Find here the most special restaurants and locations to dine in the Netherlands. Book now!
Fruits de mer in the vineyard
Picking clams empty, slurping oysters andlangoustines nibble between the bunches of grapes.The Francophile's car can simply remain in front of the door this summer. ForSweet Francethis summer you can join the pop-up restaurant 'Fruits de mer in the vineyard', in the Amsterdam suburb.
At this special restaurant in the Netherlands, tables covered with linen are widely spread in thevineyard, which are then filled with bisque, baguette,a gigantic plateau with crustaceans and shellfishand dessert. Not unimportant: you drink the wine made from the grapes you are among. To experience? Please note, the pop-up restaurant is only open on summer weekends in the summer and extremely popular, so be quick. Reservations can be made viafruits de mer in the vineyard >
Get on the dinner train
Do you want a special dinner while the decor is constantly changing? Then slide into the special dinner train, a train equipped as a restaurant that takes you through the beautiful Dutch landscape during a two-hour ride and at the same time serves a three-course menu. You can also book a matching wine arrangement and you can choose between 1st or 2nd class. The nice thing is: every table is next to the window, so dining and enjoying the view is guaranteed.
Every weekend (Friday to Sunday) theDinner Trainfrom one of the 20 cities, where and when exactly can you find in theagenda.Here you reserve a table in this special restaurant>
Lighthouse Island – Amsterdam
A unique piece of nature in our beloved Amsterdam. You becomepicked up by the historical “Zeal XIII”which takes you to this special place in an hour. A wild environment with stray animals in a beautiful flower bed. For €100, you will be picked up and delivered to the Lloyd hotel in Amsterdam, take a nice trip by boat with snacks and drinks, enjoyan extensive 5-course dinnerwith wine pairing and water/coffee/tea.
Be aware of thatreservations 2 months in advancemust be made. Every day at 13:00 you will find the new availability in the reservation module on their website. From October tomid mayare the dinners in itWinterrestaurant. they go mediummeiuntil andseptemberin theSummer restaurant.
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Another way to have a special dinner is to invite a private chef to your own home. Anyone who thinks that only celebrities and busy career tigers with rich friends do that is wrong. A chic dinner prepared at home by a private chef is more popular than ever and we as bon vivants don't find that surprising, because: hello unique, culinary experience!
You choose youfavorite company, have nothing to worry about –no travel time, washing up or cleaning –and at the end of the evening you are enriched with a special gastronomic experience.You can find a private chef at home here >
Moon – Amsterdam
Moon is one360 degree rotating restaurantwhich is located on the 19efloor of the A'DAM Tower. With a panoramic view of Amsterdam, chef Jaimie van Heije and Tommy den Hartog specialize inclassic dishes with a modern twistand unleash all their creativity on the dishes. One of the most special restaurants in Amsterdam with a fantastic view.
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REM Island – Amsterdam
This should certainly not be missing from the list of special restaurants. Dine on locationused to be a rebellious pirate station. REM Eiland broadcast the first commercial TV programs to millions of viewers. So this is onerestaurant with a historical story. And the nice thing is that it still looks exactly like a cell tower. You can go here for drinks, lunches and dinners. A special dinner with a view of the IJ!
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Allemansgeest – Voorschoten
Hidden like a white water lily is restaurant Allemansgeest aan de Vlietin an old farm,with a beautiful view over the water. In addition to the à la carte restaurant, the restaurant has a conservatory, a garden room, a garden house and a historic upstairs room. A perfect location for a romanticdate nightSo.
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Chateau Neercanne – Maastricht
Always wanted to dine in a restaurant with a Michelin star? You can do this at restaurant Chateau Neercanne in Maastrichtin a beautiful castle.Here you are guaranteed to enjoy food at a high level. Also nice: you can also come by for onewine tasting in the wine cellar, which is lit with candles. You will certainly not soon forget this luxurious experience.
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The Zalmhuis– Rotterdam
The location, the food, the decor.. Everything about the Zalmhuis in Rotterdam is really special. And we haven't even mentioned the terrace yet. Recently this restaurant has onetotale make-overand the result is something to write home about. Tip from us, order a 'special salmon dish' and a good glass of wine and your evening can not go wrong.
'Against the current, you achieve something special... Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city and let yourself be conquered by the temptations of the Zalmhuis.'
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Hoftrammm - The Hague
Tram 3035 not only makes one of the most beautiful trips through The Hague, but has also been transformed intoa real culinary surprise.It becomes a challenge to focus on the route when you reach adelicious 5 course dinneris presented, composed by Pierre Wind.
Get on board for €79.50 and be guided by Voorburg, The Hague Center, Scheveningen Zwarte Pad, Hollands Spoor and Scheveningen Haven. An aperitif, various amuse-bouches, bread and a matching wine arrangement with spring water are included in the price.special dinner and city trip in one.
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Dinner in Motion – Eindhoven
No time is the same at this restaurant in Eindhoven. Imagine, together with your table companion you enjoy in a world of360 degree projections.On the table, behind you, above you, everywhere you look you see images of the most unique landscapes together with artistic aspects. In 2.5 hours you can enjoy at a long tableall kinds of culinary surprises.
The best thing about this experience is that you don't have to save for weeks to surprise someone. For€ 69,-have you already secured your spot and you only pay for the drinks you ordered. Guaranteed special dining and highly recommended!
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Dinner in the Sky – Brussel
Okay, outside the Dutch borders, but we still have to share this one with you! Dinner is the Sky is a very literal way to take your culinary experience to a higher level.Dinner in the Sky lets you enjoy a complete caredinner at a height of no less than 50 meters. Think of dinner with matching wine arrangement while enjoying abreathtaking view.
