Just Eat Amsterdam and ordering food in Amsterdam: how does it work?

Did you just arrive in Amsterdam and are you still trying to find your bearings? Cooking tasty and healthy meals might be low on your list of priorities. But don’t worry: ordering food is very easy with ‘Just Eat in Amsterdam‘ (known as Thuisbezorgd.nl in the Netherlands), with plenty of amazing options! In this city, you can pick up your favourite dishes with just a few clicks and simply have them delivered to your door. Sounds good, but don’t know how to order food yet? Keep reading, because in this article we explain how it works, what to look out for and some tips for good takeaway restaurants.

How do you order food in Amsterdam?

In the Netherlands, there are different ways to order food. Most restaurants have their own websites with online order menus. Not sure what you want yet, and looking for an overview of restaurants nearby? Then the Just Eat App (Thuisbezord.nl app in the Netherlands) is the way to go. Here you’ll find plenty of restaurants, useful reviews and an average delivery time.

Ordering for Just Eat App users

If you’ve already used Just Eat before, there’s no need to get the Dutch Thuisbezorgd.nl app. You can simply use your Just Eat app and it will automatically show delivery restaurants in Amsterdam, once your location has been detected/set to an address in Amsterdam. Also, you will not need to create an extra account; you can use everything as you would at home!

About the Just Eat / Thuisbezorgd.nl apps

The Apps are also packed with handy and fun features that make ordering your favourite meals extra easy. For example, you will regularly find attractive offers and discounts, allowing you to enjoy your favourite dishes at a lower price. Smart filters also allow you to quickly select the type of cuisine, delivery time, price or dietary requirements, so you can find exactly what you’re craving in just a few taps. Moreover, the app remembers your previous orders, so your favourite meal is on the table even faster. In short: convenience and advantage in one app!

Ordering without the app, through Thuisbezorgd.nl

If you can’t or don’t want to install the app, no problem. You can also order through your browser via Thuisbezorgd.nl, which is also available in English. Accepted payment methods include credit card as well as PayPal.

What you need to know

There are a few things to consider when ordering food. For instance, many restaurants are open from late afternoon to late evening. But there are also places that only take orders in the morning, or late at night. They often list this information on the apps or websites.

Delivery

Make sure to enter the correct address to see only the restaurants that deliver to your doorstep. Furthermore, it’s good to know that;

• There are often delivery charges that come with your order. Usually these added charges are between € 1 and € 3. You don’t always have to pay delivery charges: at some restaurants, it’s free if you order above a certain amount.
• Sunday evenings are usually the busiest hours for delivery restaurants, so your order typically takes longer than specified.
• Not all hotels/accommodations allow ordering food in. In case of doubt, check with the reception.
• An address is always required to order. If you’re in a park, for instance, and you want to order food, make sure to wait at a building with a house number where the driver can navigate to. Also, make extra sure to keep your phone on, in case the restaurant/driver tries to reach you.
• Tipping is not mandatory, but certainly appreciated. If you want to give a tip, you can hand it in cash or use the Just Eat/Thuisbezorgd app.

Allergies and dietary requirements

If you suffer from allergies or have specific dietary requirements, you can often already see on the menu which products are or are not in your food. You can also add comments to the selected items before placing your order; e.g. ‘no milk due to allergy’ or something similar.

Need inspiration? Check out these recommendations

As a newcomer to Amsterdam, you may get overwhelmed by the huge amount of choices. Don’t worry if you’re spoiled for choice and can’t seem to decide: we have highlighted some of our favourite places where you can order food below:

• Musashi Sushi & Grill: with an average score of 4.5 stars and more than 300 reviews, you can count on top-quality delicious bites at Musashi Sushi & Grill. They offer fresh dishes like uramaki, nigiri and sashimi.
• Pizza’dam Buikslotermeerplein: fancy a delicious pizza? Pizza’dam is here to help! This restaurant also has a very high score: an average of 4.6 stars from more than 1,500 reviews!
• Fulu Mandarijn: you can visit Fulu Mandarijn’s restaurant for delicious Chinese food, but you can also simply have it delivered to your door. That way, you’ll be able to enjoy authentic and tasty dishes in no time.

Ready to order?

Ordering food in Amsterdam is easy! Whether you have just arrived as a student or are visiting as a tourist, there is a wide choice of delicious restaurants that will deliver your meal to your door. Try out different cuisines and discover what the city has to offer, just from the comfort of your couch!

Our experiences with ordering food in Amsterdam through Thuisbezorgd.nl

With the number of (delivery) restaurants in Amsterdam, the Thuisbezorgd app is a real blessing to all foodies! It can practically solve any food craving at any given hour of the day. As users who have used Thuisbezorgd.nl in more rural areas, using Thuisbezorgd in Amsterdam will make you feel like a kid in a candy store!

This results in a wide range of delivery options throughout the day. Starting in the morning, you can already get your favourite breakfast delivered. Which is perfect if you haven’t been able to do groceries yourself! Towards lunchtime, the number of delivery options starts to increase. In the evening, between 18:00 and 21:00, you’d better prepare for some serious choice stress, as the number of delivery restaurants seems to be endless! At night, the options slim down a bit to the most popular food cravings: pizza, kebab, burgers and such.

Collecting stamp cards

A nice little extra that some restaurants offer on Thuisbezorgd.nl is collecting stampcards. As big fans of ordering food, that comes in handy! Each time you order at the restaurant, you collect credit for a discount on your next order.

Slightly addictive

With that many good delivery restaurants in Amsterdam, we have to warn you that using Thuisbezorgd.nl can get slightly addictive! If you feel you need more variation, also check out the other food delivery services in Amsterdam.