DUTCH FOOD TO TRY + LOCAL FAVORITES
What and where to eat in Amsterdam
There is a map with the nice cafes and restaurants below.
Hollandse Haring
Tents marked with "Haring" sell young lightly salted herring accompanied by onion and pickled cucumber, a classic Dutch delicacy. Visitors can also find Kibbeling – crispy pieces of cod in batter served with sauces, at these tents.
Frites
One of the well-known snacks in Amsterdam is French fries served in a bag with generous toppings of cheese, garlic, or other sauces. Manneken Pis is the most popular place to try this snack.
Stroopwafels
One of the traditional Dutch treats is stroopwafel, consisting of two sugar waffles with a warm caramel filling. Typically, they are sold at markets, and the cost per piece ranges from 2-3€.
Hollandse Haring
Tents marked with "Haring" sell young lightly salted herring accompanied by onion and pickled cucumber, a classic Dutch delicacy. Visitors can also find Kibbeling – crispy pieces of cod in batter served with sauces, at these tents.
Frites
One of the well-known snacks in Amsterdam is French fries served in a bag with generous toppings of cheese, garlic, or other sauces. Manneken Pis is the most popular place to try this snack.
Stroopwafels
One of the traditional Dutch treats is stroopwafel, consisting of two sugar waffles with a warm caramel filling. Typically, they are sold at markets, and the cost per piece ranges from 2-3€.
Belgian waffles
Belgian waffles are a delicacy not limited to Belgium, as they are also popular in Amsterdam. Served warm, these waffles can be stuffed with an array of toppings, such as berries, fruits, chocolate, caramel, cream, and more.
IJ beer
The local wheat beer brewed at the mill offers a wide range of flavors, including the famous IJ Wit, as well as Flink, Zatte, PaasIJ, Natte, and many others. It can be purchased at grocery stores or ordered at any bar or restaurant.
Bitterballen
Bitterballen is a deep-fried snack made from minced meat, vegetables, or mushrooms that is a perfect accompaniment to beer. It is widely available in cafes, bars, and restaurants throughout Amsterdam.
Belgian waffles
Belgian waffles are a delicacy not limited to Belgium, as they are also popular in Amsterdam. Served warm, these waffles can be stuffed with an array of toppings, such as berries, fruits, chocolate, caramel, cream, and more.
IJ beer
The local wheat beer brewed at the mill offers a wide range of flavors, including the famous IJ Wit, as well as Flink, Zatte, PaasIJ, Natte, and many others. It can be purchased at grocery stores or ordered at any bar or restaurant.
Bitterballen
Bitterballen is a deep-fried snack made from minced meat, vegetables, or mushrooms that is a perfect accompaniment to beer. It is widely available in cafes, bars, and restaurants throughout Amsterdam.
