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Yes, Matelief has availability on TheFork currently. Do not hesitate, reserve your table on TheFork!

How is Matelief rated?

Matelief is rated 9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.3/10 Service: 9.3/10 Atmosphere: 9.2/10

What type of cuisine is served at Matelief?

Matelief is identified as offering seafood cuisine.

Is Matelief romantic?

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

Does Matelief have a terrace?

Yes, Matelief has been identified as having a terrace. It is perfectly suited for enjoying an outdoor meal confortably.

Is Matelief open on Sundays?

Yes, Matelief has been identified as opened on Sundays.

Matelief

Name: Matelief
Address: Spaansekade 34, Rotterdam, 3011 ML, Netherlands
Price range: €19 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9

Restaurant menu

Food photo73 photos

Type of cuisineDutch

Average price€19

Char siu marinated chicken thigh

€14

With daikon, radish, cucumber, bok choy and gochujang mayonnaise

Smoked salmon

€14

With horseradish, confit cherry tomatoes, avocado cream and radish

Steamed mackerel

€13

With lime mayonnaise, green apple, red onion, capers and spring onion

Bookable on TheFork

3-, 4- of 5 gangen kerstmenu ✨€43.5 per guest

Available from Dec 24 to Dec 26

Shared Dining Groep Menu 2€42.5 per guest

Permanent TheFork offer

Shared dining Groep Menu 1€42.5 per guest

Permanent TheFork offer

Reviews

9
of 10

Excellent

287 reviews

Ambience

9.0

Food

9.0

Service

9.2

Real experiences from real diners
Ratings and reviews can only be left by guests who have booked with TheFork.

How do we calculate ratings?

Vijay G. • 1 review
November 9, 2025
10/10
Very friendly service. Pet friendly.

Alex D. • 15 reviews
October 28, 2025
6.5/10
Carpacio was dry, bread platter was not fresh / warm, and generally not the best quality. Better restaurants for the same price or less in under 5 min walking distance...

jonathan b. • 5 reviews
October 17, 2025
10/10
Quality food, friendly service and lovely restaurant.

Mohana P. • 1 review
September 25, 2025
8/10
Great food, (have bitterballen here if you’ve never had it before), the most tasty tomato salad - everything we ordered was good. Service was incredibly fast and the staff very friendly - given that every table was occupied! Location was stunning and the fires/heaters added to the coziness. Definitely will go back on my next visit to Rotterdam.

Agata D. • 2 reviews
July 5, 2025
3/10
The food was abysmal. Do not serve Italian if tou hae no idea how to cook.

Teresa M. • 3 reviews
June 14, 2025
7/10
Very nice service but very slow! They may have forgotten our order because other sitting after us got it before.

Inmaculada L. • 101 reviews
June 7, 2025
8/10
The place and the food were really nice. The only issue was that we ordered the Verdejo white wine and they served us a different wine (from another area of Spain with different denomination, therefore price) and when we addressed it, the waiter didn't take it very seriously.

Tim v. • 8 reviews
March 21, 2025
10/10
We were able to sit outside, which was really nice, waiter was also very friendly and helpful! Would recommend!

RW K. • 25 reviews
March 9, 2025
8/10
Sympathieke bediening. Leuk concept van shared dining.

Daniele A. • 75 reviews
March 5, 2025
8.5/10
Very good

Viola C. • 22 reviews
March 11, 2025
10/10
Great quality of food, beautiful environment and nice staff!

Maks J. • 5 reviews
February 14, 2025
7.5/10
Portions were not big and dessert needs to be more presentable and fulfilling.

Felippe M. • 91 reviews
February 2, 2025
9.5/10
Nice restaurant in a sunny day.

Karen J. • 4 reviews
January 10, 2025
10/10
Excellent and friendly service. Great food. I got the mini pulled pork sandwiches. Spicy and tasty.

Colin E. • 3 reviews
January 6, 2025
8.5/10
Good food and welcoming atmosphere

Andrea C. • 3 reviews
November 10, 2024
10/10
Really good

Estefanía C. • 1 review
November 9, 2024
10/10
The location is really good, next to the market hall and right in the center. The restaurant is clean, we had a lovely waiter and the food was very well achieved.

Cristina V. • 10 reviews
October 27, 2024
10/10
We had a great time. Price was fair and the location is lovely.

Maria B. • 10 reviews
October 26, 2024
10/10
Delicius mini hamburgers! professional service and nice environment.

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

7 reviews

Location

Spaansekade 34, 3011 ML Rotterdam

Metro, Tram, Trein station Rotterdam Blaak

Parkeergarage Oude Haven

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About this restaurant

Matelief draait om het samen zijn. Hierom hebben wij ook een “All day every day” concept. Dit is een vorm van dineren waarbij je heel de dag door items van de kaart mag kiezen en ze mag combineren met elkaar. Of bijvoorbeeld te delen met je tafelgenoten. Om zo samen te kunnen genieten van alles wat ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Matelief is rated 9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.3/10
- Service: 9.3/10
- Atmosphere: 9.2/10