Reviews - De Smaak van Afrika
De Smaak van Afrika
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Peter C. • 3 reviews
August 15, 2024
10/10Delicious food and friendly people.
Mollie S. • 1 review
July 18, 2024
8.5/10The 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
10/10This 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.
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Muriel S. • 2 reviews
December 30, 2023
9/10Lovely service, family-friendly, casual, reasonably priced. The food is uncomplicated and healthy.
Aira S. • 4 reviews
December 1, 2023
9.5/10Good workers, very friendly! And good very good!
Teodora M. • 4 reviews
October 15, 2023
10/10The 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!
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Aitor G. • 2 reviews
September 12, 2023
8/10the 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. • 10 reviews
August 13, 2023
9.5/10The starters are also very delicious!
Louise H. • 1 review
June 6, 2023
10/10Food 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
10/10The food was impressive, excellent. Service was extremely nice. Definitely would suggest.
Mario p. • 27 reviews
April 8, 2023
10/10I 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. • 10 reviews
January 17, 2023
9.5/10Wonderful place, excellent food, great attention and fair prices. My ritual every Time I visit Rotterdam.
Ankit A. • 1 review
January 15, 2023
10/10Great food. And great coconut beer
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Jason B. • 28 reviews
December 10, 2022
6.5/10Very 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
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Carlos P. • 1 review
December 3, 2022
10/10Great service and experience
Dayal R. • 5 reviews
November 4, 2022
10/10Simply delicious!
Joost H. • 3 reviews
October 22, 2022
10/10Fantastic food
Saskia F. • 1 review
October 8, 2022
10/10Lovely 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
10/10Went 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
10/10We 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
10/10Amazing 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
10/10Everything was delicious, the portions are big, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming! We absolutely loved it and will definitely come back!
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Mateusz P. • 3 reviews
June 23, 2022
10/10Very nice and kind service. The food was served quick and was super delicious
Olga K. • 1 review
June 19, 2022
8.5/10Always 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
9.5/10Amazing food, authentic en taste was perfect. Also authentic beers on menu card. Service was great. Very sweet and polite girl. Def recommend this place!
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Jennifer M. • 6 reviews
April 23, 2022
10/10We 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
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Vignesh s. • 1 review
April 17, 2022
9/10Its a great restaurant.
Marc E. • 2 reviews
February 23, 2022
10/10Great dinner and very attentive service
Roxana d. • 5 reviews
March 19, 2022
10/10The 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
10/10As 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!
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Silviu N. • 1 review
February 19, 2022
10/10Very 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.
Fouad A. • 2 reviews
February 14, 2022
9.5/10Realy good food and ambiance.
Jennifer K. • 1 review
February 10, 2022
10/10Food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. There homemade drinks have got quite a kick though so do be aware. Also a bit of a pity that they didn't have honey wine, but the quality of the food more than made up for it.
Richinaldo W. • 1 review
October 9, 2021
10/10It’s already the second time that we visit after 2 years. The quality of the food and service stayed the same! Good food, good vibes. Excellent service! We’ll definitely be back!
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Joost H. • 3 reviews
September 26, 2021
9.5/10Fantastic food!
Ronald Dion B. • 1 review
September 20, 2021
9.5/10We arrived and where helped almost right away, the interior theme is very successful and brings out the right vibes, the service quick and helpful. We ordered a 2-P meal together with fresh mango juice, it took some time for the meal to arrive but with a great presentation , amount and quality worth the wait! My girlfriend wanted to ask for utensils but with some persuasion we went with the full hands on style as is the norm using the pancakes to grab the food. They offer you 3 more pancakes for 5 euro extra.... but for us we even had one spare after finishing. For the deserts, I myself had a baked banana with whipped cream and Ice while she had a north African mint tea and a banana and mango smoothie,all very delish! Only down side for me was the long waiting time for the baked banana... Overall, we had great experience! Lovely service and where left with only great memories! Surely a place worth revisiting!
Niels H. • 15 reviews
September 24, 2021
8.5/10Very nice ambiance, good food, good price, fast service. I really enjoyed it! If you are looking for something a bit different than all the mainstream, well recommended. And don`t forget to try their african beers!
VAISHALI R. • 1 review
September 12, 2021
8.5/10Loved the food. All the dishes were equally tasty. We order for a vegetarian platter and one non-vegetarian. Drinks were alright! Service was pretty fast. Would love to visit again.
Eddie W. • 30 reviews
August 28, 2021
10/10Really nice Ethiopian food with friendly service. We ordered the 45 eur platter for 2 and it was plenty for 2 with an excellent variety of meats and sides. The pumpkin was especially delicious.
Justin K. • 6 reviews
August 11, 2021
10/10Very friendly staff, lots of choices in the menu. The environment is very cozy and we highly recommend this place if you want something different from the ordinary.
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