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De Smaak van Afrika is rated 9.2/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.3/10 Service: 9.1/10 Atmosphere: 9.2/10

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De Smaak van Afrika

Name: De Smaak van Afrika
Address: Goudsesingel 342A, Rotterdam, 3011 KL, Netherlands
Price range: €24 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.2

Restaurant menu

Food photo56 photos

Type of cuisineEritrean

Average price€24

Jassa (pikant)

€13.5

Gemarineerde kip, uien en paprika in mosterdsaus geserveerd met rijst.

Mafe (pikant)

€15.5

Rundvleesgerecht met winterpeen, witte kool en cassave in pindasaus geserveerd met rijst.

Kitfo

€14.5

Rundergehakt heel even gebakken met geklaarde kruiden boter geserveerd met spinazie, linzen,feta kaas, groentenmix en Enjera

Reviews

9.2
of 10

Excellent

945 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.2

Service

9.1

Real experiences from real diners
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Aneta J. • 6 reviews
June 21, 2025
9.5/10
Perfect! I went with the staff recommendation and it was amazing - flavourful and satisfying. Would definitely visit again

Aleksandra G. • 2 reviews
May 17, 2025
10/10
Very delicious food and cozy atmosphere
De Smaak van Afrika • Owner
Thank you and welcome!

Chiara D. • 14 reviews
April 12, 2025
10/10
Amazing and delicious

Niels P. • 20 reviews
April 8, 2025
10/10
Tasty! I love this place. The teff flatbread absorb all the juicy flavours while you enjoy your dinner with your hands. Service was nice too, thanks!
De Smaak van Afrika • Owner
10 out of 10! wow thank you !

Marjorie d. • 29 reviews
January 24, 2025
6.5/10
we waited 1,5 hours to have our food, the restaurant was super noisy, the vegan food was ok but nothing very special
De Smaak van Afrika • Owner
Thank you for leaving a review about your experience. We are sorry to hear that your expreience, with our restaurant, did not live up with your expectations. We hope we can make it up to you another time.

Nicolas K. • 6 reviews
January 18, 2025
10/10
Smaak van Afrika brought the vibrant flavors of Africa to Rotterdam. The food was delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a fantastic dining experience

John M. • 1 review
January 7, 2025
10/10
Amazing food, very friendly staff and incredible ambiance

Ele N. • 1 review
December 28, 2024
10/10
Great authentic food. Lots of vegan options. Delicious! Highly recommend!

Naif N. • 1 review
December 24, 2024
6/10
Good

MJ K. • 2 reviews
November 11, 2024
10/10
Delicious food, friendly service! was a great experience

Asensio C. • 3 reviews
October 25, 2024
8.5/10
Great service and food. I would go to try more dishes there!

Peter C. • 5 reviews
August 15, 2024
10/10
Delicious food and friendly people.

Mollie S. • 1 review
July 18, 2024
8.5/10
The staff were very attentive and friendly, gave good recommendations as well. The menu had a lot of options for people with all dietary requirements and was really delicious!

Anastasia C. • 1 review
February 11, 2024
10/10
This was our first experience of more traditional African food and we loved it. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive and the food quality and taste was great. We will be back when we return to Rotterdam and we will recommend it to our friends.

Muriel S. • 3 reviews
December 30, 2023
9/10
Lovely service, family-friendly, casual, reasonably priced. The food is uncomplicated and healthy.

Aira S. • 4 reviews
December 1, 2023
9.5/10
Good workers, very friendly! And good very good!

Teodora M. • 4 reviews
October 15, 2023
10/10
The taste of everything was amazing! We had the smaak van africa tasting menu for 2 people and it was a very generous portion. 3 people could probably eat quite well from it too. There dessert selection isn't impressive, probably because you get full from the food already. We had the baked banana bailey's, it was okay but I wouldn't have it again, the actual food was enough. And their shiraz was too notch as well. Servers very fast and friendly and the decor was immersive. Great experience overall!

Aitor G. • 2 reviews
September 12, 2023
8/10
the food was tasty and both the manager and the waiteress were super-nice. the place is a bit crappy but also cosy, though it was far too hot inside price was reasonable for Dutch standards and they offer a range of African beers to have the complete experience

Niels P. • 20 reviews
August 13, 2023
9.5/10
The starters are also very delicious!

Louise H. • 1 review
June 6, 2023
10/10
Food was very well presented, portion sizes were great, and it was delicious! Staff were very friendly. The only thing i dont recommend are the banana beers, but they’re served in a coconut bowl which is nice

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

110 reviews

Location

Goudsesingel 342A, 3011 KL Rotterdam

More details

About this restaurant

No need for cutlery Packed with colour, paintings and happy faces. That is littery the taste of Africa. No cutlery, but a pancake to spoon up all those delicious treats. A drink to go with it? Bananabeer in a coconut is definitely recommended. For parties at home you can arrange for a catering...

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De Smaak van Afrika is rated 9.2/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.3/10
- Service: 9.1/10
- Atmosphere: 9.2/10