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

Back toward the corner Zwolle is a true paradise for fans of gastronomic tourism. Virtually every restaurant in the city is a unique establishment with a broad range of delicacies and its own inimitable atmosphere. De Librije restaurant has already become a true gastronomic landmark of Zwolle. Because of its finest food and excellent service, the restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars. Nowadays, it is the most popular restaurant in Zwolle. De Librije is a perfect choice for all kinds of celebrations and special events. In the evening, there is usually an interesting entertainment program. When it comes to describing food in the menu, the choice of dishes is simply stunning. Traditional Dutch and Belgian culinary masterpieces or refined French delicacies – visitors will easily find exactly what they want at this restaurant.
Your active city break in Zwolle. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Zwolle is an excellent destination for travelers who like European cities that attract guests with their rich heritage and somewhat antique atmosphere. When walking on the streets of the … Open
Os en Peper is an attractive restaurant that specializes in European cuisine. A perfect choice for a family dinner, this restaurant will certainly charm visitors with its cozy and home-like atmosphere. In addition to food, visitors are welcome to order various drinks and beverages. The wine list of Os en Peper will please even connoisseurs. De Buik van Parijs specializes in cooking French cuisine. Numerous locals and guests of the city like this restaurant not only because of its incredibly delicious food but also thanks to its attractive prices.
Of course, there are more exotic establishments in Zwolle, such as Lin Shing restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine. Peking duck is the signature dish of this restaurant, and popular national drinks will make any meal even more pleasant and unforgettable. Vacationers in a mood for some Thai food will be pleasantly surprised by Baiyok. It is virtually impossible to find such a variety of delicacies in any other restaurant in the city. Baiyok is the right choice for all fans of exotic food, but that doesn’t mean that adherents of timeless classics will be disappointed. These guests can always order interesting soups and meat appetizers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Zwolle is also not deprived of attractive restaurants specializing in Italian cuisine. Perhaps, La Toscana is the most frequently visited of them all. Its spacious hall is more than enough for a large group of visitors. Besides rare delicacies, visitors will be pleased to find a fabulous choice of Italian wine. Moor restaurant mostly specializes in fish and seafood dishes. It is the right place to try mouthwatering stuffed fish, seafood plates, grilled shrimps with spicy sauce, all kinds of salads, and interesting appetizers. Moor offers both exotic delicacies for gourmets and classic dishes that will certainly appeal to all fans of fruits of the sea.
Armada The traditional cuisine of Zwolle is different from the classic Dutch cuisine. Local restaurants offer many delicious and nourishing dishes made of simple ingredients. Maatjesharing soused herring is the most popular food that locals eat virtually every day. The herring is available in all local restaurants and is often sold in small kiosks right on the streets of the city. Locals prefer herring with raw onion and bread and usually eat it holding the fish by the tail.
Shopping in Zwolle - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
Many shops in Zwolle enjoy the status of real attractions. Waanders In De Broeren bookstore is one of them. It is located in a converted old church, where it has proved possible to maintain … Open
Fans of cheese will find it very interesting to take a walk to local gastronomic shops and markets. Besides traditional types of cheese, there are often special and unusual varieties that are made at small farms or the nearby settlements in accordance with family recipes. Leerdammer and Gauda have become classic sorts of cheese that tourists will find in Zwolle. There are many aged types of cheese available in local restaurants.
In Zwolle, there are many not only restaurants specializing in the national cuisine but also small confectioneries that offer many interesting desserts. Appelgebak apple pie remains one of the most popular and widespread desserts in the city. It is traditionally served hot. As a rule, a piece of the pie is offered with whipped cream. Local confectioneries also offer all kinds of pancakes. For example, tiny Poffertjes pancakes are usually served on a big plate and generously covered with sugar powder.
Guide to Zwolle sightseeing - things to see and to visit
The largest city of Overijssel province, Zwolle is located on the bank of the River Ijssel. The province is widely known as a large farming region, so here you will find spacious fields, … Open
Lucky travelers who visit Zwolle during the Christmas season have an opportunity to try a peculiar type of doughnuts called Oliebollen. This is a festive dish, so the dough for these doughnuts contains raisins and fruit. Vacationers keen on unusual desserts should not forget to order Haagse Bluf in local cafes and confectioneries. This is the term for the dessert containing whipped egg whites with sugar and various fruit syrups.
Isala Zwolle Beer remains the most widespread drink in the city. Local restaurants and bars usually offer beer by the most popular Dutch brands, namely, Heineken, Grolsch, and Amstel. Local shops and markets often sell very interesting liqueurs that contain different fruits and spicy herbs. Some of these drinks have been produced in the region in accordance with unchanged recipes for centuries. In Zwolle, tourists will find liqueurs and cognacs produced in all parts of the country. Gourmets will find it particularly interesting to visit the city on Christmas as this is the traditional time when dishes with game appear in the menus of local restaurants.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Zwolle
♥   Restaurant 'Fidder' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Poppe' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie Het Vliegerhuys' Zwolle. Type - Modern French. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant '’t Pestengasthuys' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'De Librije' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Herberg de Witte Gans' Dalfsen. Type - Modern French. 11.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'De Bottermarck' Kampen. Type - Modern cuisine|Modern French. 13.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Aan de Oever' Dalfsen. Type - Modern French. 16.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Pietro' Elburg. Type - Italian. 17.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Papillon' Elburg. Type - Classic cuisine. 17.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Zwolle

Apeldoorn
Vegetarian and vegan tourists will also not feel forgotten in Apeldoorn. There are a number of green restaurants in the city that offer vegan menus. However, guests should keep in mind that meat dishes are usually also present in the menu. Bagels & Beans offers a range of dishes for vegan guests. The Dutch Weed Burger and vegan bagels with a number of fillings like hummus, ... Open »
Arnhem
When it’s dinner time, Arnhem natives almost always have a hot meal. Meat, fish, potatoes, and vegetables are the most typical ingredients here. Of course, there are restaurants that serve all cuisines of the world in the city, and so there’s no wonder that they change and shape the Dutch cuisine. Therefore, local restaurants serve such specialties as frikandel (deep ... Open »
Amersfoort
A variety of international specialties is served by Corazon restaurant. Meat and fish delicacies, vegetable salads and delicate desserts satisfy even the most demanding customers. According to regular visitors to the restaurant, the best coffee in town is brewed here. One of the best French restaurants is Bistro in den Vollen Pot. In the morning time, there are always a lot ... Open »
Almere-Stad
For many travelers, local cuisine is associated primarily with crispy toasts and tender cheese, as well as a variety of hot sandwiches and meat dishes. All the meals that visitors are offered at local restaurants are quite hearty. For their preparation, chefs use a lot of spices, vegetable salads, and meat dishes are always flavored with aromatic pepper, nutmeg, and cloves, ... Open »
Utrecht
The Vermeulen cafe&restaurant is considered one of the most popular holiday destinations among young tourists. This place has a very bright and original decor. Visitors can take one of the tables in the hall decorated with exquisite designer or stay in the bar area. Vermeulen is ready to offer visitors a wide selection of international cuisine dishes, snacks and drinks. There ... Open »
Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is the capital of the province of Friesland, so in addition to traditional Dutch food, you can also try original Friesian dishes in local restaurants. Such include a variety of snacks, which are traditionally prepared here with classic Edam cheese. All sorts of meat delicacies are widely spread In local culinary, and assorted sausages are offered literally ... Open »
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