What a wonderful meal! We came here for Easter Lunch after we went to Zaanse Schans and spent the…read moreday looking at windmills, eating cheese, stroopwaffels and going inside the windmills. This was a wonderful way to wind down our day and enjoy a fantastic meal. There weren't many people in the restaurant but as we continued with our meal, more and more people stopped in. The waiters and waitresses went to lunch and yet our service was still wonderful. Our kids were given coloring books and colored pencils to color with while they waited for their meal. They loved their hot chocolates and they didn't make it too hot for our kids to enjoy, it was wonderful. The kids meal came with bitterballens, fries and salad and my kids licked the plate clean. I had the roasted chicken with dutch asparagus and chips, it was beautifully cooked. My husband had the lamb and again, perfectly cooked and we loved every bite. To finish our meal, we shared the cheese plate, with rum cake and ended it with some coffee. We had such a great meal and we walked back to the train station to go back to Central Station Amsterdam full and happy.

Good food and great location. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint. Can't want to…read morereturn.

This is a great spot, and my family and I were glad we stopped in. The service was very friendly,…read moreand the atmosphere fits perfectly with the historic charm of the windmill area. It's a neat location, and as far as I could tell, it's the only true sit-down restaurant in that immediate area--so it's a convenient choice if you're exploring the sights. The food was good overall, though a bit pricey for what it is. I had the fish and chips, which were tasty but had a slight curry flavor that might not be for everyone. The beef stew was excellent, hearty, and flavorful. The ravioli pasta looked great, though I didn't try it myself. Their lunch menu is pretty small, probably around a dozen items, so keep that in mind--though what they offer seems well-prepared. The restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated when you're out sightseeing. All in all, d'Swarte Walvis is worth a visit for the friendly service, good food, and unique location right in the heart of the windmills. I'd gladly return.

Ok food and service but the patio vibes and views are why you go... and because it's really the…read moreonly full service restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time for a few reasons. One, it can get busy with bus loads coming in on tours. Two, the whole town could lose power when you're about to get breakfast so that by lunch time when power is on everyone is scrambling to eat (this is what happened to us.) Most importantly, make a reservation to sit on the patio lake side, because we saw people walkin asking and those seats are only for reserve. All of the food was fine, no complaints. But the bread service! It's amazing. The best thing we ate in Amsterdam. Comes with different butters and goes nice with a gin cocktail and a views of Lakeside Windmills.

This was a lovely little house turned into a restaurant in old holland. It's was so adorable and…read moreintimate. They actually had the front area where the bar is booked for a party. So they sat us in one of the back rooms. I believe everything was from the Edwardian era. The room we were in had this beautiful fireplace. We were the only two people there. So we had excellent service and they were so sweet. They kept apologizing for the noise from the party. The menu was small but we tried to pick foods we've never tried before. Everything we had was very good. What I thought was cute was that at the end of our meal all the cooks and employees can to the room we were in put some tables together and sat to eat. They were having such a nice time together and it felt like we were having dinner with family. I'm sure they were taking a break before having the big party come in to eat after their drinks.

Was completely charmed by this cosy little spot right in front of the windmill (sorry I cant…read moreremember the name). Mika was a wonderful host and we absolutely loved the mustard soup with eel and homemade fresh bread! The spinach and cheese ravioli was simply a party-in-your-mouth experience! We also ordered the steak and fries, while the steak was good, we absolutely loved the fries! I don't know what that used to make those fries, but it's the best I've ever tasted! My friend and I are were craving a mocha coffee and for some reason, there was none available from the shops we visited. Mike was gracious enough to make us some and it was simply DIVINE! We suggested she add this to her menu, especially since you can smell the rich fresh aroma of cacao that permeates throughout the area. The reason there's a strong chocolate scent, is there is a chocolate plant in the heart of the little village. Initially, we couldn't make out the scent but it only took seconds for our olfactory nerves to identify it, & signal that information to our brain! Outstanding service, food, price, & ambiance!

We stopped in for a bite to eat while exploring the area and honestly it was perfect. The service…read morewas pleasant and the food was good. We couldn't have asked for a better place to rest out tired feet and relax with a spritz.

Amazing food, friendly and helpful staff, and the interior is beautiful…read more I cannot speak more highly of this restaurant. After multiple delays at the airport I finally get to my hotel, it's 10pm and everything in the area is closed. I found this restaurant on my maps and decided to try it, best decision ever. Will be back tomorrow to try more items on the menu!

It's okay food. Service is great. Probably wouldn't return because it's not awesome but I would eat…read morehere if I had to.

We stumbled upon this place while walking to the windmills. The food was amazing, fresh, and the…read morestaff were very friendly. One of the best meals we've had in the area.

From the owner: Restaurant De Heeren van Kok in Wormerveer is een romantisch a la carte restaurant dat als…read morefamiliebedrijf al ruim 40 jaar bestaat. De wisselende kaart is gebaseerd op de Franse-Hollandse keuken. De gerechten worden hoog op smaak gebracht met speciaal in het najaar een wildkaart. Let op onze arrangementen, zoals voor receptie, verjaardag en buffet.

Dit is de omelette "iets anders". Twee sneden brood, drie eieren, warme beenham en daar bovenop…read morepatat met een honing mosterd mayo drizzle. Echt fantastisch lekker maar kom hongerig, je krijgt het anders niet op. De service in dit eetcafé is fantastisch en de bediening is zeer vriendelijk en geeft je de tijd. Maak wel een reservering want het is super druk. Echt een gezellig eetcafé in hartje koog aan de zaan waar je heerlijk kan eten voor een redelijke prijs.

Wow. What a treat. Gets busy (Tues morning!) Portions are huge! Beer selection is amazing…read more Looks like a local hangout- only one printed menu in English. Highly recommended.

Off the beaten track (across the bridge) from the windmills, we enjoyed a lunch stop with pastries…read moreat this beautiful bakery. Chocolate room vlaai (custard pie) was delightful. As was the savory puff. Nice coffee. Service was charming. Bought a small loaf of raisin bread to go and it was a good bread.

Very slightly off the beaten path away from the windmill area... we're so glad we wandered in here…read more One bite and you'll recognize right away that the folks who ply their craft here are very serious about what they do... Not to be missed!