De IJsmaker

Top choice in Rotterdam


Fresh flavours reign supreme at this artisanal ice cream parlour on Witte de Withstraat and only quality produce is used – the simply spectacular pistachio ice cream is made with nuts from Bronte in Sicily and the seductive vanilla is made with beans sourced in Madagascar.

There are other branches in the Markthal and on Meent and West Kruiskade; the latter two are branded De IJssalon.


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