Have you heard of Rotterdam's newest hotspot Vegitalian? A true gem, where you can enjoy vegetarian Italian dishes according to an all-day concept.
Rotterdam has plenty of restaurants, but it is sometimes quite difficult to choose. An all-day restaurant such as Vegitalian is therefore the ideal solution: you can eat coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between at this new hotspot.
Vegitalian focuses on vegetarian Mediterranean cuisine. Everything is prepared with high-quality, fresh ingredients and where possible local and/or sustainable. From Neapolitan pizzas, sandwiches and richly filled pastas to colourful salads, organic wines and cocktails.
Are you bad at making choices? Then they have the 'shareables'. Think of ricotta gnocchi, eggplant ravioli and burrata with roasted asparagus.
With the best flour from Italy, Vegitalian takes its dough to the next level. The pizzaiolos make the dough fresh on location every day and let it rise for 24-48 hours before serving the pizzas and Neapolitan sandwiches.
In addition to being a restaurant, Vegitalian is the perfect spot for dates and drinks. The drinks menu includes carefully selected organic (natural) wines, Italian spritzers, cocktails and a wide choice of non-alcoholic options.
With their beautiful terrace and cozy bar, there is plenty of room to enjoy cocktails such as the classic Amaretto Sour, Negroni di casa or Espresso Martini. In addition to regular suppliers, Vegitalian works with local entrepreneurs. The menu includes beers from Cape brewers, Bobby's Gin and bread from Harvest Café & Bakery.
The interior of Vegitalian Rotterdam is a mix between colourful and modern, combined with Italian vintage elements. The building is characterized by its high ceilings, raw look & feel and beautiful light. The details are in the green marble tiles, the antique wooden doors and not to forget the vintage furniture.
To create a warm atmosphere, the colours red and pink are often used in the tiles of the open kitchen, the upholstery of the chairs and cushions and the lamps. What makes this restaurant extra authentic is the art of Rotterdam talents on the walls. Illustrator Xaviera Altena kicks off the opening month and her work can be admired until the end of July.