| Rotterdam | ||
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| State | Netherlands | |
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| Region | South Holland | |
| Altitude | -2 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 319.35 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 617.347 (approx.) | |
| Prefix tel | 31 10 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 3000-3099, 3181 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Rotterdam it's a city Dutch.
To know
Geographical notes
Built on the confluence of the river Broken (from which it takes its name, lit .: dam on the Rotte) and the Nieuwe Maas river, is divided into two parts by the latter: Rotterdam-Noord is Rotterdam-Zuid. The city has the largest port inEurope.
Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague and several smaller cities in the western part of the nation are expanding towards each other to the point that the whole area is sometimes referred to as a single metropolis known as Randstad.
Background
In 1150 the area was hit by violent floods that caused a drastic depopulation, so dams and embankments were built to defend the few lands that emerged. In 1260 it was built on the river Broken, in the current Hoogstraat, a dam. The Rotterdamse Schie, a navigable canal, was completed in 1360, this event actually opened trade with the cities ofHolland of the north, of the Germany andEngland.
Over time the port of Rotterdam became one of the most important in the country and was one of the six founding members of the Dutch East India Company.
On May 14, 1940, five days after the invasion of Germany in the Netherlands, Rotterdam was bombed by the Luftwaffe. The heart of the city was almost completely destroyed. Between the 1950s and 1970s the city was rebuilt. Beginning in 1980, the city council decided to revolutionize Rotterdam's urban planning, building new and bold style condominiums, office buildings and leisure centers making the city center more liveable and with a new skyline.
How to orient yourself
Rotterdam: full screen map.The Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse), a channel of the Rhine delta, crosses the city with its sinuous course, forming the island of Noordereiland in the center (northern island). On the right (or northern) bank is the historic center while the Kop van Zuid district extends on the southern bank. The two banks are connected by numerous railway and road bridges and tunnels. The 'De Hef' is a steel structure, the remnant of a railway bridge built in 1877 and fallen into disuse since 1993, when a railway tunnel was opened to traffic. Today the de Hef with its 60 m high constitutes a sort of city monument. Further west is the Erasmusbrug, a modern bridge completed in 1996 to a design by architects Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos. It is an 800m long bridge supported by a single 139m high pillar. nicknamed "the swan" for its asymmetrical shape. The bridge has a mobile section to allow the passage of boats that go up the Rhine. The Erasmusbrug was the backdrop to some scenes of the director's film "Who Am I" Jackie Chan. In 2005, planes passed under the bridge during championship races Red Bull Air Race.
Kop van Zuid ("southern head") was a working-class neighborhood where port facilities were located. After their dismantling, the area was transformed into a residential neighborhood with avant-garde characteristics. The best Dutch architects, including Teun Koolhaas died in 2007.
Wilhelminapier is the pier on the southern bank next to the Erasmusbrug. There is the cruise ship terminal. Next to it is the "World Port Center", an 80 m tower where the port authority that monitors traffic on the river is based. The tower was completed in 1997 to a design by Sir Norman Foster. Wilhelminapier has retained some old buildings which give it a romantic touch. One of these housed the headquarters of the "Holland America Line" shipping company. Today it is used as a 4-star hotel, the New York Hotel with a large restaurant and an equally large bar, both always very crowded. The Luxor Theater, a city institution that once stood in the old center, has also been moved to Wilhelminapier. The new building was completed in 1996 to a design by Australian architect Peter Wilson. Its hall has a capacity of 1,500 seats. Montevideo is a 43-storey skyscraper that with its 140 m. was the highest of the Netherlands until the completion of the Delftse Poort skyscraper, also in Rotterdam. Montevideo is surmounted by an M-shaped structure thanks to which it reaches a total height of 152 m., Which would contribute to maintaining its primacy for just one meter. It was completed in 2005 on a project by the Mecanoo studio based in Delft. The work has received numerous international awards. It is a luxury condominium with 192 apartments.
Passing on the other bank in correspondence of the old center, the complex is known Kubuswoning (cube houses), a residential neighborhood with avant-garde houses completed in 1984 by Dutch architect Piet Blom. Parkhaven Tower
Chinatown it is further north. It extends on the Kruiskade boulevard a short distance from the central station.
