Oudegracht (Old Canal)
Utrecht, Netherlands
The historic canal running through the city centre, lined with cellar restaurants and shops.
Places in Oudegracht (Old Canal)
- Cantina di David Offers Italian fine dining in the heart of Utrecht, where diners can be seated in an authentic 13th-century cellar at the Oudegracht.
- Oudegracht canal-level cafes Cafes at canal level along the Oudegracht, popular for coffee with a waterside view.
Practical notes for Utrecht
- Best time to visit
- April to September offers pleasant weather for the Oudegracht canal terraces and outdoor dining.
- Getting around
- Utrecht's compact city centre, including the Oudegracht canal, is entirely walkable and bike-friendly.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Dutch. English is near-universal.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Utrecht's dining scene continues to embrace sustainability and hyper-local sourcing, with restaurants like Concours growing ingredients in their own city gardens as part of a broader Dutch culinary shift toward transparency and provenance.
Other neighborhoods in Utrecht
- University quarter — Home to Utrecht University, including its library in a former palace of Louis Bonaparte.
- City centre core — The compact centre packed with fine dining and casual restaurants.
Read the full Utrecht guide