Restaurant Name: Oud Holland
Tastefully decorative Dutch restaurant that caters to large groups.
I wasn't in a large group, in fact, I was all alone.
This restaurant was my first experience at European dining where I was offered seating with complete strangers who were also dining alone.
For an American, this could be a bit of a shock, but I am more than happy to tell you we 'american's' should adopt this civility.
It was so much fun dining with other tourists from all over the world--each with their own tales to tell--that I sat for nearly five hours listening to each. Understanding each other was at times a challenge, but that made it even more rewarding.
The restaurant itself was a charm, and it's menu is varied. I did not get experimental here, which I now regret, but selected the old standby beef option. I was not disappointed in the least.
If you've heard that Dutch cuisine is bland or not palatable in any way, ignore thee dreadful sinner....I savored truly exceptional Dutch cuisine throughout Amsterdam for an entire week and long for my next visit.
By the way......Anyone know what those deep fried, fast-food style egg-roll-like meat treats are called? If you're a tourist you've gotta try 'em....they are fantastic!
Favorite Dish: Reservations advisable, unless you're alone, then just step in and enjoy...
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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40
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Phone: 020-6246848
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 105
Directions: Close to Damsquare and New Church
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on Oct 13, 2002
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