Restaurant De Beren Rotterdam Markthal in Rotterdam Centrum

The service was a disaster. We ordered three soft drinks, a mint tea, and a glass of Prosecco. Regarding the Prosecco, the waiter told us we had to open a whole bottle or nothing. There was no possibility of changing it, and when we finally got it, we were served white wine that was nothing like Prosecco. So don't go to this place; they're completely overwhelmed.

The chicken satay was great. And Apo immediately brought a bowl of fresh water for my dog. That earns you extra points with me 😉 Enjoyed the smashed burrata (to share) together with my daughter

I had a small problem and it was resolved wonderfully by very friendly staff… I had 2 vouchers for a High Tea for 4 people!! (the voucher offer was 1 voucher = 2 people‼️until the end of Sept.‼️) Unfortunately, due to various circumstances, I was unable to use them before the expiry date. I asked on the spot if I could take this High Tea with me‼️… with/in my own brought-along boxes and packaging. This was possible and was no problem at all.. 👍👌 So I received soup, beautifully made sandwiches, all kinds of fresh‼️ treats, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, incl. chocolates and macarons to take home ..‼️..to enjoy at home … We feasted at home.. Huge thanks for all the service…. ‼️👍👌… We will DEFINITELY come by again all together to this very cozy BEREN restaurant MARKTHAL R’dam… !! Once again … our heartfelt thanks for all the service..

Beautiful, spacious place with excellent seating, plenty of choice, and well-prepared dishes.

Had a super delicious meal, the food was well prepared. Friendly staff and enthusiastic owner. If we are ever in Rotterdam again, we would love to eat there again🍴

This restaurant is located right next to the market hall. There was also a weekly market on, and it was very busy.

we came during 1pm and for starters our waitress got our order wrong. When we asked her to replace the wrong drink in my him or opinion the waitress was very rude about it. We also got asked about three times what our order was but it still ended up being wrong. I would not have made a big deal like this if the staff were to act a little nicer about it but they didn’t. alsothe drinks were lowkey not that strong lol.

My friends and I ordered a mojito and two Sex on the Beach cocktails at the beach. At first, they forgot our order, which wasn’t really a problem. However, when we finally received our drinks, one of them looked like an Aperol Spritz. When we pointed out that we hadn’t ordered an Aperol Spritz, the waiter responded with a bit of an attitude. They also forgot that we had ordered two Sex on the Beach cocktails, and the second one arrived without the lime. Overall, the service was quite disappointing.

Unfortunately, the waitress did not come across as very customer-friendly. We had ordered two Sex on the Beach, one mojito, and truffle fries. When the drinks arrived, she told us that one of them was an Aperol Spritz. We indicated that we had ordered a Sex on the Beach, after which she took the drink away. A little later, the bartender came to our table to ask again exactly what we had ordered. After that, we received the same drink back. When the waitress brought our truffle fries, we asked to be sure which drink it was, but her reaction to our question came across as quite unfriendly and irritated. Later, she returned to tell us that it was indeed a Sex on the Beach and apologized. When we asked for the check, she responded with an attitude. Moreover, when the second Sex on the Beach was brought, it did not come with lime. Of course, it can happen that something goes wrong with an order, but we found the way our questions were answered particularly unpleasant. As a result, the service unfortunately did not feel very welcoming to us.

Tasty burgers and very good fries. Friendly service and a cool place. I recommend it.

Had a delicious high tea. Maybe just added a few extra savory items. Otherwise, it was perfect.

Friendly staff. Food was decent. A year ago, high tea was much more extensive.

We had a reservation for two at 4:30 PM. We arrived on time (4:25 PM), but had to wait fifteen minutes before the waiter even noticed us (he took his time at the computer and studied the ceiling). There were more staff members than customers. We were offered something to drink right away, but were not offered a menu. Even after we asked for one, we had to wait another ten minutes or so. Only when I casually remarked that we might be better off going to another restaurant did a younger staff member finally come over to take our order. The food was good – perhaps even excellent – ​​but the first impression left much to be desired. Although we do recommend the restaurant chain, we advise against visiting this specific branch in the Markthal; the chef would be better off working somewhere else.

It was tasty with a lot of very sweet things, and it was a shame that we got most of it all at once; it was a bit chaotic. A tiered stand might be a better idea, and the tea strainer wasn't great; we had to tap it out and spoon it out ourselves before we could take another flavor, and you had to pour the tea onto your empty plate. The table that was reserved wasn't really the coziest spot in the place, which is a shame because there are plenty of those nice, cozy spots, and it wasn't very busy. The staff was nice.

