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Joelia
Coolsingel 5, Rotterdam, 3012 AA, Netherlands
Cuisine:
Modern French, Creative French
Price:
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Joelia
Coolsingel 5, Rotterdam, 3012 AA, Netherlands
Cuisine:
Modern French, Creative French
Price:
€€€€
Joelia's charm permeates every nook and cranny of this restaurant. As you enter, you'll be instantly smitten with the eclectic decor, a captivating fusion of vintage and contemporary design. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, with more than a hint of American glamour. Views of the kitchen and the impressive wine collection add a sense of theatre. Maître d' Pieter Timmer and chef Sofiane Bons inject a youthful energy into proceedings, and the menu. The passionate chef honours his French roots through deeply flavoured sauces and meticulous cooking. He adds pep and intensity by drawing inspiration from far-flung places, especially Asia. For example, crisp brioche spread with date butter is topped with a silky slice of foie gras and a generous shaving of truffle, finished with Mediterranean herbs and a veal jus enriched with vin jaune and truffle – talk about indulgent! A frothy jus based on mussel cooking liquid, infused with curry and vadouvan, accompanies succulent pan-fried sea bass and demonstrates the chef's effortless command of a broad flavour spectrum. Be sure to delve into the wine collection – no fewer than 12 000 bottles – to complete the experience.
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