While visiting Amsterdam, we decided to take a quick visit to Rotterdam. Euromast was on the list…read moreof must do attractions in Rotterdam. I booked the full experience that includes access to the platform as well as the euroscope. They also have a restaurant, and we decided to book reservations for high wine.
My feelings are a little mixed. I would give the Euromast experience on the platform and ride on the euroscope 4/4.5 stars and the restaurant (high wine experience) a 3/3.5 stars.
The view on the Euromast was absolutely amazing. You can see the entire city from there. I would definitely recommend adding the euroscope, which takes you an additional 185 meter up. The euroscope is completely enclosed with a glass floor and windows, so you have a clear view of the city. It also spins slowly in a circle, so everyone gets a full 360 view of the city.
After the euroscope, we went one floor down to the restaurant for high wine. Our reservation was for 3:30 pm but we arrived at 3 and they seated us early. High wine was explained as a wine and small bite paring. When we were seated, we were asked about any allergies, which is very common in Europe. I let my waitress know I don't eat pork or shellfish, which probably threw them off. After we were seated, we were served a sparkling wine, which I found very tasty. Then we waited about 10 minutes for the small bite to accompany it. This basically went on for all 3 pairings. The wine came first, and then 10 mins later, the small bite. My expectations for high was the wine and and small bite would be served together and not so spaced out.
1st pairing- sparking wine w/hummas in a fried pita type cone. I don't believe this was the intended first bite, but I think the no shellfish or pork threw them off.
2nd pairing was a white wine with raw salmon, mango salsa, and squid ink paste. I don't eat shellfish, squid included, so I had to eat around that.
3rd pairing was a French melbac with cheese and nuts, fish tartar crackers, olives, pickled watermelon, cucumber, and falafel on top of taziki The melbec was amazing. The first thing that hits you is the smell of cherries. The taste is very smooth and refreshing and paired well with the small bites. I actually plan to look for this wine online.
4th pairing was a dessert plate served with dessert sauvignon blanc.
Even though I enjoyed all 4 of my wine servings, I feel like the food and services were lacking. My biggest recommendation is to provide a menu example for high wine online because that can help someone decide if they would rather do that or high tea, brunch, etc.
If you're ever in Rotterdam, I definitely would recommend a stop at the Euromast, but I would skip high wine at the restaurant and try something else like brunch.
