New Disney Cruise Line Palo Menu & Prices: Complete À La Carte Dinner Menu
Disney Cruise Line has a new Palo dinner menu with à la carte pricing, and the photographed menu provides a complete look at the appetizers, pasta, pizza, seafood, steaks, sides and desserts now offered at the adults-only Italian restaurant.
Palo is Disney Cruise Line’s upscale Northern Italian restaurant aboard Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Unlike the rotational dining restaurants included with the cruise fare, Palo is a premium dining experience with an additional charge and requires reservations.
This new menu makes the pricing particularly easy to understand because individual prices are printed beside almost every dish. Entrées range from $21 for the grilled portobello mushroom to $80 for the 28-ounce dry-aged Prime Angus porterhouse, while Japanese A5 Wagyu can be ordered in several portion sizes.
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Which Disney Cruise Ships Have Palo?
Palo is currently found aboard:
• Disney Magic
• Disney Wonder
• Disney Dream
• Disney Fantasy
These ships should not be confused with Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, which feature Palo Steakhouse instead.
Palo is an adults-only restaurant for guests 18 and older. Reservations are required, and dining at Palo carries an additional charge.
The restaurant focuses on Northern Italian cuisine and is named after the long poles traditionally used by gondoliers in Venice.
Palo Signature Bread Service
The meal begins with the Palo Signature Bread Service.
The photographed menu lists:
• Fresh Herb Pizza Bread
• Whole Wheat Lavash
• Herb Grissini
The same page also lists two optional pairing experiences:
• Esperienza del Vino – $100 per person
• Bella Vita Non-Alcoholic Pairing – $45 per person
The addition of a dedicated non-alcoholic pairing gives diners an alternative to the traditional wine-pairing experience.
Palo Appetizers, Salads and Soup
The Antipasti, Insalatine & Zuppa section begins with several lighter dishes.
Heirloom Tomato, Burrata Mozzarella Caprese – $16
Served with olive focaccia crisp, basil oil pearls and aged balsamic.
Baby Arugula – $12
Prepared with virgin olive oil, white balsamic and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Fennel and Citrus Salad – $12
A combination of blood orange, grapefruit, toasted pine nuts and Limoncello dressing.
Palo Antipasto – $25
The Palo Antipasto is one of the restaurant’s signature selections.
It includes:
• Prosciutto
• Coppa
• Bresaola
• Salame Calabrese
• Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Pecorino Toscano
• Caciotta al Tartufo
For diners who want to sample a variety of Italian cured meats and cheeses before moving into the pasta or main course, this is one of the more substantial starters on the menu.
Seafood Appetizers and Cioppino
Three additional starters round out the first-course selections.
Yellowfin Crudo – $14
The yellowfin is served with toasted pine nuts, Amalfi lemon, Calabrian chili, nonpareil capers and virgin olive oil.
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi – $17
Deep-fried shrimp and calamari are accompanied by lemon-garlic mayonnaise and marinara dipping sauces.
Cioppino Soup – $18
The seafood soup contains mussels, shrimp, calamari, red snapper and monkfish in a garlic-basil white wine and tomato broth, accompanied by toasted ciabatta.
Palo Pasta Menu
Pasta remains a major component of Palo’s Italian menu.
Agnolotti – $16
Agnolotti filled or accompanied by butternut squash and buffalo mozzarella, with amaretti, sage-brown butter and basil.
Soft Potato Gnocchi – $16
The gnocchi comes with roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and basil pesto in a Prosecco wine sauce.
Paccheri – $18
Large paccheri pasta is paired with lamb ragù, thyme and ricotta salata.
Palo Pappardelle – $26
One of the highlighted signature dishes is Palo Pappardelle.
It combines:
• Grilled lobster
• Pappardelle pasta
• Leeks
• Salmon caviar
• Truffle oil
• Tarragon cream sauce
At $26, it is priced above the other pasta selections but also incorporates lobster and salmon caviar.
Palo Pizza Menu
The new dinner menu includes two pizzas.
Prosciutto di Parma, Basil, Burrata Pizza – $17
The menu lists this combination of prosciutto di Parma, basil and burrata as one of its two pizza choices.
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Pizza – $16
The second option takes a simpler approach with San Marzano tomato, mozzarella and basil.
Palo Seafood and Main Courses
The Il Secondi section moves into larger seafood, poultry and meat entrées.
Piquant Dover Sole – $36
The Dover sole is served with nut-brown butter, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, flat parsley, spinach, carrots and roasted thyme potatoes.
Seared Jumbo Scallops – $33
The scallops are accompanied by lemon, crisp artichoke, fava beans, Pinot Grigio risotto and pea tendrils.
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass – $40
The sea bass is paired with celery root-Parmesan purée, roasted cipollini onion, broccolini, crispy pancetta and Barbaresco red wine jus.
Roasted Free Range Chicken – $28
The chicken is served with lemon thyme, baby vegetables and Chianti.
Palo Osso Buco – $32
Another highlighted signature dish is the Palo Osso Buco.
