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The service at De Smaak van Afrika is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at De Smaak van Afrika is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at De Smaak van Afrika is rated 7.9/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at De Smaak van Afrika is rated 6.6/10 by TheFork users.

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The atmosphere at De Smaak van Afrika is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - 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

Reviews

9.2
of 10

Excellent

955 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.3

Service

9.1

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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. • 26 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. • 1 review
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
Adrian Sulo C. • 1 review
May 21, 2023
10/10
The food was impressive, excellent. Service was extremely nice. Definitely would suggest.
Mario p. • 28 reviews
April 8, 2023
10/10
I have loved eveything here. Food is excellent, staff is welcoming and attentive to customer needs. Location is nice, there's nothing to say about it!
Andrés V. • 11 reviews
January 17, 2023
9.5/10
Wonderful place, excellent food, great attention and fair prices. My ritual every Time I visit Rotterdam.
Ankit A. • 1 review
January 15, 2023
10/10
Great food. And great coconut beer
Jason B. • 30 reviews
December 10, 2022
6.5/10
Very well decorated place and very appropriate menu selection. I enjoyed drinking African beer from a coconut and eating without cutlery, just wasn’t blown away by the food
Carlos P. • 1 review
December 3, 2022
10/10
Great service and experience
Dayal R. • 5 reviews
November 4, 2022
10/10
Simply delicious!
Joost H. • 3 reviews
October 22, 2022
10/10
Fantastic food
Saskia F. • 1 review
October 8, 2022
10/10
Lovely Restaurant, super friendly service and the food was soooooo good! They also have veggie dishes! We come back anytime, when we're here in Rotterdam!
Samuël N. • 1 review
September 26, 2022
10/10
Went here with two friends yesterday. Very good service and amazing food!! Even though the restaurant is in the Netherlands, you really can taste the African culture!
Erica Y. • 1 review
September 23, 2022
10/10
We had a group of 40 people and were served very promptly! Also very easy to arrange beforehand; would really recommend for large bookings. Food was great as always.
Christos P. • 2 reviews
September 19, 2022
10/10
Amazing food, big portions and very good prices. Totally recommend it. It is the second time we dine in and for sure we will come back.
Guglielmo Z. • 2 reviews
July 15, 2022
10/10
Everything was delicious, the portions are big, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming! We absolutely loved it and will definitely come back!
Mateusz P. • 3 reviews
June 23, 2022
10/10
Very nice and kind service. The food was served quick and was super delicious
Olga K. • 1 review
June 19, 2022
8.5/10
Always with a friendly and smiley attitude. Very good food quality m, large portions and a diverse menu. One of the favorite dining options in Rotterdam!
Vera V. • 2 reviews
May 17, 2022
9.5/10
Amazing food, authentic en taste was perfect. Also authentic beers on menu card. Service was great. Very sweet and polite girl. Def recommend this place!
Jennifer M. • 7 reviews
April 23, 2022
10/10
We had an amazing time here. Please go there and take your time. Do not expect things to be super quick. Just chill, eat delicious Ethiopian food and get drunk. LOL. We will definitely be back. Get the Ethiopian rum cocktail. Again: eat, have a great conversation and get drunk. Enjoy
Vignesh s. • 1 review
April 17, 2022
9/10
Its a great restaurant.
Marc E. • 2 reviews
February 23, 2022
10/10
Great dinner and very attentive service
Roxana d. • 5 reviews
March 19, 2022
10/10
The food was amazing, the staff was super friendly. The experience was very unique and would love to come again. Is the perfect place to come with a big group, the more the merrier :)
Oat J. • 6 reviews
March 3, 2022
10/10
As soon as I walked into the establishment I felt like I was in a different place other than Rotterdam. It felt earthy, cozy, warm and embracing. The food was great. Portions are generous so keep that in mind!
Silviu N. • 1 review
February 19, 2022
10/10
Very nice and cozy restaurant. Food is really good food and excellent staff. Definitely will go back, there are plenty of dishes to try and so far very tasty.