HONEST Holland America Rotterdam Food Review | CruiseReport
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The creator provides a comprehensive review of the dining experiences aboard the Holland America Rotterdam following an eleven-day cruise. The review covers a wide range of venues, including the Lido Market buffet, the New York Deli and Pizza, the Grand Dutch Cafe, and several specialty restaurants. The creator highlights the buffet for its high food quality and crew-served service, while recommending the New York Deli and Pizza specifically for its breakfast bagel sandwiches. While the main dining room received praise for its service and variety, the creator noted inconsistencies with breakfast egg preparation. Specialty dining reviews were mixed; the Italian restaurant Canaletto and the Asian restaurant Tamarind received high praise, with Tamarind being described as potentially the best Asian food on any cruise ship. Conversely, the Pinnacle Grill was a significant disappointment for both lunch and dinner due to flavor and quality issues. The creator concludes that the overall dining experience met or exceeded expectations, with Rudy's Seafare being the standout favorite of the trip.
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the Lido Market on Holland America they do a very good job
it was some of the best Indian dishes I've had on certainly on a cruise ship buffet
the best breakfast we had on the ship was at the New York Deli and Pizza
might be the best Asian food on any cruise ship
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