Best Food Delivery Apps Netherlands 2026: 6 Compared

Short answer: Use Thuisbezorgd for restaurant delivery — it has the widest selection and covers every Dutch city and most towns. For a planned weekly grocery shop, Picnic is the best value, with free delivery above its EUR 35 minimum. For a 15-30 minute top-up when you have run out of something, Flink is the one that survived the quick-commerce shakeout.

Food delivery in the Netherlands has changed a lot in the past few years. Deliveroo has gone. Gorillas has gone. Getir has gone. The quick-commerce boom of 2020–2022 went through a shakeout, and what remains in 2026 is a leaner, more stable market.

Which is actually better for you as an expat. The apps that survived are the ones that figured out how to be sustainable, and that generally means better service.

Here is what you actually have access to in the Netherlands in 2026, how they compare, and when to use each one. If you are also looking for grocery delivery specifically, I cover that in more detail in my guide to grocery delivery in the Netherlands.

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Quick Comparison: Restaurant Delivery

Quick Comparison: Grocery & Quick Delivery

Restaurant Delivery

Thuisbezorgd — The Dominant Platform

Thuisbezorgd.nl is the Just Eat Takeaway brand in the Netherlands, and it is the biggest food delivery platform in the country by a significant margin. If a restaurant delivers in your area, there is a very high probability it is on Thuisbezorgd.

What works well: The restaurant selection is simply unmatched. In Amsterdam, you are looking at thousands of options. Even in smaller Dutch cities — Eindhoven, Tilburg, Groningen, Breda — Thuisbezorgd has enough coverage that you will find something you want. The app and website work in English. The order tracking is reliable. The customer service is responsive when things go wrong.

What to watch out for: Delivery fees vary by restaurant and can feel arbitrary — you will sometimes see EUR 3.50 delivery on a EUR 12 order, which stings. Many restaurants on Thuisbezorgd have minimum order requirements of EUR 20–25. At peak times (Friday and Saturday evenings from about 18:00 to 21:00) delivery times stretch noticeably, and the estimated time shown in the app is often optimistic.

Tips for expats:

• Use the filter system to find restaurants near you with low minimums
• Check whether the restaurant’s own website offers delivery cheaper — some do
• The “Thuisbezorgd+” subscription (EUR 7.99/month) gives free delivery from participating restaurants if you order regularly
• Dutch cuisine options are less prominent than you might expect — the Netherlands has a very strong culture of ordering Indonesian, Chinese, Turkish, and pizza

Coverage: Nationwide. Available in every Dutch city and most towns over 15,000 inhabitants.

Uber Eats — The International Alternative

Uber Eats launched in the Netherlands in 2016 and has built a strong presence in the major cities, particularly Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. It has not reached Thuisbezorgd’s nationwide coverage, but in cities where it operates it offers genuine competition.

What works well: Uber Eats tends to attract higher-quality restaurants and international chains that want a premium brand association. You will find restaurants on Uber Eats that are not on Thuisbezorgd, particularly newer openings and more upmarket spots. The app is polished and works entirely in English. If you already use Uber for taxis in other countries, you have one less app to manage.

What to watch out for: In smaller Dutch cities and towns, Uber Eats is simply not available. Coverage is concentrated in the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht) and a handful of other large cities. Delivery fees and service charges can add EUR 4–6 to your order before you have chosen anything.

Grocery Delivery

Picnic — The Best Value Option

Picnic is a Dutch company and it has become one of the quiet success stories of Dutch retail. The model is simple: no physical stores, electric delivery vans, and a selection focused on a well-curated range of about 7,000 products rather than the 30,000+ you find in a full supermarket.

What makes Picnic different: Picnic does not charge delivery fees. If your order is over EUR 35 (and sometimes lower), delivery is free. They manage this by running planned routes with electric vehicles rather than on-demand dispatch. You choose a delivery time slot from the options available in your area — typically a one-hour window, one to two days out.

Prices are competitive with Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Picnic’s own brand products are notably cheap. For simple, planned weekly grocery shopping, Picnic is hard to beat on cost.

What to watch out for: The selection is more limited than a full supermarket. Specialty items, international ingredients, and niche products are often absent. The scheduled delivery model means you cannot use Picnic for same-day needs. And coverage, while expanding, does not yet reach all Dutch addresses.

Who Picnic suits best: Expats who plan their weekly shop in advance and prioritise value. Families with predictable shopping lists. People who want grocery delivery without paying delivery fees.

