Fine Dining Restaurants in Rotterdam: A Curated Restaurant Guide

Home-style dining, but at its very best. In De Matroos en het Meisje, a French ‘table d’hôtes’ concept, you choose the number of courses and let the chef surprise you. All served in an intimate setting with Delft blue tiles and red-and-white chequered tablecloths. 

Michelin-starred chef François Geurds takes grilling to the next level. Known for having his own flavour laboratory, this grill restaurant is bringing perfection to the familiar. At Franky’s Grill you'll enjoy honest dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. No reservations needed. Just walk in for a good meal and a lively evening. 

Luxury and simplicity come together at Héroine, located in the iconic Industriegebouw. In a retro 1970s interior you can enjoy 5 or 7 courses full of global flavours. There is no menu, so every dish remains a surprise. At weekends you can also opt for a 4 or 5 course lunch. 

In the iconic Schoevers building on Mathenesserlaan, you’ll find Mies, the restaurant and bar concept by Morgan & Mees. It’s a place where seasonal dishes, art, and community come together. Chef Lucas Jeffries cooks with fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients, letting pure flavors take the lead. Mies is a stylish tribute to founder Mies Lanen.

Culinary creations and exciting cocktails in the spirit of pre-war Manhattan. The stylish interior, full of ornaments and patterns, blends trendy and nostalgic elements. Located in the cellar of Hotel New York, NY Basement offers an evening full of elegance and atmosphere. 

A gastronomic experience on the water. At floating Putaine you enjoy refined dishes with seasonal vegetables at the centre, served for both lunch and dinner. With a spacious terrace, a summer swimming pool and Rotterdam’s skyline all around. Cocktails at the bar or on the terrace are also highly recommended.  

Restaurant Rotonde proves that sustainability and gastronomy go hand in hand. The kitchen uses local vegetables, grains, legumes, fruit and mushrooms. Everything is cooked as circular as possible, with no negative impact on people, animals or the planet. 

On the 58th floor of the Zalmhaven Tower you can enjoy refined dishes and a spectacular view of Rotterdam at Celest. The cocktail bar is also a must-visit. The interior is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s story of Hans Pfaall, the Rotterdammer who travelled to the moon.  

After a temporary closure for repair works, Celest is reopening step by step. For the coming period, Celest is open every Friday and Saturday evening. Entry is free. We recommend booking in advance to make sure you get in.