What is Maastricht famous for food?
Lotte Polat
2025-10-25 08:43:09
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Maastricht is famous for its culinary delights, with five Michelin-starred restaurants within strolling distance of the city centre.
One of the cheeses for which the Limburg region is famous is Rommedeo.
The city is also famous for its bloedworst, blood sausage, and zoervleis, a traditional casserole of beef with a sweet and sour sauce.
Another hearty local speciality is konijn, rabbit, in beer.
The city's oldest café, In Den Ouden Vogelstruys, has been serving meals since the 14th century and is the best place to sample these local delicacies.
Maastricht is also known for its Limburg vlaai, a fruit-packed tart.
The city's cuisine is further complemented by its fluffy poffertjes, buckwheat pancakes.
With its many brown cafés, eetcafés, and restaurants, Maastricht assumes its role as the Netherlands' culinary capital with panache.
The Beluga restaurant serves lavish dishes with a twist, such as foie gras with puffed rice and cherry beer ice cream.
The city's culinary scene is a major part of its charm and a reason to visit.