Flink — Quick Grocery Top-Ups

After the exit of Gorillas and Getir from the Dutch market, Flink has become the main surviving player in the quick grocery delivery space. The model: order from a dark store (a small warehouse in your city) and receive groceries within 15–30 minutes.

What Flink does well: Speed. If you have run out of milk at 8pm, you need wine for a dinner you have just decided to host, or you want snacks for a movie night without leaving the house, Flink delivers. The app is in English. The selection covers about 2,000 essential products.

What Flink does not do well: Flink is not a weekly shop service. The selection is limited to basic and convenience items. Prices are higher than supermarkets — you are paying for the speed, and the premium is real. A basket that costs EUR 30 at Albert Heijn might cost EUR 38 at Flink.

Coverage: Flink operates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Groningen, Tilburg, and a growing number of Dutch cities. Rural and suburban areas are generally not covered.

Delivery fee: EUR 1.80–2.50 per order, plus a minimum order of about EUR 10.

Crisp — For Quality and Organic Grocery

Crisp is positioned at the opposite end of the market from Picnic. Where Picnic competes on price, Crisp competes on quality. Crisp focuses on fresh, often organic products, specialty foods, artisan bread, quality meat and fish, and items you would find in a delicatessen rather than a discount supermarket.

What Crisp does well: The quality of fresh produce is noticeably high. If you care about where your food comes from, want organic options without hunting through the organic section of a supermarket, or want specialty items that Albert Heijn does not stock, Crisp is worth exploring. The app has good English support. Customer service is responsive.

Pricing: Crisp is more expensive than Albert Heijn or Picnic for equivalent items. The delivery fee is EUR 3.50–5.95. Minimum order is EUR 35. Consider it a premium service with premium pricing.

Coverage: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and a few other major cities. Less coverage than Picnic.

Albert Heijn Online — The Reliable Workhorse

Albert Heijn is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, and its online delivery service is the most dependable all-round option for expats who want the full supermarket range delivered at home.

Advantages over specialist delivery apps: Albert Heijn Online gives you access to the full supermarket range — all 30,000+ products, including Albert Heijn house brands, international foods section, specialty items, and full fresh produce range. For expats who have not yet mapped out their local neighbourhood, having the same familiar range as the physical store is reassuring.

Same-day delivery is available if you order before noon. The delivery slots are reliable.

Costs: Delivery fees are EUR 4.49–7.99 depending on slot and order size. There is an Allerhande Bezorgpas (delivery subscription) for EUR 10.95/month that gives unlimited free delivery for orders over EUR 35, worth it if you order more than twice per month.

The Platforms That Left the Netherlands

A brief note on what has disappeared, since you may have read about these:

Deliveroo: Exited November 2022 after a Dutch court ruling that its couriers were employees, not independent contractors. The company calculated that operating under employment law would make the business unviable in the Dutch market and withdrew entirely. If you were a Deliveroo user in a previous country, this is the app you will notice is absent.

Gorillas: The German quick-grocery startup launched in Amsterdam in 2020 and for a while seemed to be everywhere. It was acquired by Getir in 2022.

Getir: The Turkish delivery giant expanded aggressively across Europe, then ran into severe financial difficulties. It exited the Netherlands and most European markets in 2024 in a series of rapid shutdowns. Former Getir customers in the Netherlands lost any remaining credits on their accounts.

The lesson from these exits: be cautious about loading significant credits onto any delivery app’s prepaid balance.

Practical Tips for Expats

iDEAL works everywhere: All major apps accept iDEAL. If you have set up a Dutch bank account (ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank) or Wise, you have no payment barrier.

Lunch delivery: Dutch food culture generally means you do not order lunch delivery the way you might in London or New York. Lunch at most Dutch offices is either brought from home or from a local broodjeszaak (sandwich shop). Delivery for lunch exists but is less common than in some other expat cities.

Tipping culture: Tipping food delivery drivers is not standard in the Netherlands the way it is in the US. The apps allow tips but there is no social pressure to tip. A round EUR 1–2 is appreciated but entirely optional.

English language of drivers: Do not assume. Many delivery drivers in the Netherlands speak Dutch only. Keep the delivery instructions simple and your address clear. Most apps let you add delivery notes — use these for any specific entry codes or building instructions.

Dietary apps: Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats both have good filter systems for dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher. Worth using rather than reading individual menus.

