What to Eat and Drink in Amsterdam?

In Amsterdam, there are tastes from different world cuisines as well as city-specific flavors. There is definitely a restaurant in the city to suit your taste. In Dutch cuisine, meat and vegetables are generally used together.You can find a lot of options for eat and drink in Amsterdam. The most famous food of the city is Dutch cheese and french fries called patat . Fish and seafood are also indispensable for the tables.

Lunch in Amsterdam starts at 12:00 and lasts until 14:30. Lunch can be passed with snacks. Dinner is served in restaurants between 18:00 and 23:00. For the Dutch, dinner has a special place. You can have an inexpensive dinner with options such as dagschotel (plate of the day) or dagmenu (menu of the day) in the menu of restaurants.

Patat:  The Dutch’s favorite food is definitely french fries. Even when they go to a fancy restaurant, they can order french fries. Of course, it is best served in cone-shaped papers. There are many different sauce options such as peanut sauce, garlic sauce and ketchup. But the most preferred one is mayonnaise.

Nieuwe Haring:  It is a sandwich made of fish, onions and pickles. Haring, one of the city’s famous street delicacies, is eaten abundantly in summer.

Bitterballen:  Food prepared with a mixture of steak, spices, oil and flour is stored frozen. You can taste this food in many cafes and restaurants of the city.

Poffertjes:  The tiny pancakes made in street stands are called Poffertjes. Served on a paper plate with powdered sugar sprinkled on top, this dessert is one of the traditional Dutch delicacies eaten on the street.

Haring:  This fish, which is consumed quite often in northern countries, is eaten raw in the Netherlands. Served with diced onion and pickle slices. If you don’t want to eat it that way, you can put it between sandwich bread.

Kroketten:  It is a meatball-like dish with meat, shrimp or cheese in it. It is made by frying in the form of croquettes.

Stamppot: A traditional Dutch dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage.

Ossenworst: A type of ham prepared with raw meat and spices.

Erwtensoep: It is a kind of soup prepared with carrots, potatoes, peas, pork and cream. It has an intense flavor.

Saucijzenbroodje: A type of hot dog.

Tostis: It is a type of sandwich prepared with grilled ham and cheese.

Hutspot: It is a type of meal prepared by mashing steak, carrots, onions and potatoes.

Gember met Slagroom: It is a kind of dessert prepared with cinnamon and cream. It has a sweet sour taste.

Popular Taste Stops of the Amsterdam

MOMO

Momo, one of the most popular addresses in Amsterdam where you can taste the unique flavors of Japanese, Sushi, Asian and fusion cuisine, is as assertive with its cocktails as it is with its meals. You can also find gluten-free meals at the venue. The venue, which operates from 10:00 am to 01:00 am from Sunday to Thursday, and from 10:00 am to 02:00 am on Friday-Saturday, turns into a club after 23:00.
Address: Hobbemastraat 1, 1071 XZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 671 7474

Bagels&Beans

The place, which is famous for its bagels, is an ideal address for a delicious breakfast. You can choose whatever you want and have a delicious breakfast with cheese, jam, ham and tomatoes in the restaurant that offers different bagel options. The bagels with pine nut and goat cheese are worth trying.
Address: Waterlooplein 2, Raadhuisstraat 18

Hard Rock Cafe
One of the most popular venues in Amsterdam, Hard Rock Cafe fascinates visitors not only with its food but also with the beauty of the place. Located on the canal, the place is preferred at any time of the day. The portions are quite large and filling. The place where you can taste the famous Amsterdam beers and enjoy the music besides meals is open from 11.30 to 24.00 on Sunday-Thursday and from 11.30 to 01.00 on Friday-Saturday. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for the place, which is quite crowded.
Address: Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 5237625

Pancake Bakery
This is an address that pancake lovers cannot resist. There are over thirty types of pancakes, from savory to sweet. Get it with ham and cheese or with chocolate and strawberry. The taste of each one will remain in your palate.
Address: Prinsengracht 191, Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 6251333

Café Nielsen
Head here for a delicious breakfast of cheese and ham, omelet, french toast and seasonal fruits among delicious bagels. The location of Cafe Nielsen, one of the most popular stops in the city, is also very nice.
Address: Berenstraat 19

Burger Bar
If you’re not open to trying different flavors, you can go to a delicious burger place. Great hamburgers await you at the self-service Burger Bar. Hamburger prices vary according to the type and weight of the meat. You can add extra toppings to your hamburger, or you can have french fries and special sauces on the side.
Address: Kolksteeg 2 | 1012 PT Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Envy
It is an ideal address for dinners with delicately prepared delicatessen plates, seafood and meat dishes resembling tapas, beet chips, delicious pickles and many more.
Address: Prinsengracht 381, 1016 Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 3446407

Greetje
Here you can find the most delicious local Dutch dish Stamppot, prepared with vegetable and potato paste. This dish goes great with any kind of meat. One of the interesting details here is that the fried bread is served with foie gras. You can have delicious main courses for 25 € and above at the restaurant, which is open after 18.00.
Address: Peperstraat 23, 1011 TJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: +31 20 7797450

De Klos
If you love meat, De Klos is for you. You should definitely taste the scallops served with potatoes and salad here. If you are into gourmet delicacies, book your place for the evening at De Klos, which stands out with its warm and stylish atmosphere.
Address: Kerkstraat 41, 1017 GB Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: 020 625 3730

Good Eat Cafe
For affordable dinner Good Eat Cafes, the cafe of the Dutch dinner institute, could be an ideal choice. You can enjoy delicious local delicacies in the bar style cafes for a price between 10 and 16 Euros.

Coffee Shops
It is a fact that drugs are bad and harmful. However, it is very useful to remind that Amsterdam is a city of sin. So if you are going to this city, you have to be a little tolerant about it. Because from the moment you step on the street, whether it is early in the day or late in the day, you will always smell cannabis outside. Smoking marijuana in the city is prohibited in all indoor areas except Coffee Shops, but it is allowed in the smoking areas of the venues. You can see a Coffee Shop on any corner, in an alley or on the street. It is possible to come across the Bulldog, which is very popular with tourists, almost every 500 meters in the city. Another popular Coffee Shop is Dampkring. This place is located in Leidseplein and it is quite crowded at all hours of the day. Another point you should know is that there is absolutely no alcohol sold in Coffee Shops. They’re pretty strict about it.

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