Must-see restaurants in The Netherlands

  • Sterk Staaltje

    Amsterdam

    With pristine fruit and veg stacked up outside, Sterk Staaltje is worth entering just to breathe in the scent of the foodstuffs, with a fine range of…

  • De Soepbar

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Four to five organic soups made daily at 'the soup bar' always include vegetarian and vegan options. Choices might include goat's cheese, thyme and…

  • Box Sociaal

    Amsterdam

    Set up by two Aussies, this stylish neighbourhood cafe opposite the zoo has you covered any time of the day. Brunch on smashed avo on toast, enjoy all-day…

  • Coba

    Amsterdam Noord

    This cool taqueria serves a small but inspiring menu of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, alongside tequila-based cocktails, natural wines and fresh juices…

  • Stek

    Leeuwarden

    With a wooden decking terrace right above the water, views of canal action – yachts sailing past beneath the neighbouring bridge that rises to let them…

  • De Boet

    North Holland & Flevoland

    Urk's finest restaurant serves multicourse menus (no à la carte) using seafood landed daily by the fishing fleet out front. Zuiderzee sole with jenever…

  • De Laatste Kruimel

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Opening to a tiny canal-side terrace and decorated with vintage finds from the Noordermarkt and wooden pallets upcycled as furniture, the 'Last Crumb' has…

  • Frenzi

    Amsterdam

    Frenzi has lots of atmosphere, with its scrubbed wood tables lit with candles and its decorative tiled floor, and serves delicious tapas at dinner –…

  • Bistro 't Gerecht

    Groningen

    Modern European fare is cooked up at this stylish bistro on one of Groningen's most lively streets. Savour creative combos such as mackerel with radish,…

  • Butcher

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Amsterdam success story the Butcher's gleaming branch near the Dam is inside the former bank also housing Dutch design emporium X Bank. It doesn't take…

  • Royaal Belegd

    Friesland

    ‘Fair trade, homemade and good food’ is the holy grail for chefs at this fun corner cafe. Bar seating in front of big windows provides ringside views of…

  • Ivy & Bros

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Except for the life-size replica megalodon shark jaws suspended above the open kitchen, all of the artwork at this hip cafe is for sale, as is the…

  • Sir Hummus

    De Pijp

    Sir Hummus is the brainchild of three young Israelis whose passion for the chickpea dip led to a London street-market stall and then this hummus-dedicated…

  • Restaurant Sinne

    De Pijp

    Watching the chefs work their magic in an open kitchen at the back of Michelin-starred Sinne is almost as thrilling as dining on the results. Multicourse…

  • Café Smit en Voogt

    Amsterdam

    On a leafy corner, with high ceilings and a relaxed vibe, this cool and laid-back cafe is ideal for a salad or sandwich for lunch, or a coffee and slice…

  • Bonboon

    Amsterdam

    A sign on the wall reads ‘eat beans, not beings’ at this creative vegan restaurant opposite the water, with so much more than beans on the menu. Start…

  • Brick

    Haarlem

    You can watch Brick's chefs preparing spectacular burgers, steaks and multicourse pan-European menus (wine pairings available) from the street-level…

  • Gebr Niemeijer

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This French bakery is a real find near Centraal Station. Take a seat at one of the sturdy wooden tables beneath the art deco ceiling to linger over flaky…

  • Seafood Bar

    Amsterdam

    White-tiled and exposed-brick walls give this popular seafood specialist a fresh, urban feel, while counter as well as table seating makes it a good…

  • Fou Fow Ramen

    De Pijp

    Paper lanterns sway from the ceiling of this restaurant, which opens to a covered, plant-filled courtyard out back – an idyllic spot for a bowl of chilled…

  • Grab a drink or bite to eat in a former art deco cinema at Coffee and Coconuts

    CT Coffee & Coconuts

    De Pijp

    A 1920s art deco cinema has been stunningly transformed into this open-plan, triple-level, cathedral-like space (with a giant print of John Lennon at the…

  • Meals are made from rescued food at Instock, Amsterdam

    Instock

    Amsterdam

    Instock's food is extremely tasty, with some surprising combinations – like a talented chef has conjured up a great meal from leftovers! This is precisely…