Had a great meal at De Beren in the Markthal, and was served very nicely by Apo! A true host who makes it a pleasant experience.

Had a lovely evening and received great service from Apo! We will definitely come back here again.

A very kind member of staff found and kept for us my partner's rucksack which he had left under the table. We were so grateful! This member of staff was so friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. He deserves a gold star! Many thanks!

Kruidvat tea promotion It was a successful day out with a friend; the food was really delicious.

Great place for lunch. Due to a staff shortage, we had to wait a little longer for the food and drinks, but this was communicated. Very friendly waiter who made up for the wait. Your wishes are taken into account.

Very solution-oriented! The kitchen was still closed, but the owner made something for us for lunch.

Why is the service always so bad, and this is the case at all De Beren restaurants. I really don't understand it. Most of them behave so rudely, especially those who can't speak Dutch. Very, very unprofessional. It's a real shame, otherwise we would come more often.

I ordered the chicken satay menu, it was delicious, and I even got cute bear socks as a gift, thank you.

After a stroll through the city followed by a visit to the market hall, we decided to have lunch at "De Beren." Upon our (friendly) welcome, two tables were immediately pushed together for us. Then the real fun began: after 10 minutes, we finally received the menu—and only after asking. No one seemed to be in charge of taking our order. With so many employees, there was total chaos. Everyone was shirking any task that might make their day worse. We suspect the staff is running some kind of competition: whoever has the least customer contact wins. The drinks finally arrived, again after asking, after about 10-15 minutes. To this day, we don't know whether to burst into tears or laugh out loud. In any case, it continued like this until the very end. Every order only arrived after we asked. Ordering another drink only elicited an eye roll. * elicited nothing more than an eye roll. `` ````````````````` It's simply impossible that the owners/managers didn't notice anything (unless they're just as incompetent as the staff). The term "eye tinnitus" probably comes from De Beren (all you see is whistling). Now, about the food: it was truly excellent!! The garlic shrimp, satay, and crème brûlée were heavenly. It's all the more disappointing, then, that the exquisite food is completely overshadowed by such incompetent staff.

Messy atmosphere. Expensive simple drinks on an uncomfortable terrace.

The service wasn't very good; we came in a bit too quickly between meals and forgot the fries.

Despite many bad reviews, we went anyway. We had, after all, reserved a high tea using Kruidvat vouchers and just hoped it wouldn't be too bad. Well, we were greeted warmly and immediately given a reserved table by the window, with a nice view of the hustle and bustle in the Markthal. Our tea was brought right away, with a choice of no fewer than 8 flavors. Then, step by step, one delicious treat followed another. Savory and sweet. Everything was tasty, fresh, and beautifully presented. Too much to mention. And whatever was left over—we really couldn't finish it all—we took home as a surprise for those who stayed behind. We felt truly spoiled. It couldn't have been better.

The staff were amazing! The soup and foccacia tasty. Not so kean on the shop style mini donuts, soesjes, macaroon as not home-made.

This restaurant was an absolute disaster. We were there today with five people. The side dishes were forgotten. Three people had already finished eating by the time the other two received their food. We waited an hour for dessert. The restaurant wasn't even half full. In total, we had to wait almost three hours for everything, from ordering to paying. An incredibly long wait for everything.

Service made everything about the restaurant terrible

it was fine but overpriced and the food wasn’t that good and not too big portion, overall wouldn’t rlly recommend staff was nice tho

