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The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner! On Valentine's Day, you can go all out for a romantic dinner in Rotterdam Centre. Where to go? Read all about it here!
Restaurant JAQ has a trendy interior and an all-day concept. It is located in the Hilton hotel, so ideal if you want to spend the night after a romantic evening of drinking wine and sharing dishes.
Our frontrunner Thijs visited us especially and his final verdict is as follows:
"JAQ knows how to positively surprise! The nice thing about this restaurant is that there is something for every guest. For example, you can turn it into an extensive culinary evening if you go for the 3-course surprise menu. But if this isn't your thing, you can of course also stop by for a burger and continue the evening elsewhere in the centre."
Brasserie Jules is the little brother of the well-known Brasserie Pierre on the Pannekoekstraat and the successor of Staal. A beautiful place with a French touch. On the enormous terrace or inside the beautiful shop you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. An ideal place to enjoy this romantic day with your Valentine.
Do you both love sushi? Then try Miso Sushi, where you can eat according to an all-you-can-eat concept. But don't expect a gluttony! They serve delicious sushi rolls that are prepared down to the last detail.
With more than one hundred and fifteen small dishes, you can enjoy classic sushi rolls, fried dishes and various large pieces of grilled meat or fish, such as mackerel, salmon, steak and lamb. Try it yourself!
Restaurant Joelia, where the Rotterdam star chef Mario Ridder is in charge, is located in the Hilton hotel on the Coolsingel. This fine restaurant is ideal for a romantic evening on Valentine's Day.
You can enjoy French cuisine in this Michelin-starred restaurant. Order something from the à la carte menu or choose a set menu with Mario's favourites. Do you want to combine the dinner with a wine arrangement and still go home by car? At Joelia they think of everything. You can book a driver in advance who will take you home in your own car.
You can book Valentine's Day packages, such as a three-course lunch or a five-course dinner, via Joelia's website.
Want to impress your date? Then Héroine is a good option in our opinion. It is a bit outside the city centre, but it is worth a detour.
Located in the historic Industriegebouw, you will experience simplicity and luxury in this large open space with the chef's 5 or 7 courses. Of course with matching wines. It is a special experience, and the wooden and red interior together with the works of art complete it. A perfect evening for a romantic date.
It is undeniable that The Millèn is a romantic restaurant. From your table you can look out through the floor-to-ceiling windows at Rotterdam Central Station, one of the many iconic buildings in our city.
There are plenty of reasons to visit The Millèn. It says enough that the restaurant had a Michelin star in its pocket within just five months. The excellent service, the pleasant ambiance, the high-quality culinary dishes by top chef Wim Severein and of course the view make this a real star restaurant.
Restaurant Amarone is located on the Meent, a fantastic star restaurant. The luxurious look of the interior, including the Japanese-inspired photo artwork by photographer Casper Faassen and a fireplace, makes Amarone feel warm and romantic.
Chef Jan van Dobben is in the kitchen, who takes inspiration from French and Japanese cuisine. Hostess-sommelier Yoshiko van Dobben-Takayama provides matching wines with the dishes.
Another restaurant with a beautiful view. Where else can you enjoy Rotterdam more than on the Euromast? In the restaurant of this watchtower you can enjoy brunch, lunch, high tea, high wine or dinner.
Take your date with you for a delicious multi-course menu and then gaze dreamily about the city together. Visit the viewing platform and enjoy a 360 degree view over our city. This will make it an evening you will never forget.
Rather not have an extensive dinner, but just a bite and drink? Botanero is a very nice date spot for this! A Botanero comes from Latin America and is a mix of a bar, restaurant, cantina and tasting room in one. This is exactly what you can expect here.
At Botanero in Rotterdam you can choose from cocktails, different beers and wines, snacks and dishes to share. So have a cocktail together and enjoy some South American snacks to top it off. Everything here is always homemade with fresh, local ingredients.
Botanero can be found on the corner of Mariniersweg and you will easily recognize it by all the cosy string lights hanging over the terrace.
At this restaurant you eat dishes made with natural ingredients. It is a progressive restaurant and wine bar, with locally prepared vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, mushrooms and more. As pure as possible. Of course you drink a delicious glass of their natural wine, to complete the romantic evening.
You will find Rotonde on the Goudsesingel, a few minutes' walk from the centre.
