Rotterdam
In the Provenierswijk neighbourhood behind Centraal Station, this cafe/wine bar/restaurant hybrid offers a menu of French brasserie fare and a tempting…
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Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A wee three-table oasis in a narrow alleyway just off the touristy Damrak, this fish shop serves excellent herring sandwiches on a choice of white or…
Rotterdam
In a former butcher shop, Ter Marsch & Co sizzles up a variety of burgers, including a rendang version with sesame, mayo, citrus dressing and coleslaw; a…
Southern Canal Ring
With canal-side seats on a busy corner, Herengracht has a sleek interior and a rear courtyard for dining al fresco. Choose from signature dishes like…
Amsterdam
This is the original location of the local bakery mini-chain. Order one of the famed scones or a sandwich on wonderfully crusty bread and take it to the…
De Pijp
Beneath a golden angel in the middle of the Albert Cuypmarkt, this one-time church has fab-u-lous tile murals and 1001 Arabian lights to complement the…
Leeuwarden
This often boisterous locale offers various settings for a hearty meal, from the tree-shaded tables out front to the wood-lined interior to the garden at…
Southern Canal Ring
In plain, no-nonsense surrounds, a largely Chinese clientele tucks into well-cooked dishes, such as razor clams, Peking duck, pancakes, and various stir…
Delft
The ultimate Italian neighbourhood restaurant, La Fontanella has been at this location since 1974. It imports its ingredients from Italy and offers a well…
Rotterdam
The Rotterdam branch of an Amsterdam-based operation, this place sells crispy fries and croquettes. It's a perfect pitstop after spending a few hours in…
Amsterdam
At 'End of the World', volunteer cooks make cheap big-portioned meals for a largely local crowd on a docked boat, with live music most nights.
Pim's Poffertjes en Pannekoekenhuis
South Holland
Kids will love this old-style pancake house close to the Statenplein. Thin, cartwheel-size pancakes are filled with dozens of choices of ingredients both…
Rotterdam
If you like brownies, fudge and cupcakes – and really, who doesn't? – this cafe is for you. Its bakery supplies many of Rotterdam's cafes with sweet…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This outpost of the local chain serves sandwiches on wonderfully crusty bread and fresh-squeezed juices to go.
Delft
Fish has been sold on this spot since 1342. Display cases in the old open-air pavilion entice with fresh, marinated, smoked and fried fishy treats.
Den Haag
Tucked down a charming alleyway with outdoor tables, Allard may on first entry remind you of a favourite Parisian neighbourhood bistro. Service is…
Delft
The most coveted seats at this cafe are on the terrace, aboard a barge moored on the canal. But even this lovely setting doesn't compensate for the poor…
