Dinner in the Sky above In den Rustwat
Dinner in the Sky is a culinary and spectacular international concept. It is a unique experience at a high level. Together with other guests, you are safely hoisted up to fifty meters in the air. High up there, a lunch, high wine or complete dinner is served. On September 24, there will be a Rotterdam […]
The Boathouse Kralingen
Looking for a lunch with a view? Meet up at The Boathouse Kralingen, right on the beach of the Kralingse Plas. The glass pavilion is an eye-catching addition to the restaurant options in the area, with the lunch menu including a ‘High Sea’ from renowned fishmongers Schmidt,and matching wine suggestions. The Boathouse is also an […]
Lokanta Proeflokaal
When a restaurant has been led by the same chef for more than 15 years, you know it’s something special. Lokanta, the oldest tapas bar in Rotterdam, is fully devoted to authentic Spanish flavours. Chef Sandor has earned a loyal following in Kralingen, serving both beloved classics and lesser-known regional tapas, paired exclusively with Spanish […]
Elite Retreat
A little over 100 years ago, Kralingen was an independent village where good money was being made in the peat extraction business. It was a place where the elite built retreats and almshouses for widows and elderly maidservants. Words: Evelien Baks You may often hear locals describing something old as being ‘as old as the […]
Alexanderhoeve
Walking past the shop of Cor and Tonia de Graaf, you can catch the mouth-watering smell of roasted nuts. Step inside to discover a rich assortment of national traditionally-made cheeses such as Boerenkaas (farmer’s cheese) from Krimpenerwaard, “Gouda cheese” from The Groene Hart, and cheese from North Holland. Great foreign cheeses and matching wines are […]
Trompenburg Christmas Market
Trompenburg is a beautifully landscaped botanical garden, located on the edge of the city centre in the Kralingen district. Their annual Christmas market is the perfect place to enjoy a hot cup of Gluhwein and to browse the many stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts. And you’ll even be able to pick up some Christmas […]
RotterdamseKost
Food & Music [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This food festival boasts the Netherlands’ largest outdoor bar and promises to be both a culinary and musical surprise. As well as typical Rotterdam street food, there will be signature dishes from the city’s best restaurants. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There will also be live shows by […]
Master’s Tea & Coffee
This bright and welcoming store on Lusthofstraat offers an amazing variety of teas and coffees from every corner of the world. As with wine, every country – and even region – has it own specific taste. Can’t decide which of the many, many different blends and beans to buy? Fear not. The store’s owner, Floor, […]
Carolus
Carolus is a new bistro in Kralingen, specialising in Burgundy-style and Eastern-influenced cooking. All the food is made from local produce as much as possible. The place is already pulling in customers, who drop by for a quick drink as well as those staying longer for dinner. That might have something to do with the […]