# Delicious Message in a Bottle — Cooking Time Management Game

> Time management cooking game with a personal story and Italian restaurant setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Gamehouse LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-message-in-a-bottle/id1102828488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 6,728 App Store ratings · 293 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 313 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 8 more
- Released: 2016-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-message-in-a-bottle/id1102828488/reviews.md

## What is Delicious Message in a Bottle?

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Discover a message in a bottle that changes Emily’s life forever, while cooking divine dishes in Italian kitchens!

Now Paige has fully recovered from her fever, life has settled down again in Snuggford. That is, until the entire Napoli family hears that Emily’s missing grandfather, Vitto, is still alive - and might be in Italy! Emily’s father, Eduardo, is especially overwhelmed by the news. He and his four brothers haven't seen their father, or each other, in years. Reuniting them is going to be quite a challenge... Will Emily succeed in bringing everybody together at the big family dinner?

Emily’s Message in a Bottle is the 13th season of Delicious, the award-winning cooking series with a deep, personal story. Dash through 91 levels, cooking over 200 dishes as you strive to bring the family together again.

Delicious – Emily’s Message in a Bottle Features:

PLAY THE NEXT CHAPTER IN EMILY’S STORY – Head across the world to Italy and cook with Emily in a brand-new Delicious adventure
RUN YOUR DINERS – Manage Italian diners and serve food across 65 story levels in multiple different kitchens
SERVE DIVINE DISHES – Make delicious Italian food like pizza, salad and cake
TAKE ON CHALLENGE LEVELS – Prove your skill as a chef in 26 challenging bonus levels
MANAGE TIME AND RESOURCES – Keep your restaurant running in exciting time management levels
UNLOCK REAL MESSAGES, FROM REAL PEOPLE – Win trophies as you dash through lovely locations to unlock trophies with real messages on them
COLLECT DIAMONDS – Your skill will help Emily reunite her entire family through the power of cooking
FIND HIDDEN OBJECTS – Search for secret objects and find hidden mice. Can you discover them all?

Start a restaurant in idyllic Italy, where Emily will live out the next chapter of her life. Can you manage the perfect Italian restaurant while reuniting Emily’s long-lost family?

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## Key features

- Italian cooking adventure
- Restaurant management
- Time management gameplay
- Story-driven levels
- Unlockable messages and objects
- Challenging bonus levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| chapter 4 and 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| remaining chapters (6, 7 and 8) | $4.99 | one-time |
| chapter 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Delicious Message in a Bottle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💕 Childhood memories
- 😊 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🥰 Emotional story
- 👍 Great games
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**Cons**

- 😡 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Locked levels after completion

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes at later levels
- Levels locked after completion
- Inability to restore purchases

**Most requested features**

- More new games in the series
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Restore purchases and unlocked levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 293)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-message-in-a-bottle/id1102828488/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2026-05-27, version 1.18*

The story, the visuals, everything was just gorgeous. My definite favorite of the Delicious games.

### 5/5 — Another Awesome Delicious Game

*2025-10-15, version 1.16*

I adore all of the delicious Emily games. I love that they give you the option to watch commercials to play the next game as an alternative to purchasing the game in its entirety.

### 1/5 — No Sound

*2025-10-12, version 1.16*

After waiting for two minutes for the ads to stop playing, the game has no sound. I have to close it and reopen it repeatedly. It’s ridiculous.

### 5/5 — Best cooking game saga!

*2025-07-08, version 1.16*

Been playing since this was a featured Acer computer game. Great story telling and VERY ADDICTING

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2025-02-06, version 1.14*

I’m really disappointed with the ads in this game. I bought the game years ago. There were no ads. I got to play uninterrupted. Now I have to endure two ads per play. 
Then I get yet another ad saying if I pay $7.99, I can play without ads. I ALREADY PAID FOR THIS GAME.

### 5/5 — Childhood memories

*2025-01-31, version 1.14*

I remember playing this game as a kid and omg it is still so much fun!! So glad it's still in the App Store, lots of games I use to play are gone now but not Delicious🥰🥰

### 5/5 — So muss ein Delicious sein

*2024-11-04*

Wunderbare Emily-Welt. Ich bin ein Fan von diesem liebevoll gestalteten, einen umarmenden Spiel! Ich habe nur den Expertenmodus vermisst. War ein bisschen zu einfach insgesamt. Da war Hopes and Fears herausfordernder.

**Developer response:** Danke für deine tolle Rezension!!! Du darfst gerne auch auf deinen Social-Media-Kanälen von unserem Spiel schwärmen ... :)

### 5/5 — I love Emily’s family trip. I am so into this game. I really love it.

*2024-10-31, version 1.14*

I really love this game. It’s really fun, especially when Emily had twins. I thought they were enormously cute. The little girl seems a little bit tougher than the little boy. Guess that’s normal in all females specially when your daddy’s girl I hope you like my review.

### 4/5 — It’s great but …

*2024-09-19, version 1.14*

Sometimes when I am playing a level, it goes black, and kicks me out of the game. I end up having to replaying the level again.

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2024-09-17, version 1.14*

I cannot stop playing this game and I really need to. LOL I enjoy all of the “Emily” games they keep me up 4ever! Please add more new games I have played all of them so far!

## Frequently asked questions about Delicious Message in a Bottle

### What is Delicious – Emily’s Message in a Bottle about?

This is the 13th season of a cooking time management game where players help Emily travel to Italy to reunite her long-lost grandfather and his sons. You'll cook over 200 Italian dishes across 91 levels, manage diners, and uncover a personal story.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include cooking divine Italian dishes like pizza and cake, managing Italian diners across 65 story levels, taking on 26 challenging bonus levels, and managing time and resources. You can also unlock real messages from real people and find hidden objects.

### How much does Delicious – Emily’s Message in a Bottle cost?

The game can be played for free, with the option to try the first few levels. The full complement of levels can be unlocked with an in-app purchase. There is also a GameHouse Subscription available for unlimited play across all their games.

### Is this game compatible with my device?

The description does not specify device compatibility. However, it mentions payment through iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It is recommended to check the app store listing for specific compatibility information.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a relaxing yet engaging experience that combines cooking simulation with a compelling narrative. It's perfect for passing time with a story-rich game, practicing time management skills, or enjoying a virtual Italian culinary journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18 — 2026-05-09

What's new in this version?
- Update of the game SDKs
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.16 — 2025-05-14

THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better!

What's New?
- General Update of all the game SDKs

### 1.14 — 2024-08-02

THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better!

What's New in 1.14?
- General Update of all the game SDKs

### 1.13 — 2023-08-08

THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better!

What's New in 1.13?
- General Update of all the game SDKs
- Removed Facebook Login
- Added request to allow tracking
- Updated App Store preview and app icon
- Minimum version supported is iOS 11
- Other minor bug fixing

### 1.9 — 2018-12-05

Bug fixes

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