Traditional Dutch Food in The Hague | Dutch Classics at 't Goude Hooft

Real Dutch Cuisine in The Hague's Oldest Inn — Since the 16th Century.

Looking for authentic Dutch food in The Hague? 't Goude Hooft — the city's oldest inn — serves pea soup, Holtkamp croquettes, uitsmijter, grandpa's meatball, and the Haagse Gozah. It doesn't get more Dutch than this.

Dutch Food in a Dutch Monument

Where better to eat Dutch food than in The Hague's oldest inn? 't Goude Hooft has been serving guests for centuries — and Dutch cuisine is still proudly on the menu.

Dutch Classics

On the Lunch Menu

• Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup, when available) — With rye bread and smoked bacon. The ultimate winter classic.
• Holtkamp Croquettes — The famous Amsterdam croquettes: shrimp or veal, served with bread.
• Uitsmijter — 3 fried eggs with ham, cheese, roast beef, or bacon. The quintessential Dutch lunch.
• Grandpa's Meatball — Homemade meatball with fried onions and Mooy peanut sauce. A recipe that spans generations.
• Haagse Gozah — Aged cheese with tomato, cucumber, egg, gherkin, mustard-dill dressing, and rocket. A Hague original.
• Homemade Filet Americain — Dutch-style steak tartare spread with gherkin, egg, red onion, and rocket.
• The 12 O'Clock — The ultimate Dutch lunch: tomato soup, croquette sandwich, and a filled roll.

On the Dinner Menu

• French Onion Soup — With Gruyère and toast.
• Rotisserie Chicken — Whole chicken with homemade apple sauce.
• Pork Tenderloin — Wrapped in brie and bacon.
• Chicken & Beef Satay — With Mooy peanut sauce, atjar, and serundeng. The Dutch-Indonesian classic.

The Hague Touch

The Hague has its own culinary identity. The Haagse Gozah on our menu is a prime example. And our satay with Mooy peanut sauce reflects the strong Indo tradition of the Royal City.

For Tourists

Visiting The Hague and want to taste authentic Dutch cuisine? This is your address. Combine it with a tour of the historic building.

Reserve

View the lunch menu or dinner menu and book your table.