Normally, I don't feel the need to leave a negative review for De Beren easily, because my experiences are usually fine. That is precisely why I find it a shame that I feel the need to post a review after my visit to De Beren in the Markthal today. First, the positive points: * The restaurant is neat and tastefully decorated. * We received a warm welcome (although that wasn't the case for everyone). * The seating is comfortable. * It was pleasantly cool inside despite the heat outside. * The bartender gave us a sample wine and was incredibly friendly; a real star. Now for the less good points: Unfortunately, things went wrong immediately when taking the order. The employee taking our order seemed very absent-minded and took several items incorrectly. My girlfriend's starter didn't come through at all. When we asked about this, we were initially told that we hadn't ordered it. We found that annoying, but mistakes happen, so we didn't want to make a fuss about it. Incidentally, we were asked if my girlfriend still wanted her starter, but since we thought the main course was almost here, we decided to skip it. Then the long wait began. In the end, we had to wait about 1 hour and 50 minutes for our main course. That is really too long in my opinion. When the food finally arrived, we noticed that the spare ribs were much spicier than expected. We had both ordered the soy sauce version, but assumed that this was perhaps just the taste. Because things had already gone wrong with the starter earlier, I later checked to be sure if the order had gone through correctly. It turned out that another mistake had indeed been made: a different, spicy version had been rung up. What made it particularly annoying was the way this was handled. When I inquired about this with someone who I believe was the manager, the reaction was rather dismissive. A joke was even made that he might have put extra spicy sauce on top. I didn't think that was appropriate at the time, especially since I had just explained that my girlfriend hadn't been able to enjoy her meal because of it. We decided to let it rest and eventually went to pay. The cashier was friendly and genuinely asked if we had enjoyed the food. While I calmly explained everything that had gone wrong, the same manager came over. He interrupted the conversation and said that they were "working their asses off" all day and that we should have spoken up sooner if we wanted a solution. He then told his colleague that she could "let me cry as long as I didn't get a discount." At that point, I had reached my limit. I indicated that I just wanted to pay and leave. It’s not even about a discount or compensation for me. Mistakes can happen, especially in the hospitality industry. But the way we were ultimately treated made us feel completely disregarded. That is a terrible shame, because it actually started with a positive impression. I fully understand that hospitality staff can be busy and that they sometimes have to deal with difficult customers. But that is no reason to treat a customer who explains what went wrong in a normal way like this. Unfortunately, because of this, I will not be returning to this establishment.

We had high tea for two. After waiting ‘only’ 25 minutes, we received the tea flavors. We had to wait for the water for tea and the cups. We had to ask for honey and sugar for the tea. A little later the soup arrived; it was lukewarm (which is possible if the soup was poured 15 minutes ago). Anyway, the rest came after that. We thought it was logical to put plates, cutlery, napkins, and perhaps something to put the waste in on the table. Unfortunately, we had to ask for everything. It absolutely does not feel like a warm welcome. Furthermore, we indicated in the reservation that we wanted fish twice. However, it wasn't entirely clear that we then don't like salmon either… okay, more waiting. The scones were rather dark brown, let's just say. They admitted this and new ones were prepared. It seems to me that you would also see this when you take them out of the oven and serve them, but well, you can always try, of course. Finally, we pointed everything out to the waitress one more time. Her answer was that they were very busy that day, and she just walked away quickly. I am curious what happens when your restaurant is more than 20% full, but anyway. It is a shame, because being busy is simply a matter of preparation. We had made a reservation, so it didn't really come as a surprise. If your mise en place was in order, you would have had everything ready the evening before or in the morning. The fact that the staff are standing around chatting, tables aren't clean, the bar is full of glasses, and guests are getting up because they have to wait 20 minutes for a cup of coffee says enough. It is a pity that you want to ruin your own business like this, but we won't be coming back here. Take a look at other branches; you can still learn something from them. Fortunately, I have also had positive experiences at other branches of De Beren.

We dined here as a couple. The food was good, but unfortunately, the organization left much to be desired. Due to a severe staff shortage, they had to turn away many tables—right in the middle of the city, no less—and guests were ignored, which is simply unacceptable. Waiting for orders took a very long time. The only person who really stood out positively was the female chef. She came to help with service and was incredibly friendly and hospitable. The rest of the staff fell short; for instance, the male employee stood there looking a bit lost and even picked a discussion with the chef during a busy moment. We understand the busyness, but this needs to be handled more professionally in such a central location.

Little chicken and meat, lots of bad fries. Dry pork tenderloin and minimal spare ribs that could have come straight from the Lidl freezer.

The food and service were excellent

Super tasty food, not too heavy but fills your stomach well.

