Most restaurants also do takeout and/or delivery and there is a wide choice available from pizza to Thai. Thuisbezorgd and Ubereats are the top two apps for takeout however some restaurants have special deals only available when you order on their websites.

Delicious traditional Italian ice creams and sorbets made daily. There is a wide range of flavours and sugar-free, gluten-free and lactose-free options too. They also serve artisan fries, made using organic potatoes from a farm in the polder, and tasty burgers.

The delivery services include pizza, Indonesian, Hindi, Chinese, Thai and Greek. It is always good to ask for recommendations. Domino’s is a safe bet, and they speak English. They are also available in Bussum and can deliver in Laren. Venezia is another good option for pizza. Check out www.thuisbezorgd.nl to find a large assortment of take away/delivery restaurants to satisfy your tastebuds.

It is a Dutch habit to have a quick lunch. At lunchtime the standard Dutch place will offer some cold sandwiches, soups, salads and omelettes. Dinner is the main meal, therefore the restaurants have elaborate courses at this time and if you want to follow the Dutch routine you can have your meal from 6pm, but they are mostly opened for dinner from 5pm. Here we have some options:

A great restaurant in an old industrial environment. Open for dinner and highly recommended by parents.

A great Chinese speciality restaurant (amazing Peking Duck!) in a unique, historical farmhouse. They also have a small outdoor terrace.

A quaint restaurant in the city centre close to the ABN Amro you can enjoy a lovely meal and a great atmosphere from Thursday to Saturday 17:00 till 22:00.

Authentic Greek cuisine on par with Greece.
It is recommended you skip the menu and just order the Greek table and you will receive really delicious Greek mezedes (small dishes).

Nice little pizza restaurant with very good pizza for take-away or dining in. Make sure you make a reservation to eat in, because it’s a tiny restaurant with only a few tables but definitely worth it. 

Is a restored sand & salt bunker overlooking ‘de oude Haven’ (the old port). A popular spot for birthday coffees/lunches for ISH ladies. 

This cafe/ restaurant offers a varied menu and can cater to large groups and parties. Their kitchen is open Monday through Sunday and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

This family-owned Indonesian restaurant received the Michelin 2021 Bib Gourmand, the only Indonesian to be added to their list! This is the perfect place to try quality food from there. Open for lunch and dinner, you can expect a varied display of Indonesian dishes on offer.

If you want to have lunch in a nice area, surrounded by some green (in this case the hotter the weather, the greener) this is a nice option, but on Saturdays you will need to make a reservation. Open for lunch and dinner.

This is a relaxed restaurant with a lovely outdoor terrace.They have a varied menu to satisfy everyone. 

If you are looking for wonderful ambiance and Indian food you must try Surya, found in the heart of Hilversum.

Another extremely popular Indian restaurant on the Havenstraat. Very good food and very friendly service. Please be aware they do not offer deliveries at the weekend.

At the crossroads directly opposite the school. It is a small quaint café winebar. It has a small patio to enjoy a coffee, wine and food as well as a traditionally old interior to enjoy a meal. Open from 8:30 for breakfast Monday – Friday.

For a special lunch or dinner this restaurant offers a a delicious menu using organic and local ingredients that can be paired perfectly with their extensive wine selection. The restaurant also offers set menus.

A lovely organic breakfast and lunch, also has a great play area for young kids. Adding a second location on the Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat in shopping area.

The only foodhall in Hilversum with seven different kinds of world street food. With an amazing terras outside, often a DJ inside and, of course, they brew the best beer in town in this historical location - the former movie cinema on Marktplein in Hilversum.

A nice and trendy Spanish Tapas Restaurant open for dinner from 5 pm close to the market place. Alongside the main restaurant you will find the Vida Vineria, a well-stocked wine bar.

Recently opened Theater cafe, a restaurant with a podium for culture, art, performances and life music.

A new young and quirky place for (specialty) coffee's in the morning and a drink & a bite in the evening.

Fine dining in the historical Gooi- en Eemlanderbuilding on the Groest. Spectacular wood-fired cooking.

All day brunch menu and specialty coffee. Open from 8am

After a nice walk have a lovely lunch, brunch or dinner. On Wednesday and Sunday they have a grilled chicken menu. They have weekend dinner specials on! Great to combine with a climb at the Klimbos or a mountain bike on the trails nearby.

A real gem on the Zuiderheide. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s a lovely restaurant, great for a break on a walk or a cycle. You can also drive on those lazy days!

The restaurant was built in the old train station in Baarn. You will find the regular lunch menu, well prepared, and it is also available for dinner.

In the mood for a pancake? This restaurant offers traditional Dutch pancakes with both sweet and savoury options. The place is open from 10-7.30pm and it is located in a nice area where you can take walks or go biking. 

A warm, cosy, yet chic environment to enjoy a special family dinner or ladies lunch. Excellent quality.

Just in case you are wandering around Laren after visiting the museum you can go to this restaurant, situated on an old Saxon farm, to enjoy lunch or dinner in a charming atmosphere.

In a completely renovated farmhouse you can taste Loetje’s famous steak and fries. Enjoy it inside or on their large terrace.

Located at Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg, serving beautiful vegi dishes and drinks. They use seasonal local vegetables from their own garden and other growers in the area and apple cider from their neighbor Elegast, who also do cider tastings on a Sunday afternoon. They also do regular events. Open Saturday & Sunday 9am- 9pm