olive’s high must-visits for foodies in Rotterdam
Madame Cocos – for pastries
The illuminated ‘horn of a lot’ art work that wraps across the partitions and ceiling of the town’s Markethal is a sight to behold. As is the lined market beneath it, house to greater than 100 meals stalls. Look out for Madame Cocos, whose heat coconut pastries are a should.
Ter Marsch & Co – for burgers
They don’t take bookings at Ter Marsch & Co so anticipate to queue at this buzzing burger joint. There are three (award-winning) burgers on the menu however the very best is the ‘Burgeresse’ with truffle mayo. It’s served Dutch-style (ie nonetheless pink and drippingly juicy).
Previous Scuola – for pizza
A disco ball glitters over the economic interiors at Previous Scuola, with its open kitchen and twin wooden ovens. The cooks spin the very best pizzas on the town so that they want solely the best toppings. Attempt a salame piccante with a white negroni.
Hinoki Noodle Soup – for ramen
Tucked on a scruffy road nook you would simply bypass Hinoki Noodle Soup however that will imply lacking out on steaming bowls of spicy-sweet goodness. Order fried rooster gyoza to begin after which the Crimson Particular, made with pork.
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Op Het Dak – for vegan meals
Rotterdam’s progressive structure is exemplified at sustainable sizzling spot Op Het Dak, which has turned a disused rooftop right into a kitchen backyard and bee farm. Go for a meat-free lunch akin to noodles with kimchi, shiitake, tempeh and inexperienced toppings or select the every day particular for the very best of the day’s pickings.
Fenix Meals Manufacturing facility – for road meals
Within the stylish Katendrecht district, the Fenix Meals Manufacturing facility is a former warehouse turned culinary hangout. Artisan produce, road meals and Rotterdam’s famend Kaapse brewery thrive beneath one roof. Order a pulled pork bun from the Firma Bijten BBQ stand and a biertje from Kaapse Brouwers, and eat with the locals, dangling your ft from the wall overlooking the Nieuwe Maas river.
Sharp Sharp Cake Bar – for vegan muffins
Vegan and gluten-free is the secret at Sharp Sharp Cake Bar, the place a rainbow of natural muffins is made utilizing maple syrup or dates fairly than refined sugar. There are fruity tarts, no-cheese cheesecakes and gooey chocolate brownies however the cookies are distinctive: attempt the money cookies with cashew nuts and fennel.
FG Restaurant – for fine-dining
Two Michelin-starred FG Restaurant is run by Rotterdam’s most well-known culinary title, François Geurds, and includes a devoted flavour laboratory. That is critically cheffy meals – typical dishes embrace venison with kimchi bonbons and Anjou pigeon with cherry sorbet, benzaldehyde and duck liver – nevertheless it’s a surprisingly inclusive spot; there’s a devoted vegetarian menu and no gown code.
Alternatively, should you’re solely on the town for the weekend, join a Saturday Culinary Expertise at Suite Lodge Pincoffs and also you get an in a single day stick with breakfast plus a five- to nine- course tasting menu dinner at FG (with paired wines) all wrapped up in a single package deal.
fgrestaurant.nl; hotelpincoffs.nl
Phrases by Daisy Allsup
