High 5 Hotel Alkmaar

At Neder, they are committed to working with local produce. From Eastern Scheldt salt and wild-harvested herbs to Veluwe red deer and Texel mustard seeds, everything, including the drinks, comes from within a 223km radius. What they don't grow themselves is sourced from responsible suppliers. This approach presents numerous challenges, but it also inspires chefs to be more creative. They bring each season to life with a new set menu, building on a foundation of ingredients preserved using a variety of methods. Marinated hogweed flowers and a chamomile beurre blanc lend the steamed pike-perch a

Since 1984, the Van Bourgonje family has nurtured Merlet hotel and restaurant, turning it into a firm favourite for many a guest. This extraordinary eatery is testament to their culinary passion. It's hard not to be impressed by the dining space: gold leaf, a moss wall behind the cosy fireplace, 3D effects and a glass wall filled with coloured sand shaped like dunes. The stunning interior design reflects the restaurant's surrounding natural beauty. The terrace overlooking the dunes is also delightful. With Volendam native Marco Helsloot, they have secured the services of yet another gifted che