Top RESTAURANTS

RIJSEL – AMSTERDAM

An institution in Amsterdam, this restaurant grew out of a passion for French cuisine with a nod to Flanders. It takes its name from what the Flemish call the industrial capital of Northern France, Lille – that is, Rijsel. All the dishes are no-nonsense, affordable classics. Formidable!

Eva van Zijl and Miquel Daale work at Corporate Housing Factory and are familiar faces on the team. Both love food and discovering fun new eateries. Here, we share one of their favourite recipes plus their favourite restaurants in The Netherlands!

VILLA COUCOU – THE HAGUE

It’s hard to believe you’re not in France in this charming restaurant with a gorgeous garden. All the dishes and drinks are inspired by France, and there’s even a pétanque pitch in the wine cellar. What more could we want?

VANDERVEEN – AMSTERDAM

Expect the unexpected at this restaurant. The fare is funky and creative, almost everything is homemade and the flavours are refined, in a laidback ambience that’s pure enjoyment.

KETELHUIS – EINDHOVEN

Occupying an old industrial building in Eindhoven, this hotspot serves up good times in the form of wood-fired pizzas out on the terrace, a lazy lunch or a delicious three-course meal. And they know how to mix a cocktail! Take a seat at the special cocktail bar to enjoy their surprising creations.

DE GOUDEN REAEL – AMSTERDAM

Inside a listed building dating from the Dutch Golden Age is a superb family restaurant with loads of history. Boasting one of the capital’s largest wine collections, they serve a menu that changes each month.

DE WATERGANG – AMSTERDAM

This tiny restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam oozes character. Wooden tables and ochre hues in an intimate setting create the illusion of dining in the living room of an elegant historic building along the canals.

WIJMPJE BEUKERS – AMSTERDAM

You’re always welcome at this friendly eatery – without reservations! The kitchen squad puts together a new menu every week, using fresh, local products and a generous helping of spontaneity.

RIJKS – AMSTERDAM

Dining at this restaurant adjoining the Rijksmuseum is a truly aesthetic experience, inspired by Dutch ingredients. The chef and his team borrow from the broad palette of international flavours that have coloured Dutch cuisine through the centuries, earning them a Michelin star in 2016.