4 Best Restaurants in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Below the hotel of the same name, this popular eating spot takes the Middle Eastern and North African vibe and notches it up to 11. The gloriously over-the-top decor is as exotically sumptuous as the wide-ranging food menu, which visits Morocco and the Lebanon, and all spots in between.

Lofty ceilings, a cavernous warehouse interior, long reading tables stacked with international magazines and papers, and a mezzanine at the back looking out over the Rotte River—it's little wonder this place attracts an artsy crowd. It is perfect for a lazy afternoon treat of delicious homemade pastries, but you can come here for breakfast, lunch, high tea, or dinner, and they also offer a small selection for vegetarians.

This large self-serve café at the heart of Rotterdam's main shopping precinct offers everything from simple rolls to grilled meats at reasonable prices. There are plenty of delicious pastries to accompany your morning coffee, and good lunch options including fresh-made rolls.

This stylish grand café on a busy shopping street is worth a look simply for its lovely Art Deco interior, which spreads over several levels including a mezzanine. It's often packed, as people drop in for a quick lunch, a full fish dinner, or simply to sip an aperitif at the bar before heading on to a show.