Fitzgerald
Background
Restaurant Fitzgerald is named after the famous writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald. The writer who once said, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right."
We really enjoy this motto and therefore we offer you a great selection of wines from almost every important wine region and in many different styles.
Moreover our chef Michael Verhagen and his staff have managed to ensure the kitchen is considered to be one of Rotterdams most interesting in a short period of time.
From 2018 on Fitzgerald has been awarded one Michelin star.
Restaurant
Fitzgerald is a contemporary culinary and wine destination where Rotterdammers and international guests meet. A restaurant, with a beautiful private dining, a spacious bar, and a private garden. It is located on the modern Gelderseplein in the historic Oude Haven.
The international interior combines modern design with vintage classics.
The kitchen, under the guidance of Chef Michael Verhagen, has a classical basis, but with a modern twist and serves mainly seasonal ingredients.
Restaurant Fitzgerald is open from Wednesday till Saturday for lunch and dinner.
You can choose from the à la carte menu to a maximum of 5 guests. Will you be visiting us with a larger party? We are more than happy to serve you one of our set menu's or create a tailor-made menu for you. On Saturdays we offer no à la carte options.
Wine
At Fitzgerald we have a strong passion for wine. Therefore we can offer you a selection that is amongst the most interesting in our country. Many wines are ready to be drunk young and are fruit driven and approachable. But just as many of "our" wines are cellared and aged and only offered when we feel they are ready for you to enjoy. It is a very diverse selection where we often present you the top producers from the respective regions. A selection for wine afficionados and we love to advise you when needed.
Currently we can offer you around 4000 different wines, from young vintages, to classic vintages and even some of more than 50 years old. We are the proud recipients of the 'Star Wine List Grand Prix' for 'Best wine list in The Netherlands' and the 'Best of Award of Excellence' from Wine Spectator. In 2022 the wine list was chosen as 'Best wine list of the year' by Gault&Millau.
That we also love Champagne can be seen from our motto: "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right" F. Scott Fitzgerald
Prizes wine pairing:
Per glass € 12,50 / per half glass € 7,- / This Side of Paradise: € 30,-
NOTE: Because of the limited availability of many of our wines, it can happen that a wine, or a vintage, or the price deviates or that this wine is no longer available. We kindly ask for your understanding.
Extra wines 'Book of Burgundy'
Private Dining
Restaurant Fitzgerald offers the option to book a beautiful private dining room for a party from 10 up to approximately 28 people, depending on how the table setting will be arranged. This space can be subtly closed with see through sliding doors, whereby your private company is still part of the restaurant. The well-chosen interior combines classic elements with modern design and offers an elegant, warm setting. You can choose your menu here from five up to seven courses. Depending on your program and/or number of guests there are additional costs for the use of the private dining.
Adjacent to the private dining we also have the garden room where we can welcome larger parties.