Traditional dishes of Amsterdam

What to Try in Amsterdam

If you're thinking about starting a diet in Amsterdam, that plan might not go well! Food is abundant here - you'll find nearly a hundred French and almost 40 Italian restaurants, over 70 Asian cafes, numerous bakeries, and 7 vegetarian establishments.

However, even Amsterdam's finest cafes can't overshadow the city's culinary pride - herring. In the summer, you can purchase this delicacy right on the streets at the Hollandse Nieuwe stalls. Served on hearty sandwiches with white buns, finely chopped onions, and salted fish, they typically cost around 1.5 EUR. Other authentic Dutch dishes to try include stamppot (mashed potatoes with braised cabbage and sausages) and hachee (reminiscent of goulash).

Amsterdam's National Cuisine

Don't forget to sample the local cheeses as well. Trust me, Edam, Gouda, Maasdam, and the renowned "Old Amsterdam" cheese are incomparable to similarly named products found in our stores!

What Else Is Worth Trying

If you're looking to savor the local experience, we highly recommend visiting the so-called "bruine kroegjes" or "brown cafes," as well as "eetcafe." Bruine kroegjes are affordable Amsterdam eateries that resemble pubs, where beer takes center stage, and other offerings are considered appetizers. Eetcafe is quite similar but with a more extensive kitchen, and you can expect prices ranging from 9 to 15 EUR for a hot meal in such Amsterdam restaurants.