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Haarlem

Cuisine of Haarlem for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Most of the attractive restaurants, pastry shops, and cafes are located near Grote Markt, in the heart of the historic district of Harlem. One of the most noteworthy gastronomic establishments is Het theehuis, a restaurant specializing in local dishes. The restaurant's opening took place in the late 19th century, since then the atmosphere of its halls has not changed much. Dinner in such an attractive and cozy restaurant can be a real journey into the past.

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Harlem is happy to offer its guests a lot of exciting vacation opportunities. One of the main advantages of the city is the abundance of shops and marketplaces, strolling through which would …

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It is worth noting that numerous cafes of the historic district are distinguished not only by reasonable prices but also by the high-quality cuisine. Small stalls selling herring are always very popular with locals and vacationers alike. This national delicacy is served in bright stands painted in the colors of the national flag. Colorful kiosks can be found in any area of the city. Next to them, there are always quite impressive queues.

One of the most famous pastry shops in Harlem is Rykenberg, which is a great place for those having a sweet tooth. Here, visitors are always offered a large selection of incredible desserts, aromatic coffee, and soft drinks. For only 2 euros, guests can enjoy a delicious cake and a cozy atmosphere of this place. Rykenberg also sells takeaway sweets, this shop is really popular among locals. "Ringers" is not inferior in popularity, the choice of sweets and drinks it offers is equally impressive. Besides pastries and cakes, it sells interesting candies and chocolates, which are often bought by many travelers as souvenirs for relatives. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Close to the lively market square of Haarlem Grote Markt is located the attractive top-quality Brasss Hotel Suites. It is housed in a beautiful historic building and is notable for its …

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At every turn, you can find popular fast-food restaurants like Broodmand and McDonald’s. Among fashionable restaurants, the undisputed leader is Subliem where visitors are offered to order the most popular national dishes. It should be noted that prices are quite high, the average price for a meal is about 20 euros. Subliem is a great restaurant to organize special occasions. Other restaurants serving local cuisine include Falafel Land, Grand Cafe Nobel, and Jacobus Pieck. The quality of food is as high as in fashionable restaurants, while prices are much more attractive.

In Haarlem, tourists will find many popular Dutch cuisine dishes. Just like in other parts of the country, local people love sandwiches with herring and pickled cucumbers. Seafood makes the basis of the regional cuisine. Many guests of the city head to Grotemarkt in order to try the most popular street food. There are several street vendors offering the most popular foods of the region not far from the square.

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Haarlem offers lovers of lavish vacations the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of upscale hotels, one of the most popular of which is Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem. This hotel is …

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It would be incorrect to label the food that they offer as “fast food”. As a rule, these sellers offer dozens of seafood kinds, starting from the ever popular herring or roasted cod to smoked eel, mussels, and shrimps. The prices are quite attractive at such food kiosks. It would cost only 4-5 euro to buy a moderately sized pack of mussels. These kiosks also offer French fries that are so popular in many countries of the world. As a rule, locals eat fried potatoes with different sauces.

Every year, an interesting food festival takes place in the city at the beginning of August. The event is known as Haarlem Culinair. During the festival, numerous restaurants in the city and its suburbs offer everyone to try their best food. The price of many delicacies and exclusive signature dishes can be ten times lower during the festival. As Haarlem Culinair is primarily targeted at the regional cuisine, it is a great opportunity to try the locally sourced food. Sampling fine wine and high-quality Dutch beer is an essential part of this popular event. The majority of festive events take place on Grote Markt. The square changes its look for the event, and numerous stalls and food sampling tables appear on it. The main gastronomic celebration of the city always goes hand in hand with music performances and other interesting entertainments.

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Perhaps, Jopen Bier Jopenkerk brewery is the most unusual gastronomic symbol of Haarlem. This brewery is open in a former church. Nowadays, it has become one of the most unusual landmarks of the city. There is a small restaurant in the same building with the church. It offers not only beer produced in the brewery but also many popular types of national dishes.

Gourmets will find it incredibly interesting to visit Haarlem during all kinds of events and celebrations. It is possible to try many local delicacies and interesting specialties during these periods. Christmas Eve is one of the best times of the year for all kinds of sweets and candies. In June, the city hosts the traditional Houtfestival, during which visitors have an opportunity to try dishes of different cuisines of the world.

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Reference information

Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Haarlem
♥ Restaurant 'Fris' Haarlem. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Ratatouille Food & Wine' Haarlem. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Cheval Blanc' Heemstede. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Truffels' Haarlem. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'La Forca' Haarlem. Type - Italian. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Stempels' Haarlem. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Hout' Haarlem. Type - Modern cuisine. 2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Restaurant 139' Heemstede. Type - Spanish. 2.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Red Orchids' Heemstede. Type - Asian. 2.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Sari' Heemstede. Type - Indonesian. 3.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Cuisine of Haarlem for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

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