10x the best terraces in the Netherlands
Hot, hotter, hottest! So what do we do: cool down with delicious cold drinks on a lovely terrace! Still, it’s always quite a challenge to figure out exactly where to reserve a terrace. No stress! We’ve listed the ten finest culinary hotspots with the best COVID-safe terraces and matching views for you. From rooftop to waterfront, from garden to patio, be inspired.
After restaurants reopened on 1 June, terrace became the second most searched term on TheFork. Because who doesn’t love enjoying the Dutch summer on a terrace with a good glass of wine and a plate of fresh pasta or a bowl of loaded nachos? #weareallowedagain and that calls for a celebration!
Allemansgeest in Voorschoten
Allemansgeest is located on the Vliet in an old farmhouse, with an incredible view over the water. A unique spot where you can indulge in luxury by dining or having lunch with lobster, oysters, foie gras and house-smoked salmon.
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Prentenkabinet in Leiden
Tucked away in Leiden’s old city centre, this is a wonderful place to relax on the terrace in the city garden. Prentenkabinet mainly cooks with regional ingredients from French cuisine. Think: salt-beef and duck-liver terrine or a classic raspberry bavarois.
Meneer Nieges in Amsterdam
Located on the Westerdok with a view over the water, you can visit Meneer Nieges all day long. From lunch to dinner and perhaps soon even for a party again.
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Oriole GardenBistro in Amsterdam
Chef Raoul Meuwese, together with his sous-chef Frank de Heer, serves the most delicious Mediterranean dishes. Fresh ingredients, honest flavours and lots of love. Located in one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful courtyard gardens, Oriole GardenBistro is more than worth a reservation this summer. We’re fans.
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Le Brasseur in Maarssen
A holiday in your own country isn’t complete without a visit to beautiful Maarssen, and at Le Brasseur you can dine on the terrace overlooking the Vecht. It’s also convenient if you arrive by boat, as you can moor here.
Stadsvilla Sonsbeek in Arnhem
Stadsvilla Sonsbeek is the perfect place to settle down after a walk in the beautiful nearby countryside. Actually, we’d prefer to spend the whole day here, because with views over the park and the city of Arnhem, this is a particularly beautiful spot.
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Restaurant Brick in Haarlem
In one of Haarlem’s nicest little streets, you’ll find restaurant Brick. In summer, you can dine on the courtyard terrace tucked away at the back of the restaurant. By the way, don’t forget to order a wine pairing, because the wine here is excellent.
Le Jardin in Utrecht
You’ll briefly imagine yourself in France when sitting on the terrace at Mariaplaats in Utrecht at Le Jardin. They mainly cook with vegetables here—be sure to take a look at the vegetable greenhouse in the garden—and use chicory, beetroot and leek to prepare the most delicious vegetarian dishes.
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Het Zalmhuis in Rotterdam
This location, the food, the interior… everything is beautiful, and we haven’t even mentioned the terrace yet. Het Zalmhuis recently underwent a complete makeover, and the result is something to write home about. Our tip: order a ‘special salmon dish’ and a good glass of wine, and your evening can’t go wrong.
The Boathouse in Kralingen
On the beach of the Kralingse Plas, you’ll find The Boathouse. For example, enjoy a ‘High Sea’ from Schmidt Zeevis in the impressive glass pavilion.
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With thanks to: TheFork,
Image: Meneer Nieges
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