Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the Ospitalità Italiana Certification

From hand-stretched dough to time-honored Italian techniques perfected at sea, Princess Cruises proudly announces that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.

Achievement
- Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the Ospitalità Italiana Certification — the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.
- This validates Princess Cruises’ commitment to genuine Italian flavors, traditional techniques, and high service standards.

Certification Significance
- Recognized worldwide as a symbol of excellence and authenticity.
- Awarded only to establishments that preserve Italy’s culinary heritage.
- Ensures guests enjoy true Neapolitan-style pizza: hand-stretched dough, stone Moretti Forni oven, fresh ingredients, and skilled chefs.

Collaboration
- Partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, 13-time World Pizza Champion.
- He has created five unique pizzas across the fleet of 17 ships, featuring premium ingredients like soppressata sausage, hot honey, gorgonzola, and fig preserves.
- Reinforces Princess Cruises’ recognition by USA Today as offering the “Best Pizza at Sea.”

Quote
Sami Kohen, VP of Food & Beverage, Princess Cruises:
> “Earning the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is a meaningful validation of our dedication to authentic Italian culinary excellence.”

Context
- Announcement coincides with National Pizza Day, making it both a celebration of Italian tradition and a marketing milestone for Princess Cruises.