These are the tastiest delicatessens in Rotterdam
January 5, 2023
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Fancy an evening of small dishes, conviviality and good wine? Then Rotterdam is the place to be! The city is bursting with atmospheric tapas bars and Spanish restaurants where you can enjoy authentic patatas bravas, juicy gambas al ajillo and tasty pintxos. But did you know that in addition to classic Spanish tapas, you can also be surprised by a modern Japanese twist? In this article, we share the best places to eat tapas in Rotterdam!
1. Destino
Destino as a Spanish tapas bar is a true household name in Rotterdam. The menu at restaurant Destino mainly features tapas from modern Spanish cuisine. Besides the menu they serve daily changing tapas and desserts based on the season and what they find on the market. They also offer an extensive wine list with only quality Spanish wines. The ideal hotspot for a tapas evening with a nice wine.
Address Destino: Zaagmolenkade 37/38, 3035 KA Rotterdam
2. La Cazuela
La Cazuela is a trendy Mediterranean tapas bar and a la carte restaurant. They serve tapas and other snacks from Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and North African cuisine. You'll also find tasty meat, fish and vegetable dishes from the Mediterranean on the menu. But when it comes to Spanish cuisine, La Cazuela is best known for its paella. You might eat the best paella in Rotterdam here!
Address La Cazuela: Proveniersstraat 38b, 3033 CK Rotterdam
3. Lokanta Tasting Room
At Lokanta Tasting Room, you can vacation to Spain without getting on a plane. When you step inside this place, you immediately enter the Spanish atmosphere. Lokanta Proeflokaal serves traditional tapas and small dishes inspired by other cuisines around the Mediterranean Sea. You will find this tasting room in the always cozy Kralingen area.
Address Lokanta Proeflokaal: Waterloostraat 148A, 3062 TW Rotterdam
4. Heaven on Earth
Fancy tapas, but not just traditional Spanish appetizers? Then you need to go to tapas bar Heaven on Earth. Here they serve a variety of delicious tapas inspired by influences from different parts of the world. Each month a different country takes center stage. The flavorful tapas are prepared with passion!
Address De Hemel op Aarde: Oostzeedijk Beneden 205A, 3061 VT Rotterdam
5. 21 Pinchos
The tapas bar 21 Pinchos can be found at two iconic spots in Rotterdam namely in the Markthal and Fenix I on Katendrecht. The menu of 21 Pinchos is always surprising, with hot, cold and colorful tapas. Fresh ingredients are used and quality is paramount. There is always a cozy and warm atmosphere at the 21 Pinchos establishments.
Address 21 Pinchos Market Hall: Dominee Jan Scharpstraat, 3011 HE
6. Bar Berta
The trendy hotspot Bar Berta can be found in the atmospheric Shipping Quarter in Rotterdam, a place we love to visit. But the tapas bar is not only an asset to this neighborhood, but to all of Rotterdam. Here you can enjoy the most delicious Spanish-oriented tapas. They use pure ingredients and the tapas are perfectly balanced. Highly recommended!
Address Bar Berta: Calandstraat 6B, 3016 CB Rotterdam
7. The Housemaster
A nice cold special beer at the bar, delicious pintxos and tapas and fun house masters; that is The House Master on the bustling Meent in Rotterdam. Pintxos are small dishes, usually served on a piece of baguette. At De Huismeester you eat these tasty snacks with the best ingredients, such as pata negra, hummus and house marinated salmon.
Address De Huismeester: Meent 115, 3011 JH Rotterdam
8. LALA Latin Soul Food
Join us on a culinary journey through Latin America with the authentic flavors of LALA Latin Soul Food. At this hip hotspot in the Market Hall you can go for the most delicious Latin-Spanish fusion street food. There is a nice atmosphere with Spanish music playing in the background. The staff at LALA Latin Soul Food are known for their friendliness and hospitality.
Address LALA Latin Soul Food: Grotemarkt 188, 3011 PA Rotterdam
9. Bar Pepito
Step inside Bar Pepito and you'll imagine yourself for a moment in a cozy bodega in Madrid. This charming tapas restaurant, tucked away in the Scheepvaartkwartier, brings Spanish food culture to Rotterdam. Think perfectly seasoned patatas bravas, creamy croquetas and of course a good glass of rioja or a refreshing vermouth. The atmosphere? Uncomplicated, warm and always cozy.
Address Bar Pepito: Meent 39A, 3011 JC Rotterdam
10. SHIN
Lovers of Japanese flavors should be at SHIN be. This stylish restaurant combines traditional izakaya dishes with a modern flair. Start your evening with crispy tempura, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi or a surprising umami bomb from the chef. The cocktails? Those are as sophisticated as the food, with Japanese whiskeys and sake a specialty.
Address SHIN: Rodezand 23B, 3011 AM Rotterdam
Many more great hotspots in Rotterdam
Looking for even more delicious restaurants in Rotterdam? Then check out one of the following lists of fine hotspots in Rotterdam:
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