ENJOY OUR DISHES
LUNCH CARD FROM 11.00 – 16.00
Hot Dog The Alternative | sauerkraut | crispy bacon | truffle mayonnaise | crispy onions | cheddar | pickle | 14.5
Black Angus Burger | bacon | tomato | cheese | onion compote | smoked BBQ mayonnaise | coleslaw | fries | 19.8
Beef tenderloin skewers | mild soy sauce | roasted vegetables | serundeng | 29.8
Falafel | desem pita | pomegranate apple | hummus | cilantro | grilled bell bell pepper | 12.8 (VEGA)
Bawykov salmon | poached egg | fresh bawykov salmon | on crispy toast | avocado slices | puffed tomatoes | chives | 14.8
12 o’clock | floor bread | ham | cheese | veal croquette sandwich | chef’s soup | 15.5
Banh mi | Vietnamese baquette | spicy chicken | sweet and sour vegetables | 14.5
Tuna salad | floor bread | onion | green salad | dried tomatoes | capers | 12.8
Asian marinated sirloin steak | thinly sliced | pinsa | sweet and sour vegetables | Japanese mayonnaise | cilantro-sesame | 15.5
*A pinsa is a combination between pizza and focaccia base
Brunch Alternative | Old Amsterdam croissant stuffed with egg and bacon | Greek yogurt | banana | fruit compote | granola | orange juice | 14.5
Lobster salad | floor bread | crayfish | apple | shallot | mango | cocktail sauce | 15.8
Goat cheese | toast | cranberry pecan nut topping | pear | beet | spinach | 15.5
You may choose white or brown floor bread (freshly baked)
THE CLASSICS
Fried eggs | on white or brown toast | 10.9
Choice of: ham | bacon | tomato | cheese
Carpaccio | of Scotch steak | black garlic mayonnaise | arugula | pangritata | za-atar | 13.8
Grandma bobs croquettes on bread | white or brown bread | two veal croquettes | mustard | 11.8
Club sandwich chicken | cucumber | tomato | bacon | egg | curry-mustard mayonnaise | cheese | 15.8
Club sandwich salmon | cucumber | avocado | cream cheese | tomato | egg | 16.8
Chef’s soup | garnish | 9.9
Thom kha kai | coconut | chicken | richly filled | 9.9
Goat cheese | cranberry pecan topping | pear | beet | pumpkin | spinach | 23.8 (VEGA)
Oriental beef tenderloin salad | wakame | soy | edamame | spring onion | Furikake | 27.8
Fish salad | Bawykov salmon | tuna tataki | crayfish | fennel | sweet and sour cucumber | sereh mayonnaise | 23.0
Caesar salad | chicken thigh | romaine lettuce | Parmesan | bacon | fried egg | croutons | anchovies | caesar dressing | 22.8
Carpaccio salad | black garlic mayonnaise | arugula | pangritata | furikake | spring onion | 22.8
Fries | mayonnaise | 4.5
Green salad | 6.5
Rosenval potato | 5.8
DESSERTS
Bonbons from Vermeer | various flavors | 2.5 each
Sticky toffee pie | caramel | vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | 9.8
Creme brûlée | amaretto | cookie ice cream | 9.8
Coupe Alternative | 3 scoops | your choice: vanilla, passion fruit, lemon, watermelon, cookie caramel | 9.8 (VEGAN)
Dame blance | vanilla ice cream | dark chocolate sauce | crumble of pecan nuts | 9.8
We can of course accommodate various dietary requirements and allergies, please feel free to let us know so we can adjust our dishes accordingly.
BITES
SNACKS can be ordered per piece:
BORREL & BITES
Bitterballen | mustard | 6 pieces | 7.8
Truffle croquettes | truffle mayo | 6 pieces | 8.9
Cheese sticks | chili sauce | 6 pieces | 7.8
Chicken bites | chili sauce | 6 pieces | 7.8
Mini spring rolls | chili sauce | 6 pieces | 7.8
Bitter snacks | 3 pieces of each | 18.3
Nachos | cheddar cheese | jalapeños | chili sauce | crème fraîche | 11.5
Pita bread | aioli | hummus | olives | 8.9
Olives | mix of various olives | 6.5
French fries Parmesan | French fries | Parmesan cheese | truffle mayonnaise | 6.5
Flamkuchen classic | creme fraîche | red onion | bacon | 13.25
Flamkuchen vega | creme fraîche | red onion | sundried tomato | 12.75
Torpedo shrimp |6 pieces | chili sauce | 11.8
Chicken meatballs |8 pieces | spicy tomato sauce | bread | 9.8
Break bread | brioche | herb butter | Parmesan cheese | aioli | 7.5
Old crumbled cheese from Elsbroekerwei | mustard mayonnaise | 7.8
Het Alternatief Platter | fish specialties | meat specialties
bread with dips | for two | 19.8
Asian cocktail board | kara age chicken | duck spring roll | yakitori skewers | pantsuit | wakame | edamame | citrus dressing | 19.8
Cordemeijer sausage platter | Haarlem sausages | dried sausage | sgamato di prosciutto | salami | capocollo | Amsterdam sour | 24.5
Tuna roll | crispy fried | roasted avocado | ginger | wasabi | 15.8
Spanish prawns | 8 pieces | garlic | spicy olive oil | country bread | 15.8
Portion of fries |
with mayonnaise | 4.5
The taste of NOW
Taste our changing menu at The Alternative! Every month our chef surprises you with a culinary adventure, full of seasonal flavors and top quality. Book now and experience the Taste of NOW.
