Must-see restaurants in North Holland

  • De Lachende Javaan

    Haarlem

    The interior of this old merchant's house glows from stained-glass windows and reflections off the vintage art from Java. The rijsttafel (array of dishes…

  • Vispaleis Rokerij van der Star

    Texel

    Fresh-from-the-ocean seafood is dished up at this cafe, including garlicky seafood soup and sublime smoked fish. Seating is basic – go for a plastic chair…

  • De Haerlemsche Vlaamse

    Haarlem

    Line up at this local institution for a cone of crispy, golden fries made from fresh potatoes, with one of a dozen sauces, including three kinds of…

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