 Rotterdam: the 'De Hef' bridge |  Rotterdam - Erasmus bridge |  Rotterdam - Hotel New York |  Rotterdam: Kubuswoning |
How to get
By plane
- 1 Rotterdam Airport - The Hague (The airport is the terminus for bus lines 33 with destination the central station of Rotterdam e 50 with destination the station Meijersplein of the Rotterdam Metro). Transavia flies by Rome in Rotterdam
On the train
"Rotterdam Centraal"is the main railway station. Timetables can be found on the English website of the." Dutch railways
The high-speed trains of the Rotterdam Centraal stop Thalys active on the routes Paris-Brussels-Colony is Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam. From this station trains leave for all major cities of the Netherlands how Amsterdam, Delft, Eindhoven, Gouda, She give, The Hague, Utrecht is Vlissingen.
By bus
The lines of the Eurolines they connect Rotterdam with many European cities. Eurolines buses arrive from Rotterdam Centraal station.
By car
Rotterdam is easily accessible by car. From Amsterdam take the A4 motorway southbound (for The Hague), then merge onto the A13 for Rotterdam. From Utrecht take the A12 motorway and merge onto the A20 immediately after Gouda. During rush hour it is very common for long queues to form on the motorways.
Parking lots
In paid parking lots, you can only pay with an electronic card, which can be purchased in many points of the city such as tobacconists. Credit cards are also accepted in the city center, near major attractions. Cash is not accepted under any circumstances.
Garage
Finding a garage can be easy by following the signs and signs on the road. The easiest way to pay is to use a credit card: insert it at the entrance and again at the exit: the amount due will be automatically calculated and deducted. It is also possible to pay with cash.
Free outside the center
The parking lots Park & Ride (P&R) outside the center they offer free or discounted parking spaces connected to the center by public transport. P&R car parks are: Slinge A15, Hoogvliet A15, Kralingse Zoom A16 / E19 and Alexander A20 / E25.
It is possible to take a ferry to Rotterdam from UK.
How to get around
To plan urban travel, you can use the site ret.nl
By public transport
Underground
The Rotterdam metro consists of three main lines, which however are divided into five distinct sections, each of which is managed by a dedicated line.
| Line | South / West terminus | North / east terminus |
|---|---|---|
| Line A | Schiedam Centrum | Binnenhof |
| Line B | Schiedam Centrum | Nesselande |
| Line C | De Akkers | De Terp |
| Line D | De Akkers | Rotterdam Centraal |
| Line E | Slinge | Den Haag Centraal |
- Erasmus line: Rotterdam Central Station - Albrandswaard (Rhoon, Poortugaal) - Hoogvliet - Spijkenisse
- Caland line: two lines from the north-east of Rotterdam (Ommoord and Zevenkamp, both to Prins Alexander) and one from Capelle aan den IJssel, They merge; the combined line ends in the west of Rotterdam, but on 4 November 2002, an extension was opened: the line now connects to the railway network at the station of Schiedam, has a stop at Pernis and joins the Erasmus Line in Hoogvliet; the trains of the Caland Line, like those of the Erasmus Line, terminate in Spijkenisse.
- The eastern parts of the Caland Line have some surface crossings (with precedence); these parts have a catenary, while the rest use a third rotatia, the convoys can handle both.
- Randstad Rail line: Slinge - Rotterdam Central Station - Central Station de The Hague: light rail line, currently still under construction, which connects the center of Rotterdam with the center of The Hague, via Zoetermeer with an integrated system. The Ranstdad rail will be connected to the Erasmus line and for 9 stations they will run on the same tracks (between Centraal Station and Slinge).
Train
Rotterdam has several train stations to cover the entire metropolitan area.
- Rotterdam Centraal - Rotterdam's main station.
- Rotterdam Alexander - Located in the eastern part.
- Rotterdam Blaak - Near the city center.
- Rotterdam Lombardijen - Located in the extreme southern part of the city.
- Rotterdam Noord - In the north of Rotterdam.
- Rotterdam Zuid - North of the southern part of Rotterdam.
- Rotterdam Stadion - Station near the De Kuip stadium, open to coincide with sporting and singing events.
Tram
Rotterdam's tram network consists of 9 regular lines plus 4 "special" lines.