Recommended Setup for Most Expats

1. Thuisbezorgd — for restaurant delivery nationwide
2. Uber Eats — optional, for restaurant variety in major cities
3. Picnic — for weekly grocery planning if you order in advance
4. Albert Heijn Online — for same-day grocery needs
5. Flink — for urgent top-ups

You do not need all five. The combination of Thuisbezorgd for restaurant delivery and either Picnic or Albert Heijn for groceries covers most situations comfortably.

Regional Coverage: What Works Where

Food delivery in the Netherlands is geographically uneven. The Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht) and major cities like Eindhoven, Groningen, Tilburg, Breda, and Nijmegen are well-served. Smaller cities and rural areas have significantly less coverage.

If you are moving outside the four largest Dutch cities — and if you are still deciding where to live, take our city quiz — check coverage for each app at your specific address before relying on any of them. Picnic’s coverage map is expanding steadily and is worth rechecking every few months if you were initially outside the service area.

Ordering in Dutch: Useful Vocabulary

All major apps work in English, but a few Dutch words are useful for delivery notes and restaurant communications:

• Geen = no / without (as in “geen uien” = no onions)
• Allergie = allergy
• Bezorging = delivery
• Vertraagd = delayed
• Belbericht = doorbell notification / ring bell
• Intercom = buzzer (often needed in Dutch apartments)
• Achterdeur = back door

Dutch apartment buildings frequently have coded entry systems. Always include your intercom number or entry code in the delivery notes field — delivery drivers unable to enter the building will often leave orders at the entrance, which is inconvenient in Dutch weather. For more on navigating daily routines in the Netherlands, see my Dutch supermarkets guide and the best Dutch apps for expats.

What Does Delivery Actually Cost Per Month?

If you order restaurant delivery twice a week via Thuisbezorgd, your extra annual cost from delivery fees and service charges is approximately EUR 200–400, depending on which restaurants you use.

For grocery delivery:

• Picnic: Free delivery — no additional cost above supermarket prices
• Albert Heijn Online delivery pass (EUR 10.95/month): Roughly EUR 131/year, worthwhile at 2+ orders per week
• Flink at 3 orders/month: Approximately EUR 65/year in delivery fees, plus a small price premium on items

These costs are manageable. Most expats find delivery fee spending well worth the time saved. The highest value habit: a weekly Picnic order covers most grocery needs at no delivery cost, with Flink as backup for urgent items and Thuisbezorgd for weekend meals.

Subscriptions Worth Considering

Thuisbezorgd+ (EUR 7.99/month): Free delivery from participating restaurants. Worthwhile if you order 3–4 times per month from participating restaurants in your city.

Uber Eats Pass (EUR 5.99/month): Free delivery on orders over EUR 15, plus 5% discount. Worth it for regular Uber Eats users.

Albert Heijn Allerhande Bezorgpas (EUR 10.95/month): Unlimited free delivery on orders over EUR 35. Breaks even at two orders per month.

Dutch Food Culture and Delivery: Setting Expectations

Food delivery in the Netherlands exists alongside a very specific food culture that is worth understanding as an expat. The Dutch relationship with food is practical rather than celebratory — meals are an important part of daily life but rarely the centrepiece of social interaction the way they might be in France or Italy or many expats’ home countries.

Stroopwafels and stampot are not what Dutch people order. The most ordered food categories through Thuisbezorgd are Indonesian (the legacy of the colonial relationship with Indonesia), pizza, Turkish (shoarma and döner), Chinese, and sushi. Traditional Dutch cuisine — stamppot, erwtensoep (pea soup), haring — is rarely delivered and mostly eaten at home or in dedicated Dutch restaurants.

Lunch culture. The Dutch lunch is typically a broodje (bread roll with something on it) eaten at the office or brought from home. Hot food for lunch is less common than in many other countries. If you are used to ordering a full lunch, you will find limited delivery options for midday outside major city centres.

Dinner timing. Dutch dinner time is early compared to Southern European or British norms — typically 17:30–19:00 for families. Restaurant delivery peaks at 18:00–20:00. If you order on Friday or Saturday evening after 20:00, expect extended wait times.

Gezelligheid and food. The Dutch concept of gezelligheid — cosiness, warmth, good company — is the primary reason people order in together. Saturday night delivery with friends or family is a well-established Dutch ritual. The borrel (drinks with snacks, often from a bitterballen order) is the other common delivery occasion.

Ordering Dutch Specialties Through Delivery

While traditional Dutch food is not the main category, there are some specifically Dutch things worth knowing about in the delivery context:

Bitterballen: Small crispy balls of deep-fried meat ragout — the iconic Dutch bar snack. Many Dutch restaurants and cafes list them on delivery platforms. If you want to understand Dutch snack culture, start here.

