Dutch Cuisine & Local Eateries

Iconic Dishes & Street Food

• Bitterballen: Crispy fried meat balls served with mustard, a classic Dutch bar snack.

• Haring (Raw Herring): Traditional salted raw herring with onions and pickles. Taste it at the street stall near Albert Heijn on Dam Square.

• Kibbeling: Crispy fried cod bites with tartar sauce, popular street seafood.

• Dutch Pancakes: Savory or sweet traditional pancakes. A great spot is the restaurant on NES Street.

• Poffertjes: Mini fluffy pancakes topped with powdered sugar and butter.

• Stamppot: Hearty mashed potato mixed with vegetables and sausages.

• Erwtensoep: Thick pea soup with sausage, a warming winter dish.

• Patat Friet: Double-fried thick fries, commonly served with mayonnaise or satay sauce.

• Appeltaart: Cinnamon apple pie, usually paired with fresh whipped cream.

Recommended Places to Eat

• Moeders: Cozy eatery for homemade Dutch comfort food like stamppot.

• The Pantry: Offers classic Dutch dishes and signature bitterballen.

• Pesca Vis Seafood: Ideal for fresh seafood meals