- Regular lines
- 2: (Rotterdam) Charlois - Rotterdam Lombardijen NS - (Rotterdam) Groene Tuin (Drives only at the Southern part of the city)
- 4: (Rotterdam) Molenlaan - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) Spangen
- 7: (Rotterdam) Woudestein - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) Willemsplein
- 8: (Rotterdam) Spangen - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) Kleiweg
- 20: Rotterdam CS - Rotterdam Lombardijen NS - (Rotterdam) Thialf
- 21: (Schiedam) Woudhoek - Station Schiedam Centrum - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) De Esch
- 23: (Rotterdam) Marconiplein - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) Beverwaard
- 24: (Vlaardingen) Holy - Station Schiedam Centrum - Rotterdam CS - (Rotterdam) De Esch
- 25: (Rotterdam) Schiebroek - Rotterdam CS - (Barendrecht) Carnisselande
- Special lines
- 10: Historical line in operation only in summer. It crosses the entire city for tourist purposes. The trams running on this line date back to 1928.
- 18: Connects Rotterdam Central Station to Park, but is only in operation for the Dunya Festival and Rotterdam World Port Days.
- 12: Connects the central station (CS) to the De Kuip stadium, and always the CS to the Het Kasteel Sparta Stadium. Only in operation for major sporting events.
- Snert-tram: Historic tram only operates in winter for tourist purposes. The trams running on this line date back to 1968.
- IJsjes-tram: Summer version of the snert-tram.
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Bus
Rotterdam has 33 city bus lines, operated by the RET.
- 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48,50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 96, 97, 98, 126, 137, 140, 143, 144, 145, 146, 170, 171, 173, 174, 182, 183, 184 , 187, 188, 204 and 290.
The city also has a water bus. Every 30 minutes the Waterbus route 1 which goes from Rotterdam to Dordrecht (and vice versa). The journey takes about an hour and the ferry can carry 130 people and 60 bicycles. The stops are:
- Rotterdam Willemskade - Krimpen aan den IJssel Stormpolder - Ridderkerk De Schans - Alblasserdam Kade - Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht Veerweg - Papendrecht Westeind - Dordrecht Merwekade.
What see
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- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museumpark 1820 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☎ 31 (10) 441 9400.
Entrance fee. Free for those who have not yet turned 18. Wednesday admission free for all. 
Tue-Sun 11: 00-17: 00. Closed on Mondays. The section dedicated to ancient art houses a masterpiece by Pieter Brueghel, "The Little Tower of Babel", dated 1563. In the section dedicated to modern art, works by Salvador Dalí and René Magritte are exhibited. - Institute of Architecture of the Netherlands (Nederlands Architectuurinstituut), Museumpark 25 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☎ 31 (10) 440 1200, fax: 31 (10) 436 69 75. Admission fee, reduced for children. The ticket is valid for a visit to the Sonneveld house museum. Tue-Sat: 10: 00-17: 00, Sun: 11: 00-17: 00. Closed on Mondays.
- Chabot Museum, Museumpark 11 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). Admission fee, free for children under 12 years. Mon-Fri: 11: 00-16: 30, Sat: 11: 00-17: 00, Sun: 12: 00-17: 00. Small museum set up in a 1930s villa in a modernist style. There are works by the painter Hendrik Chabot on display.
- Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☎ 31 (10) 440 03 00, fax: 31 (10) 43 67 152. Entrance fee. Free for children up to 6 years. 10:00-17:00.
- natural History Museum (Natuurhistorisch Museum), Westzeedijk 345 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein). Admission fee, free for children under 4 years. Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm.
- Witte de With, Witte de Withstraat 50 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), ☎ 31 10 4110144, fax: 31 10 4117924. Tue-Sun 11: 00-18: 00.
- Nederlands Fotomuseum, Wilhelminakade 332 (Palazzo Las Palmas Metro: Wilhelminaplein), ☎ 31 (10) 213 20 11, fax: 31 (10) 203 04 06. Entrance fee. Free for children under 12. 10: 00-17: 00, Sun: 11: 00-17: 00. Closed on Mondays.
- Maritime Museum (Maritiem Museum), Leuvehaven 1 (Metro: Beurs), ☎ 31 (10) 413 26 80, fax: 31 (10) 413 73 42. The museum traces the history of the port of Rotterdam.
- Het Schielandshuis, Korte Hoogstraat 31 (Metro: Beurs), ☎ 31 (10) 217 67 67, fax: 31 (10) 433 44 99. Entrance fee. Free for children under 4 years old. Tue-Fri 10: 00-17: 00, Sat-Sun: 11: 00-17: 00. Set up in a 17th century house, one of the few surviving in Rotterdam. Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there to review his troops shortly after the occupation of the Netherlands.
