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The De Nachtegaal building on a corner in the centre, lit up at night© De Nachtegaal

Restaurant · Alkmaar

De Nachtegaal restaurant

Lunch, aperitif and tastings in a building of 1903 opposite the old town hall, with meat, fish and vegan dishes from local producers. Open daily.

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Price
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Where
Alkmaar

The place

De Nachtegaal occupies a building of 1903 on a corner of the Langestraat, the shopping street, facing Alkmaar's old town hall. It is open for lunch, the borrel (the Dutch aperitif hour) and tastings. The menu has meat, fish and vegan dishes, with produce bought from businesses in the city and surroundings, and many dishes can be ordered gluten-free or lactose-free.

Practical details

Open every day, including Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00. From Thursday to Saturday it stays open in the evening, until 23:00. It is five minutes on foot from the Waagplein. Book by phone or email.

What to order: a lunch from the menu with local produce; much of it can be ordered gluten-free or lactose-free.

Practical details

Opening hours
  • Mon13:00–18:00
  • Tue and Wed10:00–18:00
  • Thu10:00–23:00
  • Fri and Sat09:30–23:00
  • Sun12:00–18:00
Cuisine
Dutch, lunch

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

  • Meat, fish or vegan lunch
  • Borrel
  • Tastings

Tips

  • For after the market On Fridays it opens at 9:30 and is five minutes from the square.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open on Sundays?

Yes, from 12:00 to 18:00.

Does it have vegan options?

Yes, the menu includes vegan dishes.

As a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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