We wanted to have a drink on the terrace around 5 o'clock on July 7, and then have something to eat. There was a table free. The table was still full of dirty glasses from the previous guests. The waiter walked past us and I said good afternoon and wanted to ask if we could sit at that table. He didn't answer and walked inside. Next to us sat 13 people who were consuming bottles of drinks, sandwiches, fish, and cookies from the market. After almost fifteen minutes, I went inside to order something. The staff were very busy, not with guests, but with each other. I told a young lady that I wanted to order something for outside. "Sorry, but I don't have a device to take your order," was her answer. "Can't you just ask what we want to drink and then ring it up at the cash register?" No, that was a very strange question. After all, she didn't have a device to take an order. I went outside to say that we were going somewhere else. My girlfriend was smoking a cigarette and wanted to get up to leave. "Finish your cigarette first," I said. At that moment, a lady came outside and asked what we wanted to order. "No, that's not necessary anymore," I said. She said that she now had a device to take the order. to record. "It’s not necessary anymore," I said again. "I’ve only just started and I can’t help it that things went wrong." "I’m not saying that," I said, "but before you started, wasn't there someone else who could have helped us? There’s no one here taking charge." "Oh yes there is, the manager is inside." "Well then he’s not doing his job," I said. "Then you must leave the terrace now," she said. "Well, she’s going to finish her cigarette first and then we’ll go. You should have sent away those 13 people who were consuming their own food and drinks. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call security, because you were shouting at my colleague too." I wasn't shouting at all, I was just saying what I thought about it. A couple sitting next to us said that I indeed wasn't shouting and that the service was very bad. They had been waiting for a drink for a while, but they didn't want one anymore because they had to catch their train. Eventually, when we were already leaving ourselves, security came (I think it was the cook or the dishwasher who was already standing there waiting with his backpack to go home) to saying that we had to leave. What a terrible place!!!!

We ate at De Beren via AH. The 3-course menu was really tasty and we had a lovely evening. Definitely worth repeating!!!

Had lunch at this Beren. We had been there before, but we notice that this branch always falls a bit short compared to other branches. The food is generally not bad, but the service leaves something to be desired. For instance, we once had a Social Deal where only the third receipt was correct when paying. Furthermore, you are often left to fend for yourself for a long time. We waited a long time again today, even though it was really quiet. The dessert had also taken a long time to arrive. By the looks of it, the whipped cream and ice cream had been sitting there for a while before they were served.

We had really good service, but would say the food portions were out of control. Probably fit for a bear… 2 inch pieces of bread on a sandwich was pretty intense. The food didn’t quite line up to expectations, the spicy chicken sandwich was basically a Chinese takeaway sweet and sour dish on (2inch) toast. We got awesome service though and the beers were great.

We were the only guests on the upper floor, which we liked :-) . The music was too loud at first, but at our request it was turned down immediately, so everything was good!

A lovely dining experience at De Beren! 🐻 The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, perfect for enjoying a meal after a day of exploring. We ordered the garlic shrimp (sadly, no photo because we finished it too quickly! 🍤 ), and it was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. The staff Mr.Shitij were courteous and attentive, and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Their hospitality made our visit even more enjoyable. Delicious food, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere. ✨ Highly recommended! 💯

The staff lacked knowledge and could not provide any explanation regarding the dishes and drinks. After a very long wait, our aperitif was served. Shortly afterwards, when the aperitif was nowhere near finished, the dishes were already brought to the table. Most of the staff does not speak a word of Dutch.

We ate here with my daughter. Upon arrival, we had 75 minutes to eat before we had to catch the train. We were immediately given the menu and a drink. We thought we would order the 3-course menu. We asked twice in vain to order drinks; there were a lot of staff walking around who were not allowed to take orders and also didn't pass on that we wanted to order (so no drinks). When I indicated in time that I could no longer order dessert because otherwise we would miss the train, this was communicated to the kitchen and agreed. The two tables next to us had also been waiting for a very long time and said they had never experienced anything like it before. When paying the bill, a very unfriendly man who did not speak Dutch had also charged us for the dessert. It was our own fault that we were in a hurry, not theirs. I had to pay 72 euros for 2 drinks and the 3-course menu, which wasn't even completed. A disappointment and not good publicity for De Beren!

Every time I'm here, the service is absolutely zero. You'd think, maybe just bad luck. Give it another chance. After yesterday, this is really the last time. What do you mean QR code ordering? Minimum spend 10 euros? I ended up waiting for someone for two Radlers anyway; I didn't feel like lunch after that either. That 'oh well, give it a chance' is really over; it was truly the last time. Good luck to you all.

Had a delicious meal and friendly service

A disaster here, truly downright bad service! They will never see us here again. First of all, we had to ask for everything all evening: can we order, can we have another drink, is our food coming yet? They never came on their own accord even once. Secondly, my husband was served the starter and 10 minutes later I received mine. When the main course arrived, we were not given any cutlery, and it turned out my steak was undercooked, even though we had indicated that it should be. Thirdly, our dishes were not cleared, so after dessert, everything from the starter onwards was still on the table. Do not go here if you want a nice dining experience.

