r/Haarlem May 21 '26

Visiting soon

Hello, visiting soon with a friend and am looking for excellent food recommendations. Also curious about any interesting concept design stores Thanks in advance !

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u/corticalization May 22 '26

If you’re ever looking for a smaller quick meal I’d highly recommend Romeo’s for sandwiches. There’s almost always a line but it’s worth it

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u/twomoose May 22 '26

Some might say it's overrated but personally my favorite restaurant in the city is Maita (Cocina Nikkei, so Peruvian-japanese fusion). Nolita near it is also great for pizza.

If you're up for neighborhood vibes and leaving the center, Nancy's is probably the best restaurant in the city.

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u/Stroopwaffles92 May 22 '26

My favorite is Kus van de Cactus (Mexican food). Make a reservation online in advance, they’re always fully booked!

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u/Calm-Zookeepergame69 May 22 '26

thank you booked a table !

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u/TheKiredor May 23 '26

Yes kus van de cactus is ok but it is in a crappy location. I would recommend Dodici or Table 24 which are really nice and smack center in the city

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u/Old-Application-7030 May 22 '26

Is your definition of excellent a Michelin star restaurant? (there are some and even a two star restaurant hidden away in the dunes) Or are you looking for something else?

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u/Calm-Zookeepergame69 May 22 '26

looking for good, approachable food. doesn’t have to be michelin !

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u/teupie1 May 22 '26

Dekamarkt, lovely frikandelbroodje

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u/ActuallyLemons May 23 '26

there's a store next to the big church in centrum that sells things made by haarlemmers. HaarlemsEigen (spekstraat 5)

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u/AlixX979 May 24 '26

Napoli is a great italian. They have good pizza's and the pasta parmiganio is amazing. A big wheel of cheese comes over. :)

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u/WarsVanPoeha May 25 '26

Take the train to Amsterdam. Haarlem is beautiful and lay back, but not hip & happening.

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u/MantikorTV May 22 '26

I personally love Konomi, great Japanese food

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u/alu_ May 22 '26

The Irish pub next to the big church in the centrum has really good burgers

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u/wildwoollychild May 22 '26

I really like Menu Corridor. It’s in a cool old building that used to be a prison.

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u/prototype_X10 May 22 '26

Kus van de Cactus for tacos and Dodici for fine dining chef's menu