Dining Experiences

An Unforgettable Journey in Flavor

Dining Experiences

Led by a team of world-class chefs, the cuisine on board the ms Rotterdam takes you on a taste adventure and satisfies your every craving! From casual dining in the Lido Market or poolside pizza and burgers, to six exquisite dining options offering unforgettable journeys in flavor, we’ve never had more opportunities available to truly satisfy you! Find mouth-watering steaks, tantalizing Asian options, modern takes on classic French fare, authentic Italian and so much more. Plus, we are excited to announce ‘anytime dining’ for our 2025 cruise! Dine where you like, when you like. This means no assigned dining times – giving you unlimited options to enjoy your dining experiences…on YOUR schedule. Eat like royalty while enjoying the freedom to catch all of your favorite artists and musicians performing in our new festival style format, day and night aboard the state of the art ms Rotterdam!

Pinnacle Grill

Deck Location: 2

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one the of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Canaletto

Deck Location: 9

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Rudi’s Sel De Mer

Deck Location: 2

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses.

Tamarind

Deck Location: 10

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Nami Sushi

Deck Location: 10

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Lido Market

Deck Location: 9

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Main Dining Room

Deck Location: 2, 3

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs, and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

Grand Dutch Cafe

Deck Location: 3

Looking for a refreshing pick-me-up on an adventure-filled day? The Grand Dutch Cafe is for you. Located just off the atrium area, it’s the perfect spot to connect with friends over a cold beer, coffee or other Dutch specialty beverages, such as Genever and Advoccaat, and a snack. Choose from among 16 Belgian and Dutch beers (four on tap) and a variety of spirits or enjoy your favorite coffee beverage with complimentary Dutch snacks. For heartier appetites, there are made-to-order Dutch specialties from open-faced herring sandwiches to apple and bacon pancakes. Just place your order at the counter; anything we prepare will be brought to your table.

New York Deli & Pizza

Deck Location: 10

At New York Deli & Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies and indulge in made-to-order deli sandwiches. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Enjoy your pizza and deli sandwiches by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night.

Dive In

Deck Location: 9

Dive In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche bun with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

24-Hour Room Service

Anytime dining isn’t just for the restaurants and cafés around the ship, we invite you to sleep in and have breakfast delivered, enjoy an early dinner on your verandah, or order a salad, sandwich or entrée when you are feeling peckish– at any time of the day! 24-hour Room Service is only a phone call away. All selections are included in your cruise fare unless otherwise noted on the in-room menu.

Explorations Cafe

Deck Location: 12

When you are looking for a comfy spot to unwind and catch up on your favorite book or to sit back and just browse the web… sink into the plush chairs and cozy sofas in Explorations Café. Here you can sip on elegantly prepared espresso drinks and nosh on fresh pastries from the coffee bar as you relax and take in the fantastic views.