LLoydkwartier
65 De Machinist
62 FG Restaurant
The Lloydkwartier, where ships once departed for the Far East, is now dominated by homes and businesses with an impressive view of the water. The modern high-rise towers and renovated port buildings make this one of the most contemporary parts of Rotterdam.
€€€ / International / Terrace / i / 2 Michelin stars Lloydstraat 204 +31 (0)10 425 05 20 www.fgrestaurant.nl
€€ / International / Terrace / iii Lloydstraat 1 +31 (0)10 221 40 60 www.stroomrotterdam.nl
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€ / Dutch European / Terrace / i / bar St. Jobsweg 21 +31 (0)10 476 68 69 www.verhiprotterdam.nl
€€ / International / Terrace / i Willem Buytewechstraat 45 +31 (0)10 477 57 00 www.demachinist.com
62 / FG Restaurant Although Rotterdam has five restaurants that have earned their stars, FG may well be the most notable. FG became famous for its incredible food preparation methods, for instance the nitrogen technique used by patron and cuisinier François Geurds. An evening at FG is an intense voyage of culinary discovery. 63 / Stroom The trendy Stroom hotel also has a fresh and modern restaurant. It feels like you’re pulling up a chair in a friend’s large, cheerful kitchen. The tables are high and the chefs hold no secrets thanks to the openplan kitchen. Their only priority is to make sure that you have a fun, relaxing evening. The food is simple and delicious and the prices are affordable.
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64 / Verhip The Verhip eatery is just as no-nonsense as Rotter dam. Friendly and inviting, the 80-year-old building displays architecture characteristic of the period. Verhip attracts a varied clientele, including many creative professionals working in the Lloydkwartier. Discover the famous Verhip satay skewers or opt for one of the 4 or 5 daily specials, with vegetarian and fish options. 65 / De Machinist Prospective sailors and pilots once walked these halls. The restaurant is based in the former Shipping Academy, making it a quintessential Rotterdam location. The menu includes several truly authentic classics of Dutch cuisine. De Machinist caters to a diverse group, ranging from young entrepreneurs who have offices on the upper floors of the building to people living in the local community.