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Where to eat in Rotterdam

Rotterdam eats around its food halls and harbour districts: Markthal in the centre, Foodhallen at Wilhelminakade and Fenix Food Factory in Katendrecht. West-Kruiskade has Surinamese and Asian eateries, and uierboord (baked cow's udder) is cited as a local specialty. Three two-star restaurants are listed in the city by Rotterdam Tourist Information.

Rotterdam at a glance

What to eat
Herring and bitterballen at Markthal; Uierboord; Surinamese roti on West-Kruiskade; Indonesian nasi goreng and satay; Craft beer at Fenix Food Factory.
Top tables
Fred, Michelin 2★ (year not confirmed); Restaurant FG, Michelin 2★ (year not confirmed); Parkheuvel, Michelin 2★ (2025). This guide lists 8 award-winning restaurants in all.
Where locals eat
Local favorites off the prestige lists include Markthal, Fenix Food Factory, Foodhallen Rotterdam and Vismarkt.
Markets
Markthal.
Surinamese roti

The dish to eat here

Surinamese roti

A soft, flaky flatbread with chicken curry, potatoes, long beans and a boiled egg, eaten by tearing the roti and scooping.

The best three: Roopram Roti, Asha, Rotiland.

Where to eat it, and the recipe →

49places in Rotterdam, ready to save to your trip
5Dishes to tryWhere to eat each one, and how to cook it at home10Romantic dinnersTen tables for date night
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New and buzzing in Rotterdam

The top pick here; the rest are on their own page.

See all 5: The best new restaurants in Rotterdam →

New places change fast. “Provisional” means a guide or directory lists it as new but we have not confirmed the opening date. Check hours and book ahead before you go.

Memorable breakfasts in Rotterdam

The top pick here; the rest are on their own page.

By Jarmusch

Het Industriegebouw

Order: American diner breakfast

A lively diner inside a landmark postwar building.

Full breakfast.

Source: Details and menu
Directions

See all 5: The best breakfast and brunch in Rotterdam →

Orders are suggestions, not guaranteed menu items. Confirm opening hours and morning service before you go.

Romantic dinners in Rotterdam

Ten tables that come up again and again for date night, anniversaries and quiet candlelit evenings. In no ranked order.

Picks come from romantic-dinner lists on booking and review sites. Confirm dinner service, menus and availability before you book.

Hot right now in Rotterdam

We have not verified a current craze in Rotterdam yet. We only list one once it has been reported in the press.

The Rotterdam food map

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Herring and bitterballen at Markthal

Markthal vendors are cited for Dutch herring, bitterballen and stroopwafels (Chasing Whereabouts).

Where to eat it: we are still verifying the best places for this dish.

Uierboord

Thinly sliced baked cow's udder, a Rotterdam specialty (IamExpat).

Where to eat it: we are still verifying the best places for this dish.

Surinamese roti on West-Kruiskade

Street of casual eateries incl. dim sum, ramen and roti (Rotterdam Style).

Where to eat it: we are still verifying the best places for this dish.

Indonesian nasi goreng and satay

Toko Trash at Afrikaanderplein Market (Chasing Whereabouts).

Where to eat it: we are still verifying the best places for this dish.

Craft beer at Fenix Food Factory

Market hall with a brewery on the Katendrecht waterfront (Chasing Whereabouts, Rotterdam Style).

Where to eat it: we are still verifying the best places for this dish.

The most celebrated tables

The top 8 restaurants in Rotterdam, per Michelin Netherlands 2026. All 11 award winners we track are in the full list below.

Two Michelin stars

Fred

Rotterdam · Classic French with its own twist
Michelin 2★ (year not confirmed)

Two stars per Rotterdam Tourist Information; edition not stated.

Restaurant FG

Rotterdam
Michelin 2★ (year not confirmed)

Two stars per Rotterdam Tourist Information; edition not stated.

Parkheuvel

Rotterdam · Heuvellaan 21 · Modern cuisine
Michelin 2★ (2025)

Two stars in the 2025 Michelin Guide Netherlands page.

More award winners

Joelia

Rotterdam · Modern French
Michelin 1★ (2026)

One star on the current Michelin Rotterdam listing.

