Culinary Rotterdam - Rotterdam

Culinary RotterdamGuide was updated: 7 April 2024

Whether you're in the mood for a quick but delicious hamburger or curious about the latest molecular cooking techniques, feel like dining at a spectacular location, or simply want to grab a beer from a local brewery, it's all easy to find in Rotterdam. From trendy coffee bars and organic lunchrooms to fancy cocktail bars, from stylish restaurants with Michelin stars to surprising eateries and adventurous fast food concepts, Rotterdam's culinary options are extensive, and interesting newcomers join the list every week.

Bazar

If you fancy a feel of the Orient then head to this busy restaurant, which really deserves its name and offers delicious Mediterranean and Oriental food. Bazar is also a hotel.

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Fitzgerald

You won’t find standard dishes on Fitzgerald’s compact, seasonal menu, that changes monthly. Get ready for sophisticated, international flavours and ingredients. These are accompanied by a wide choice of known and unknown wines. Another surprise: the beautiful secret garden of this restaurant and finger food bar in the historical Oude Haven.

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HMB Restaurant

HMB Restaurant occupies the ground floor of one of Rotterdam's most imposing buildings, De Rotterdam by architect Rem Koolhaas. Through the huge glass panes or on the outdoor patio, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Rotterdam skyline and the Erasmus Bridge while you dine. The menu features 25 refined side dishes and over 100 wines.

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De Matroos & het Meisje

The interior of the restaurant is audacious yet tasteful with Delfts Blue print on the walls and the famous Dutch checkered tea towel used as napkins. This boldness and style is also reflected in the dishes. The menu changes regularly and is inspired by the market and the season.

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FG — François Geurds Restaurant

Once the assistant chef of Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck, nowadays one of the best chefs in Rotterdam: Francois Geurds (FG). His fine dining FG Restaurant offers you quite an experience. It’s all about molecular cooking here, with the power of simple and pure biological ingredients. Expect unexpected combinations, often created at the table itself.

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By Jarmusch (East)

At By Jarmusch, they serve breakfast throughout the day. You can also enjoy other dishes at this American Breakfast Diner.

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Parqiet

Parqiet is a no-nonsense café in the Euromast park. They serve affordable breakfasts, lunches, drinks and dinners.

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Alfredo’s Taqueria

Alfredo’s Taqueria is an authentic Mexican restaurant that will satisfy all your taco, tortilla and cocktail cravings. It has a heated terrace with tropical palm trees and picnic benches in the courtyard of Het Industriegebouw.

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Deli Bird Thai Kitchen

Deli Bird owner Wiland Toelen has succeeded in bringing a true piece of Thailand to Rotterdam. The interior is minimalist, while the flavours are anything but.

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Gastrobar Elvy by nhow

Discover Gastrobar Elvy on the seventh floor of the iconic De Rotterdam building for the best beers, quality wines and surprising cocktails.

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Restaurant Héroine

At Héroine, you can enjoy delicious dishes, tasty wines and service of a high level, without fuss. Choose a 4, 5 or 7-course dinner. The dishes are simple but respect special techniques and taste combinations. The chef gets inspiration from a variety of cuisines.

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Foodhallen Rotterdam

Foodhallen Rotterdam is located in the monumental, robust and characteristic Pakhuismeesteren warehouse. This spacious indoor food market has fifteen local stands with a diverse range. It is a social concept where everyone eats together, but can also individually choose a meal at one of the stands.

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