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Below the hotel of the same name, this popular eating spot takes the Middle Eastern and North African vibe and notches it up to 11. The gloriously over-the-top decor is as exotically sumptuous as the wide-ranging food menu, which visits Morocco and the Lebanon, and all spots in between.
Lofty ceilings, a cavernous warehouse interior, long reading tables stacked with international magazines and papers, and a mezzanine at the back looking out over the Rotte River—it's little wonder this place attracts an artsy crowd. It is perfect for a lazy afternoon treat of delicious homemade pastries, but you can come here for breakfast, lunch, high tea, or dinner, and they also offer a small selection for vegetarians.
The city's most popular ice cream parlor (be prepared to queue on hot days) serves up flavor-packed cones in both familIar and unexpected varieties, from vanilla to "baklava."
This large self-serve café at the heart of Rotterdam's main shopping precinct offers everything from simple rolls to grilled meats at reasonable prices. There are plenty of delicious pastries to accompany your morning coffee, and good lunch options including fresh-made rolls.
