I was in town on a business trip. Stopped here for dinner on a Friday night. Place was busy but…read morethey fetched a glass of wine for me while I eaited at a table outside. Server was kind and food was excellent. Specifically I had the brunette and the gorgonzola pizza. Both delicious!

Wow.. Okay I cant say whether this is authentic Italian food or not, I just know it tastes…read moreAMAZING!! I think the pizza here might have been the best I've ever had, and trust me I've had quite a few. I was told the appetizers here are really good too so we shared 4 appetizers and 2 large pizza's and 1 dessert between 4 people and we had some pizza left. The stewed octopus (polpo something) is a MUST get, it was really unbelievably good. It was super tender, with the perfect amount of chewiness. The sauce was a little strong but tasted amazing. They give you free bread (which is really good too, the super crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside kind of bread) so its perfect to dip it in. We also got the vongole in white wine sauce, which is really delicious as well. Again, perfect to dip your bread in. Very pungent garlic flavor but who doesnt love garlic?? I never thought I'd say this but, the fennel salad was totally worth the money too. I usually find salads a waste of money but this was to die for. The quail was slightly disappointing, not a lot of flavor, I would get something else next time :) Then the pizzas, we got one with spicy sausage and one with guanciale and walnuts. Ok so the pizza is like the perfect combination of crispy and bready dough (if you know what I mean), its pretty thin but it holds everything very well and doesnt get soggy. Especially the one with guanciale was really good. Lastly we got a tiramisu to share. I think the ladyfingers could have soaked up some more espresso, they were slightly too firm for me but still really good. Also the service was really good too!! I can't wait to come back here!!!

Very Italian Pizza is in a good location, it is close to Cube House and Rotterdam Blaak Station,…read morelocated at Blaak 31, after hearing good things about their gluten-free options, I decided to give them a try. I later found out Very Italian Pizza (VIP) is a small chain, with a couple of restaurants around the Netherlands. They've tried to make this place authentic, when I first heard the name "Very Italian Pizza", it seemed a little off-putting as it felt like they were trying too hard. The restaurant area is pretty large, and there is an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs cook your food. The service was fast and friendly, my server explained the gluten-free options, she advised me to order pasta rather than the pizza, she mentioned they use the same plates and the same oven so could not guarantee it would be gluten-free, she also explained this in very good English, to the table next to me, who coincidentally also had a gluten-free diner. I was a bit annoyed as they advertise having gluten-free pizza, and even have "Pizza" in their name, and I had to opt for pasta when I came in wanting pizza, but being too tired to find anywhere else, after a long day exploring the wonderful city of Rotterdam, I decided to try out the pasta anyway. I ordered the Bolognese which was made with gluten-free pasta, my guest also ordered a regular version of the Bolognese, my dish was clearly gluten-free due to gluten-free penne being used, compared to her Tagliatelle, and a different bowl was also used. The pasta was actually pretty good for gluten-free, which was the best I had during my time in Rotterdam, where I ended up eating pasta pretty much every night, I did find the sauce to be a little boring/band which was a shame, as the beef in the Bolognese was good, but the sauce its-self was just a bit lacking, and the dish sort of fell apart. Typical chain Italian, nothing too exciting but the food is OK, the staff are friendly, they also show live sports and were showing the World Cup during my visit, so if you're not gluten-free and want pizza and football, this may be the place to go. 3*

This restaurant right by Markthal has a large selection of pizza and pasta. You can choose to sit…read moreoutside or inside. There's ample space, so finding a table outside shouldn't be much of a hassle if you'd like. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. The overall flavour was okay - it was a little bland and definitely needed more salt and pepper. The pasta was cooked decently and the portion size was perfect for the price. Similar to other reviews, it was very average with nothing to write home about. The service was fast and the staff was friendly. You can order tap water, and yes, it is free. Just ask.

Nothing to say! It's one of the best pizza dough in Rotterdam (probably the best I tried until…read morenow!) I like that finally they imported the concept that you can take different small squared pieces of pizza instead of a full one, so you can try more combination and topping! And absolutely it is not the tourist slices of pizza! Ingredients are really good and there is some creativity in mixing them! My favorite one is with pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella, but also the ones with dried tomatoes or aubergine are great. Staff is very friendly and easy going. I like the Italian music that is played here and also the atmosphere that is quiet and welcoming. I didn't try yet the tiramisu made with speculaas, I will do it soon! :)

I usually order take out from here. Their pizzas are great and not too greasy. Although the sauce…read moresometimes could use a little more seasoning. Solid place. I know what I get when I order.

