The best restaurants Netherlands

Timetable

Hours may vary from place to place and should always be checked, especially due to staff shortages. Usually, restaurants open for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and in the evening from 18:00 to 22:00. The kitchens close early compared to France. Reservations are required for the most popular addresses. Some restaurants are so popular that you will have to reserve them before your departure

Kitchens close earlier in the Netherlands than in France and it will sometimes be difficult to find a restaurant open at 10pm on weekdays. Think about it!

Budget & Tips

The Netherlands is a country that can be experienced at many different speeds and on a budget. However, prices have risen dramatically in recent years and restaurants will be a major expense if you want to eat properly seated.

Doggy bags are not mandatory, but many restaurants do have them

We have sometimes included all-you-can-eat places in cities, which can be interesting, especially if you are traveling with your family

If you are very hungry and have a small budget, why not succumb to Febo, a fast-food machine where you can pull food from a wall.

What costs extra

Officially, service is included in the price, but it is still a good idea to leave a tip in cafés, restaurants and with cab drivers. 10% of the price is a good indication. While service is often rough and slow in the Netherlands, keep in mind that many waiters are students making ends meet. The French don't always get good press and don't have a reputation for generosity, so make a small gesture!

Restaurants normally serve free water, but it would be a bit inappropriate not to take mineral water in a star restaurant. Bread baskets are not a tradition in the Netherlands and you will only find them in high-class restaurants

The local way

Fish stalls are probably the most local way to eat healthy and like the locals. In addition, the fish and herring trays are cheap options to eat. Good plan and typical option of the country.

To be avoided

We don't recommend any address named after a famous Italian spread. These are the tasteless addresses found in the ultra-touristy neighborhoods that serve fatty and sweet food, often already presented in the stalls.

Kids

Children are welcome in many restaurants and there is often a special menu for them. For them, the ideal is to look for the creperies that will delight them!

Smokers

All cafés and restaurants have been non-smoking for several years and fortunately. Smokers are welcome on the terrace

Tourist traps

It's simple, touts will never take you to a good restaurant, so avoid following them!