Ny Basement - Rotterdam

Am totally confused about this place. The reviews are raving and then we had a client dinner there and no one enjoyed it. Some of us took the vegetarian menu and some the fish and steak. So overall we tried everything. We also started with the oyesters and vegetarian bitterballs which were honestly the best part of the meal. Then the vegetarian menu, out of four dishes 2 were cold. It wasn’t great. Then the risotto was made of sunflower seeds (why would you do this to me) and we had a pumpkin apricots ravioli which we couldn’t even have two bites. We ate the cheese inside and left the rest. The fish had no taste. In that full meal the steak was the best course The desert was good and was honestly the saving grace of the meal. The staff were brilliant, ambiance was great but you can’t have overpriced food with such pool quality honestly.

Lost us forever. Booked for 5 for an a la carte dinner coming all the way from Den Haag. Last minute our young son asked to join. Called the restaurant to ask for another seat. No problem they said only that you are obliged to take our 5 course menu because we can serve 5 a la carte orders but 5+kid is beyond our ability. We said, the kid will not eat. Haha, she said, you can't fool the system. A rule is a rule. 6 guests can only have a full 5 meal menu. I thought it's a case of a new hostess citing a procedure, but no, this was rigidly confirmed by the restaurant manager that haven't blinked and kicked us out. Please do not book here. If you care about service, they don't deserve your good money. Make Netherlands service sensitive. Support only establishments that understand service is about making people happy, being soft and considerate and yes, making exceptions. Please reject rigid service providers. To Guide Michelin, I hope you read this. Please skip this restaurant this year. Give them some time to change their rigid ways.

Great staff and great food. Loved my bday celebration there. The cocktails are also on point. Will definitely recommend a visit. So close to the water and close to the food hall as well.

A friendly welcome and relaxed, smiling service. The only problem was that the kitchen wasn't able to deliver our dish as requested after 30 minutes, so we had to opt for 2 other dishes with a bit of delay... I'm not sure that the music from the islands is really appropriate for the setting, which is a good one. A place to visit, as well as the surrounding area.

Used to be a terminal for passenger vessel from Holland to New York. Still retained many of the historic structures and fixtures. Large interior with high ceiling. Our set menu was interesting, although my main fish dish disappointed. Service was excellent.