The $32 entrée features a center-cut veal shank slow-roasted in Barolo wine and served with gremolata and Milanese risotto.
Vegetarian Main Course
Palo also offers a meat-free entrée.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom – $21
The mushroom is served with polenta, spinach, roasted shallot sauce and aged balsamic vinegar.
It is specifically identified as vegetarian on the photographed menu.
Palo Steak Prices
The La Carne section contains Palo’s premium meat selections and some of the highest-priced dishes on the menu.
Parmesan-Crusted Rack of Niman Ranch Lamb – $33
The rack of lamb is one of the restaurant’s featured meat selections.
6 oz Grilled Choice Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak – $30
This is the least expensive beef steak listed in the La Carne section.
8 oz Prime Angus Beef Tenderloin Steak – $44
Moving from the six-ounce Choice Angus tenderloin to the eight-ounce Prime Angus tenderloin raises the price to $44.
12 oz Prime Angus New York Sirloin Steak – $40
The larger New York sirloin is priced at $40.
28 oz Dry-Aged Prime Angus Porterhouse Steak – $80
The porterhouse is the largest steak listed and, excluding the largest Wagyu portion, one of the most expensive individual items on the photographed menu.
At 28 ounces, it is substantially larger than the individual tenderloin and sirloin options.
Japanese A5 Wagyu Prices
Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip Loin is available in three portion sizes:
• 2 oz – $30
• 4 oz – $55
• 6 oz – $75
This allows diners to add a relatively small Wagyu portion or make it a more substantial part of the meal.
Steak Sauces
The La Carne selections can be paired with several sauces:
• Pink Peppercorn
• Tomato Béarnaise
• Truffle-Thyme Barolo Jus
• Gorgonzola
• Salsa Verde
Palo Side Dishes
Contorni are priced at $6 each.
The menu offers:
Fried Yukon Potato – $6
Prepared with rosemary, Parmigiano-Reggiano and lava salt.
Spinach – $6
Served with butter, black garlic and lemon.
Cavatappi Pasta – $6
Palo’s interpretation of macaroni and cheese, made with Parmesan and buttered breadcrumbs.
Pan-Roasted Wild Mushrooms – $6
Prepared with shallots, garlic, Pinot Grigio and thyme.
Grilled Asparagus – $6
Served with virgin olive oil, ricotta salata and lemon.
Fresh Truffles
The menu also lists fresh seasonal truffles:
• White Truffle – Italy
• Périgord Black Truffle – France
These are marked as seasonal availability and market price, so there is no fixed price printed on the photographed menu.
Palo Dessert Menu
Dessert continues the Italian theme with panna cotta, tiramisù, soufflés, gelato and cheese.
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta – $10
Served with strawberry-basil sorbet, raspberry jelly and milk crumble.
Palo’s Homemade Tiramisù – $9
Palo’s tiramisù combines layered coffee-infused ladyfingers with Italian mascarpone cheese.
Limoncello Soufflé – $15
The Limoncello soufflé is accompanied by vanilla bean gelato, vanilla anglaise and raspberry coulis.
Palo Chocolate Soufflé – $15
The Chocolate Soufflé receives its own highlighted section on the menu.
It is served with:
• Vanilla gelato
• Vanilla sauce
• Chocolate sauce
The $15 dessert is one of two soufflés available, alongside the Limoncello Soufflé at the same price.
Palo Gelato – $8
The Spoonful of Gelato allows diners to select three flavors.
Choices shown on the menu are:
• Caramel Macadamia Nut
• Double Chocolate
• White Chocolate Espresso
• Mango Mint
• Mixed Berry
No Sugar Added Italian Ricotta Cheesecake – $8
The no-sugar-added dessert is an Italian ricotta cheesecake accompanied by ginger sablé, vanilla blueberry crumble gelato and fresh berry compote.
Palo Cheese Selection – $12
Instead of a traditional sweet dessert, diners can finish with Formaggio.
The $12 selection includes cheese accompanied by:
• Honeycomb
• Date almond cake
• Fig orange chutney
How Much Does Dinner at Palo Cost?
The photographed menu uses individual à la carte prices, so the total depends heavily on what you order.
Appetizers on this menu generally run from $12 to $25, pasta and pizza from $16 to $26, and the main courses shown range from $21 to $80.
Premium Japanese A5 Wagyu ranges from $30 for two ounces to $75 for six ounces.
Sides are $6 each, while the photographed desserts range from $8 to $15.
That means two diners can have very different final bills depending on whether they order pasta or chicken versus premium steaks, multiple courses, sides and pairings.
The Esperienza del Vino adds $100 per person, while the Bella Vita non-alcoholic pairing adds $45 per person.
Is Palo Included in the Disney Cruise Fare?
No. Palo is premium dining and carries an additional charge.
It is separate from Disney Cruise Line’s included rotational dining program. Guests who reserve Palo for dinner skip their regularly scheduled rotational main dining restaurant for that meal.
The photographed menu is particularly useful because it shows the individual à la carte prices rather than requiring passengers to estimate what individual selections will cost.
