Little Italy Rotterdam

Shop Italy in the heart of Rotterdam

Silvia from Rotterdam

""Little Italy" in Rotterdam is exactly like a deli of any Italian city. They even have ready-made meals like trout lasagne. Dessert is homemade tiramisu..."

Hidden away near the Meent and the Rotte is Littly Italy. The only indication there is a slice of Italy at your fingertips is an Italian flag flying proudly. When walking in, the smell of freshly baked pizza or bread (depending what time you come in) gets you hooked immediately. However, not venturing into this deli supermarket would be a mistake. The variety of pasta, the big bags of espresso beans and the dolci to match are reason enough to become a regular visitor.

The deli section is like wandering into a market in any Italian city and your heart skips a beat at the selection of cheeses which includes everyone’s favourites, as well as others to make your day (sheep cheese with black truffle, just saying). The meat section is great if you need only a certain amount of pancetta or guanciale for a recipe, but leaving without some bresaola, Parma ham or mortadella would just be wrong.

The selection of olives, the caprese salad which is perfectly balanced, the olive oils to enhance your dishes and the ready-made meals are perfect for picnics in Rotterdam’s parks or giving you a night off from cooking. I highly recommend the trout lasagne, although you cannot make any mistakes here.

Dessert is a homemade tiramisu or grab a slice of ricotta cake for dessert. Don’t leave without a good bottle of wine, some bread and maybe a (slice of) pizza because la dolce vita is now right here in Rotterdam.

Shopping

Snacks

Buy one, Give one!

Share your 💚 this December

*on all products

Rotterdam Spotter Silvia

About me Carpe Diem and getting all I can out of this lifetime is my goal. Travel, see, experience, listen, taste and drink it all! My suitcase is always packed ready to go, my agenda flexible for adventures and my favourite answer to most "shall we" questions is “why not"? My great loves include travel, food, wine, gin, nature, boxing, fitness, shoes, music theatre, cooking, baking, museums, books, coffee and friends and family. I am an independent senior legal professional but don't hold that against me, lawyers are people too! I don't like getting bored which is why Rotterdam is the p...

About this spot

Lombardkade 51a

Lasagna:

€

4.50

+31

104139609

Social

Nov 13, 2025

Our Rotterdam City Guide

Find your way with 169 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters

Discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Rotterdam guide.

Loved it? Join us!

Loved this Spot?Join your international community. Share your favs and become part of our international community!

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in Rotterdam

Poffertjes Salon Seth

True Dutchie treats

In a life where everything changes, Seth has managed to stay the same: the best quality poffertjes and many other Dutchie favorites.

Bars

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Silvia

Graham

Dec 11, 2025

Parqiet

Coffee, Brunch, in the Park

Sitting in this place gives an absolutely calming and full of serenity and peace vibe that is hard to find right in the middle of the city.

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

Restaurants

Nour

Nassar

Dec 11, 2025

Maashaven to Rijnhaven Metro

Street art galore

Walkling from Maashaven to Rijnhaven Metro stations in Rotterdam is like visiting a street art gallery! Which of the pillars will be your favorite?

Art & culture

Silvia

Graham

Dec 11, 2025

Coffee & More

Great coffee, lovely guy.

Warm smiles, strong cappuccino, and fresh scones — this tiny coffee stall by Erasmus Hospital is the perfect morning ritual. Quick, kind, and highly recommended.

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Floor

Sonneveld

Dec 10, 2025

Vroesenpaviljoen

Hangout in the park

And for us personally, it’s the simple pleasure of strolling through Vroesenpark with our dog, Andes, culminating in a leisurely break at the pavilion.

Bars

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

Floor

Sonneveld

Dec 10, 2025

De Ballentent

Yummie meatballs

"De Ballentent" - the best place in Rotterdam, nay, the whole country to overeat on meatballs. This restaurant is a little piece of heaven and then some.

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

Davy

Baas

Dec 10, 2025

De Burgemeester

Special beers

De Burgemeester in Rotterdam distinguishes itself by the impressive collection of special beers that will get your head spinning...

Bars

Snacks

Irina

Bulat

Dec 8, 2025

Proeflokaal Reijngoud

Wide variety of beers

"Proeflokaal Reijngoud" in Rotterdam's Witte de Withstraat is my favorite pub to show my love for beer, with 16 types of draught and a great terrace.

Bars

Snacks

Davy

Baas

Dec 8, 2025

Tante Nino

A gallery like a Georgian home

"Tante Nino" in Rotterdam hosts concerts, movie screenings, art exhibitions and dinners w/ Georgian wine -- all organized by super-artsy Nino from Georgia!

Art & culture