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Zaandam Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Zaandam
Zaandam (Dutch pronunciation: [zaːnˈdɑm] ( listen)) is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is the main city of the municipality of Zaanstad, and received city rights in 1811. It is located on the Zaan, nearby the North Sea Canal, and it is close to Amsterdam.
Things to do in Zaandam
1. De Koperen Bel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By WorldNomad2 - Baltimore, Maryland
Excellent service and food. It was great to find a peaceful restaurant in this bustling square. Price was great for the quality and the service.
2. Restaurant De Boekanier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
We like to welcome you in our cosy restaurant at 'De Dam' in Zaandam. Restaurant de Boekanier is situated in the center of Zaandam, near the most important shopping streets, restaurant area and historic sights like the statue of Czar Peter. It is also a short 5 minute walk from the hotels Inntel and ZaanIn. Since 1995 we offer day fresh products. Our specialty is fresh fish, but we have also a great offer of meat and vegetarian dishes. Our cuisine is international, with a Dutch/Belgium/French twist. We also offer every month a special menu, so our guests can enjoy a 3 course menu for only 28,50 euro. Special for our international guests we have an English menu available. We hope we may welcome you soon and offer you a delicious meal and pleasant evening. Pepijn List & Christel de Vos
Reviewed By BogdanV - Mons, Belgium
We visited the restaurant with our allergic daughter and we were very pleasantly surprised by the help of the team in finding a safe food to eat. More that this, the food was more than tasty. Great meat for me and our daughter and couscous...MoreDear family, Thank you for visiting our restaurant! It was a pleassure to have you as our guest and to speak with you about Romania. Wish you a the best in Belgium. Kind regards, Christel de Vos
3. Het Zaanse Poff. & Pann.paleis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Eric H - San Antonio, Texas
I loved the poffertjes with real Dutch butter and powdered sugar and put this together with a Cassis (a berry soda) and have a great afternoon snack.
4. 't Groene Pandje
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Amy M
We went here almost everyday of our trip as their food was much nicer and half the price of our hotels.
The staff were all very nice and accommodating and the portions are large. I'd recommend the Irish coffee, I'm going to miss it at home.
5. Pancho's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By Jonmun - Buffalo, New York
What a total surprise to find this fabulous Mexican restaurant in Zaandam on a back street. I LOVE THE AMBIENCE. As fun as any restaurant in San Diego or Denver. Highly recommend
6. Manzo's Bar-Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
[email protected], Tel: +31 75 2400075
Reviewed By Barry S - London, England, United Kingdom
Lovely restaurant with candles on tables and dimmed lights.
Service was efficient and friendly.
Outside Seating available and plenty of room inside.
I had a burger which was homemade and was nice while my partner had a rib eye steak which tasted amazing.
Price slightly on expensive side for food and drinks but was worth it.
7. Castell Bites & Steaks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By poppie1967 - Dublin, Ireland
We had booked this restaurant by email before we arrived in Zaandam purely on the recommendations of others. They emailed me back immediately. The restaurant itself is not in the prettiest part of Zaandam but that didn't worry us. We were greeted and seated quickly where Olives, Breads & Aioli/olive oil were placed as a welcome nibble! The menu's were handed to us after that & drinks were ordered. A glass of prosecco and a Dutch beer! Osgur who is the manager/owner were very attentive and lovely to deal with. We ordered the special meat dish between 2 people with accompaniments. The meat was Gorgeous! Topped off with G & Ts after dinner! Osgur then talked to us about Ireland and how he loves to do walks there....pictures are on the wall of the Wicklow Way that he did! He treated us to a nightcap and we had a chat about the area. Lovely food, lovely place, lovely staff! The area is not so pretty around it but you can get over that....Food is delish & Osgur & staff are very attentive. We'll return!
8. Wonder's Zaandam
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By HEATHER H - Taunton, United Kingdom
Not many eating places are open on a Monday night in Zaandam....but this one is. We had Oosters Wokgerecht. Very good wok dish, contained a small amount of chilli but not hot and gave an excellent flavour. The chocolate soufflé was good too. Staff very friendly which added to a very good evening.
9. Bar & Restaurant Puur Saen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Our restaurant with adjoining bar, offers a delicious lunch, cocktails or an intimate dinner. Enjoy the delicious dishes and drinks, made with pure ingredients from the Zaan area, in a modern but cosey setting.
Reviewed By Thomas S
Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was presented well. I had Codfish that was cooked perfectly. We ate on the rear deck area that is adjacent to a canal, within earshot of a man-made waterfall and in view of the walkway to a large shopping plaza. My only criticism is that I would have liked a larger selection of beers to choose from. Otherwise, very convenient as we were staying in the Inntel Hotel to which the restaurant is attached.
10. Restaurant De Hoop Op d'Swarte Walvis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By Clarissa C - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We popped in for a quick lunch while visiting Zaanse Schans on 24/11/2017. Warm and cozy against the cold and very friendly service. We ordered hot chocolate, their Mustard Soup, and a bread plank "broodplankje". This was my first time trying mustard soup and it was absolutely delicious! The soup is served with croutons, crackling and spring onion; and is surprisingly filling.
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is fantastic! The restaurant is divided into three parts; their fine dining room, their restaurant, and their bar. Each is tastefully decorated.
When visiting Zaanse Schans, it is definitely worth a visit for good quality food and good prices!