Castaway Club Platinum and Pearl Palo Benefit
Eligible Platinum and Pearl Castaway Club members currently receive a dining benefit that can be used toward eligible Palo dinner selections.
Because Disney can change loyalty benefits and their conditions, passengers should check their current Castaway Club benefits before sailing rather than relying on an older menu or previous cruise experience.
Palo Wine and Non-Alcoholic Pairings
The new menu prominently lists two pairing options.
The Esperienza del Vino costs $100 per person.
For guests who do not drink alcohol, the Bella Vita Non-Alcoholic Pairing costs $45 per person.
These pairings are optional additions to the food selections shown on the menu.
Palo Reservations
Palo requires reservations.
Guests can make reservations through Disney Cruise Line before sailing or inquire onboard, subject to availability.
Because Palo is a premium adults-only restaurant and capacity is limited, passengers who consider it a priority should plan accordingly when their reservation window becomes available.
Palo Age Requirement
Palo aboard Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy is an adults-only restaurant.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to dine at Palo.
This distinguishes it from Disney’s family-oriented rotational dining restaurants and contributes to Palo’s quieter, more upscale atmosphere.
Palo Dress Code
Disney Cruise Line asks guests dining at its adult-exclusive restaurants to dress in a manner appropriate for the more sophisticated setting.
Formal or semi-formal clothing is recommended, although polished dress-casual attire is also permitted.
The key distinction is that Palo is intended to be a more elevated dining experience than the casual restaurants around the ship.
Palo vs. Palo Steakhouse
Palo and Palo Steakhouse should not be treated as interchangeable when searching for menus or prices.
Palo is aboard:
• Disney Magic
• Disney Wonder
• Disney Dream
• Disney Fantasy
Palo Steakhouse is aboard:
• Disney Wish
• Disney Treasure
• Disney Destiny
Although the restaurants are related concepts and both combine Italian influences with premium adult dining, Disney identifies them as separate venues.
This photographed menu is specifically branded Palo.
Palo Dinner Menu FAQ
Is this the new Palo menu?
These photographs show a Palo dinner menu with individual à la carte prices, including updated premium steak selections, Japanese A5 Wagyu, signature pasta dishes, desserts and optional beverage pairings.
Which Disney ships have Palo?
Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy currently have Palo.
Does Disney Wish have Palo?
Disney Wish has Palo Steakhouse rather than the Palo restaurant shown in these photographs.
Does Disney Treasure have Palo?
Disney Treasure has Palo Steakhouse.
Does Disney Destiny have Palo?
Disney Destiny has Palo Steakhouse.
How much is the Palo Antipasto?
The photographed menu lists Palo Antipasto at $25.
How much is the Palo Pappardelle?
Palo Pappardelle is $26 and includes grilled lobster, pappardelle, leeks, salmon caviar, truffle oil and tarragon cream sauce.
How much is Palo Osso Buco?
Palo Osso Buco is listed at $32.
How much are steaks at Palo?
The photographed menu lists steak and premium meat selections ranging from $30 for a six-ounce Choice Angus beef tenderloin to $80 for a 28-ounce dry-aged Prime Angus porterhouse. Japanese A5 Wagyu ranges from $30 to $75 depending on portion size.
How much is the Palo Chocolate Soufflé?
The Chocolate Soufflé is $15.
Does Palo still have tiramisù?
Yes. Palo’s Homemade Tiramisù is listed at $9 on this menu.
Does Palo have a non-alcoholic pairing?
Yes. The Bella Vita Non-Alcoholic Pairing is listed at $45 per person.
How much is the Palo wine pairing?
The Esperienza del Vino is listed at $100 per person.
Does Palo have vegetarian food?
Yes. Vegetarian items are identified on the menu, including the grilled portobello mushroom entrée and several other selections.
Is Palo included with a Disney cruise?
No. Palo is a premium dining restaurant and additional charges apply.
Is Palo adults only?
Yes. Palo is limited to guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation for Palo?
Yes. Reservations are required and are subject to availability.
Final Thoughts on the New Palo Menu
The new Palo menu gives Disney Cruise Line passengers considerably more flexibility in how they build their dinner.
A guest can keep the meal relatively simple with a $16 pasta or pizza, move into signature dishes such as the $26 lobster Pappardelle or $32 Osso Buco, or build a premium steakhouse-style dinner around Prime Angus beef or Japanese A5 Wagyu.
The menu also retains a strong Italian identity. Burrata, prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, agnolotti, gnocchi, paccheri, pappardelle, osso buco, tiramisù and gelato all feature prominently, while seafood and premium steaks broaden the selection considerably.
The most significant takeaway for anyone researching current Palo prices is that this photographed menu provides individual à la carte pricing across the meal. Appetizers start at $12, pasta and pizza start at $16, entrées start at $21, sides are $6, and desserts start at $8, with premium selections climbing considerably higher.
For anyone sailing on Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy and considering an adults-only specialty dinner, this menu provides a useful picture of both what Palo currently offers and what the meal can cost before making a reservation.