Poffertjes: Small fluffy pancakes, typically a street food or fairground food. Less commonly delivered but occasionally available through specialist providers.

Stroopwafels: Not a delivery item — buy these in any supermarket. Albert Heijn’s own brand stroopwafels are practically an institution.

Indonesian food: The best category to order in the Netherlands. The Dutch-Indonesian culinary relationship has produced a distinctive cuisine — rijsttafel, nasi goreng, satay — that is exceptionally good at Dutch-Indonesian restaurants. These are heavily represented on Thuisbezorgd and are often the best quality-to-price option.

What Expats Miss When They First Arrive

Several things about Dutch food delivery catch new arrivals off guard:

Supermarket opening hours: Dutch supermarkets close earlier than in many other countries (typically 21:00 or 22:00, with Sunday hours shorter). If you have been accustomed to 24-hour supermarkets, you will occasionally hit this wall. Flink’s quick delivery is genuinely useful on those evenings when you realise at 21:30 that you need something for dinner.

No tipping pressure: Unlike in the US where a 15-20% tip is socially mandatory for delivery, in the Netherlands there is no such expectation. The delivery fee is the full cost. Leaving a tip is kind but unusual — do not feel guilty not tipping.

Delivery to an apartment: Dutch apartments often have entry systems (intercom codes, key card access). The delivery notes field in every major app has a character limit that is usually enough to include your apartment number and entry code. Always fill this in thoroughly. Drivers who cannot get in will try once, then leave the order at the entrance or return it.

Cash not accepted: No Dutch delivery app accepts cash payment. All transactions are digital — iDEAL, debit card, or credit card. This is normal in the Netherlands where cash use in retail has declined dramatically.

Allergen and Dietary Information

All major apps provide allergen information for restaurant dishes, but the quality and detail varies by restaurant. Platforms typically show the standard EU allergen categories (gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, etc.) where the restaurant has provided this information.

Reliability caveat: The allergen information is provided by the restaurant and is not independently verified. If you have a serious allergy, contact the restaurant directly before ordering rather than relying solely on what the app shows. Most restaurants are willing to confirm over the phone.

Vegan and vegetarian filters: Both Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have vegan and vegetarian filter options. The Netherlands has a reasonably strong plant-based restaurant culture, particularly in Amsterdam and Utrecht, which is well represented on the platforms.

Halal: Halal is a well-developed category on Thuisbezorgd in particular. The large Muslim communities in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and other Dutch cities mean that halal options are numerous and high quality.

Final Verdict

The Dutch food delivery market in 2026 is smaller than it was in 2022, but more stable. The apps that remain have figured out their economics — which means better reliability, better coverage, and less risk that the service you depend on disappears overnight.

Thuisbezorgd is the restaurant delivery platform for the Netherlands. For groceries, the right choice depends on whether you prioritise price (Picnic), speed (Flink), range (Albert Heijn Online), or quality (Crisp). For most expats, some combination of Thuisbezorgd and Picnic covers the vast majority of delivery needs without any monthly subscription costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thuisbezorgd the same as Just Eat?

Yes. Thuisbezorgd.nl is the Dutch brand of Just Eat Takeaway.com, one of Europe’s largest food delivery companies. Just Eat Takeaway.com also owns Grubhub in the US. In the Netherlands the service operates under the Thuisbezorgd name and is far and away the largest restaurant delivery platform, with more restaurants listed than any competitor.

Did Deliveroo leave the Netherlands?

Yes. Deliveroo exited the Netherlands in November 2022. After an employment court ruling that Deliveroo’s couriers were employees rather than self-employed contractors, the company decided to withdraw from the Dutch market entirely rather than restructure its operations. Several other European countries where similar rulings threatened the gig economy model also saw Deliveroo scale back. If you used Deliveroo in the Netherlands, Thuisbezorgd or Uber Eats are the main alternatives.

What is the cheapest food delivery option in the Netherlands?

For grocery delivery, Picnic is typically the cheapest — they match competitive supermarket prices and charge no delivery fee on orders over EUR 35. For restaurant delivery, it depends more on the restaurant. Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have broadly similar pricing; the platform fees are comparable. Using the restaurant’s own website or calling directly often saves the delivery platform commission (typically 20–30%) which sometimes gets passed on to you as slightly lower prices, though this varies.

