Maria & Pepe Popup Mexican Restaurant and Bar at OASE | photo: Michelle Urbiztondo

Drinks & Dining

Rotterdam’s wonderful food culture stems from the enormous cultural diversity in the city. You can see that and you can smell it when you walk along the West Kruiskade with all its shops and eateries, at the outdoor markets where fresh herring and Surinamese snacks are advertised in many languages, and especially at the famous Markthal. Choosing a restaurant from the huge selection in Rotterdam can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Whatever you love and whatever your budget is, one thing is certain: Rotterdam will leave you wanting more.

Hungry for Rotterdam

Spot-on for atmosphere and taste buds

Have breakfast like a Rotterdammer

A good start of your day

Vibrant places for brunch and lunch

Spot-on for atmosphere and taste buds

13x timeless terraces

On a mild autumn day or chilly winter afternoon

Innovative dining

Sustainable, local and vegan

Coffee Shops in Rotterdam

For your daily dose of caffeine

Pop-up Terraces

During the summer, you can fully enjoy Rotterdam. Discover cozy pop-up terraces like De Maaskantine, Station Bergweg, and OASE Strandtent (without the beach) for a relaxed vibe on sunny days. For great food and drinks by the water, there are top locations like Vessel 11, Putaine in the Rijnhaven, Bar Stroom in BlueCity, and the spacious terrace of Hotel New York on the Wilhelminapier. And in the parks, you’ll find lovely terraces like Vroesenpaviljoen in Vroesenpark, Tuin van De Vier Windstreken by Kralingse Plas, and Parqiet in Het Park. Perfect places to soak up the summer atmosphere of Rotterdam!

Fine dining the Rotterdam way

Rotterdam’s food scene has just as much allure as its impressive skyline. And if you are in the mood for something a little more special than just a quick bite, the gastronomic options are endless. We’ve selected a few top favorites where you can wine and dine all fine.

Taste the real Rotterdam!

It will take some time to taste the real Rotterdam. The diversity of places and tastes typifies the city on the river Maas! From nostalgic to worldly dining and from traditional goodness to homemade sweetness. By Jeanette from De Kade to the Wong family’s Kampong Express, Rotterdam has it all.

Taste the Real Rotterdam!

3x culinary tours

De Rotterdam Tours

Guided bike tour

Inside Rotterdam

Culinary walking tour

Bike & Bite

Rotterdam Food Tour