Do you like more of oneHighTea, -Wine of -Beeror do you want to make sure your whole family is there? Together with you, we look for a suitable interpretation so that your experience becomes unique.Book this dinner here >
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FAQs
What is the oldest restaurant in the Netherlands? ›
The name The White Room is derived from the historical name of the room 'De Witte Zaal', the name that was given to the restaurant when it first opened in 1885. The room is listed as a monument and is considered to be the oldest restaurant of Amsterdam in original condition.
What is typical Dutch behavior? ›They are disciplined, conservative, and pay attention to the smallest details. They see themselves as thrifty, hardworking, practical and well organized. They place high value on cleanliness and neatness. At the same time, the Dutch are very private people.
What tribe did the Dutch come from? ›At the time of the Roman arrival, the Netherlands were inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as the Tubanti, the Canninefates, and the Frisians, who had settled there around 600 BC. Celtic tribes settled the South, among them the Eburones and the Menapii.
What is the Dutch culture known for? ›Dutch painting and crafts are world renowned, and Dutch painters are among the greatest the world has ever known. The Dutch themselves take great pride in their cultural heritage, and the government is heavily involved in subsidizing the arts, while abjuring direct artistic control of cultural enterprises.
What is the most oldest restaurant in the world? ›Sobrino de Botín is a Spanish restaurant in Madrid, and the oldest restaurant in the world in continuous operation. The artist Francisco de Goya worked in Café Botín as a waiter while waiting to get accepted into the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Which country has the oldest restaurant in the world? ›Meanwhile, Restaurante Botín in Madrid, Spain, has probably been through a few leases. Founded in 1725, it's recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world.
How do Dutch greet each other? ›The common greeting in the Netherlands is a handshake along with a nod of the head. This form of address is usually short. Among friends and family, it is common to greet one another by kissing on alternating cheeks three times.
What are Dutch female features? ›Dutch women have significantly longer and broader faces compared with UK women; their palpebral fissure and nasal widths are significantly greater, their nasal ridge length and upper face proportion are significantly reduced; and their nares are significantly more anteverted.
Do the Dutch drink a lot? ›Almost half of the Dutch drink alcohol every week. This makes the Netherlands one of the countries with the most regular drinkers. Although we are the most regular drinkers, we are not known as binge drinkers.
What are the Dutch most proud of? ›The Dutch tend to be patriotic and proud of their country. Many will happily talk of the Netherlands, whether it be on a global scale about the country's strong tradition of involvement in international affairs, or on a local scale through regional cuisine.
What do the Dutch eat for dinner? ›
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The Dutch eat relatively early starting from 5 to 7 p.m., families mostly eat together around the dinner table. A typical Dutch dinner meal consists of potatoes, meat and vegetables, served with gravy. Dinner is often followed by a dessert in the form of yogurt or coffee.
Germans with swarthy or darker complexions were called "Black Dutch" (or Schwarze Deutsche or "black german"). According to James Pylant, who studied families claiming "Black Dutch" as part of their heritage: "There are strong indications that the original "Black Dutch" were swarthy-complexioned Germans.
How tall are Dutch people? ›| birth year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 183.6 | 169.5 |
| 2000 | 183.4 | 169.5 |
| 2001 | 182.9 | 169.3 |
| 1 The figures for the last cohort (birth year 2001) indicate the average height of a 19-year-old person in 2020. | ||
Ethnically, about 79-80% of the total population is Dutch, which itself is a mixture of Germanic and Celtic lineages. One group of the Dutch, the Frisians, are both ethnically distinct and also often lumped into the Dutch ethnicity thanks to cultural and historic similarities.
What was the 1st restaurant ever? ›According to an often-repeated account that was first published in 1853, the first restaurant was opened in 1765 by a Parisian named Boulanger. Boulanger's establishment on rue des Poulies, near the Louvre, served mostly bouillons restaurants—that is, "restorative broths."
What is America's oldest restaurant? ›The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark being America's oldest restaurant, having served guests since 1673. The White Horse Tavern was originally constructed as a two-story, two-room residence for Francis Brinley. It was acquired by William Mayes, Sr.
What is Europe's oldest restaurant? ›St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, Austria, was founded in 803 CE, making it Europe's oldest restaurant. It's also regarded as the oldest restaurant in the world.
What country invented restaurants? ›In the West, most early versions of the modern restaurant came from France and a culinary revolution launched in 18th-century Paris. But one of the earliest examples of a true restaurant culture began 600 years earlier and halfway around the world.
Which fast food is the oldest? ›What Is the Oldest Fast Food Restaurant? Many scholars agree that the American chain White Castle, which started in 1916 as a collection of food stands in Wichita, Kansas, and was formally established in 1921, was the first fast food restaurant.
Where is the second oldest restaurant in the world? ›In 1146, the second-oldest restaurant, Wurstkuchl in Germany, cooked its sausages and sauerkraut.
What is the oldest pub in the Netherlands? ›
Café Karpershoek is the oldest pub in Amsterdam. In 1606 the Karpershoek started as a guest house for the crew of the ships of the Dutch East-Indian Company (VOC).
What is the oldest restaurant in Europe still open? ›Based on these and other claims, the Stiftskulinarium is perhaps the oldest existing restaurant in the world, and likely the oldest in Europe. Christopher Columbus, Johann Georg Faust, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are said to have been served at the restaurant.
What is the oldest active restaurant in Europe? ›| South facade of the Old Town Hall with the entrance to the restaurant | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1273 |
| Headquarters | Rynek Ratusz 1, Wroclaw , Poland |