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Best Eel Dishes in Amsterdam
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €15.00 – €26.50
Top 3 Eel Dishes in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Eel (Unagi) at HIKAGE, €16.00 (Jordaan)
- Smoked Eel from Giethoorn at Troef, €15.00 (Oost)
- Smoked Eel at d'Vijff Vlieghen, €26.50 (Centrum)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Eel Dishes
#1
Eel (Unagi)
HIKAGEJordaan·$$$
€16.00
Grilled eel glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, served over rice or as a standalone course.
Tip: Unagi is pricey but worth it for the in-house preparation. Order this as a final savory course before dessert.
#2
Smoked Eel from Giethoorn
TroefOost·$$$
€15.00
Eel sourced from the Giethoorn region, cold-smoked and sliced.
Tip: Smoked eel availability is seasonal and limited — ask when you reserve if this is a priority for you.
#3
Smoked Eel
d'Vijff VlieghenCentrum·$$$
€26.50
Local smoked eel served with potato salad and tangy mustard sauce.
Tip: If you've never tried smoked eel, this is the place to start. The kitchen prepares it in a way that's approachable even for first-timers.