Ambiance is very casual and spacious. Concept is simple - order and pay after scanning QR code, the chefs behind the glass window cook your dish and server brings it to your table. Suitable for quick lunches. Loved how there's options online to cater to your preferences - spice level, kind of pasta, cheeses etc. Dishes taste okay but not gourmet but pasta are homemade. read more

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Vapiano has two locations in Rotterdam, their location here at Rotterdam Plaza, opposite Rotterdam Centraal Station is very large, it's fairly casual with QR code ordering, and is open from 11 am to 11 pm. I visited on a busy Friday evening, so they were almost full, staff were not actively cleaning tables as guests were leaving which was frustrating, as the few tables that were open were unclean, even after asking a staff member to wipe down a table, this was not acted upon. There was a long wait for food which was expected due to how busy it was, there were no guidelines or wait time advised/published. Gluten-free options include pizza and pasta, although you must order them at the counter, as for some reason gluten-free pizza/pasta does not appear on their app - I found this strange as I dined at other Vapiano locations in the Netherlands and did not have this problem! Prices are reasonable for food, and a little expensive for drinks, and while I do like how the kitchen is open, so you can see the chefs preparing your food, I can't help but miss the old Vapiano style, where you could walk up to the counter, and order your food with the chef who prepares it right in front of you. Despite making them aware I was gluten-free, the staff member who took my order at the counter offered me bread (containing gluten) to go with the food, the manager who was standing next to the man who took my order quickly corrected him and confirmed the bread wouldn't be gluten-free... only for them to bring the bread out anyway with my food. This made me worried about the cross-contamination aspect, and if the pasta wouldn't have tasted so bad, I would have thought they gave me gluten-containing pasta by mistake. I was disappointed with the quality of the pasta and the meat, the sauce was fine and the portion size was generous, but it was super disappointing overall. I felt concerned dining here with allergies, and it wasn't worth it in the end with food quality, sure ordering in person is a sound idea to ensure they take the allergy seriously, but I felt less confident when ordering in person than actually using the app. 1* read more

Vapiano - GF Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rotterdam, ZH

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The food was terrific, hot, flavorful and tasty. It arrived in a timely manner. The staff was attentive, empathetic and a strong desire to-please. The manager, from Slovakia, did everything possible to make our experience terrific. Bill & Eileen, from Seattle Wa read more

No way! Never again! To be honest I'm not a big fan of Vapiano. Expensive pasta and you have to serve yourself?!? In this One they had no herbs on the table. Nearly all tables where dirty. Even the reception desk was gruppy. Our cooking chief was dirty not just with red spots no no. The Top was deep unctuous brown. Disgusting! Best was that they were totally unorganized. With each order the chief get, she had to went somewhere else. Honestly each order!! Behind the bar, there where empty boxes, empty shelf's, faded herbs. Go and get your work done and get organized. read more

We found this great place for dinner whilst in Rotterdam. It is an Italian casual dining restaurant. You get given a (RFID) radio frequency ID card, which is like a credit card and there are several counters to get food from pizza, pasta, antipasti, salad and of course the bar. When you order it you swipe the card and at the end of your meal you take the card to the till to pay. I had a vegetarian calzone which was delicious and I topped it with fresh Basel, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I liked the laid back feel of the place. A selection of high tables with bar stools and low coffee tables. Plenty of space to move around. We were also given a pager when we ordered our food so we knew when it was ready to collect. Very handy. I would love to see a Vapiano opening up in Edinburgh, I think it would work well. It was easy to find something nice to eat. Great selection and helpful staff. read more

Vapiano - Italian Near Me - Rotterdam, ZH

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Best Italian style pizza I have had outside Italy! I got the capricciosa and it was amazing! My wife had a salad with salmon that was fresh and also quite nice. I like the concept of ordering at the counter and then they cook it in front of you. read more

The restaurant supposed to be open until midnight. We came around 22:00 and the only thing that was open was the pasta counter. read more

Fun way to get great pasta, they cook it infront of you when you order it! Very big portions and lots of different options. We had carbonara and it was really good. The environment was genuin and the staff had a smile on their face while cooking. read more

Fast pace, student like crowd. Loud and noisy. Was confused how the card system worked at first. Salad was good but the lady that made it had an attitude, lasagna was good but not enough to fill me up. Would come back when I'm not super tired and hungry. I'd bring friends to hang out and eat. But not recommended if you want something fast. read more

Vapiano, what can I say. The central location is one of the best things going for it here, directly across from Rotterdam Centraal and close to the shopping area Lijnbaan. You can also get your pizza or pasta as takeaway, which is what I do when I have a concert to play next door at De Doelen. read more

The girl making out pasta was nice, but she made mine with red pesto instead of green (without asking me which one I wanted) and put way too much pepper on both of our pastas. read more