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Posts tagged Dining from the Learn Dutch For Expats team.

A young expat at a cosy restaurant table asking staff about food allergens.

Phrases & daily life

Allergic? The Dutch You Need to Order Safely in a Restaurant

A food allergy in a foreign language is scary. Dutch restaurants must tell you about 14 allergens, if you ask right. Here is the vocab to order safely.

Lawrence Arya·May 29, 2026·4 min

A young expat at a cosy cafe table with a glass of tap water in the Netherlands.

Phrases & daily life

Just Tap Water, Please: Asking for Kraanwater in a Dutch Cafe

Tired of paying for bottled Spa when the tap water is excellent? Here is how to ask for kraanwater in the Netherlands, whether it's free, and the etiquette.

Lawrence Arya·May 29, 2026·4 min