4 Best Restaurants in The Randstad, Netherlands

Broodje Mario

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The eponymous baker Mario is a city institution, who has been serving a variety of rolls and pizza slices from his shop window on Oudegracht for over 40 years. If you can't decide, follow the lead of most locals and order his signature "broodje Mario": a must-try warm bun, generously stuffed with cheese, salami, chorizo, shredded veg, and chili.
Italian Quick Bite $
Oudegracht 132, Utrecht, Utrecht, 3511 AX, Netherlands
broodjemario.nl
Known For
  • individually portioned folded calzone pizzas
  • long-standing local favorite
  • fast turnover keeping everything freshly made
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Garrone

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A short walk from the Frans Hals Museum, the city's favorite ice cream parlor has been making Italian-style gelato since 1949, in around 50 mouth-watering flavors.
Café Quick Bite $ Family
Grote Houtstraat 179, Haarlem, North Holland, 2011 SM, Netherlands
023-531–2173
www.garrone.nl
Known For
  • still run by Garrone family
  • range changes daily
  • friendly service

Grand Café Brinkmann

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The spacious and high-ceilinged Grand Café Brinkmann offers baguettes, pancakes, and other light snacks. Windows edged with stained glass overlook the Grote Markt and Sint Bavo's church across the square.

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Kleyweg's Stads-Koffyhuis

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Kleyweg's Stads-Koffyhuis looks out over the oldest and one of the most beautiful canals in Delft. Inside, you'll find a stamtafel, a large table laid out with newspapers and magazines, where anyone may sit and chat, as well as smaller individual tables where you can enjoy good coffee, delicious pancakes, and terrific apple pie.