- Chess Museum (Schaakstukken museum), Overblaak 94 (Metro: Blaak). 14:00-17:00. Located near the cube-shaped houses, the museum exhibits various collections of chess pieces also of Chinese manufacture.
- Museum De Dubbelde Palmboom, Voorhaven 12 (Metro: Delfshaven), ☎ 31 (10) 476 15 33, fax: 31 (10) 478 23 76. Entrance fee. Free for children under 18. Tue-Sun: 11: 00-17: 00. Set up in a former warehouse.
- Mariniersmuseum, Wijnhaven 713 (Metro: Blaak). Tue-Fri 10 am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-5pm. The museum is dedicated to the navy which played a crucial role in the defense of Rotterdam during the 1940 Nazi attack.
- Oorlogs Verzets Museum, Coolhaven 375 (Under the bridge. Metro: Coolhaven). Entrance fee. Tue-Fri 10: 00-17: 00, Sat-Sun 12: 00-17: 00. Small museum of 'War and Resistance' that illustrates life as it was in Rotterdam during the years of the 2nd world war.
- Wereldmuseum, Willemskade 25 (Metro: Leuvehaven), ☎ 31 (10) 270 71 72, fax: 31 (10) 270 71 82. Admission fee, free for children under 4 years. Tue-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 11 am-5pm.
Entrance fee. Free for those who have not yet turned 18. Wednesday admission free for all. 
Tue-Sun 11: 00-17: 00. Closed on Mondays. The section dedicated to ancient art houses a masterpiece by Pieter Brueghel, "The Little Tower of Babel", dated 1563. In the section dedicated to modern art, works by Salvador Dalí and René Magritte are exhibited.Events and parties
Rotterdam hosts numerous events and demonstrations, many of which take place annually. In addition to those listed below, numerous "minor festivals" are organized, which can be very suggestive and interesting.
- Six days. January. Cycling competition
- IFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam). During the Rotterdam Film Festival, held in February, many independent films from all over the world are screened and awarded.
- Art Rotterdam. In February, as part of this exhibition it is possible to admire and buy modern works of art.
- World tennis Tournament. In February, Tennis tournament
- Rotterdam Museum Night. In March, most museums and galleries have evening openings
- [link not working]Rotterdam Marathon. In April, an internationally known marathon as one of the fastest in the world
- [link not working]Dunya festival. Every year in May, numerous singers from all over the world sing in free concerts
- Poetry International. Every year in June
- Metropolis Festival. Music festival. First Sunday of July.
- North Sea Jazz. Each year in July, this festival attracts world-famous artists
- Summer Carnival. During this event, a Caribbean-style parade is organized in the city center
- City Racing Rotterdam. In August, a city grand prix of Fromula 1
- Heerlijk Rotterdam. Three-day event during which it is possible to taste the dishes of restaurants awarded with one or more michelin stars at a reduced price. The event takes place twice a year: once in summer and once in winter.
- classical music Gergjev festival (classical music festival). Concerts directed by Maestro Valery Gergjev
- Roterdam Harvest Festival. in September
- Wereldhavendagen. in the month of September
- Curieux Bazaar. Music festival in December
For a complete and updated list of events consult Rotterdam.info.
What to do
- Tourist Citytour tram (sightseeing tour of the city by tram). Adults € 7.00, children 4-11 years and over 65 € 4.50 Tickets can be purchased on board. 3 July - 1 September from Wednesday to Sunday, 6 and 8 October. The service is not available on 18, 30 and 31 August. Tourist tram line 10 guides tourists between Rotterdam's modern architecture, downtown and historic buildings on classic trams. The visit lasts 65 minutes, the first departure from Willemsplein (near Spido) is at 11.00, but it is possible to get on at any stop on the route. Trams run every 45 minutes, last departure from Willemsplein at 4.15pm.
Shopping
The main shopping areas in the city center are Lijnbaan is Hoogstraat, both pedestrian.
Lijnbaan, which starts south from Weena (near the station of Rotterdam Centraal) was the first shopping street to be pedestrianized in 1953. Today the street, very busy on weekends, is much more than a shopping street.