Fine dining 3-course 49.5 p.p.
Wine pairing 19.5 p.p.
MENU JULY 2025
Dry aged duck Ι lightly smoked Ι eel cream Ι kohlrabi Ι watermelon Ι cucumber Ι nori Ι duck gravy
Fish duo Ι fisherman pie Ι haddock Ι salmon Ι whiting Ι mussels Ι & Ι cod Ι pak choi Ι saffron Ι beurre blanc Ι tomato salsa
Rocky road dessert Ι marshmallow Ι peanut Ι chocolate mousse Ι caramel Ι vanilla ice cream
DINNER 17.00-21.00
APPETIZER
Carpaccio | of Scotch bullet | black garlic mayonnaise | pangritata | arugula | spring onion | furikake | 13.5
Bawykov salmon | artisan cold-smoked salmon | cucumber foam | furikake | 15.8
Tuna | crispy fried | roasted avocado | wasabi | soy | ginger | wakame | 15.8
Spanish prawns | pil pil | garlic | freshly baked floor bread | 15.8
Goat cheese | cranberry pecan topping | pear | beet | pumpkin | spinach | 15.8 (VEGA)
Vitello tonnato | thinly sliced veal loin | tuna mayonnaise | apple capers | 14.8
Korean sticky chicken | noodles | cucumber | edamame | lime | cilantro | 14.5
SOUP
Chef’s Soup | 9.9
Tom Kha Kai | coconut | chicken | richly filled | 9.9
MAIN DISHES
Tournedos | Roseval potato | pepper sauce | sugar snaps | haricots verts | 32.8
Beef tenderloin skewers | mild soy sauce | roasted vegetables | serundeng | 29.8
Tuna katsu | green asparagus | Japanese beurre blanc | sweet potato | padron pepper 26.8
Black Angus Burger | bacon | cheese | tomato | onion compote | smoked BBQ mayonnaise | coleslaw | 19.9
Dover sole | potatoes | green vegetables | remoulade sauce | 29.9
Risotto | puffed eggplant | mushrooms | Parmesan crisp | herb salad | 24.8 (VEGAN)
Guinea fowl supreme | potato muffin | Jerusalem artichoke | caramelized chicory | Jerusalem artichoke | gravy | 24.8
SALADES
Goat cheese | cranberry pecan topping | pear | beet | pumpkin | spinach | 23.8 (VEGA)
Oriental beef tenderloin salad | wakame | soy | edamame | spring onion | furikake | 27.8
Fish salad | Bawykov salmon | tuna tataki | fennel | sweet and sour cucumber | sereh mayo | 24.8
Caesar salad | chicken thigh | romaine lettuce | Parmesan | bacon | fried egg | croutons | anchovies | caesar dressing | 23.0
Carpaccio salad | black garlic mayonnaise | pangritata | arugula | spring onion | furikake | 22.8
Fresh fries | mayonnaise |. 4.2
Green salad | 5.5
Roseval potatoes | 4.5
DESSERTS
Cheese platter | almond fig bread | dates | jam | 14.8
Creme brûlée | amaretto | cookie ice cream | 9.8
Coupe alternative | 3 scoops | choice of: vanilla, passion fruit, lemon, watermelon, cookies caramel
Dame Blanche | vanilla ice cream | dark chocolate sauce | crumble of pecan nuts | 9.8
Sticky toffee pie | caramel | vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | 9.8
Mad mix | cannoli | banana | hazelnut | pistachio | vanilla ice cream | 9.8
3 chocolates by Vermeer | with coffee of your choice | 9.5 each | single chocolate 2.5
We can of course accommodate various dietary requirements and allergies, please feel free to let us know so we can adjust our dishes accordingly.
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