We are also on Nieuw Statendam currently. Last night was first night dining in the MDR at table for 2 fixed early seating on Deck 3.
Very good sevice with no waits and no complaints about the food. Our waiter asked if we are wine drinkers (we are) and we told him we have Signature Beverage Package so wanted wine by the glass. We were asked if we wanted double serving for our wine which we accepted so no wait for wine either 🙂. Very happy with both food and beverage service last night.
Our waiter also accommodated my request for a dish of mixed berries for dessert which was not a printed menu choice, and I also ordered two starters (salad and another appetizer).
Our last cruise was two years ago in 2022 and I feel last night we had just as good an experience in MDR as our past 5 cruises with HAL.
