The restaurants worth a reservation in Rotterdam, from neighbourhood bistros to the new classics.
The restaurants worth the trip in Rotterdam: bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
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Order Roti met kip (chicken roti) and the daily pom if it is still available before noon.
A Rotterdam Surinamese institution since 1982 on Pannekoekstraat, serving pom casserole, roti wraps, saoto soup, and bakabana at prices unchanged for decades.
Order Mezze platter and the lamb tagine.
Three floors of Moroccan, Persian and Levantine cooking in Hotel Bazar on Witte de With. The souk-panelled interior and long terrace make it one.
Order House steak, cooked medium-rare at the table.
The Rotterdam outpost of Amsterdam's legendary steak house, serving straightforward dry-aged Dutch beef with no frills in a busy dining room next.
Order The full Javanese rijsttafel with extra sate ajam.
A long-running Indonesian rijsttafel address in Hillegersberg, open since 1995, with a garden terrace and a kitchen that balances classic Javanese stews.
Order The signature smash burger with Asian-inspired toppings.
Rotterdam's most acclaimed craft burger bar on Witte de Withstraat, using dry-aged Dutch beef and house-baked buns. The best burger in the city by consistent.
Order Pho bo and the banh xeo pancake.
A Vietnamese restaurant on Witte de Withstraat with pho, bun bo, and banh mi made from long-simmered house broths. Order the pho bo and the banh xeo pancake.
Order Ashaak dumplings and the lamb qorma.
An Afghan restaurant near Rijnhaven serving ashak dumplings, lamb qorma, and bolani flatbread in a relaxed dining room. Located in Kop Van Zuid.
Order Pizza Margherita and the spaghetti alle vongole.
A Neapolitan pizza and trattoria on the Meent using San Marzano tomatoes and 00 flour in a wood-fired oven. The city's most serious Neapolitan-style pizza.
Order Cacio e pepe and the daily pasta special.
A long-running pasta specialist on Nieuwe Binnenweg with handmade fresh pasta from tagliatelle al ragu to cacio e pepe. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
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Order The all-you-can-eat buffet at 24.50 euros per person.
An Indian and Pakistani buffet restaurant on Schiedamseweg in Delfshaven serving biryani, curries, and fresh naan. Located in Rotterdam West.
Order The moksi meti mixed-meat rice plate and the saoto soup as a starter.
A Surinamese canteen on Jonker Fransstraat serving moksi meti (mixed meats with rice), roti, and saoto soup from a short menu that changes daily.
Order Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and a glass from the natural-wine list.
A waterfront Italian grand cafe in Nieuw-Kralingen by the Old Scuola team, with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta and natural wines for 180 indoor seats.
Order Fish and chips with mushy peas.
A British-style gastropub on Witte de Withstraat serving fish and chips, steak pies, and Sunday roasts. The most committed British pub kitchen in Rotterdam.
Order Vegan babka and the oat-milk cortado.
A vegan bakery and cafe near the Markthal specialising in babka, cinnamon rolls, and sourdough. Order the vegan babka and the oat-milk cortado.
Order The uitsmijter (open egg-and-ham toast) on a sunny terrace day with a Dutch Pils.
The original Rotterdam ballentent cafe in Kralingen Park, known for terrace meals overlooking the lake. Priced at €. Open daily 11:00-22:00.
Order Chicken and waffles and the breakfast burrito.
A modern American diner on Nieuwe Binnenweg serving all-day breakfast, eggs any style, fluffy pancakes, chicken and waffles. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
Order The two-course lunch with city views.
Dining at 96 metres in the Euromast tower with 360-degree views of the Rotterdam skyline and the Maas. The lunch set menu at €35 is the best-value panoramic.
Order Eggs Benedict and the specialty filter coffee.
A Melbourne-style brunch and coffee bar on Middellandplein specialising in eggs benedict, avocado dishes, and specialty filter coffee. Priced at €€.
Order Eggs benedict and sourdough toast with avocado.
Melbourne-style all-day brunch with a sourdough bakery programme near Laurenskerk. Order the eggs benedict and sourdough toast with avocado.
Order Middle Eastern breakfast spread with specialty coffee.
A Middle Eastern-style brunch cafe on Noordsingel serving shakshuka, mezze platters, and specialty coffee in a lively room. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
Order Filter coffee and the sourdough tartine.
A small specialty coffee bar and light lunch spot near the Markthal with rotating single-origin beans and a short savoury menu. Located in Centrum.
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