Terrible experience! After half an hour, our drinks weren't even on the table yet. They also never asked if they could pour us anything, even though the table was empty for half an hour. NEVER AGAIN.

They are incredibly slow... This isn't the first time, so for me, this will be the last time I visit this fortress.

The food was good and decent, but nothing special. The service from the young blonde woman was a complete disaster. She offered us the German menu, which was very nice. My mother ordered in German and clearly pointed to the pictures. She received everything wrong, even though I repeated everything to make sure it was correct. When we wanted to pay, we had to wait, and the woman was about to disappear outside with her colleague. When I waved again, she irritably took off her leather jacket, reluctantly took the money, and ran off without a thank you or goodbye, but with her jacket. Thanks for nothing...

We went out for dinner as a pair and ended up paying around €55, but what a huge disappointment this was. My girlfriend got spareribs that were still red on the inside, dried out, and totally tasteless—simply inedible. My vegetarian crispy tenders weren't much better: mushy, lacking texture, and absolutely not what you expect when dining at a restaurant. The only thing we struggled to finish were the fries. We had to leave the rest because it was simply inedible. It is genuinely the first time we have left a restaurant hungry, frustrated, and feeling like our money has been completely wasted. Honestly, this is an experience you wouldn't wish on anyone. Very unfortunate and particularly disappointing.

Ive been there before, really amazing food! So many choices and really tasty! I come to rotterdam every year for a weekend. But today i sat down at the terras right infront of the window. Amd after like 15 minutes no one has taken my order yet. Just like two days ago. Two days ago i had the same but i went inside then they took my order finally. And i had my drink finally when i finished it it took like 30 minutes before they finally noticed. The hole restaurant had no drinks. Amd one table even got there dessert before they even gotten there main course. When today no one came to take my order is just left. Wich is sadly cuz the restaurants food is really good. This is just a loss of money for the bussiness.

My husband and I were at the Markthal and thought about having something to eat at De Beren. We entered and waited at the door for 5 minutes to get a table. When we finally got a seat, we were not given a menu. Only a drinks menu was available. We approached an employee, but they never came back with a menu. In the end, we chose to just have drinks. Not a single waiter came. We are now half an hour further along without being served. If I could give 0 stars, I would have done so. Truly very unprofessional and unpleasant. Do something about it!

We waited 20-30 minutes before we could order our food, the staff was nowhere to be seen. It wasn’t busy at the moment. The staff was also a bit unhelpful, we were a bit in a rush and wanted to pay the bill, the two waitress we asked one could give us the bill and the other couldn’t let us pay with cash because the supervisor wasn’t around.

I received a larger portion than I expected. The seasoning was excellent.

Cozy atmosphere and delicious food.

I went there last Thursday. I had a voucher from Kruidvat for two 3-course menus for the price of one. There were two of us. The waitresses were very friendly, and the appetizers were delicious (though expensive, they took a long time). The real trouble started with the main course. After waiting for more than 45 minutes, I asked where our food was. The waitress explained that the salmon my mother had ordered had fallen off and a new one had to be made. It happens. When the food finally arrived, the fries were lukewarm and the pork tenderloin I'd ordered was gray inside and out. I told her I didn't want that. A replacement was offered, but this meant we would have to eat separately. After 20 minutes, the manager came to ask what the problem was. I pointed this out, and when asked why it was taking so long, this young man (who, by the way, looked absolutely unpretentious (including his hat on backwards) said, "Yes, ma'am, this is a restaurant, not a fast-food chain." I found this really inappropriate. No more bear restaurants for me.

Cozy place, friendly staff. The food was good, but dessert could be improved. Almost no one finished the apple crumble. The dough layer was too thick, there were no crumbs, far too little apple, and it wasn't cooked through or warm. Tip: use a shallower dish so the apple and crumble are evenly layered, don't press the crumbs together, and serve warm.

The autumn was cold, the waiting time was very long and the price did not match the taste

Oh, what a disappointment. The starters weren't very good. Some frozen gyoza, garlicky shrimp were the cheapest in the supermarket, and party ribs aren't the same as rib fingers. The crispy chicken—the only fresh food on the plate was the bell pepper and maybe the onion, though I doubt even that—was truly disappointing. Luckily, the staff was friendly and the company was great. We'll never come back here.

