Must-see restaurants in Overijssel

  • Fooddock

    Overijssel

    For something different, head east to the old harbour or Havenkwartier where an old industrial silo has been transformed into a funky food hall with a…

  • Banketbakkerij Smit

    Overijssel

    Irresistible house specialities at this old-world cafe and tea room include Kamper slof (a rich, walnut and caramel biscuit-cake), vulkoek (almond paste…

  • Bouwkunde

    Overijssel

    Chef Pieter van de Pavoordt adds a French accent to local organic ingredients and sommelier Heleen Boom chooses the right wines at this polished eatery…

  • Blue Sakura

    Overijssel

    When you tire of Dutch or European cuisine, head to this Japanese and sushi grill, which pulls in the crowds with its bottomless 'all-you-can-eat-in-2½…

  • Engel Winkelcafé

    Overijssel

    Among the jungle of cafes on people-busy Grote Markt, this hybrid cafe-concept store stands out. Its designer, chandelier-lit interior is an enchanting…

  • Poppe

    Overijssel

    Find this elegant restaurant tucked behind a part-black, part-red brick facade in a former blacksmith's shop. A steady stream of superb seasonal dishes –…

  • Jackie's

    Overijssel

    It might not quite be 'New York cuisine' as its strapline suggests, but the international kitchen at this trendy eatery is top-notch and the alfresco…

  • De Stadsherberg

    Overijssel

    Head to this riverfront mansion for traditional Dutch and European cuisine served in an old-world setting. Views of the swirling Ijssel and holden-wheel…

  • Twentsche Foodhall

    Overijssel

    Enschede's sustainable food hall is the hipster spot for everything from a Twente sandwich stuffed with bakworst (oven-baked slices of liver sausage) to…

  • Paviljoen Lutterzand

    Overijssel

    Be it ice-cream sundaes, pancakes with tempting toppings, lunchtime broodjes (sandwiches) or heartier mains like sea-bass fillet with lemon mayonnaise or…

  • ’t Pestengasthuys

    Overijssel

    Counter-intuitive as it may seem to house an elegant restaurant inside an old hospital for plague victims, the building's dark past is instantly forgotten…

  • Brood van Joop

    Overijssel

    'Ambachtelijk brood' (artisanal, handmade bread), organic to boot, is the alluring promise of this modern eatery. There's bar seating inside and a twinset…

  • Lots & More

    Overijssel

    All-day brunch is the speciality of this appealing lifestyle cafe, footsteps from the Sassenpoort and waterfront beyond. Yoghurt and smoothie bowls come…

  • Restaurant de Bottermarck

    Overijssel

    With an enchanting terrace overlooking quaint Bottermarkt, top-end dining here is a summertime highlight. Cuisine is bistro style with a French accent,…

  • Herberg De Bonte Os

    Overijssel

    A down-to-earth eatery for meat and potato aficionados, The Brown Steak Café – complete with life-sized calf guarding the peaceful pavement terrace out…

  • De Vier Jaargetijden

    Overijssel

    Of the many cafes in this vast old-town square, the Four Seasons is often the most crowded and for good reason: fast service, tasty cooking, excellent…

  • Grand Café Het Wijnhuis

    Overijssel

    The wine's the thing here: the extensive list includes various organic selections, and the food complements it nicely. The fish is fresh, salads zestily…

  • Cucina Italiana

    Overijssel

    Authentic southern-Italian fare is the draw at this family-run establishment. Chef Raffaele hails from the Apulia region, origin of the local pasta,…

  • Grand Café Dikke van Dale

    Overijssel

    Unpretentious, stick-to-your-ribs pub fare like burgers, schnitzel and feisty steaks in pepper sauce is served in abundance at this brownish cafe near the…

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