Oud Holland, Amsterdam

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Small cozy place at just 100 meters from the Royal Palace (Dam square).

This restaurant is one of the few serving real Dutch food.

Try the Mixed Dutch special if you want to try the Capucijners (beans).

Favorite Dish: Capucijners

Nice Olde World Dutch decor, altough the tables can be a little close together. Beware of the tiny toilet, the door opens inward onto the wash basin , and if you are more than a 40 inch waist , breating in is esential ! Service was very good and English and German was spoken by the waiter. There is a glass enclosed terrace which can be a little chilly in the winter but it provides the best views. Open 12 to 2200 hrs

Favorite Dish: I tried the herring on toast , then Vispotje ( an open baked big dish of Cod , Plaice , Musscles and prawns with crunchy potatoes and herbs in a cheesey butter sauce ). This comes with a large dish of Red Cabbage and green beans, plus another dish of salad with sliced boiled egg. Just the job for a chilly January day ! Euro 22 the lot!

In a great location near the center of the city, Oud Holland is in a building erected in 1649, and serves authentic Dutch style foods. Inside the restaurant is wonderful, as they have kept much of the original woodwork, which makes for a great ambience.

Favorite Dish: The daily specials are excellent!

Tastefully decorative Dutch restaurant that caters to large groups.

I wasn't in a large group, in fact, I was all alone.
This restaurant was my first experience at European dining where I was offered seating with complete strangers who were also dining alone.
For an American, this could be a bit of a shock, but I am more than happy to tell you we 'american's' should adopt this civility.
It was so much fun dining with other tourists from all over the world--each with their own tales to tell--that I sat for nearly five hours listening to each. Understanding each other was at times a challenge, but that made it even more rewarding.
The restaurant itself was a charm, and it's menu is varied. I did not get experimental here, which I now regret, but selected the old standby beef option. I was not disappointed in the least.
If you've heard that Dutch cuisine is bland or not palatable in any way, ignore thee dreadful sinner....I savored truly exceptional Dutch cuisine throughout Amsterdam for an entire week and long for my next visit.
By the way......Anyone know what those deep fried, fast-food style egg-roll-like meat treats are called? If you're a tourist you've gotta try 'em....they are fantastic!

Favorite Dish: Reservations advisable, unless you're alone, then just step in and enjoy...