Where to eat in Rotterdam, the Netherlands: 5 options for restaurants, breweries and food

If you have a trip booked to Holland and the city of Rotterdam – one of the largest in the country and an icon of world modern architecture – is on your itinerary, then you will need tips for where to eat in Rotterdam. In this article we have gathered options that will suit all types of travelers. From the most practical ones who opt for a quick snack to those who prefer a complete meal but who, in both cases, don't compromise on quality.

Speaking of quality, we try to bring complete information to help other travelers like us to choose the best places to visit during a trip. For this reason, we have organized the options in this article by where to eat in Rotterdam with suggestions for restaurants, cafes and the most iconic food hall we've ever visited – the Markthal. All tips are based on our personal experience, places we actually visited and approved the experience.

To give you an idea of ​​how much it costs to eat at each restaurant, we indicate a classification with dollar signs ranging from $ to $ $ $ $ $. This rating represents the average price range per person for a complete meal (including beverage and dessert).

Restaurant Bierhandel De Pijp ($$ – $$$) | Onde comer em Roterdã

Do you like classics? Then write down ours for a typical dinner: Beer trade De Pijp, the “oldest restaurant in Rotterdam”. This picturesque place takes you on a journey into the past, washed down with good food and drink. Speaking of which, know that the gastronomic proposal of Bierhandel De Pijp is to offer simple and unpretentious dishes with a lot of flavor and quality prepared right in front of the customers. Open since 1898, this centennial restaurant has a lot of history and some very curious ones like Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones! Were you curious? Then check our full review article telling the details about this gastronomic experience in Rotterdam.

The gastronomic proposal of Bierhandel De Pijp is to offer simple and unpretentious dishes, but with very high flavor and quality. Inspired by French-Dutch cuisine, you can find classics such as oysters, tournedos, fried mussels, fillets, fried liver with bacon and onions, roast beef, Dutch prawns and some novelties prepared by the Chef.

It is also worth mentioning the service, quick and very friendly. Book one night of your trip to Rotterdam and let yourself be enchanted by the unique dining experience at Restaurant “Bierhandel” De Pijp. And rest assured about the investment, because the prices are fair and you won't leave your entire travel budget there.

Restaurant Bierhandel De Pijp
Address: Gaffelstraat 90, 3014 RM Rotterdam, Netherlands
Open every day from 17 pm to 23 pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays also open for lunch, from 12 pm to 14 pm.
Price: $$ – $$$

Hartig Gastrobar ($$ – $$$) | Where to eat in Rotterdam

O Hearty Gastrobar It's a tip for anyone who enjoys good food and a cool atmosphere. In the best modern-chic style where wood and steel combine very well with the beautiful illustrations and retro objects, creating that industrial kitchen air that invades the restaurant's spacious hall. The atmosphere of the place is complemented by good background music and the welcoming service provided by the team and the Chef and owner herself.

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But the highlight goes to the gastronomic proposal. O Hearty Gastrobar its flagship is the shared serving format, that is, the dishes are prepared in small portions and the idea is to share with whoever is with you. It works for both couples and groups of friends and family. The meal becomes a process of tasting different dishes. Among the drinks, there are several options with many drinks, sparkling wines, wines, on tap and bottled beer.

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Our experience was super nice and we shared 4 different dishes:

• Steak tips – meat marinated in house and served with red peppers
• Poulet – Chicken marinated in Brown Ale with leeks, carrots and broccoli
• Lamsrack – rack of lamb with asparagus potatoes and green pesto
• Portobello Mushroom – Portobello Mushrooms with Pumpkin Honey Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

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Gastrobar Hartig | Restaurant Rotterdam
Address: Hartmansstraat 20A, 3012 VA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Open from Monday to Saturday, from 16 pm to 23 pm. Sundays from 17 pm to 21 pm.
Price: $$ – $$$

Markthal ($ – $$$) | Where to eat in Rotterdam

Opened in 2014, the Market hall is none other than the Rotterdam Public Market. It has become one of the great symbols of the city and is famous for bringing together two great world passions in one space: gastronomy and contemporary architecture. 

In the place you can find food from all over the world – including açaí from Brazil. But our recommendation is to look for the typical products of the local gastronomy!

Try, for example, the famous Gouda cheese and its variations with different flavors – pepper is my favorite. Other classics that cannot be missing are the fish/shrimp croquettes or the french fries accompanied by mayonnaise – nothing more typical than that!

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Tem ainda o sanduíche de arenque – sim aquele de peixe cru que eles amam e que costuma ser bem barato! Esse é só para os mais ousados! 

Or our favorite: the freshly prepared stroopwaffel that comes out warm from the griddle and with a delicious sweet syrup. We found this one for very attractive prices: from €0,50.

Markthal | Rotterdam Public Market
Address: Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 20 pm. Sundays from 12:18 to XNUMX:XNUMX.
Prices: $ – $$$$

Baker&Moore ($-$$) | Where to eat in Rotterdam

This is a suggestion for anyone who is, like me, a fan of brunch. I love an incremented breakfast in the best “Café Colonial de Gramado” or hotel breakfast style. O Baker&Moore it's that kind of place but with a special feature. In addition to the super cozy environment, it proposes to offer the delights of a super complete breakfast. during all day long – more precisely between 7:30 am and 17:XNUMX pm.

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The options are all prepared on site following the line of “healthy, fresh and homemade”. On the menu we find à la carte and individual options, but also great combinations that serve two people. And it was one of those that we ordered – the Mr. Baker's Breakfast for Two. This combo consisted of:

• yogurt with granola;
• varied portions of rustic breads, mini scones and croissants;
• jams, butter and fresh cream;
• raw ham, cheeses and smoked salmon;
• boiled eggs, and
• tomato, arugula, cucumber and avocado salads.

Ufa! Many delicious things. We also ordered two latte macchiato coffees and took the opportunity to try the different juices we saw on the menu: “So Fresh So Clean” with carrot, pineapple, grapefruit, ginger and lemon; and the “Juice Detail” with beetroot, apple, orange and lemon. All made to order, fresh and delicious.

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Baker&Moore
Address: Westblaak 147, 3012 KJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 17:9 pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 17am to XNUMXpm.
Prices: $-$$

Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim ($-$$$) | Where to eat in Rotterdam

And brewery tip couldn't be left out! A City brewery De Pelgrim is proud to be the craft brewery in Rotterdam that, in addition to great beer, has a lot of history to tell! That's because it is located in Historisch Delfshaven, one of the historic districts of Rotterdam that escaped the destruction of World War II. There, the small port is surrounded by historic buildings from the late medieval era. Including the 1580 building where the brewery is located. It has had many functions over the years, serving as city hall, a scout association and even a police station.

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So the tip is: beer fan or not, we strongly recommend that you book during your visit to Delfshaven a stop at the brewery! On the menu we find dishes for lunch, dinner and even drinks prepared with local beer. But it was the beer on tap that really caught our attention and that's why it's our highlight! 

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City brewery De Pelgrim
Address: Aelbrechtskolk 12, 3024 RE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 11:22 and Sundays from XNUMX:XNUMX to XNUMX:XNUMX. Mondays and Tuesdays not open.
Prices: $-$$$