Nicely decorated restaurant. Good service and delicious food.

Good food. Friendly and spontaneous staff.

We had Valentine's Day dinner at the Beren Markthal in Rotterdam. Wow, the service was great, and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be back...

We enjoyed the delicious and tastefully presented appetizers. The main course portions were generous, which was perfect for the big eaters among us. The generous Dame Blanche with warm chocolate sauce for dessert proved to be a good choice.

Nice interior, great service, delicious food

A good restaurant in the city center. Good food, a bit of a long wait, but overall, it's a good experience.

The restaurant was full of smoke! NOT RECOMMANDED!!

We had lunch here on a weekday with four people. We were only asked for drinks once. We waited an hour for our food, and the portions were small.

Unfriendly place. The staff are unwilling to help and very unfriendly. A simple question was met with the response, "Just ask another colleague." We ate elsewhere.

Worst Bear restaurant ever, Classic burger was probably a real classic that had been in the kitchen for a while and was not even 3 mm thick, steak pieces were overcooked, asked for medium and the fries were cold, very bad kitchen

Unfortunately, the chefs were having a hard time making fries. They arrived 20 minutes after everyone else had already had theirs, and they were also severely burnt. When we pointed this out to the waitress, we received a very sour look. Such a shame :( After a 30-minute wait, the new fries hadn't arrived. Very strange.

It was to cold to eat in the markthal, so decided to eat a cup of soup and sate with fries in Restaurant de Beren . I was here to spend time with my army buddy’s to get a good time . Booked a hotel (Savoy) not far from the Markhal . I met up with my buddies and in the evening I became so sick from the sate , and everything came out . Big time Diarrhea. This spoiled my weekend. And the get together time with my buddies. I would advice to avoid restaurant de Beren . Service was fair but the disgusting food spoiled my weekend. Just stay away!

Ate here yesterday. One friend had 11 tenderloin steaks, and I had 5. I sent it back, and everything came back overcooked—lukewarm—burnt. Four fire alarms went off, and you're stuck in thick smoke. I didn't have to pay for my meal, though, and I didn't eat it.

Very warmly, A pleasure to go there

What a huge disappointment, honestly, it's embarrassing! When you arrive and there are only three tables, and you sit down after being seen by the staff, and you've been waiting for 30 minutes, and still no one has come to you, while the people at the table next to you have been helped three or four times! After a lot of patience, signaling, and trying to contact someone, we just left and walked away. Goodbye. What a disappointment. And that on a Tuesday at 11:30 am.

Such a shame, this was the last time we ate at this restaurant! When ordering our food, the young lady suggested we order Parma ham with the bread and dip; which we did. Then our bread and dip arrived, BUT without the Parma ham. Okay...when we asked the young lady in question, it turned out that the Parma ham had already run out that evening (5:15 PM). Again, no problem for us, but here's the thing; otherwise, we had a delicious meal. I was very disappointed when I checked the receipt again the next day and discovered that the missing Parma ham (€6.50) was STILL on the bill! Shouldn't the young lady have simply removed it from our order?! Especially since you pay at the end of the evening with a completely different cashier. You almost start to think it's a perfectly clever business model for De Beren. Such a shame... but from now on we will eat elsewhere

The food was good, but the service did not match the quality of the meal. We experienced a longer waiting time, and the staff seemed distracted at times. While the atmosphere was lively, it felt like more attention to customers would have improved the overall experience. With more focus on service, this restaurant has the potential to be a very pleasant place to dine.

Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere and good service. I'll go back again.

For my birthday, I went to De Beren in the Markthal with my mother. Burned food twice. Had to wait around an hour for the food. The atmosphere and music were nice. The toilets weren't up to standard. Some people shared cold cuts that were still slightly pink.

Great athmosphere, good food here on 010

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent! Dishes came out at a good pace. Tables were very close together, which sometimes felt awkward.

Slow, inefficient and rude. After an hour of waiting for our meal they were in utter surprise why we choose to leave. Not to mention they were nowhere near starting our order, let alone finishing it. Bad, bad.

Delicious food, real "bear portions"

My 84-year-old father, three friends, and I had a fantastic Boxing Day there. My father has mobility issues and was incredibly well-supported by the boys and girls. They went the extra mile! Definitely recommended for everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic end of the year and a wonderful 2026!

food was served quickly and the service was super nice!

