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Best Cheese Dishes in Amsterdam
6 restaurants compared
Price range: €8.00 – €14.00
Avg recommendation: 83%
Top 5 Cheese Dishes in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Saganaki (Fried Cheese) at Alba Restaurant en Wijnbar, €9.00 (Oost)
- Cheese Course at Café de Klepel — 88% recommended, €8.00 (Jordaan)
- Simit Breakfast at Belly Pepper — 87% recommended, €11.50 (Oud-West)
- Börek Towers at Belly Pepper — 82% recommended, €13.00 (Oud-West)
- Croque Monsieur at Café Americain — 78% recommended, €14.00 (Leidseplein)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Cheese Dishes
#1
Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Alba Restaurant en WijnbarOost·$$
€9.00
Pan-fried halloumi-style cheese served golden and warm with honey.
Tip: Order saganaki as a shared starter for the table — one piece per person plus one extra, then add more if the table wants them.
#288% recommend
Cheese Course
Café de KlepelJordaan·$$
€8.00
Selection from France's finest cheese makers, curated daily.
Tip: Don't skip the cheese course — it's paired with options from the 300-bottle French wine list and the pairings are expertly guided.
#387% recommend
Simit Breakfast
Belly PepperOud-West·$
€11.50
Traditional Turkish bagel with tulum cheese, olive salad with zahter, and tomato pesto.
Tip: Order extra zahter on the side — the olive salad is addictive and you'll want more than what comes on the plate.
#482% recommend
Börek Towers
Belly PepperOud-West·$
€13.00
Crispy pastry layers with cheese and spinach filling, stacked and topped with an egg.
Tip: This is one of the best vegetarian options — the egg and cheese are hearty, and the crispy pastry makes it feel substantial.
#578% recommend
Croque Monsieur
Café AmericainLeidseplein·$$
€14.00
Classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich served with fries.
Tip: The Croque Monsieur is a reliable choice that lets you focus on the architecture and atmosphere — order it with a coffee and watch Leidseplein.
#678% recommend
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Café CobraOud-Zuid·$$
€9.50
Thick-cut sandwich with quality ham, cheese, and fresh bread.
Tip: This is casual enough to eat at a terrace table while watching crowds pass by — no need for a full restaurant experience.