Yes, all major food delivery apps operate in English. Uber Eats and Flink are fully English. Thuisbezorgd has an English version of its app and website. Picnic and Crisp have English interfaces though product descriptions are sometimes in Dutch. You will manage perfectly well with any of them as an English speaker.

Is Gorillas still operating in the Netherlands?

Gorillas was acquired by Getir in 2022. Getir then went through significant financial difficulties and exited most European markets including the Netherlands in 2024. As of 2026, neither Gorillas nor Getir is operating in the Netherlands. The main quick grocery delivery option remaining is Flink, which has weathered the consolidation wave better than its competitors.

Do Dutch food delivery apps accept iDEAL?

Yes. All major food delivery apps operating in the Netherlands accept iDEAL, which matters greatly in a market where iDEAL is the dominant payment method. If you are still sorting out your Dutch banking setup, read our guide to opening a bank account in the Netherlands. Thuisbezorgd, Uber Eats, Picnic, Flink, and Crisp all accept iDEAL. They also accept credit and debit cards.

Building a Delivery Routine That Works for Your Dutch Life

Weekly grocery: Picnic, ordered Sunday evening for Monday or Tuesday delivery. Takes 10 minutes, covers the week’s staples at the best price, and leaves the fridge stocked before the working week starts.

Quick restaurant nights: Thuisbezorgd, used two or three times per month when cooking feels like too much effort after a long day. The Indonesian and Thai options in most Dutch cities are genuinely excellent and represent some of the best value eating available.

Emergency supplies: Flink, used rarely — maybe once a month when something critical runs out unexpectedly. Knowing it is there makes it less necessary.

This four-app stack handles everything without any monthly subscriptions. Total overhead: zero. Total flexibility: maximum. Most expats find they converge on something similar after the initial experimentation phase.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Food Delivery in the Netherlands

Use Thuisbezorgd for Indonesian and Asian food specifically. The Netherlands has an extraordinary Indonesian food tradition — a legacy of colonial history — and the quality of Indonesian restaurants in most Dutch cities is genuinely exceptional. On Thuisbezorgd you will find rijsttafel, nasi goreng, bami, and satay from restaurants that have been doing this for decades. This is not fast food — these are family-run places producing real food. The Indonesian delivery options on Thuisbezorgd are among the best-value, highest-quality deliveries available.

Order Thuisbezorgd in advance for Friday and Saturday evenings. Friday and Saturday evenings between 18:00 and 20:00 are peak delivery windows across the Netherlands. Delivery times stretch to 60–90 minutes in popular cities during these windows. If you order by 17:30, you typically get faster delivery. Some restaurants allow pre-scheduling delivery — if you know you want dinner at 19:30, order at 16:00.

Flink for coffee and wine, not just groceries. Flink’s actual selection in 2026 extends beyond what most people use it for. They carry wine, beer, sparkling water, specialty coffee beans, and a small but decent fresh section. The “quick run to the bottle shop” use case is where Flink earns its keep more than the emergency milk situation.

Pay attention to Crisp’s seasonal offers. Crisp partners with small Dutch producers and often runs seasonal specials — asparagus season (April/May), strawberry season (June), apple and pear harvest specials (September/October). These tend to sell out quickly but represent genuinely good-value, farm-direct produce. Setting up Crisp’s push notifications for these seasonal offers is one of the more worthwhile notification settings you can enable.

Check for Thuisbezorgd Vouchers. Thuisbezorgd periodically runs discount codes — particularly for first orders (usually 20–30% off, capped at €10) and occasionally for specific restaurants running promotions. Worth checking the promotions section of the app before your first order if you have not used it before.

Combine Picnic with local markets. Picnic handles dry goods, branded items, and dairy well. Dutch farmers’ markets and street markets handle fresh vegetables, bread, and specialty items better at equivalent or lower prices. The combination — Picnic for the weekly staples, market for the seasonal fresh produce — is both economical and a much better culinary experience than using any single delivery service for everything.

For a broader view of Dutch grocery shopping — including the physical supermarkets, specialty stores, and weekly markets that complement delivery — see the complete guide to grocery shopping in the Netherlands for expats. And if you are still in the process of setting up your Dutch bank account for iDEAL payments, the bank account guide walks through which account to open first.

New in the Netherlands?

Delivery apps are a nice-to-have. These three are the ones that actually cost or save you money in your first months:

• Cost of living calculator — what groceries, rent, and transport come to in your city
• Best bank account for expats — you need iDEAL to pay for most of this, and that needs a Dutch account
• Dutch health insurance guide — the one deadline with a fine attached