Fenix Food Factory
Rotterdam
Almost everything in this vast former warehouse is made locally and sold by entrepreneurs making their mark on the food scene. They include Booij…
Urban Espresso Bar
Rotterdam
Could this be Rotterdam's best cafe? The coffee here is definitely a cut above most of its competitors (Giraffe beans, expert baristas), as is the food …
De IJsmaker
Rotterdam
Fresh flavours reign supreme at this artisanal ice cream parlour on Witte de Withstraat and only quality produce is used – the simply spectacular…
Pierre
Rotterdam
Like many locals, we love visiting Pierre at all times of the day. At breakfast, the croissants are buttery; at lunch the baguettes have delectable…
Parqiet
Rotterdam
The wild flowers in Kilner jars, terrace seating and striped deckchairs on the front lawn all contribute to the charm of this cafe in a former coach house…
Tante Nel
Rotterdam
Differing from traditional patat (fries) stands in a number of crucial ways, Tante Nel has pleasant street-side seating where its many and varied regulars…
CEO Baas van Het Vlees
Rotterdam
Meat lovers should be sure to book a table at Rotterdam's best steakhouse. Working in their open kitchen, chefs cook spectacular cuts of beef to order. We…
AJÍ
Rotterdam
Good-quality Asian food is hard to source in Rotterdam, so we were thrilled to discover this chic bistro serving dishes inspired by Asia and the…
Op Het Dak
Rotterdam
Perched on top of the Schieblock office building, Op Het Dak ('On the Roof') is a pavilion with indoor, deck and garden seating amidst one of Europe's…
Angelo Betti
Rotterdam
Serving a flavourful array of soft, rich gelato, Angelo Betti has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an ice-cream cart in 1922. Four…
Restaurant Frits
Rotterdam
Inside a pretty Delfshaven canal house, with an intimate split-level, dark-timber interior, Frits serves an astounding-value eight-course surprise menu…
O'Pazzo
Rotterdam
Generations of Rotterdammers have grown up eating the tasty Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked by Italian pizzaioli (pizza makers) in O'Pazzo's huge tiled…
HMB
Rotterdam
Nestled in the shadow of the mighty Erasmusbrug, this sleek restaurant on the ground floor of the iconic De Rotterdam building serves artistically…
Tosca
Rotterdam
This old-fashioned place has everything you want from a neighbourhood bistro: friendly staff, well-priced food and lovely surrounds including a grapevine…
FG Food Labs
Rotterdam
François Geurds' food lab sits under timber and silvery pressed-tin ceilings within Station Hofplein. This is where the FG staff experiment with dishes…
La Zia Maria
Rotterdam
There is limited table seating at this old-fashioned and aromatic deli, but if you don't manage to snag a sit-down spot, it's still a fabulous place to…
Bertmans
Rotterdam
Asian accents are as pronounced as those from the Mediterranean in the menu at this popular neighbourhood cafe overlooking the serpentine De Rotte canal…
't Ouwe Bruggetje
Rotterdam
This long-operating restaurant has an atmospheric timber-panelled interior, as well as seating by the iron-framed drawbridge out front and on a floating…
FG
Rotterdam
He's cooked with luminaries including Heston Blumenthal and is certainly Rotterdam's best-known chef, but we're not convinced that François Geurds' menus…
Bazar
Rotterdam
Sampling menus from across the Middle East and North Africa, Bazar dishes up versions of Turkish kebaps, Egyptian falafel, Moroccan couscous, Persian…
Dudok
Rotterdam
Ask any Rotterdammer to nominate their favourite sweet treat, and there's a good chance they will opt for the apple pie served here. A cinnamon-spiced…
Lof der Zoetheid
Rotterdam
Its name means 'In Praise of Sweetness', and this stylish cafe certainly serves delicious sweet stuff. Sample the goods in the daily afternoon tea, which…
Dertien
Rotterdam
An Instagrammer's paradise, this industrial-chic eatery serves dishes that are utterly gorgeous to look at. Utilising local produce and often featuring…
By Jarmusch
Rotterdam
If there's one thing that can be said about Rotterdam, it's that it is never predictable. So it's hardly surprising that locals have embraced this…
Asian Glories
Rotterdam
Modern Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing dishes dominate the menu at this upmarket eatery. Its chefs are good at what they do – the Peking Duck is excellent…
De Ballentent
Rotterdam
Rotterdam's best waterfront pub is also a great spot for a meal. Dine on one of two terraces or inside. Mussels, schnitzels and more line the menu but the…
Hopper
Rotterdam
Roasting its own coffee using single-source beans and offering both espresso and AeroPress styles, this industrial-chic cafe has its own on-site bakery,…
Zino's Urban Bistro
Rotterdam
This neighbourhood eatery is particularly favoured by vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diners, as there are always suitable choices on the small but…
Supermercado
Rotterdam
On Rotterdam's most happening strip, this taqueria serves tacos, ceviche, nachos and empanadas that wouldn't cut the mustard in Mexico but seem to satisfy…
Rolph's Deli
Rotterdam
A haven off the wind tunnel that is Otto Reuchlinweg, this friendly deli offers all-day breakfasts and lunch options including salads and sandwiches. The …
Picknick
Rotterdam
Known for its generous 'Picknick platters', this casual cafe near Markthal has a particularly alluring breakfast menu offering globally inspired dishes…
Tai Wu
Rotterdam
The hallmarks here are gargantuan servings and brusque service, the first making the second forgivable. The cuisine is largely Cantonese, with a few…
Zeezout
Rotterdam
One of the few restaurants in the city centre to open on Sundays, Zeezout (Sea Salt) is located in the quiet residential Scheepvaartkwartier neighbourhood…
Kaapse Kitchen
Rotterdam
Located in the Fenix Food Factory, this open kitchen is operated by the Kaapse Brewery. Each week, a different chef serves up global dishes made with…
Yokohama Ramen Saito
Rotterdam
Adopted Sciedammer Toshimi Saito makes her slurpable Yokohama-style ramen noodles using flour milled in the town's De Vrijheid windmill.
Koen
Rotterdam
Koen's head ice cream maker was trained in Italy and it shows: this is excellent artisanal gelato, made with fresh seasonal produce.
Bertmans
Rotterdam
Branch of the popular Noord cafe.
Vroesen Paviljoen
Rotterdam
Nestled between the trees of the bustling Vroesenpark, this wooden-framed, glass-fronted pavilion has a menu offering everything from sandwiches to…
Ayla
Rotterdam
A mere castanet's click from Rotterdam Centraal, this busy tapas bar is open for lunch and dinner, offering sandwiches, tapas and a few desserts. Its…
De Kade
Rotterdam
Fast-food style Surinamese and Chinese dishes are served at this no-nonsense establishment close to Centraal Station. We suggest avoiding the bland and…
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