Best Herring Dishes in Amsterdam
2 restaurants compared
Price range: €6.50 – €8.00
Top 2 Herring Dishes in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Dutch Herring Platter at The Pantry, €8.00 (Centrum)
- Dutch Herring at Café 't Smalle, €6.50 (Jordaan)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Herring Dishes
#1
Dutch Herring Platter
The PantryCentrum·$$
€8.00
Fresh raw herring fillet with onion and pickled cucumber, traditional Amsterdam style.
Tip: Try this once if you haven't had raw herring. It's an acquired taste, but it's the real Amsterdam experience. Ask the server how to eat it.
#2
Dutch Herring
Café 't SmalleJordaan·$$
€6.50
Fresh raw herring fillet with onion and pickled cucumber, traditional Amsterdam style.
Tip: If you've never tried raw herring, 't Smalle is the place to start. Ask the bartender how to eat it—there's a traditional Dutch method.