Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Rotterdam.

Top tables

Parkheuvel 2 ★ ★ 4.9

Tasting menuChef Erik van Loo€€€€on requestKop van ZuidTue-Sat 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-22:00Book 3-4 weeks ahead

Two Michelin stars since 1992 under chef Erik van Loo in Heuvellaan park. The lobster bisque and North Sea fish tasting menu define Rotterdam fine dining.

Heuvellaan 21, 3016 GL Rotterdam Book →

FG Restaurant 2 ★ ★ 4.8

Modern EuropeanChef Francois Geurds€€€€on requestRotterdam NoordDinner only; closed Mon-TueBook 3-4 weeks ahead

Two Michelin stars under Francois Geurds in Katshoek, the most experimental kitchen in Rotterdam with theatrical presentations and unexpected ingredient.

Katshoek 37b, 3032 AE Rotterdam Book →

Fred 2 ★ ★ 4.8

Tasting menuChef Fred Mustert€€€€on requestCentrumDinner only; closed Sun-MonBook 2-3 weeks ahead

Two Michelin stars for Fred Mustert's Boompjes restaurant with sweeping Maas views. Open dinner only; closed sun-mon. Tasting menu on request.

Boompjes 41, 3011 XB Rotterdam

Tres ★ 4.7

VegetarianChef Michael van der Kroft and Emy Koster€€€€185KralingenThu-Sun dinner from 18:30; Fri-Sun lunch 12:00-16:00Book 3-4 weeks ahead

Michelin Green Star for Michael van der Kroft and Emy Koster's vegetarian restaurant on Vijf Werelddelen. Located in Kralingen. Tasting menu 185.

Vijf Werelddelen 75, 3071 PS Rotterdam Book →

Zeezout 1 ★ ★ 4.6

SeafoodChef Patrick 't Hart€€€€105CentrumWed-Sat 12:00-13:30 and 18:00-20:00; closed Mon-TueBook 2 weeks ahead

One Michelin star for Patrick 't Hart's seafood kitchen on the Westerkade. Located in Centrum. Book 2 weeks ahead. A neighbourhood favourite.

Westerkade 11B, 3016 CL Rotterdam Book →

Joelia 1 ★ ★ 4.5

Tasting menuChef Sofiane Bons€€€€on requestCentrumTue-Fri 12:00-13:00 and 18:00-20:00; Sat 18:00-20:00; closed Sun-MonBook 1-2 weeks ahead

One Michelin star in the Hilton Rotterdam under Sofiane Bons, named Young Chef of the Year 2024. Located in Centrum. Tasting menu on request.

Coolsingel 5, 3012 AA Rotterdam Book →

Amarone 1 ★ ★ 4.5

French fine diningChef Jan van Dobben€€€€on requestCentrumLunch and dinner; Fri-Sat 6 or 7 courses; other days a la carteBook 1-2 weeks ahead

One Michelin star since 2006 under Jan van Dobben on the Meent. French classical foundation with Dutch seasonal produce; the longest-running star holder.

Meent 72a, 3011 JN Rotterdam Book →

The Millen 1 ★ ★ 4.4

Modern EuropeanChef Wim Severein€€€€on requestCentrumTue-Fri 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-21:00; Sat 18:00-21:00Book 1-2 weeks ahead

One Michelin star in the Marriott Hotel, awarded December 2018 under Wim Severein. Global cuisines filtered through a local-sourcing framework.

Weena 686, 3012 CN Rotterdam Book →

Rotonde ★ 4.5

VegetarianChef Jord Coree€€€€65Rotterdam NoordWed-Sat 12:00-14:30 and 18:00-22:00; closed Sun-TueBook 1-2 weeks ahead

Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand for Jord Coree's vegetarian kitchen on Goudsesingel. Located in Rotterdam Noord. Tasting menu 65. Book 1-2 weeks ahead.

Goudsesingel 230, 3032 LD Rotterdam Book →

Héroine ★ 4.4

InternationalChef Michael Schook€€€€60CentrumMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 18:00-00:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-16:00 and 18:00-00:00; closed WedBook 2 weeks ahead

A contemporary chef's-counter restaurant tucked into the south wing of Het Industriegebouw, with a rotating 5 or 7 course menu by Michael Schook and a wine.

Kipstraat 12, 3011 RA Rotterdam Book →

Perceel 1 ★ ★ 4.4

DutchChef Jos Grootscholten€€€€on requestCapelle aan den IJsselCheck website for current hoursBook 2-3 weeks ahead

A Michelin-starred modern Dutch fine-dining restaurant in Capelle aan den IJssel, just outside Rotterdam, with a tasting menu centred on Dutch produce.

Dorpsstraat 3, 2902 BC Capelle aan den IJssel

L'Ouest ★ 4.2

Wine bar€€€€on requestWitte de WithstraatWed-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri 16:00-00:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-21:00Book 1 week ahead

A wine-led shared dining room a block off the Witte de Withstraat, sister to Le Nord, with a Burgundian small-plates menu and a sommelier-driven wine flight.

Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 139, 3012 GT Rotterdam

Panzeró ★ 4.1

Italian€€€€on requestCentrumLunch and dinner dailyBook walk-in welcome ahead

Puglia-focused Italian food elevated to a sit-down room. The panzerotti filled with slow-cooked octopus make it the most inventive Italian kitchen.

Botersloot 26, 3011 HH Rotterdam

Fenix Kitchen ★ 3.9

Modern European€€€€on requestKatendrechtWed-Sun lunch and early dinner; check website for current scheduleBook walk-in welcome ahead

A farm-to-table fine-dining restaurant inside the Fenix complex in Katendrecht, sourcing from within 100km and presenting Dutch seasonal produce in a tasting.

Nico Koomanskade 1025, 3072 LM Rotterdam

Supermercado ★ 3.9

Spanish€€€€on requestCentrumDinner daily from 17:00Book walk-in welcome ahead

A Spanish fine-dining restaurant near the Westersingel with a tasting menu rooted in Basque technique and Dutch coastal seafood. Located in Centrum.

Schiedamse Vest 91, 3012 BH Rotterdam

Messina ★ 4.0

Sicilian€€€€on requestCentrumDinner Tue-Sat; closed Mon; check website for current hoursBook 1 week ahead

A Sicilian fine-dining room on Leuvehaven with a short seasonal menu of Mediterranean seafood and produce. Located in Centrum. Tasting menu on request.

Boompjes 388, 3011 XZ Rotterdam

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Editor picks in Rotterdam include Parkheuvel, FG Restaurant, Fred, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

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