Museum District Restaurants
Some of the city's most expensive and elegant restaurants are in this ultraposh area, where diners go to see and be seen before or after a concert or museum visit. The food tends to be as good as the people-watching.
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1. RIJKS®
$$$ | Museum District |Amsterdam's famed Rijksmuseum displays a dazzling collection of Dutch masterpieces, and the adjacent restaurant, with a warm but understated decor, shares a similar lofty goal: to create edible art using as many Dutch-produced or -influenced products as possible. This means the vegetable-heavy menu of mainly small plates may feature such delights as red cabbage gazpacho, celeriac with hazelnut miso, and the signature mille-feuille of beetroot with soy-infused beurre blanc and parsley oil. Order à la carte or go for one of the Chef's Menus (the latter is compulsory on busy Friday and Saturday nights) but well worth it.
Museumstraat 2, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1077 XX, Netherlands020-674–7557Known For
- Modern Michelin-starred Dutch cuisine
- Veg-led plates that always deliver on flavor
- Convenient Rijksmuseum location
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2. Taiko
$$$$ | Museum District |This isn't your average sushi joint; in fact, sushi is just one of the choices on the sophisticated Asian fusion menu—which straddles Japanese, Chinese, and Thai flavors—at the Conservatorium Hotel's signature restaurant. Chef Schilo Van Coevorden has built a reputation for bringing exciting flavors to Amsterdam's Asian palette. The atmosphere is urban chic, with exposed brick, industrial lighting, and a glass-box kitchen, and the stylish diners are likely enjoying Gunma Wagyu chuck rib or foie gras gyoza alongside standout sushi and sashimi.
Van Baerlestraat 27, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 AN, Netherlands020-570–0000Known For
- Upscale contemporary Asian cuisine
- Beautifully chic decor designed by architect Piero Lissoni
- Four-hands dinners with famous guest chefs like Albert Adrià
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3. Brasserie de Keyzer
$$$ | Museum District |In the shadow of the golden lyre that tops the Concertgebouw (Concert Building), this culinary institution has been serving musicians and concertgoers for over a century. The classical, dimly lighted Old Dutch interior has dark wood paneling and Oriental rugs. The menu leans toward tradition, with classic escargot and bisque, and asparagus flamande, when in season. Regulars appreciate the friendly and efficient service.
Van Baerlestraat 96, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BB, Netherlands020-675–1866Known For
- Prime location near the Concertgebouw
- French brasserie fare
- Top-notch steak tartare, the house specialty
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4. Brasserie van Baerle
$$$ | Museum District |If it's Sunday and you want to brunch on the holiest of trinities—blini, smoked salmon, and Champagne—look no further than this elegant brasserie. During the week, the sleek, modern furnishings and professional yet personal service attract a lunchtime business crowd, who enjoy the set three-course Bib Gourmand menu, as well as late-night diners, who come here after attending a performance at the nearby Concertgebouw. The French-influenced menu includes oysters, quiche, steak frites, and crème brûlée. There's outdoor dining on the street terrace or garden patio when the weather cooperates.
Van Baerlestraat 158, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BG, Netherlands020-679–1532Known For
- Classic French brasserie menu
- Upscale surroundings
- An old world–led wine list with plenty of options by the glass
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5. Café Georgette
$ | Museum District | CoffeeJoin the ladies who lunch at this chic little café on Amsterdam's poshest shopping street, P.C. Hooftstraat, where white marble tables act as a canvas for picture-perfect plates of avocado toast and the bored blondes who pretend to nibble at them.
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 87A, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BP, Netherlands020-673--4752Known For
- Tuna ''pizza'' (tuna sashimi on crispy filo with cucumber and wasabi)
- All-day breakfasts, from acai bowls and buckwheat pancakes to egg-white frittatas
- Prime people-watching
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6. Café Loetje
$$ | Museum District |Local students, sophisticates, and families all love this bustling bistrolike Dutch institution, where the prime attraction is the beef fillet or a spicier "Bali" version for an extra €1 (extra-large versions cost a little bit more). All steaks are served rare—you can't get them any other way. If you're not in the mood, you can order the hamburger, the pork schnitzel, or, for the non–beef eater, several types of fish and vegetarian dishes. The best dessert on the menu is the sticky toffee cake. There are five more locations in Amsterdam (check the website for details).
Johannes Vermeerstraat 52, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 DT, Netherlands020-662--8173Known For
- Pan-fried steak swimming in gravy
- Lively atmosphere
- Outdoor seating
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7. Cobra Café
$ | Museum District |If you need a rejuvenating break from art viewing, head to this café across from the Rijksmuseum for coffee and cake, or for lunch on one of the terraces, if the weather is accommodating. An adjacent playground makes this café a good choice for families. Menu highlights include homemade apple pie, sandwiches, and Dutch beef croquettes with fries. Or try the Dutch poffertjes: small buckwheat pancakes served with powdered sugar and butter. And make sure to check out the bizarre bathrooms in the basement.
Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 ZB, Netherlands020-470–0111Known For
- Funky interior with original work by a variety of Cobra artists
- Homemade apple pie
- Two large, full-service outdoor terraces
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8. Sama Sebo
$$ | Museum District |This busy but relaxed neighborhood restaurant serves as a gentle introduction to Indonesian cuisine. Since 1969, Sama Sebo has gained nearly institution status by dishing out rijsttafel in an atmosphere enhanced by bamboo walls, miniature wood "spirit houses," and 19th-century-style lamps. At lunch the dishes are simpler: in addition to various chicken specialties, there's bami goreng (spicy fried noodles with vegetables or meat) and nasi goreng (the same, with rice instead of noodles). You can wait for your table in the friendly bar area.
P. C. Hooftstraat 27, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BL, Netherlands020-662–8146Known For
- Basic Indonesian rijsttafel
- Charming atmosphere
- Good location near the Vondelpark
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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