Must-see restaurants in The Netherlands

  • Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Climb some of Amsterdam's steepest stairs inside a 1539 building to reach this small-as-a-postage-stamp restaurant with 100-plus teapots hanging from the…

  • Restaurant De Knijp

    Amsterdam

    A dark-wood eatery close to Amsterdam's museum district, this evening-only French-influenced place offers meaty classics, such as snails in creamy garlic…

  • Toko Joyce

    Amsterdam

    With a few bar-stool seats, this cheap and cheerful choice is great for a quick bite. You choose from a selection of Indonesian-Surinamese food; the …

  • Taco Cartel

    De Pijp

    Fronted by a sky-blue facade, this cheap, cheerful restaurant serves nine varieties of its namesake tacos and another nine different burritos with…

  • Stroom

    De Pijp

    A charming timber-framed corner building with large windows houses this split-level cafe with mezzanine seating, which opens onto one of De Pijp's…

  • George Bistro Bistro

    Amsterdam

    So good they named it twice, this French-style bistro has large windows, wooden chairs and a buzzy atmosphere. George's menu includes lobster cooked on…

  • Thrill Grill

    Haarlem

    Part of an Amsterdam-originated micro-chain set up by former Michelin-starred Dutch TV chef Robert Kranenborg, with four Netherlands locations to date,…

  • Volt

    De Pijp

    Strung with coloured light bulbs, Volt is a neighbourhood fixture for daily changing, market-sourced dishes such as turbot-and-prawn ravioli with…

  • Eindeloos

    Leeuwarden

    Chef Willem Schaafsma is one of Friesland's most exciting young culinary talents, working with local organic produce to create a sensationally modern…

  • Brasserie De Joffers

    Amsterdam

    Near the Vondelpark, this restaurant has a shaded terrace that entices you to sit nursing a drink in the sunshine, as well as a timber and curved-glass…

  • Little Collins

    De Pijp

    On a side street near Albert Cuypmarkt, this hip hang-out is hopping during brunch, when dishes might include toasted brioche with grilled halloumi,…

  • Basaal

    Den Haag

    Neighbourhood bistros are rarely as stylish as this one, and few have locations as pretty. Overlooking a canal, with waterside seating in summer, it…

  • Zebedeüs

    Den Haag

    Abutting the walls of the Grote Kerk, Zebedeüs serves open sandwiches, toasties, pastas and soup all day, and a limited menu of more elaborate mains at…

  • Breakfast Club

    Amsterdam

    If you're hankering for breakfast any time of day, this bright corner cafe is perfect: Mexican breakfasts with huevos rancheros (spicy eggs); English…

  • Happyhappyjoyjoy

    Amsterdam

    Happy happy joy joy is how you'll feel after digging into some tasty Asian fusion. Sit under hanging red lanterns out front or take in the eye-catching…

  • 't Ouwe Bruggetje

    Rotterdam

    This long-operating restaurant has an atmospheric timber-panelled interior, as well as seating by the iron-framed drawbridge out front and on a floating…

  • Double B

    Leeuwarden

    Exceptional burgers are the drawcard at this casual eatery in a rambling old townhouse with a maze of chandelier-lit rooms, sweeping staircase and out…

  • Stach

    De Pijp

    An Aladdin's cave of fresh produce, jams, preserves, teas, coffees, juices and chocolates, this food emporium also makes some of the best (and best-value)…

  • Madame Poulet

    Den Haag

    This lady sure knows how to roast a chicken. Free-range and raised without antibiotics, the juicy chickens are basted with aromatic herbs and roasted in a…

  • Boerderij Meerzicht

    Amsterdam

    In Amsterdamse Bos, on the northwest side of the Bosbaan (the long lake used for sculling), this old farmhouse is a marvellously family-friendly…

  • Burgerij

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Bypass Centraal Station's fast-food mega-chains and head to this contemporary spot for great burgers. Its 14 varieties include a towering beef Double…

  • FG

    Rotterdam

    He's cooked with luminaries including Heston Blumenthal and is certainly Rotterdam's best-known chef, but we're not convinced that François Geurds' menus…

  • Sea Salt & Chocolate

    De Pijp

    Tucked away in a quiet side street, this little cafe serves cakes (including spicy speculaas (spiced biscuit) cheesecake and signature sea-salt chocolate…

  • Bazar

    Rotterdam

    Sampling menus from across the Middle East and North Africa, Bazar dishes up versions of Turkish kebaps, Egyptian falafel, Moroccan couscous, Persian…

  • Café Sjiek

    Maastricht

    This cosy spot is a great place to try traditional zuurvlees (sour stew) made with horsemeat and served with apple sauce. But there are also fresh fish…

  • Café de Plak

    Nijmegen

    A perennially popular collective-run eatery with natural, creatively prepared fare and plenty of vegetarian options. The kaas gehakt (€11.50) is their…

  • Pastis

    Amsterdam

    Red awning, pavement tables, rustic interior, bottle-lined walls and charcuterie: immerse yourself in a corner of France, with a regularly changing menu…

  • De Klok

    Leiden

    A large klok (clock) and jaunty black-and-white awning signal this restaurant's presence on one of the town's major foodie strips. The menu is resolutely…

  • Oker

    Den Haag

    Take your taste buds on a journey around the globe at perennially popular Oker. The menu of small plates draws on Italian, Japanese, Thai, French, Chinese…

  • Carter

    Amsterdam

    In the swanky residential neighbourhood the Old South, this split-level dining space has art and photography covering the walls, and a lovely street-side…

  • Roopram Roti

    Amsterdam

    This simple canteen-style Surinamese cafe often has a queue out the door, but it moves fairly fast. Place your order at the bar – the scrumptiously punchy…

  • David's Gelato

    South Holland

    The young entrepreneur who owns this ice-cream parlour was the subject of Mirjam Van Veelen's 2017 documentary Chill: The Road to David's Gelato, the…

  • Fishbar Monk

    Haarlem

    Waddenzee shrimp and razor clams, Zeeland oysters, North Sea herring, Middleburg mussels, Terschelling scallops and house-smoked Vlieland mackerel are…

  • Eetcafe Ibis

    Amsterdam

    Bright with African art and brilliant-hued textiles, Ibis is a cosy and delightful spot to get your hands on (literally, using the spongy Ethiopian injera…

  • Mangiancora

    De Pijp

    Everything at Mangiancora is imported from Italy's Naples region – not only ingredients and wines but even the sand and stone from Mount Vesuvius that the…

  • Dudok

    Rotterdam

    Ask any Rotterdammer to nominate their favourite sweet treat, and there's a good chance they will opt for the apple pie served here. A cinnamon-spiced…

  • Oudt Leyden

    Leiden

    The giant Dutch-style pancakes here widen the eyes of kids and adults alike. Whether you're after something savoury (marinated salmon, sour cream and…

  • Landmarkt

    Amsterdam Noord

    This large covered food market has fresh fruit, vegetables, an on-site bakery, gourmet foodstuffs, and a fine selection of cheese, wine and beers. There's…

  • Jackie Brown

    Utrecht Province

    Black walls with low-wattage lamps and a crowned mural of Notorious B.I.G. give Jackie Brown a self-consciously 'urban' vibe, but the tapas-sized portions…

  • Lof der Zoetheid

    Rotterdam

    Its name means 'In Praise of Sweetness', and this stylish cafe certainly serves delicious sweet stuff. Sample the goods in the daily afternoon tea, which…

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