Bazar is a middle eastern restaurant in Witte De Withstraat, Rotterdam.
Three floors of North African and Middle Eastern cooking in Hotel Bazar, open from 08:00 through the small hours. Colourful, atmospheric, reliably good value at any.
Must order: Mixed mezze spread and the slow-roasted lamb.
Tip: Breakfast here is surprisingly good: eggs shakshuka, fresh flatbreads and strong coffee from 08:00.
Address: Witte de Withstraat 16, 3012 BP Rotterdam
Fair-trade frites and Dutch snacks on Witte de Withstraat: croquettes, bitterballen, vegetarian options and the definitive Rotterdam portion of patat.
Order: Fair-trade fries with mayonnaise and a bitterballen side.
Tip: The satay sauce instead of mayo is a Rotterdam way to eat patat; the Frietboutique does it well.
Fair-trade frites and Dutch snacks on Witte de Withstraat: croquettes, bitterballen, vegetarian options and the definitive Rotterdam portion of patat.
Order: Fair-trade fries with mayonnaise and a bitterballen side.
Tip: The satay sauce instead of mayo is a Rotterdam way to eat patat; the Frietboutique does it well.
A serious burger kitchen on Nieuwe Binnenweg using Wagyu, Iberico pork, and Dutch ox meat. Tighter menu than most burger places; every patty is considered and consistent.
Order: Wagyu burger and the hand-cut fries.
Tip: The Iberico pork burger with chimichurri is the sleeper pick; most people default to the beef.
The gastropub inside the Stadshaven Brouwerij, a 1920s fruit warehouse in Merwe-Vierhavens. Casual dining alongside the brewery tanks: Dutch classics meet craft beers brewed on site.
Order: Stadshaven Octopus Blond with the house burger.
Tip: The brewery tour at 15:00 on Saturdays includes three tastings; book it as a package with dinner.
French-inspired brunch near Veerhaven with a pastel-coloured room and shareable plates: pancakes, French toast with vanilla cream, eggs Benedict.
Order: Croissant with cultured butter and the smoothie bowl.
Tip: The French toast with vanilla cream is worth sharing between two alongside savoury dishes.
An all-day breakfast and pastry spot on Noordplein, known for brioche buns, quality pastries and unhurried mornings. The courtyard seating fills quickly on sunny.
Order: Brioche bun with scrambled eggs and the filter coffee.
Tip: The cinnamon roll is made fresh each morning and sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays.
An Indonesian warung on Gouvernestraat serving rijsttafel, gado-gado, and babi pangang. The most authentic Indonesian casual meal available in the Rotterdam Centrum.
Order: Rijsttafel for two and the satay ayam.
Tip: Order the rijsttafel for two even if dining solo; it costs the same and gives a fuller spread.
