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.

No written menus because it changes daily and is based on seasonal ingredients. They had several…read more(4-5) vegetarian options and maybe 3 dishes with meat. Keeping it simple and ensuring it is fresh and delicious! My husband and I are meat eaters, but when we heard pasta, cheese wheel, basil, honey, pine nuts and grappa we were sold. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The mix of salty, sweet, rich deliciousness was just perfect! The service was impeccable,too. Great descriptions of the food and wine and perfectly attentive staff. I wish the lighting was better to make the pasta look as delicious as it tasted. Just go, get it now. No carbs left behind!

I read the reviews and I really thought this place was going to be awesome. I was horribly…read moredisappointed with the service of this establishment. The waiters at this place are rude and short sighted. No personal touch whatsoever. Some people are meant to be teachers, doctors, etc., and some people are meant to be servers. Not the people here. We ordered the appetizer and while we ordered the appetizer, I was asked to order the main dish like this: "If you know what you want tell me now, so I can put it in". It took over an hour to get a plate of spaghetti and.a lasagna. Not even a, enjoy your meal, sorry it took so long., nothing. The servers are overwhelmed, the dishes are overpriced and the service is terrible. When I asked to speak to a manager about it, I was told " i am the manager, you can talk to me". Well, the server lied. The truth is that there was no manager and the staff does not care. The atmosphere is chaotic and once again, the service is slow. I will not return and I will not recommend. The one star is for the flavor of the food. It was not bad, but it was not good enough to put up with the disappointing and mediocre service.

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.

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.

Great food, good service. Love their carbonara and their pizzas…read more The restaurant is in a great location, both inside and outside seating is plentiful. Might have been a slight inconsistency, but once I got a risotto completely unsalted.

This place was amazing. The calzone was cooked to perfection and the service was fun and friendly!…read more Thanks for a great meal!

In Rotterdam just for the night & their Brazino in salt was the BEST branzino or fish for that…read morematter, I've ever had. His passion for his guest and food explains why! So glad we found this special place. Will be spoken about when telling friend about our vacation getaway!! Grazie for everything...... and for every member of this 'family'!!

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Rotterdam and my personal favorite. The atmosphere…read moreis relaxed, the food ex keener and the service impeccable. A great place to come.

Stopped by here for dinner while I was here from the United States for a conference. Had the pizza…read morecarbonara and a glass of wine. Pizza was delicious and despite the fact that it was very busy, service was friendly and attentive. Ill be back for sure.

With a friend from rotterdam we visited this italian pizzeria. What i liked:…read more- ok pizza (not wow) - friendly, quick service - price for non pizza maincourses a bit too high for what i got Overall, good place for a quick bite on my way to the cinema. A bit too noisy for a good conversation.

Visited on a recommendation from our Rotterdam colleagues, and they were spot on--the pizza here is…read moreincredible! If you are in the area or staying at the Thon Hotel, this place is an absolute must-try.

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!

Decided to stop in for a quick brunch. The avocado toast was delicious and so was the ice coffee…read more It was a little busy but service was good. The layout of the restaurant was simple but I love the display of the desserts

Walked in here on a Thursday around noon to have a quick coffee. The place is close to central…read morestation (you can see it looking out the window) and close to the Lijnbaan, the shopping street in downtown Rotterdam. The coffee was served quickly and tasted good. The atmosphere is nice, and because of the close proximity to the train station, it's busy most of the time. The staff is friendly and quick to help. This place is especially good if you want to go to the Pathe cinema, a concert at De Doelen or if you need to be close to the train station afterwards.