This is an adorable and authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Rotterdam. Though I was not…read moreexactly welcome with open arms when I first came in, the hostess begrudgingly allowed me to sit at an empty seat at the bar and have dinner. It was quite obvious that the clientele was mostly local, where everyone knew each other, and I was the stranger who popped in for a bite to eat unexpectedly and without a reservation. Once it was agreed that I would be served, the service was quite good. I received recommendations of how specialties and possibilities for what to pair with the meals. I selected the House Spaghetti Bolognese, and it was fantastic! It paired nicely w an Italian Rapisso. Toward the end of my meal, the owner/manager, bartender, and hostess were all quite accommodating and kind. I guess it took a little warming up to a stranger who just popped in. I would definitely go back there again if I'm in the area, And likely make a reservation this time. ;-) .

Ristorante Napoli is located close to Stadhuis in Rotterdam, I visited here after being recommended…read moreby Hilton Rotterdam, the hotel where I stayed during my recent trip to the city. As suggested by the name, they offer Italian cuisine, with gluten-free pasta offered. I was able to get a table despite it being very busy as my hotel had made a reservation the restaurant area is quite compact, with lots of tables, close to each other, and it can get pretty noisy, which meant I struggled to have a conversation with the other member of my party, sound levels were between 80 and 90 DB on this occasion. I did originally want to go for some pizza, but I decided to go for pasta instead as this was the only gluten-free option they had, I opted for a gluten-free Carbonara, while my friend had the Margherita Pizza. The food was served very, very quickly and was very hot, the food looked really good as well. The quality of my gluten-free Carbonara was just OK, and it looked so much better than it actually tasted, you could obviously taste that the pasta was gluten-free, but the sauce was fine, and the meat was cooked well. My guest also mentioned that she was impressed with her pizza, although she felt there was a little too much cheese on there, she was also happy to be served straight away in a busy restaurant. It is a little pricey here, but to save money if you're not as hungry, you can order any pasta or risotto dish as a "starter" portion, which works out to around 3-4 euros cheaper. The staff were friendly and the service was good overall. I was annoyed to have been charged for tap water, It was just put on my bill with no further explanation, the charge was €1.5. After speaking to a staff member when paying my bill, they told me that they charge from tap water and donate it to charity, a nice idea but I hate being forced to donate to a charity, especially one that I have never heard of, and I didn't notice any mention of this charge or about the charity, other than the name "DaDa". 3* - Not too bad, it wouldn't be my first choice to return again, but it's a decent Italian in the centre of Rotterdam that does appear to be popular with locals and has some plus points for sure.

First time in Rotterdam and I was searching for a place to eat. Found this place through a few…read moreblogs and I'm so glad I did. It's quaint and doesn't look like much from the outside , but the food was phenomenal. Not typical Italian, but if you love the snacky street food in Italy, this is a great spot to try

This is a franchise operation. For 15.50 we got a few marinated vegetables out of a jar. This was…read morethe large portion but was l what I would expect fir one. The bread we ordered cost extra but it was day old bread, toasted with some oil. Service was fine but this place is overpriced for packaged franchise food.

Loved the pizza of the month, my wife loved the margarita aswell, crunchy and delicious. Highly…read morerecommend this place.

From the owner: Wij zijn De Pizzabakkers. Onze ambachtelijke pizza's worden gebakken in Italiaanse houtovens. Door…read morehet complexe deegbereidingsproces is de bodem krokant, dun en vol van smaak. De pizza's worden belegd met uitsluitend verse ingrediënten die we zorgvuldig kiezen. Onze worsten en hammen komen van familiebedrijven in Italië. Voor bij de pizza: frisse salades. Voor na de pizza: huisgemaakte Italiaanse toetjes.

I ate at the Schouwburgplein branch. The food was ok - nothing spectacular but well prepared…read more Indoors, however, this place is struggling with a massive fruit fly problem. Since I did not immediately down my glass of red wine after it was served, when I was ready to take a sip, several dead flies were floating in my glass already. The waiter did not even comment when I pointed it out and just brought me a new glass (that immediatelty attracted a swarm of new flies). I did not drink it, but asked for the check and got ready to get out, my wine was not taken off the bill, nor was I offered any excuse beyond "thanks for your understanding".

White tablecloth Italian dining with a changing special menu on one side. Nice wine selection…read moreReservations recommended. 3-4 course price fix menu available. Wood fired pizza with a short app and entree list on the other side. There is a line and waiting in the bar most days during normal busy dining times for the pizza side. Very good pizza with the traditional list of favorites. Service can be a little spotty when it's busy or the waitress decides doesn't like you, but still worth it.

As most Restaurant should have is the drink prices visible for all within the menu…read more Unfortunately this is not mentioned anywhere so you cannot see what you are going to pay.. Surprisingly the price of water is nearly as much as beer. So if yiu want to know what yiu are going to. Pay for drinks you'll have to wait for the waiter and asking one by one is time-consuming and awkward. Food is OK but not extrodanary nor special.

As far as the pizza goes, cheap but not just in price. Quantity over quality, cheap ingredients,…read morecheap taste. You get what you pay for. Great ambiance. It's an old railway station, well a section thereof. Nothing Italian about the food.