Matt Long

"It’s hard not to love anything deep-fried and most cultures have some small, deep fried bit of goodness that they love to eat. Bitterballen are the Dutch version, usually served alongside a nice and locally produced beer. Where to go: Cafe De Blaffende Vis."

Chrysoula Manika

"We accompanied the beer with a delicious deep – fried snack called Bitterballen."

Eating Europe Tours

"Where to taste bitterballen: give these typically Dutch snacks a try at Café de Blaffende Vis  —  a historic “brown café” in the heart of the Jordaan that’s perfect for a beer and a snack."

Valerie Chen

"Along with a variety of Dutch and Belgian beer, it has tasty bitterballen on the menu, a popular pub snack typically made from a deep-fried mixture of veal and beef."

Sarah Poitras

"De Blaffende Vis is a chill, homey bar with super delicious, fresh bitterballen."

Alexandra Ronca

"You wont realize that bitterballen are missing from your life until you try them . . . and once you do, there’s no going back!"

Barbara Angelakis

"Time for local beer and bitterballen (snack to go with drinks) and at Café De Blaffende Vis it was a local delicacy of smooth gravy encased in deep friend batter… crispy on the outside, creamy and savory on the inside."