In Rotterdam there are more than 12 small and large open-air markets, many of which are located in atmospheric frames making it pleasant to walk between the various stalls.A nice market to visit is the City Market (Tuesday and Saturday, in summer also on Sunday, but in a reduced version), a large (about 450 vendors) open air market, where you can buy both food and other products of various kinds. The market is located at the eastern end of Hoogstraat in the Binnenrotte. Nearest metro station: Blaak. More exotic and colorful is the Afrikaanderplein Market (South of the river, nearest metro station: Maashaven). This market is very popular with the original inhabitants of the Antilles, South America and Africa. The market is held every Wednesday and every Saturday, around 300 street vendors.
- Sustainable shopping
De Groene Passage is a collection of sustainable shops, among which we remember a grocery, a restaurant, a bookshop and a butcher. Mariniersweg 1 - 33 close Blaak, train and subway station.
- What to buy
Dutch cheese is very popular and popular, available in markets or drugstores. Other typical Dutch products are:stroopwafels, hagelslag is drop (licorice-based candies).
How to have fun
Shows
- Ahoy, Zuiderparkweg 20. The name of the Rotterdam sports hall. The complex also includes a huge hall, Ahoy'-Ha where international stars of pop and rock music regularly perform. Anastacia, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera and an infinity of other equally famous names have passed through the Rotterdam sports hall.
- De Doelen, Kruisstraat 2. It is the name of the concert hall in Rotterdam. Around 600 concerts of classical music but also jazz are scheduled every year. It is home to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. The International film festival.
Night clubs
- Holland Casino Rotterdam, Plaza Complex, Weena 624 (Metro stop: Centraal station), ☎ 31 10 206 8206. Admission € 4. Forbidden to minors. Suit and tie. Gambling games.
- Baja Beach Club, 10-12, Karel Doormanstraat (Metro stop: Centraal Station).
- Gay Palace, Schiedamsesingel 139, ☎ 31 10 414 1486. A nightclub on four floors. The last one is more "exciting"
Where to eat
The area around the metro station Blaak, call Oude haven (Porto Vecchio), it is not only a port area, but also has numerous restaurants and pubs. Rotterdam's restaurant offer is very diverse and changes frequently due to the opening of new restaurants. Although most of the attention is focused on restaurants awarded with one or more michelin stars, there are many restaurants that offer quality dishes at medium prices.
Moderate prices
- 1 Angelo Betti, Schiekade 6a, ☎ 31 10 465 81 74. three-course lunch: € 12.50 / Wine: € 2.90 per glass. 16:00-22:30. Italian dishes and ice cream parlor. Here you can come for a dinner or to get some takeaway pizza, but in any case you will have to wait a bit.
- 2 [link not working]El Aviva, Schiedanseweg 22. €4,00-7,00. KAPSALON is a fantastic variation of the Shoarma which was invented in this restaurant in Rotterdam. The restaurant has recently become famous and is known in all Netherlands.
- 3 Café Restaurant Sijf, Oude Binnenweg 115. Open until 2am on weekends. Nice bar with a little old style. The bar also serves homemade food at reasonable prices. Typical dish is the grilled steak with spangnoli peppers and garlic. Sandwiches and salads are also excellent. You can also sample Belgian beers such as “la Chouffe”: a great way to start the day.
- 4 Open, Jacobusstraat 215, ☎ 31 10 213 62 57. Prices are around 10-12 euros. A great place to enjoy soups and salads which in addition to looking great are also very good.
- 5 Rotown, Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, ☎ 31 10 4362669. The menu of the day costs around € 9.00. This is Rotterdam's restaurant for creative people, or it was because now many people go to nearby café's Stalles and Parket. Rotown has a restaurant with average food at reasonable prices. After eating, you can go for a drink or listen to some music in the bar.
- 6 Stalles, Nieuwe Binnenweg 9, ☎ 31 10 4361655. pizzas for € 4.50-7.00 on Mondays and Tuesdays. The atmosphere inside the bar is relaxed and friendly. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, tapas and much more. The owner of the venue also owns the Vibes Club, located around the corner.
- 7 Werelds Restaurant, Witte de Withstraat 81, ☎ 31 10 4121652. € 15 for 3 courses. 11 AM-11PM. Great fish & chips and Irish stew.
Average prices
- 8 (Cocktail) Bar-Restaurant Stockholm, Spaansekade 12 (Old Harbor) (5 minutes walk from Blaak train / tram / bus station), ☎ 31 10-4147295. three-course menu: € 32.50, 4-course menu: € 37.50, cocktails € 8.50. Tue-Thu 15: 00-1: 00, Fri-Sat 15: 00-3: 00, Sun 15: 00-1: 00, closed on Mondays. Two of the best gastronomic products come together in the Bar-Restaurant Stockholm: French-inspired menu with other standards and reasonable prices and exquisite cocktails.