Free food is fine, (Winter Drinks December 17, 2025) so please pay for it yourself, so please pass and eat somewhere else. This is partly due to the chaotic atmosphere and the service provided by the person who claimed to be in charge upstairs on the first floor. They need to take another course on how to treat guests more customer-friendly. Edit below regarding your response to my review, for which many thanks: I find it rather shocking that you reported us stealing, while I haven't seen or been allowed to see any evidence of it. Regarding the incident you mentioned, I can say the following: perhaps you should keep a closer eye on your own business, as my colleagues observed several pickpockets on the first floor that evening, and they likely stole it. Regarding the food, if that's the case, it's certainly annoying, but perhaps it should be organized differently instead of indicating in advance what people want to eat, asking again upstairs during the evening if it was correct, then asking at the table what we had ordered, and then, even though you already have all our names, asking again to write our names on a piece of paper, which was then collected, but not at every table. Perhaps you should take responsibility for this, because let's not even mention the fries that weren't served on the plate but were distributed afterward, even though many people had already finished their main course. Moreover, the fries we received were ridiculous, and you have to admit it was meant for three people; each person had a total of six fries. This was later "resolved" by asking everyone if they wanted extra fries, to which they readily agreed. Only, these fries were all still raw inside. And then we haven't even mentioned the carpaccio, which was stone cold on the inside, the pork tenderloin was far too tender/dry, and I could list more examples, hence my previous reviews, but I felt compelled to respond in more detail after your long reply. Happy New Year and a prosperous 2026 in all respects.

Nice place but if you are with 5 people they just forget you, very annoying if you don't have patience

It's a very nice and cozy restaurant. Only the music could be a bit softer.

We had a wonderful meal, and were welcomed and served by very friendly staff. We ordered the three-course menu, and it was excellent. Congratulations to the team. We don't understand all the negative reviews, but we definitely recommend it.

Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food. Nice, cozy restaurant. I don't understand the negative reviews, but every situation is different. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it.

The food was delicious, especially the loaded fries. Definitely recommended if you've just finished something and want to grab a bite to eat.

What a lovely evening I had with my colleague and friend at De Beren in the market hall. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious (sharing dinner). In a word, fantastic!

What a search it was! After visiting three locations, I stumbled upon the owner here. I really wanted to order something from the grill menu, specifically the tomahawk. The owner kindly checked if this was possible and then arranged it. Of course, I had to come back the next day for that. The food was exceptionally good, exactly as I had requested. The atmosphere was pleasant; a bit too dark, making the dish difficult to see, but with a small lamp, I could see that it was truly professional. Excellent. I received a very warm welcome and was also politely waved goodbye. Based on my experience, I can definitely recommend this restaurant. Shout-out to Mr. Rietveld and chef Naomi! Maintain this level and strive to become the best Beren location.

Great food, too bad the staff didn't want to go to the Toppers ;)

Unfortunately, we had a negative experience with this Beren. We were seated before 5:30, told them we needed to leave around 7, and ordered immediately. We ended up leaving at 7:15 without a main course. There were no apologies. If it had been incredibly busy, it would have been understandable, but it wasn't. Not recommended if you have less than two hours to eat.

Enjoy a delicious coffee and apple pie. Since it's located in the market hall, you can also enjoy some shopping there.

Terrible service. We waited two hours for service, they demanded payment for the extras immediately, and at the end of the evening they charged us an additional amount for drinks without justification. A haughty attitude despite the poor service.

It was supposed to be a great dinner with a group of students and teachers in a great place but as soom as we started we realized that was going to be a nightmare...waiting 35 min for our first course ( the same for all the group) we hoped better for the second course but we had to wait for 45 min. Each of us had dinner at a different time from the person sitting next ... And finally service was terribile and rude cause after paying an expensive bill they asked more money for a little bottle of water forgotten...never go there if you are in Rotterdam!

Enjoyed a delicious lunch! Excellent service, cozy decor, affordable, and easily accessible. What more could you ask for? Just go there, people!

The staff weren't aware of the unlimited spare ribs offer from Monday to Friday and were initially difficult about it. As a goodwill gesture, they let us take advantage of it on Friday evening; I find it odd that they call it goodwill, since it's clearly stated on the website. Moreover, it took an incredibly long time. We had to wait 2.5 hours for 4 half ribs. They were delicious, though. The dessert menu took so long that we left.