The Hague’s Best Restaurants by Category
The Hague’s dining scene punches above its weight, with everything from Michelin-starred establishments to casual street food. Here are the 15 best restaurants across every budget and cuisine in 2026.
Fine Dining
Restaurant Calla’s (1 Michelin star) — Modern French-Dutch cuisine in an intimate setting. The 6-course tasting menu (€95) changes seasonally. Deejazz — Mediterranean sharing plates in a cozy Prinsestraat basement. Excellent wine list. 4-course dinner around €55.
Dutch Classics
Het Gouden Hooft — Traditional Dutch cuisine in a 17th-century building on Dagelijkse Groenmarkt. Try the erwtensoep (pea soup) or stamppot in winter. Mains €15-25. Restaurant Basaal — Modern Dutch with a focus on local ingredients. Lunch deal: 3 courses for €39.50.
Indonesian (Must-Try in NL)
Toko Frederik — Casual Indonesian takeaway on Frederikstraat. Their rendang and nasi rames are legendary. Budget €10-15. Garuda — A Hague institution since 1946. Famous for rijsttafel (rice table) — a feast of 12+ small dishes for €35/person.
Asian
Takumi Ramen — Japanese ramen on Spui. Rich tonkotsu broth, perfectly cooked eggs. Bowls €13-16. Shabu Shabu — Hot pot experience. All-you-can-eat concept (€35-45). Little V — Vietnamese on Rabbijn Maarsenplein. The pho and summer rolls are the real deal.
Middle Eastern
Fat Kee — Chinese-Dutch-Surinamese hybrid. Famous for their “fat noodles” and signature spicy sauce. €10-15. De Vegetarische Snackbar — Plant-based fast food with Middle Eastern influences. The falafel wrap (€8) is a city favorite.
Budget Eats
Haagse Markt food stalls — Open Mon-Sat, the market is the best budget food option in town. Surinamese broodjes (€5-7), Turkish gözleme (€4), fresh stroopwafels (€2). Frites Atelier — Gourmet fries with sauces like truffle mayo and beef stew. €7-12.
Brunch
Haley’s Comet Breakfast Club — The weekend brunch queue speaks for itself. Eggs Benedict, pancakes, and great coffee. Anne&Max — All-day breakfast and lunch cafe on Prinsestraat. Excellent for remote work mornings.
Most restaurants in The Hague accept reservations via TheFork or direct booking. For weekend dinners, book 3-5 days ahead for popular spots.
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