Top Restaurants in Gouda
Best Dutch food near Gouda, South Holland Province, The Netherlands
Reviews on Dutch food in Gouda, South Holland Province, The Netherlands. Lying about 15 miles northeast of Rotterdam, Gouda is most famous for its eponymous cheese. One of its most prized attractions, De Waag on the town square, was once a weighing house for cheese traders and now features an exhibit detailing the entire cheese making process. Also on the square is the 15th-century town hall, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. On Thursday mornings during the summer, the town’s Markt turns back into a traditional cheese market, something not to be missed.
Things to do in Gouda
10. Koeien en Kaas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By tekura
We ate two types of fondue, both were ok. The sparkling wine was a higher temperature should be. We asked to get it colder and the answer was kind of funny...- something about the correct temperature that factory recomends. It was not the first time we drink sparkling wine so I think have enough knowledge about if it is hot or cold. Price was correct
9. Hofje van Jongkind
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
Hofje van Jongkind is an Coffeebar and coffee roastery in the city center of Gouda. We serve breakfast and lunch, cheese fondue and pancakes. We are open 6 days from Monday till Saturday from 8:30 till 17:00.
Reviewed By kuzik
We were recommended by locals to have a breakfast in this nice place. It's a recently renovated medieval house , very stylish in terms of design. They serve super tasty, big portion breakfasts and attitude is also great there, It has been one of the best breakfasts during our visit to Holland. Thank you very much for the hospitality!Thank you very much for the nice review! We are very happy to hear these lovely words, hopefully see you soon!
8. Gewoon Gouds
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Scrappywalker
We were met by a friendly waitress and promptly seated. Our drinks order taken and served pretty quickly. They have a great variety of meals to chose from and we all opted for the â¬25 special where you get a starter, main and dessert. Excellent value for money and the food was really great. We didnât have too long to wait for it either. Suggest if you eat here to go a bit earlier than normal eating time as it is very popular.
7. Jean Marie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Kees K
Because of my birthday the kids and I had a marvelous dinner here.The card has a nice choice of food where you really see the love for cooking.We all had a different choice from the selection.Because I had to drive the wine selection was not done for me.The restaurant is very cosy.The staff is friendly and attentive.The time flies while you enjoy your meal.For sure this a restaurant to go back to.
6. Brunel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Sandra W
Great atmosphere and amazing food. The tasting menu was delicious and a great way to try a variety of dishes.
5. LF Gouda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By bertyv
We went on a Saturday evening making a booking at very short notice. Booking is needed on many nights. We failed to get in on our previous 2 attempts. The staff are very welcoming. We arrived a little early for our table and were seated at the bar with a drink on the house while we waited for our table to clear. The food was excellent with one of the best burgers I have had anywhere. The entrecote was also beautifully cooked. The grand dessert which we shared was magnificent with seven different mini desserts.Excellent review. Very happy with.Thank you.
4. Grand Cafe Central
Overall Ratings
4 based on 342 reviews
The Grand Cafe was founded in 1916 by the grand parents of the current owner. The expertise of almost 100 years hospitality makes this a unique place. The drive for best service and quality is the motivator to serve our guests. At a fair price we will wel
Reviewed By John D
Early on a September Saturday evening the old-fashioned interior was already full but luckily it was still warm enough to eat outside, with a good view over the market square. The cheese soup, with bits of bacon, celery etc, was very good but also very filling, which slightly spoilt my enjoyment of the traditional pan-fried mussels and chips which followed. Perhaps I should have gone for the pear and blue cheese salad which my wife had and which would have been a lighter option. We were told that we could have extra portions of chips for free but we were too full for that. Never mind, the food, a couple of beers and watching the world go by made for a very pleasant evening. By the way, noted that they stopped serving food at 8.30pm.
3. Bij Ons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By NZToniD
This restaurant was recommended by my sister and brother in law. We arrived without a reservation but were able to get a table. The waiting staff was excellent and the food was good and reasonably priced. The portions of the mains were however on the small side and it pays to get an entrée or some sides if you are hungry. Try the Texels Wit beer when you are there.
2. Barista Cafe Gouda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Ons doel was om een plek te creëren waar het ambacht van koffie maken en de huiselijke sfeer samen komen. Hieruit ontstond Barista Cafe. We zijn tegenwoordig vaak gehaast en hebben weinig tijd voor onszelf en voor elkaar. Het is belangrijk dat je aandacht
Reviewed By SweetCLV
Stopped in on our way out of Gouda after a short day trip. We wanted a coffee and sweet treat. Apparently there are a few of these shops throughout Holland. We had a pleasant time and our coffee and food were tasty. We enjoyed our latte's and cappuccino as well as some banana bread. It was gluten/sugar free but very very tasty. There seem to be a lot of healthy items on the menu so I am eager to visit again for a full meal. I would definitely try out this place a few more times. Stop in and give them a try....at least grab a coffee and a piece of the yummy banana bread. The cranberries give it just the right amount of sweetness.
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1. De Munt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
THE place to be De munt food ⢠drinks! Good coffee, homemade pastry, best lunches, nice drinks, good food and the best gin tonics and cocktails! Good quality, meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan. De Munt has it all! De Munt is situated in an old bank building.
Reviewed By hermans993
This is a very nice restaurant in many respects. The interior is very nice and excellent service. I think the chef also really knows how to cook as shown by the good taste of several of the dishes, with special compliments for the French fries. However, some serious problems need to be fixed. An almost complete lack of healthy vegetables is nowadays hardly acceptable anymore. Furthermore, all dishes were far too high on calories, e.g. the pumpkin soup, and especially the dessert was completely over the top with too much cookies and other stuffing ingredients. So if they adapt to modern times and give much more attention to healthy ingredients, that by the way most often can also taste great, this restaurant has a great future.
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