  • Tasty and hearty home-cooked meals at Hap Hmm, Amsterdam

    Hap Hmm

    Amsterdam

    With old family photos adorning the walls, an evening at this homely eatery almost feels like dining in someone’s home. The menu offers an array of…

  • Check out Friterie par Hasard for all your frites needs

    Friterie par Hasard

    De Pijp

    Fronted by a red-and-white chequered awning, low-lit Friterie par Hasard is fêted for its frites (fries), served with dishes such as ribs in traditional…

  • Dignita cafe

    Dignita Vondelpark

    Amsterdam

    This light, airy cafe looks like many other hipster brunch spots, but Dignita has socially worthwhile credentials too, pumping its profits into helping…

  • Don't miss the famous beef steaks at Cafe Loetje, Amsterdam

    Café Loetje

    Amsterdam

    Somewhat of an Amsterdam Institution, Café Loetje is renowned for its mouthwatering biefstuk (beef steaks). Originally a billiards bar, the cafe…

  • Choose between healthy soups and salads at Sla

    SLA

    De Pijp

    Amsterdam's fashionistas flock to this super-stylish salad bar for its soups, its juices and especially its extensive array of fresh, healthy salads you…

  • Lalibela was the Netherlands' first Ethiopian restaurant

    Lalibela

    Amsterdam

    Named after the ancient African city, this small and colourful restaurant feels like you're in another country. It was the Netherlands' first Ethiopian…

  • Sample the delicous pasta at Holy Ravioli, Amsterdam

    Holy Ravioli

    Amsterdam

    Pasta maker Holy Ravioli supplies restaurants around town, but you can get ready-to-eat takeaway meals here (or, if you're lucky, snag a seat at its few…

  • Op het Dak, Inside

    Op Het Dak

    Rotterdam

    Perched on top of the Schieblock office building, Op Het Dak ('On the Roof') is a pavilion with indoor, deck and garden seating amidst one of Europe's…

  • Pool bar at the Kanarie Club

    Kanarie Club

    Amsterdam

    Lots of plate glass and the dizzying De Hallen tram-shed height make this a breezy option for a laid-back meal, with all-day breakfast and lunch dishes…

  • Cheese with everything at Fondue and Fondue, Amsterdam

    Fondue & Fondue

    Amsterdam

    Against a backdrop of white tiles and exposed brick, this reasonably priced restaurant serves silky Alpine fondues, with a choice of fish (tuna, salmon…

  • For budget Indonesian food look no further than Toko Kok Kita

    Toko Kok Kita

    Amsterdam

    A humble Indonesian toko (shop) attracting queues for its authentic Indonesian dishes. Diners choose either rice or noodles and then select their…

  • De Taart van m’n Tante café tea room in De Pijp .

    Taart van m'n Tante

    De Pijp

    One of Amsterdam's best-loved cake shops operates from this ultra-kitsch parlour, turning out apple pies (Dutch, French or 'tipsy'), pecan pie and wish…

  • Look no further than Ocha for well-priced Thai cuisine

    OCHA Thai

    Amsterdam

    Nothing fancy, this simple cafe serves up authentic and tasty Thai cuisine – great green and red curries, pad thai and papaya salad – at excellent prices…

  • Angelo Betti, facade

    Angelo Betti

    Rotterdam

    Serving a flavourful array of soft, rich gelato, Angelo Betti has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an ice-cream cart in 1922. Four…

  • World of Food is a parking garage turned street food venue in Amsterdam's Bijlmer neighbourhood

    World of Food

    Amsterdam

    This parking-garage-turned-street-food-venue is a popular spot in the Bijlmer neighbourhood. Stalls serve up good, honest food at excellent prices from a…

  • De Bessenschuur

    Frisian Islands

    Once a storage shed for the copious cranberry harvest in this part of the island, this pretty forest cottage with red-and-white-striped canopies now…

  • Lot en de Walvis

    Leiden

    The name translates as 'little things mean a lot', but it's not the little things that make this cafe in the handsome 1889 De Volharding warehouse a…

  • Volendammer Vishandel

    De Pijp

    Dutch flags fly from this traditional haringhuis ('herring house', ie takeaway fish shop), which has its own fishing fleet at the seaside resort of…

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