included Dining

3.5 Stars

Specialty Restaurants

5 Stars

Bars & Lounges

4.5 Stars

Coffee & Desserts

4.5 Stars

Beverage Packages

3.5 Stars

Allergy & Diet Options

4.5 Stars

Dining on a Silversea cruise is a quiet celebration of craft. It feels refined yet wonderfully unpretentious, with flavours that seem to capture the soul of each destination.

Every restaurant is a discovery and every glass of wine is thoughtfully chosen. It is an experience that treats dining as an art form, not an obligation.

The included dining experience

All dining aboard Silversea is open-seating, with no set times or assigned tables, allowing guests the freedom to dine whenever and with whomever they please. The Restaurant is the elegant heart of the ship, offering a rotating menu of international and regionally inspired dishes. Guests might find sea bass with saffron risotto on the menu while sailing through Italy, or grilled lobster with citrus butter in the Caribbean. Each dish is always beautifully plated and served at a perfect pace.

The Restaurant - SilverSea's main dining venue
The Restaurant – SilverSea’s main dining venue

Speciality dining

Silversea’s speciality dining venues set a high standard for gastronomy on a small ship. La Dame by Relais and Châteaux offers fine French cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated setting, complete with wine pairings curated by expert sommeliers. For a different kind of culinary exploration, S.A.L.T. Kitchen takes guests on a journey through local flavours, with menus that change to reflect each port of call. On expedition vessels, The Grill offers a memorable ‘hot rocks’ dining experience, where guests can sear their own steak or seafood under the stars. It is casual, engaging and beautifully executed.

Learn about new cuisine and ingredients with the S.A.L.T Kitchen experience
Learn about new cuisine and ingredients with the S.A.L.T Kitchen experience

Bars and lounges

The bars on Silversea ships feel more like refined, comfortable lounges than noisy pubs. In The Panorama Lounge, classic cocktails are served against a backdrop of live piano music, creating a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Dolce Vita is another excellent spot, offering a sociable and chic setting for enjoying champagne and conversation. The wine lists are impressive, featuring selections from many boutique vineyards, and the staff’s deep knowledge makes every recommendation a pleasure.

The Panorama Lounge
The Panorama Lounge

Allergy and dietary options

Silversea handles dietary preferences with quiet and reassuring expertise. Whether guests are vegan, gluten-free or require any other special preparation, the chefs are consistently attentive and flexible. Menus are clearly labelled, and the staff go above and beyond to ensure every guest dines comfortably and with complete confidence.

Service and ambience

The service on board is flawless yet feels entirely natural. A butler might remember a guest’s favourite wine, or the sommelier may recall a particular palate, while waiters glide seamlessly between tables. The dining rooms feel intimate and never crowded, with elegant décor and ocean views that turn every meal into a moment to be savoured.

Kaiseki Sushi Restaurant
Kaiseki Sushi Restaurant

Top tips

  1. Book a table at La Dame at least once. It represents fine dining at sea at its most graceful.
  2. Do not miss the menu at S.A.L.T. Kitchen, as it changes with every region visited.
  3. Visit Dolce Vita for a pre-dinner negroni or a perfectly chilled glass of champagne.
  4. Ask the butler to arrange an in-suite meal on the balcony for a truly magical experience.
  5. On expedition ships, The Grill’s hot-stone dining is a memorable, must-try activity.