- 9 Café-Restaurant Kade 4, Spaansekade 4 in Oude Haven (Old Harbor) (5 minutes walk from Blaak train / tram / bus station), ☎ 31 10 270 9001. Menu about 22 €. Sun-Thu 10: 00-01: 00, Fri-Sat 10: 00-02: 00, Mon closed. Located in the old port area, the restaurant is open all year round for lunches, dinners or just to have a coffee or to enjoy delicious cakes. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and simple French-inspired dishes.
- 10 Bierhandel De Pijp, Gaffelstraat 90 (Tram 4 to Bloemkwekerstraat and stop at Nieuwe Binnenweg), ☎ 31 10 4366896. Three-course menu from 30 €. Mon-Sun 12: 00-14: 00 and 17: 30-00: 00. Closed Sun, public holidays and Sat afternoon. Prepare yourself for something extraordinary when you visit this place. The exterior is not very nice and you have to convince yourself to open the black door and go inside. Once inside you will be served by waiters dressed in white who will guide you to your seat on the bench. Great food is cooked in the same place where you are sitting. the place is frequented by Rotterdam businessmen and students and tourists should dress in appropriate attire.
- 11 Lokanta Dunya, Proveniersstraat 40a, ☎ 31 10 243 06 69, fax: 31 10 243 09 31. Three-course menu: € 20.00 / Glass of wine: € 2.15. Mon-Sun 12: 00-23: 00; Sat-Sun closed for lunch. The first floor is similar to a Turkish square with a market. It is fully decorated and the windows and balconies reflect the Turkish motifs. Tip: Taste the freshly baked bread before starting dinner.
- 12 Restaurant Soit, 's-Gravendijkwal 136b, ☎ 31 10 436 31 14, @[email protected]. Three-course menu: € 29.00 / Glass of wine: € 2.75. Sun-Thu: 17: 30-21.30; Fri-Sat 17: 30-22.30. When you follow the Nieuwe Binnenweg to the west of Rotterdam you don't expect to find a nice and good restaurant like Soit. This restaurant is known for its friendly staff. It is not very cheap and can be compared to Eten. In the restaurant, you can enjoy food related to the French, Dutch and Asian culinary culture. Great place for romantic dinners, booking is important.
- 13 Zinc Restaurant, Calandstraat 12a (Tram 7 to Westplein and then 4 minutes on foot), ☎ 31 10 43 66 579. € 27.50 for 3 courses. Tue-Sun 18.00-00.00. located in a very pleasant area of the city, the Scheepvaartkwartier, offers great food at a really good price. You can't have dinner á la carte, but only with pre-established menus with the possibility to choose between three dishes for each course. The cuisine is French and Dutch and focuses on seasonal ingredients. It is important to book because the restaurant is often completely full.
High prices
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- 14 De Rotterdam (SS Rotterdam), 3e Katendrechtse hoofd 25, ☎ 31 900-337 68 83. On the SS Rotterdam there are two restaurants and bars. When the weather is nice there is a terrace with a great view. Before the F&B it is possible to book a tour, or even better to spend the night on this fantastic ship.
- 15 Restaurant Amarone, Meent 72 (Near the City Hall -Stadhuis-), ☎ 31 10 4148487. Around € 50 for three courses. A culinary gem in the city center, the restaurant is often full, so reservations are important. French kitchen.
- 16 Restaurant Café Lux, 's-Gravendijkwal 133, ☎ 31 10 476 22 06, fax: 31 (10) 476 00 69. Three-course menu: € 35.00 / Glass of wine: € 2.60. Mon-Sat: 18: 00-23: 00; Sun: 17: 30-23: 00. Finely decorated Italian restaurant where pizza is not served, but typical dishes of the Italian tradition. The staff are professional and the prices are not overly expensive. In summer, it is possible to eat outside on the terrace at the rear of the restaurant. The kitchen is open until 11pm.
- 17 Restaurant Parkheuvel, Heuvellaan 21 (Dijkzigt metro plus a small walk through the park), ☎ 31 10 4360530. From € 75 for three courses. This sublime two michelin starred restaurant is the best in town. Great service and view.
Where stay
Moderate prices
Hard to find a room for less than € 70 unless you fit a bed in one of Rotterdam's many hostels
