Nijmegen
With a pretty terrace overlooking a tree-shaded square and an all-day menu bursting with fresh homemade salads, super-food bowls and imaginative cakes,…
Must-see restaurants in Central Netherlands
Gelderland
Hollandse Nieuwe or soused herrings (lightly brined, raw, young herrings), herring sandwiches, gerookte meervalfilet (smoked catfish fillet), oven-baked…
Nijmegen
This youthful bistro, at home in the historic Commanderie van St Jan, cooks up all-day food, including a stylish high tea, shared dinner plates and…
Gelderland
With a parasol-shaded terrace overlooking flowery gardens and grassy fields beyond, this on-trend contemporary address is particularly delightful in warm…
Gelderland
When the name of the craftsman who created the bespoke wooden tables and bar is printed on the window like an art work, you know you’re in a special place…
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…
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…
Gelderland
Discover gourmet artistry at this humble ice-cream parlour in Hoenderloo, a 10-minute stroll from the park entrance. Ijs van Co has been making its smooth…
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…
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…
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…
Gelderland
This picture-postcard cottage restaurant is as evocative as its name suggests. Squirrelled away down a narrow lane by a prairie frequented by rutting deer…
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 –…
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…
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…
Nijmegen
Given its near-water location on a 16th-century street in the so-called 'lower town', De Firma's appealing beachy vibe is appropriate. Vintage, sea-blue…
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…
Overijssel
Be it ice-cream sundaes, pancakes with tempting toppings, lunchtime broodjes (sandwiches) or heartier mains like sea-bass fillet with lemon mayonnaise or…
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…
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…
Nijmegen
One of several restaurants with terraces across the street from Valkofpark, this sophisticated bistro cooks up fresh, seasonal fare such as candied sea…
Gelderland
This attractive cream-stone villa (1779) with summer garden offers meal-sized club sandwiches, creative salads and staple bitterballen (€6) that cater to…
Overijssel
All-day brunch is the speciality of this appealing lifestyle cafe, footsteps from the Sassenpoort and waterfront beyond. Yoghurt and smoothie bowls come…
Overijssel
With an enchanting terrace overlooking quaint Bottermarkt, top-end dining here is a summertime highlight. Cuisine is bistro style with a French accent,…
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…
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…
Nijmegen
A perennially popular collective-run eatery with natural, creatively prepared fare and plenty of vegetarian options. The kaas gehakt (€11.50) is their…
Gelderland
Local fashionistas pile into this vintage-styled corner cafe in the Modekwartier to tuck into creative dishes prepared by rebel chef Werry van Leeuwen and…
Gelderland
Grab a pew – on a vintage Dutch train seat or saggy old Chesterfield sofa to be precise – at this casual eatery by the train station and take your pick…
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…
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,…
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…
