1. Food
About.com
Dutch Food

Best Amsterdam Spots for Food Lovers - Food Shopping Guide to Amsterdam

By , About.com Guide

10 of 10

Best Amsterdam Fishmongers and Butchers
Best Amsterdam Spots for Food Lovers - Food Shopping Guide to Amsterdam

Fish display at Firma Tel

Photo © John L. Crow
Favorite fish shops:

  • Vishandel Firma Tel (Kloveniersburgwal 13) is the Netherland's largest seafood importer, and offers a very wide selection of seafood. If they don't have it, they're usually more than willing to order it for you.
  • There's sure to be something for you at the Albert Cuyp market's fishmongers. They offer day-fresh local fish as well as exotic varieties and shellfish from all over the world. Of course, the herring man should be your go-to-guy when it's herring season (from June).
  • Frank's Smoke House (Wittenburgergracht 303) produces the very best hickory smoked fish and seafood in town. They also offer a selection of chutneys, deli dishes and culinary gifts.
  • Marqt supermarket is where we go when we don't have time to make it to the market. The Marqt on the Utrechtsestraat near us is open until 21:00 and offers a well-stocked fish counter (and butchery).

    • Best butchers:

  • Chris Kip on the Albert Cuyp market (see above) will take care of all your poultry needs, with excellent chicken, duck, turkey, goose fat, and more.
  • Fred & Yolanda de Leeuw (Utrechtsestraat 92) offer posh delicacies like Wagyu beef, Bresse poultry and the very best charcuterie, with prices to match. They also have a deli counter with snacks and ready-made meals.
  • Natuurslagerij Rob Rijks offers a good selection of organic meat and poultry, reared with care for humans, animals and the environment. You'll find this organic butcher on the Noordermarkt farmer's market every Saturday.

    • ©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.