Happy_Traveler_2008 Posted November 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Hi, We are sailing on the Rotterdam next month and it’s our first cruise with HAL. Do you have any food recommendations that we must try? My husband is lactose intolerant so is there cheese free pizza that he can order? Thanks in advance for any tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REOVA Posted November 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2022 He can build his own pizza or get Reuben /pastrami (without cheese) at NY Deli. They also have Vegan and Gluten free options everywhere. Make reservation at Tamarind (before you get on board if you want a particular time before it sells out). Dutch Cafe is always a hit for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted November 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2022 The tamarind and Dutch cafe are our favorites. There are some selections from the Dutch cafe occasionally on the lunch and dinner MDR menus. Also occasionally there are specialty regional cuisine served in the lido at lunch, watch for those as they are not always announced 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted November 23, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 23, 2022 We have sailed on the Rotterdam 3 times and sail again on her next week. Highly recommend the Canneletto and the Tamarind. We are trying Rudi's Sel de Mer next week so can't comment on it yet, but the menu looks delicious. The Asian noodle dishes in the Lido Market are very tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, Djptcp said: We have sailed on the Rotterdam 3 times and sail again on her next week. Highly recommend the Canneletto and the Tamarind. We are trying Rudi's Sel de Mer next week so can't comment on it yet, but the menu looks delicious. The Asian noodle dishes in the Lido Market are very tasty. The lobster tail at Rudys is the best! Service outstanding as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) Probably not on your husband's list of acceptable foods but the Grand Dutch Cafe small almond cookies are my daily attraction. The huge chocolate chip cookies are only every other day. As far as the NY Pizza and Deli sandwiches, ask for double meat if you want them to be like the sandwiches served in NY. Here is a link to the menu: NY Pizza and Deli Edited November 23, 2022 by Crew News 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippmates Posted November 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Happy_Traveler_2008 said: Hi, We are sailing on the Rotterdam next month and it’s our first cruise with HAL. Do you have any food recommendations that we must try? My husband is lactose intolerant so is there cheese free pizza that he can order? Thanks in advance for any tips! Happy Thanksgiving. Please check with your travel agent and make sure that a lactose diet has been requested for your husband. They will bring him the menu during dinner so that he can pick his dinner for the following night. They will be made to meet his dietary needs. Enjoy your sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Shippmates - I agree. I have a peanut allergy and on the Niew Statendam in August the waiters in MDR brought me dinner menu for the next night and I chose what I wanted. I told waiters that on a few nights I would be at a specialty restaurant. When I arrived at those restaurants, the stafff knew in advance about my allergy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted November 23, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Crew News said: Probably not on your husband's list of acceptable foods but the Grand Dutch Cafe small almond cookies are my daily attraction. The huge chocolate chip cookies are only every other day. As far as the NY Pizza and Deli sandwiches, ask for double meat if you want them to be like the sandwiches served in NY. Here is a link to the menu: NY Pizza and Deli My DW is addicted to the Almond cookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 23, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Dutch Cafe. Pea soup Grilled cheese Apple pie. New York deli Tuna sandwich 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted November 23, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Can't wait to try some of the things mentioned, boarding NS on Saturday. Hungry just thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Bandits wife - Bon Voyage! 🥂😊 My favorite foods on Niew Statendam were pea soup in Dutch cafe and in Rudi's Sel de Mer it was the Dover sole and Crepes Suzzette. I recommend booking a reservation in Rudi's asap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted November 23, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 23, 2022 57 minutes ago, Banditswife said: Can't wait to try some of the things mentioned, boarding NS on Saturday. Hungry just thinking about it. You may need to spreadsheet your dining experiences 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 23, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, BetsyS. said: Bandits wife - Bon Voyage! 🥂😊 My favorite foods on Niew Statendam were pea soup in Dutch cafe and in Rudi's Sel de Mer it was the Dover sole and Crepes Suzzette. I recommend booking a reservation in Rudi's asap. i strongly recommend Rudi's souffle that is like eating a cloud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsufancc Posted November 23, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Mrs Fan is looking forward to the afternoon tea. We are HAL newbies and when I mentioned that they do a formal Tea, she was so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Traveler_2008 Posted November 23, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, fsufancc said: Mrs Fan is looking forward to the afternoon tea. We are HAL newbies and when I mentioned that they do a formal Tea, she was so excited. I love afternoon tea as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted November 23, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Mary229 said: You may need to spreadsheet your dining experiences 😉 You say that like it was a strange thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 24, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Crew News - Your souffle looks good. What flavor is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 24, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, BetsyS. said: Crew News - Your souffle looks good. What flavor is it? The menu says "salzburger nockerl" (berry) but mine was strawberry. The menu says for two or more but I ate all of it! Edited November 24, 2022 by Crew News 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted November 24, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Crew News - Thanks for your answer. Glad you enjoyed it. I tried making a souffle at home once, but I opened the oven to take a "peek'" and it flopped! Will have to order a souffle on my next HAL cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob22 Posted November 27, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 11:45 AM, Crew News said: As far as the NY Pizza and Deli sandwiches, ask for double meat if you want them to be like the sandwiches served in NY. Here is a link to the menu: NY Pizza and Deli hi, do you (or anyone else know) if NYDP still makes bagels with lox and cream cheese? We are soon doing our 2nd HAL, first one was k-dam 5 years ago, and I could go there in the morning to get a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. As you mention, I quickly determined that I had to ask for extra meat to get a 'normal' amount. I'm scouring the HAL forums to brush up on things, since menus/policies could have changed a bit in the last 5 years... They don't seem to put menus on their website afaict... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 27, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, jimbob22 said: hi, do you (or anyone else know) if NYDP still makes bagels with lox and cream cheese? We are soon doing our 2nd HAL, first one was k-dam 5 years ago, and I could go there in the morning to get a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. As you mention, I quickly determined that I had to ask for extra meat to get a 'normal' amount. I'm scouring the HAL forums to brush up on things, since menus/policies could have changed a bit in the last 5 years... They don't seem to put menus on their website afaict... Yes. They had breakfast bagels last December on the Nieuw Statendam but not on the website menu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted November 27, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On the N. Statendam this summer, the NY Deli was not open for breakfast. 😞 I had enjoyed that last Christmas on the Koningsdam and was disappointed. I know I can get the same things in the Lido, but I liked the quick service and sitting up in that area enjoying the quiet mornings. 🙂 I am hoping it's open this Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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