The Top 11 restaurants in Edam

Edam has a range of historic monuments to offer and is certainly worth a visit architecturally. After strolling around and sightseeing, you naturally feel like grabbing a bite to eat, and Edam has plenty of options for that as well. To make the choice a bit easier, I will reveal the top 11 restaurants in Edam below with a few nice menu tips!

La Galera

The name of this restaurant already reveals that you can enjoy Italian specialties here. In the restaurant or in the Mediterranean courtyard, you can taste fresh pasta, a nice piece of meat, fresh fish, or of course a real Italian pizza. In the garden, it feels like you're in the heart of Italy in summer, enjoying a glass of wine and an Italian specialty. Next to the restaurant is also the café de Gevangenpoort. Here you can casually enjoy a pizza or end the evening with a beer or a glass of wine. So you get two for the price of one.

Restaurant de Fortuna

 It is a hotel, restaurant, and bar all in one. In this restaurant, you'll find a varied selection of surprising meat, fish, poultry, and wild specialties. All dishes are prepared in a traditional way with organic locally sourced products. Chef Michel Boon and sous chef Connor Mirani present a completely new menu every six to eight weeks. You can also choose a three, four, or five-course menu. Of course, lunch is also possible at Restaurant de Fortuna. You can also enjoy this in the terrace garden in summer. For a nightcap, you can visit the intimate bar, and in the restaurant itself, you can also feast your eyes. The dining room exudes a cozy, homely, and old Dutch atmosphere filled with paintings, etchings, and drawings by artists who have meant a lot to this region.

Strandbad Paviljoen Edam

A personal favorite of mine is the beach pavilion Edam. This restaurant is situated at the harbor of the historic town of Edam, where you can enjoy a range of dishes with a view of the water. From coffee and tea to lunch and dinner, this restaurant always hits the spot. The spare ribs are known as the tastiest in Waterland, and the chicken stroganoff is also highly recommended. For large groups of family or friends, it is also possible to reserve a buffet evening or create a menu together. Of course, coziness is also about eating together!

Hof van Holland

It is a hotel and restaurant in one. You can therefore also sit down here for a tasty breakfast prepared with fresh regional products. The Hof van Holland has an extensive menu with contemporary dishes such as a poke bowl, falafel, or a Thai lime soup. The name of this restaurant naturally makes you think of typical Dutch cuisine, but apart from the bitterballen, you won't find that here. I recommend the delicious cocktails that you can order here, especially the mimosa. Check for availability before making a reservation because the restaurant is currently dealing with a staff shortage, so dinner is temporarily not being served.

De Harmonie

It is a restaurant, café, and hotel under one roof, located in the historic city center of Edam. The café has been around for 150 years, adding an extra dimension to this cozy place. On Wednesdays, the café is transformed into a true sole paradise. You can reserve for this evening and eat as many traditionally prepared sole as you want. On Thursdays and Fridays, a set menu is offered. A recommendation from this menu is the cod with mustard sauce.

Jimmy Garden

In the mood for something different and a fan of Chinese food? Then is restaurant Jimmy Garden a real recommendation. The restaurant is not only atmospheric but also incredibly tasty. You can opt for a 4-5 and 6-course shared dining menu, allowing you to discover various flavors of Asian cuisine. I have had the shared dining menu several times myself. Especially the sea bass and dim sum are finger-licking good. Of course, you can also have lunch in this restaurant or have a drink on the large outdoor terrace.

Restaurant Vijf

Restaurant Vijf is a lounge, bar, and restaurant all in one. It is a cozy trendy hot spot in the old center of Edam. For a nice cup of coffee or a delicious lunch, you are in the right place here, but you can also knock on the door for a cozy intimate dinner. I especially find the cozy, warm atmosphere of the restaurant contributes to an intimate meal with friends or a loved one. My tip is to try the wine selection, of course, with the accompanying dishes so that the taste sensation becomes even more intense.

Beurs eten en drinken

In the heart of historic Edam, there is a special establishment: 'De beurs, eten en drinken' is the name of this original dining venue. This has everything to do with the history of the Beursbrug. The older residents of Edam exchanged the latest news on this bridge. The characteristic townspeople stood here for hours debating, gossiping, or just standing. This inspired Edwin Wiersema and Riet Hulskemper to start a café at this location. In addition to this special place and the attractive menu, it is especially the decor that makes De Beurs so popular with the public. The Portuguese tiles, the baroque style, and the small trinkets in striking colors make this restaurant the place it is. An informal space where you immediately feel at home. Everything you see in the restaurant is also for sale, so one visit is never the same as the other. The chair you sat on last week could be sold the following week.

L'Auberge Damhotel EDAM

Is also a personal favorite of mine. The food in this hotel and restaurant is simply always good. You can enjoy a delicious lunch on the terrace in summer. Inside, the cozy interior gives you a feeling of security, and the high teas served here are more than worth the extra round of walking for the calories. The nice thing is that the Damhotel is located on the Damplein, right in front of the Edam museum where the VVV is also located. So all the information about the area is at your fingertips. As the name suggests, you can also stay at the Damhotel. Due to its central location, a stay at the Damhotel is ideal.

L’Appel De oude school restaurant Warder

Just outside the town of Edam lies the North Holland village of Warder. Hop on a bike and discover one of the many cycling routes that pass through this village. A stop at the old school of Warder is definitely a must. In this characteristic building, you can enjoy a delicious lunch or an extensive dinner. The restaurant is hard to miss as the building used to be a school and is next to a little church. The menu of this restaurant has recently been updated. The dinner menu now consists of various Asian dishes, and you are also in the right place for a delicious rice table. The lunch dishes are somewhat more traditional, but certainly no less tasty!

Het wapen van Middelie

Cannot be missing in this blog and list of the best restaurants in Edam. Now, this restaurant is not really in Edam, but in the beautiful green Middelie. Middelie is part of the Zeevang, and the Zeevang is part of the municipality for a few years. The wapen van Middelie has actually been around for over 150 years. First, it was a café combined with a grocery store, and nowadays it is a hotel-restaurant. Every day, homemade and honest dishes are served here, made from products from the region. Every week, there are changing specials to choose from in addition to the regular menu, which is anything but ordinary. Enjoy delicious Oriental prawns or a perfectly cooked piece of filet steak in red port sauce here.

The choice for a bite to eat has now been made easy, but did you know that there is much more to experience in Edam? Read more about this quickly on our website.