Purmerend Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Purmerend

March 9, 2018 Florencio Paulino

Purmerend ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The city is surrounded by polders, such as the Purmer, Beemster and the Wormer. The city became the trade center of the region but the population grew relatively slowly. Only after 1960 did the population start to grow from around 10,000 to around 80,000 by the 2010s. From the 1960s onwards, Purmerend has seen major expansion and continues to do so. This expansion has turned Purmerend into a commuter town; many inhabitants of Purmerend (14,200 in 2011), work, go to school or spend their leisure time in Amsterdam. Purmerend is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe.
Things to do in Purmerend

1. Gachita

Weerwal 15, 1441 AL Purmerend, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Steakhouse, Barbecue, Argentinean, South American Dinner +31 299 470 572
Excellent
48%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

Gachita

Reviewed By Albert W - Lismore, Ireland

I took my children and their partners here for a Christmas do on December 22nd. We ordered the Proeverij Menu consisting of 5 courses of small portions of food (Euro 19.95 each) for all of us. The food was very nice, the service excellent and the wine that we bought in addition was good and not too expensive. All and all a very pleasant experience.

2. Kriti

Kerkstraat 37, 1441 BL Purmerend, The Netherlands Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night +31 299 429 049
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Kriti

Reviewed By vnijhof - Purmerend, The Netherlands

We love Greek food and also think it important that in addition to the quality of the food that the people are just as nice as in Greece. Kriti is a restaurant that really give that Greek feeling. The food is good and affordable, the staff is super friendly and always cheerful and humorous. You feel that this restaurant has a heart and soul, because if you walk in you are just in a different world. Erol, Ali Kerem, Teena always give you that warm feeling and are always ready for their guests. For us this is one of the best Greek restaurants in the region.

3. Restaurant Mario

Neck 15, 1456 AA Wijdewormer, The Netherlands Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +31 299 423 949
Excellent
55%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 254 reviews

Restaurant Mario

Reviewed By Beriha - Utrecht, The Netherlands

We had the special 'Menu Anniversario’, that they serve on Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon: 8 dishes including all the drinks for 45 Euro's. As we were with about 13 people, we got the 'private dining room' in the back (de Druivenkamer). It was very busy when we arrived, which is always a good sign. The food was excellent too; we had several people with dietary requirements and that was not a problem at all. I liked the smoked fish we had as the first course and the risotto was also very good and still had a bite. But actually all of the dishes were good and well prepared. The evening was graced by a singer with a guitar who came in to the room twice and sang a couple of songs. I would recommend this place!

4. Victoria Garden

Van Damplein 23, 1448 NB Purmerend, The Netherlands Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Chinese Dinner +31 299 414 162
Excellent
68%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Victoria Garden

Reviewed By ajheideman - Purmerend

a variety of cinese dishes from 4 different Chinese cuisines. it takes some tome from order to dish on the table but its more than worth it.

5. Lemon Leaf Thais Restaurant

Plantsoenstraat 29, 1441 CW Purmerend, The Netherlands Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Asian, Thai, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Drinks HK$78 - HK$196 +31 299 421 944
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Lemon Leaf Thais Restaurant

Thai specialties at high level who loves authentic Thai cuisine , is in Lemonleaf at the right place . Here you can enjoy delicious freshly prepared Thai dishes and taste the skill of the chef-cook/owner named Dokoi in the surprising flavor combinations. The hospitality of the staff for an atmosphere ensures that you feel more than welcome. Time to take a look ( and a drink ) here!

Reviewed By ellieaugust2009 - Meath

Food was delicious. Authentic thai menu and very fresh high quality ingredients. Service was also excellent. Well done! We will be back. Thank you!Thank you for your visit, your very good taste and the review about the experience at our restaurant. Hope to welcome you again. Team LemonLeaf.

6. Restaurant Kozee

Koemarkt 28, 1441 DD Purmerend, The Netherlands Reservations Dutch, European Lunch, Dinner +31 299 415 140
Excellent
52%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 56 reviews

Restaurant Kozee

Reviewed By The_Roaming_Pen - Brighton UK

We like Purmerend and this restaurant is a real gem. The main square has many restaurants but this one stands out. The name says it all it, it is very cosy. The very personable staff are attentive and professdional . Now under the direction of chef/proprietor Elmer van de Zee the food is of the highest possible quality, the chef certainly knows how to produce first class food at quite a reasonable price. He specialises in a 'chef's choice' menu where you don't know what you are going to eat, this time we had parrot fish as the main course, we had never had that before, it was quite delicious, beautifully cooked and presented. This was our second visit and it won't be out last.

7. La Storia

Neck 20 | 1456 AA Wijdewormer, 1456 AA Amsterdam, The Netherlands Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +31 299 423 939
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

La Storia

Reviewed By ctgo - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Based on a review my wife read we decided to visit this place (not really in the neighborhood for us), because for some it is the best Italian restaurant they have ever been. The place is a bit away from everything but easy to find, my kids decided to have some pizza and we had some pasta. We were all happy with the quality and the taste, however I was a bit disappointed with quantity in my dish (not big enough for the price they ask). We have experienced it as between average and very good, not as special as other people have talked about it.

8. Grand Cafe Y.not

Koemarkt 33, 1441 DA Purmerend, The Netherlands Reservations International Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +31 299 429 479
Excellent
16%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 53 reviews

Grand Cafe Y.not

Reviewed By robertmonique

This is a place where you can relax and enjoy the amazing value for money. The bread in basket is very fresh (just out of the oven) and good sauces/butter to go with it. We had the sate and chicken as main courses; very tender and rightly spiced. The salad with it was a real one with a good dressing and not the green stuff you get in some other places. Service was very friendly and very well timed. We enjoyed every minute and certainly will come more. This is a perfect place to plan/reserve for dinner or go when you forgot to buy food for the evening like we did :-)

9. Brasserie Zomaar

Achter de Kerk 1, 1441 BE Purmerend, The Netherlands (Formerly Vroeger Brasserie) Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards European, Dutch, International Brunch, Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$173 +31 299 430 181
Excellent
54%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Brasserie Zomaar

Reviewed By Pierre O - Dublin, Ireland

I chose this place on a very rainy Thursday afternoon to meet up with my mum. It was very quiet that day as the weather was truly horrendous that day. Although there were other places as quiet as this place, after going in for a quick coffee whilst waiting for mum, I felt cosy in there and decided to go back when the old dear finally arrived. We were well looked after and weren't disturbed by the staff, and mum and I could talk freely. I had a few beers and the old dear peppermint tea (actual sprigs of it) and we also shared yummy bitterballen, a nice snack I really miss when back in Dublin... might bring my aunt there on my next visit, seeing mum is now on Aruba...

10. 'T Hoedje Van de Koningin

Kaasmarkt 3, 1441 BG Purmerend, The Netherlands Reservations Dutch, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner +31 299 432 018
Excellent
43%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 80 reviews

'T Hoedje Van de Koningin

Reviewed By rleegwater - Purmerend, The Netherlands

Situated in the centre of Purmerend. In the summer they have a Terrace outside.
The staff is friendly and helpfull.
They have a nice menu with eggs, sandwiches, pancakes, sateh and such. All well prepared.
A nice place for a lunch or a coffee-break while shopping.

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