Delft Restaurants

The Mexican restaurant La cantina is located behind the townhall on the marketplace of Delft. They have a wide choice of all kinds of Mexican food. The food you get is good, but the amount of meat can be more.

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De Ruif is a cazy bar where you can enjoy a great meal at low cost.
Housed in a centuries old building next to one of the old canals it's a great setting just North of the Market.

Great place to just have a drink, talk or enjoy a lunch or dinner.

Favorite Dish: Starter: Uibui (French onion soup)

Main course: The day's special; in my case Varkenshaas met spek

Dessert: Schroeischade (Crème brûlée, melon & Ice)

Ok, I cheat, I am a local (although not born here). But is my experience that locals often know where to get the best food for the least amount of change. Since the rise of the euro vs the us dollar, europe in general has become more expensive than before. Especially in Holland (the Netherlands) where prices for food and drink have more than doubled since the introduction of the euro.

Now for the restaurant, Pizzeria Dennis is a small restaurant which for many years has catered to students and locals alike. They serve very good (american style) pizza's and middle eastern dishes in the Nieuwstraat 8 in the centre of Delft. The place only has 24 seats and takes no reservations but service is quick and friendly. If you are in a hurry or you don't want to leave your hotel, the do deliver. You can also phone ahead and pickup your dish if you want to.

Portions of the middle eastern dishes like kebab, shoarma (lamb) or mixed grill are large, more than enough for one person. Prices are 5-7.50 euros for a pizza ($6-9 USD) although for delivery they charge more. Owner speaks multiple languages and can be found almost any day in the restaurant, and will help you himself if he has time.

The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 4.00 pm until 10.pm, delivery until 9.30pm.

Recently the website was re-opened at http://www.pizzadennis.nl/ where you can get a taste of things to come and play a game while you wait for your pizza to be delivered.

Favorite Dish: It has to be Pizza Dennis, a pizza with so many toppings you loose track of the amount that is actually on the pizza.

OK I know the Hema is your average department store nothing special but their bakers are great and in the restaurants from the store you can get tasty cakes and good coffee. I love their "appelbollen" - a whole (cored) apple baked in a fluffy sugar coated pastry.

Favorite Dish: love their hazelnut coffee and of course the appelbol

Just try the famous (oud-hollands) old-Dutch "poffertjes" which you can find in Holland all around in the "Poffertjes-houses". Some beautify the streetscape in special booths where "poffertjes" are sold and really are look-alikes of the Hansel & Gretel house out of the Brothers Grimm fairytales. But this "Poffertjes-house" got famous because of one specificly important VIP, that is Mister President Bill Clinton!

People working here are so busy they didnot look surprised when Mister President walked in for some "poffertjes". Still a photograph of him decorates the place and a special tile got created to let the people know Mr. President of the USA was here ...

Favorite Dish: "Poffertjes" is the name for a delicacy which are buttered and sugared tiny little pancakes. In this market stall you can get more typically Dutch food, like thick pea-soup and bean-soup, bread and sausages and "poffertjes".

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The coffee shop was very pleasant, the staff were friendly and professional and the cakes and coffee were excellent.

The cafe was busy and seemed to have a very interesting buzz about the place.

There is a garden terrace at the rear of the building.

Opening hours are Monday to Saturday - 09.00 to 18.00

This is one thematic restaurant. So, if you like Vermeer that it is the right place for you. Atmosphere and everithing is like in the past time. And Vermeer is all around. Only one thing I didnt like. On the wall besides reproductions of all gorgeus arts is a photo of Bill Clinton. Politicians at all, are not my favorite!

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This is a wonderful place to visit if you are a meat eater. There was an excellent range of steaks to choose from, and the beef is imported from South America. The decor is fairly original looking, and the staff are professional and very polite.

The restaurant is open daily from 17:00 - 23:00

Favorite Dish: As an Argentinian Stealkhouse - I can recommened any of the steaks they sell. In addition I would commend you to have "Postres de la Casa" - a delight and lots of it.