Following a challenging year for the Dutch hospitality sector, Thuisbezorgd.nl celebrated top performers in its 2020 Awards, honoring dedication, innovation, and exceptional meals. Standout spots reshaping delivery dining took center stage. Tandoori Express earned the title of the Netherlands' premier delivery restaurant, while Björn Burgers, with its 100% vegetarian and vegan burgers, was named the nation's top game changer.
The Thuisbezorgd.nl Awards, driven by public votes, reflect the favorites of Dutch food enthusiasts. Reviews from over 10,000 partnered restaurants determined rankings across ten categories, with city-specific winners also announced.
Audience Awards
For the first time, public honors went to the best veggie restaurant and ultimate game changer. Groningen's FLFL clinched best veggie spot, famed for its fresh, house-recipe falafel. Patrons rave about the healthy, flavor-packed dishes featuring homemade hummus, tahini, and herb spreads.
Björn Burgers stood out as the game changer for its bold approach. Specializing in 100% vegetarian and vegan burgers, the team views the category as evolving. As a concept-driven spot, they frequently refresh the menu, testing recipes—keepers stay, underperformers go.
Only one restaurant claimed the top national honor: Amsterdam's Tandoori Express, rewarded for outstanding performance.
The standout newcomer was Burger Special, capturing customer loyalty in its debut year. Domino's Pizza retained its crown as the best chain, proving enduring popularity.
Top Restaurants by Category in the Netherlands:
Best Burger Restaurant 2020: Burgers & Frites
Best Sushi Restaurant 2020: Fresh2Go Sushi
Best Pizzeria 2020: Angelo's Pizza
Best Fast Food Restaurant 2020: INCI
Best Indian Restaurant 2020: Tandoori Express
City-Specific Winners
Beyond the national victors, Thuisbezorgd.nl revealed local champions in 50 Dutch cities. For full details per city and all nominees, visit the dedicated Thuisbezorgd.nl Awards 2020 site.