Western Canal Ring
Southern Dutch city Breda inspired this contemporary canal-side bistro, which combines sustainable ingredients, adventurous flavours and refined…
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Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Amid industrial-meets-farmhouse decor, De Bakkerswinkel serves breakfast fare such as French toast and omelettes, excellent baked goods (especially scones…
Overijssel
Be it ice-cream sundaes, pancakes with tempting toppings, lunchtime broodjes (sandwiches) or heartier mains like sea-bass fillet with lemon mayonnaise or…
Western Canal Ring
The cooking at this wine-cork-adorned bistro covers all the classics – bouillabaisse (traditional Provençal fish stew), steak tartar with frites (fries),…
Jordaan & the West
'Pizza and Prosecco' is the credo at this arty eatery where you sip Italian sparkling wine while waiting for delicious wood-fired varieties including…
Utrecht
The growing Loetje chain prides itself on its tenderloin steak (from €18.25) but also has more specifically Dutch options such as meatballs on farmer's…
De Pijp
Named for the town famously painted by Van Gogh, this charming spot evokes the sunny southern French region in its sage-hued dining room, cosy cellar,…
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…
Delft
With a sprawling terrace behind the town hall and atmospheric eating and drinking spaces inside this 16th-century waag (weighing house), this is a perfect…
Southern Canal Ring
De Carrousel serves some of Amsterdam's best pancakes, but its decor also takes the cake. The wooden building is covered in neon lights and red-leather…
De Pijp
Timber tables at this light-filled salad bar are made from a fallen Vondelpark tree, as are planks on which dishes such as homemade hummus, house-baked…
Rotterdam
Inside a pretty Delfshaven canal house, with an intimate split-level, dark-timber interior, Frits serves an astounding-value eight-course surprise menu…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Refined Blauw aan de Wal is a rose among thorns. A long, often-graffiti-covered laneway off Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99 in the Red Light District leads to…
Jordaan & the West
Koevoet's congenial Italian owners took over a former cafe on a quiet side street, left the gezellig (cosy) decor untouched and started cooking up their…
Rotterdam
Generations of Rotterdammers have grown up eating the tasty Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked by Italian pizzaioli (pizza makers) in O'Pazzo's huge tiled…
Amsterdam
Queue with the folks getting their Surinamese spice on at Tokoman. It makes a sensational broodje pom, a sandwich filled with a tasty mash of chicken and…
Rotterdam
Nestled in the shadow of the mighty Erasmusbrug, this sleek restaurant on the ground floor of the iconic De Rotterdam building serves artistically…
Western Canal Ring
This large cafe-restaurant stretches across two canal houses beautifully decorated with ruby-coloured light fittings and dark timber furniture, with…
Western Canal Ring
In a restored 17th-century warehouse that once belonged to the Dutch East India Company, this basement restaurant offers a dizzying 78 varieties of…
Amsterdam
A superb, popular and friendly neighbourhood cafe-bar, where the quirky decor features lots of foxes, stuffed and pictorial, and the menu focuses on that…
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…
Rotterdam
This old-fashioned place has everything you want from a neighbourhood bistro: friendly staff, well-priced food and lovely surrounds including a grapevine…
North Holland
Facing the 17th-century windmill De Bleeke Dood, by the bridge in Zaandijk, this wooden cottage's beamed ceilings, timber-panelled, beamed-ceilinged…
De Pijp
An Amsterdam School–style former municipal bathhouse (1931), today this split-level space with a wrought-iron-framed mezzanine is a vibrant spot for tapas…
De Pijp
Burgers are the big deal at Thrill Grill (including its signature double-beef Thrill Burger with Gouda and bacon), accompanied by truffle-Parmesan fries,…
Southern Canal Ring
Classic red-and-white gingham tablecloths set the scene at this authentic-feeling Lyonnais bouchon (informal rustic bistro). The menu changes daily but…
Amsterdam
High-ceilinged TisFris floods with light through huge plate-glass windows, has outdoor seating for sunny days, and is handily located near Rembrandthuis…
Jordaan & the West
Yes, there are perfectly lovely meat and fish mains here, but it's the pintxos (Basque tapas), skewered with wooden sticks and stacked on the gleaming bar…
Jordaan & the West
Brightly coloured cushions and copper fixtures adorn this old industrial building in the Westergasfabriek. The Algerian menu changes constantly but might…
South Holland
In fact, there's nothing twee about this modern bistro and wine bar, which features a warm colour scheme, pendant lights, wine-lined shelves and an open…
Western Canal Ring
This former basement kitchen to some large canal houses offers great value. The bird (struisvogel means 'ostrich'), served with butter-poached pear and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Spread over several levels and adjoining buildings, this classy, low-lit restaurant is one of Chinatown's most beloved; book ahead or plan to wait at busy…
Amsterdam
Sharing its bright-red brick building with creative offices, this industrial-chic restaurant has an ever-changing menu using local, seasonal produce and…
Leiden
In the shadow of the 17th-century Marekerk, this elegant brasserie's menu changes seasonally, and might feature smoked duck with stout sauce or baked…
Western Canal Ring
Piled high with breads and pastries, this contemporary bakery serves sandwiches on house-baked sourdough. It also offers sausage rolls, spinach, fennel…
Nijmegen
One of several restaurants with terraces across the street from Valkofpark, this sophisticated bistro cooks up fresh, seasonal fare such as candied sea…
Rotterdam
François Geurds' food lab sits under timber and silvery pressed-tin ceilings within Station Hofplein. This is where the FG staff experiment with dishes…
De Pijp
Indian restaurants can be surprisingly hit and miss in this multicultural city, making classy Surya an invaluable address for fans of Subcontinental…
Rotterdam
Asian accents are as pronounced as those from the Mediterranean in the menu at this popular neighbourhood cafe overlooking the serpentine De Rotte canal…
Rotterdam
There is limited table seating at this old-fashioned and aromatic deli, but if you don't manage to snag a sit-down spot, it's still a fabulous place to…
