Dutch cuisine may surprise you — from hearty stamppot to Indonesian-influenced rijsttafel.
In this lesson, you'll learn essential phrases for ordering at restaurants in the Netherlands.
Dutch people are direct and efficient, and restaurant service reflects this — no need for excessive formality!
The Netherlands has a strong café culture. A 'bruin café' (brown café) is a traditional Dutch pub. When dining out, Dutch people often split the bill ('going Dutch' is real!). Tipping is not mandatory but rounding up is appreciated.