How is L'Essenza rated?

L'Essenza is rated 8.6/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: /10 Service: /10 Atmosphere: /10

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What type of cuisine is served at L'Essenza?

L'Essenza is identified as offering italian cuisine.

Is L'Essenza romantic?

Yes, L'Essenza has been identified as having a special romantic atmosphere that you could enjoy during your next rendez-vous with your special someone.

Is L'Essenza good to go to with friends?

Yes, L'Essenza has been identified as perfect for spending quality time with your friends.

Is L'Essenza open on Sundays?

Yes, L'Essenza has been identified as opened on Sundays.

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Absolutely, you can spend your Yums at L'Essenza.

L'Essenza

Name: L'Essenza
Address: Karel Doormanstraat 298, Rotterdam, 3012 GP, Netherlands
Price range: €36 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.6

For You

Restaurant menu

Food photo14 photos

Type of cuisineEuropean

Average price€36

Caprese verde

€10

Mozzerella, rucola, zongedroogde tomaatjes, cherry tomaatjes, pesto

Melanzana rustica

€10

Aubergine, burrata, parmigiano reggiano, zongedroogde tomaten, rucola en pesto

Prosciutto e sole

€11

Parmaham, mozzarella, zongedroogde tomaatjes, cherry tomaatjes, rucola, pijnboompitten en pesto

Reviews

8.6
of 10

Fabulous

42 reviews

Ambience

8.7

Food

8.6

Service

8.4

Real experiences from real diners
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Mikhail M. • 2 reviews
March 20, 2026
8.5/10
Was very nice ambience

KW M. • 2 reviews
March 20, 2026
7.5/10
Very nice and friendly staff, service was great. The Gnocchi and Melanzane alla parmigiana were too salty, while the Tartufo e Funghi was good.

Usha B. • 3 reviews
March 7, 2026
7/10
The waitress was cold and actually not welcoming at all. The food was good though. Friends will probably visit again.

B. C. • 21 reviews
February 28, 2026
9.5/10
+2
For our first time here at this restaurant, it was a great experience. From apetizers to desserts, everything was delicious; and a bottle.of wine. For starters, we ordered the burrata, calamari, bruscheta di parma, and carpaccio. For the main, the pizza pepperoni and carbonara. For the dessert, canolli and ricotta cheesecake. Loved the ricotta cheesecake. And the canolli with that creamy ice cream that goes along with it.... heaven! Calamari - perfect! Burrata with pistache, certainly worth a try! Thank you for serving a wonderful dinner! We sure are going to come back!

Lynn L. • 3 reviews
January 22, 2026
9/10
Our meal was exceptional. Very good quality and the prices are very friendly.

Location

Karel Doormanstraat 298, 3012 GP Rotterdam

Q park Weena

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About this restaurant

Bij L’Essenza draait alles om de pure kracht van eenvoud. Wij geloven dat echte schoonheid schuilt in het weglaten, in ingrediënten die voor zichzelf spreken, in smaken die verrassen. In ons restaurant word je omarmd door een sfeer van warmte, stijl en samen zijn. Hier geen overdaad, geen haast,...