mljatsea Posted November 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2023 We'll be able to book our speciality dining for the Rotterdam soon and looking for advice. Not much experience on HAL but have enjoyed Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind. I see that our cruise should have two times with Taste of De Librije, the Jonnie Boer restaurant, in the Pinnacle Grill. Do you recommend? Is there an upcharge in addition to the usual Pinnacle charge? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi1977 Posted November 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2023 No. I do not recommend as it is just not our ‘taste’ but taste is so subjective. Yes. There is an up charge- more than the Pinnacle Grill up charge and it is not eligible for your star discount if you receive one under your Mariner discounts. Everyone pays the full price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted November 22, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Our De Liberjie was a one and done some years ago. Not a fan of "foamed" anything, beef cheeks nor deconstructed apple pie. Far more culinary gimmicks, than exemplary cuisine at that time. Have they improved - take a look at their own restaurant website to see what they are up to today. Even the Dutch passengers sitting near us in MDR scoffed at its pretentious concepts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted November 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I recommend the Main Dining Room........ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbluff Posted November 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Tamarind. Consistently excellent food and service. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted November 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Canaletto get the most improved player award in the past few cruises. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, OlsSalt said: Canaletto get the most improved player award in the past few cruises. On the Nieuw Amsterdam, most ship officers use their monthly free Specialty Restaurant passes in the Canaletto Restaurant. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Solo Posted November 22, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Recommend Tamarind, Canaletto, and lunch on a sea day at Pinnacle Grill. Dinner at Pinnacle is hit or miss. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted November 22, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2023 4 hours ago, mljatsea said: Not much experience on HAL but have enjoyed Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind. I see that our cruise should have two times with Taste of De Librije, the Jonnie Boer restaurant, in the Pinnacle Grill. Do you recommend? Is there an upcharge in addition to the usual Pinnacle charge? I see you have got (non) recommendations. The charge as of June was US$69 ($89 with wine pairing) plus 18% service ($81.42/ $105.02). Per person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, oldbluff said: Tamarind. Consistently excellent food and service. My favorite, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted November 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Menus from the aforementioned restaurants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Toad said: Menus from the aforementioned restaurants? Canaletto Menu Tamarind Menu Pinnacle Grill Menu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mljatsea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks so much for all the info and the menus. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted November 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, oldbluff said: Tamarind. Consistently excellent food and service. And atmosphere, unlike the Pinnacle Grill which reminds me of a Denny's with tablecloths. ETA: on the K'dam that is. I prefer the Zaandam/Volendam where the setting is like a library/den. Edited November 22, 2023 by crystalspin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted November 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thank you for the menus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted November 22, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, crystalspin said: And atmosphere, unlike the Pinnacle Grill which reminds me of a Denny's with tablecloths. ETA: on the K'dam that is. I prefer the Zaandam/Volendam where the setting is like a library/den. Canaletto had a fairly nice setting on the Noordam too. Even though it was carved out of the main Lido dining area, it had its own more secluded area. It was very busy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted November 23, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I do like the MDR and the recent reports of the new menus are exciting. I also like Tamarind, I agree Canaletto is much improved. DH likes the Pinnacle dinner but I prefer the lunch - same great beef, smaller portions and without the pretentious service style. As to the various pop ups I am yet to read a review that makes me want to try them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted November 23, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2023 The Pinnacle Grill lunch is so popular and so good, I'm surprised that HA hasn't smartened up and added lunches at the Tamarind (not the old school one which I actually wasn't a fan of) and at Canaletto. Extra income, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mljatsea Posted November 23, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I’d go to Pinnacle just for that candied bacon! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted November 23, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, mljatsea said: I’d go to Pinnacle just for that candied bacon! So funny. We’ve never tried it, but now that they’ve stopped the “ extra $7 charge” we’re going to do a Pinnacle Grill dinner just to get it. 😁 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmSprings Posted November 24, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) I know it’s not the most popular opinion around here, but I think Rudi’s is amazing! We have always enjoyed our meals there and have not experienced any of the troubles that others have experienced. I also agree that Tamarind is terrific. As far as Pinnacle goes, we actually tend to like the lunches there on sea days more than the normal dinner times (way less crowded, and lots of good choices on the menu). On a related note, we have loved cellar-master dinners in Pinnacle (which, sadly, are not offered in every itinerary. Have a wonderful time on your cruise! Edited November 24, 2023 by PalmSprings Spelling correction 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbluff Posted November 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 8:18 PM, PalmSprings said: I know it’s not the most popular opinion around here, but I think Rudi’s is amazing! We have always enjoyed our meals there and have not experienced any of the troubles that others have experienced. I also agree that Tamarind is terrific. As far as Pinnacle goes, we actually tend to like the lunches there on sea days more than the normal dinner times (way less crowded, and lots of good choices on the menu). On a related note, we have loved cellar-master dinners in Pinnacle (which, sadly, are not offered in every itinerary. Have a wonderful time on your cruise! I agree about Rudi’s. Our only experience was on Koningsdam the end of last year. We went once and it was fabulous. So we returned another 4-5 times during the four weeks onboard. The food was always excellent and only once was the service very good instead of superb. I also agree about Pinnacle Grill for lunch. Consistently good and a bargain. For us, consistency is key. I will frequent a lesser quality restaurant much more often than one that is hit or miss. Plus then I can recommend it without hesitation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BruhnSisters Posted November 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Just got off the lovely Koningsdam today! Ate dinner at Rudi's last Saturday night. Service and food was excellent!!! I also enjoy our Pinnacle lunch, a Tamarind and a Canaletto dinner onboard. My sister and I were very impressed by the food on the ship in all the venues. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted November 25, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, BruhnSisters said: Just got off the lovely Koningsdam today! Welcome Back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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