Where to eat in Heerlen
18 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Heerlen. Chains are left out.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Where to eat in Heerlen
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Auberge de Rousch
Out of the city center, in a former farm house, this luxurious restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, diner, wine tasting, high-tea and even cooking with the chef. It's a beloved wedding venue as well. It is surrounded by lush green, ponds and a lot of geese, a lovely view from one of the dining rooms with large open windows. Check the website for special events. Making a reservation upfront is highly recommended.
Prices range from €25 to €35
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Carpe Diem
A tapas and meze "all you can eat" restaurant. They serve mediterranean dishes and also have a selection of cocktails. The staff is very friendly, and it's usually very buzzing vibe.
Meal price €19.50, exclusive of drinks
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Mijn Streek
The highest restaurant in Heerlen, it's very popular, has good views over the city, and a great outdoor terrace for warm days. The menu is varied, including sandwiches, salads and full diner options, and offers a good number of vegetarian choices. The name "mijn streek" literally 'mining area' refers to the old mining history of the region.
Tue-Sun 11:00 - 22:30€8-20
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Mr Wok
A small restaurant but very good wok take-away food, especially the sauces. Ideal for a meal or a quick snack. You can make your own selection of ingredients, select a sauce and either rice, fried rice (nasi) or noodles (bami). It will be prepared fresh and quickly. There is also enough space to sit and consume your meal.
€5-20
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Rhodos
Traditional Greek-style food. This restaurant has been around since 1987, a staple in the city of Heerlen. It is decorated in typical Greek decor, but has an open vibe. There is a good vegetarian dish with some tasty kritharaki (Greek pasta).
Wed-Fri 16:30–23:00Around €17.50 for a main course
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Smulbar Expresse
For typical fried snacks, this is a good spot to grab some fries and a sausage.
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Sushi Vandaag
An all you can eat sushi on the basis of ordering everything via tablet. A large selection of sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Daily 12:00-15:30EUR 30
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Visser Chocolade & IJs
They make chocolate of the highest quality within the store, a great option to get a gift for family and friends. Fresh made ice cream with only fresh ingredients in the summer. Usually there is a terrace setup to sit, though this might be crowded during a sunny day. You can go for a nice walk to the nearby welter pond and see the historic welten district.
Tue-Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
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Zafran
Indian food from the traditional Moghul cuisine. They cook bread, fish, meat and wild in an authentic tandoori oven. The interior is decorated with a hint of classic Indian decor.
Around €22.50
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Bagels & Beans
Bongerd 18
Mon-Sat 09:00–17:30, Sun 11:00–17:00
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Broodjeszaak Bufkes
Mon 10:00–18:00, Tue-Wed 09:00–18:00 Thu 09:00–21:00, Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00
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El Greco
Greek food.
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Grand Turquoise
Wilhelminaplein 7
Daily 17:00-23:00Around €22.50 for a main course and a drink
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La Cubanita Heerlen
Cuban tapas restaurant
Sun-Thu 17:00–22:00, Fri Sat 17:00–22:30
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La Veneziana
Ice cream.
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Samos Palace
Greek-style food.
Meals from €17.50
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Steakhouse Eldorado
Selection of beef dishes and other meat-related meals.
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Toko-Patja
Indonesian cuisine.
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Heerlen (CC BY-SA 4.0).