The Millèn

Rotterdam · Modern
Michelin 1★ (2026)

One star on the current Michelin Rotterdam listing.

Amarone

Rotterdam · Modern French
Michelin 1★ (2026)

One star on the current Michelin Rotterdam listing.

Zeezout

Rotterdam · Seafood
Michelin 1★ (2026)

One star on the current Michelin Rotterdam listing.

Perceel

Capelle aan den IJssel · Creative
Michelin 1★ (2026)

One star; seasonal dishes with herbs and edible flowers from its own garden (Rotterdam Tourist Information).

When to go and what is in season

Rotterdam food calendar: month by month → What is in season, what to eat and the food festivals each month.

The best of Rotterdam, by category

The top pick in each, then every place on its own page with what to get and a map.

Ice cream
5 placesIce cream

Start with De IJsmaker, Witte de Withstraat

Artisan ice cream maker provides a convenient dessert stop on a lively restaurant street.

See all 5 →
Breakfast and brunch
5 placesBreakfast and brunch

Start with By Jarmusch, Het Industriegebouw

Get: American diner breakfast

See all 5 →
New restaurants
5 placesNew restaurants

Start with Nguyen’s Kitchen

Nieuwe restaurants in Rotterdam: dit zijn de horecaopeningen van de zomer van 2026 - De Buik van Rotterdam

See all 5 →
Local restaurants
9 placesLocal restaurants

Start with Markthal, city centre

Get: Herring, bitterballen, stroopwafels

See all 9 →
Michelin-starred restaurants
8 placesMichelin-starred restaurants

Start with Zeezout

Michelin 1★ (2026) · Seafood

See all 8 →

Every place on the Rotterdam food map → · A to Z

Secret discoveries

Locally loved places that are not on the big prestige lists.

market

Markthal

city centre

Order: Herring, bitterballen, stroopwafels

Biggest indoor market hall in the Netherlands; about 80 to over 100 stalls and restaurants depending on source.

Seen in Great British Chefs, Chasing Whereabouts
market

Fenix Food Factory

Katendrecht

Order: Cheese, bread, craft beer

Market hall on the waterfront; recently moved to a new space.

Seen in Rotterdam Style, Chasing Whereabouts
market

Foodhallen Rotterdam

Wilhelminakade

Order: Indonesian, seafood, Chinese, Italian stalls

Industrial-style food hall at Kop van Zuid.

Seen in Great British Chefs, Rotterdam Style · worth confirming hours before you go
market

Vismarkt

city centre

Order: Herring, mackerel, shrimp, oysters

Fishmongers will clean and prepare the catch.

Seen in Chasing Whereabouts · worth confirming hours before you go
market

Afrikaanderplein Market

Order: Toko Trash: nasi goreng, satay, gado-gado

Spices, tropical fruit and African fabrics.

Seen in Chasing Whereabouts · worth confirming hours before you go
restaurant

Aloha

Order: 'Feed Me' menu; bitterballen with coffee-grown mushrooms

Housed in a former swimming pool complex.

Seen in Great British Chefs · worth confirming hours before you go
restaurant

Supermercado

Order: Ribeye, empanadas, tacos, ceviche

Latin American food cooked over charcoal grills.

Seen in Great British Chefs · worth confirming hours before you go
restaurant

Louise Petit Restaurant

Scheepvaartkwartier

Order: Salmon tartare, côte de boeuf, tarte tatin

Classic French on Veerhaven.

Seen in Great British Chefs · worth confirming hours before you go
restaurant

Deliplein

Katendrecht

Order: Varies

Historic square with over 20 restaurants, cafes and bars; many dinner-only.

Seen in Rotterdam Style · worth confirming hours before you go

Food markets in Rotterdam

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Awards come from the guides named on each listing (Michelin Netherlands 2026). Researched October 25, 2026. Restaurants change; confirm hours, reservations and current stars before you go. Some addresses, phone numbers and websites come from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), so call ahead to confirm. Local favorites are editorial picks, not rankings.

Chef Amazing’s lists for Rotterdam: where locals eat, new openings, romantic dinners, ice cream, cooking classes and more, each place with what to order. Cooking classes in Rotterdam: who teaches, what you cook, how long and how to book.

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