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$$ | Amsterdam-Oost |
With a bright, modern dining space lined with white-clothed tables and an open kitchen, this popular French-Flemish eatery is one of the liveliest in town. The food is simply prepared but delicious, and reasonably priced; the three-course menus change frequently and always include daily specials. When it's offered (nearly always), don't miss their signature poussin, a perfectly roasted chicken with rosemary, served with a side of seasonal vegetables. Although the menu is in Dutch, the personable staff are happy to translate.
Marcusstraat 52, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1091 TK, Netherlands
Known For
- French-Flemish comfort food and good wine
- A devoted local fanbase (book early!)
- Genuinely friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun, Reservations essential
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$$ | Oosterdok |
You can't miss this over-the-top floating Chinese restaurant, moored on the Oosterdok near Centraal Station—the ornate atmosphere of red paper lanterns and red- and black-lacquered ceilings that wouldn't be out of place in Hong Kong or Vancouver could easily be a tourist trap. But it's not: the extensive Canton, Macau, and Peking duck menus and other dishes are consistently fresh and authentic.
Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011AE, Netherlands
Known For
- Tasty dim sum (noon–4 pm)
- Water views
- Lovely authentic decor
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$ | Jordaan |
Named for the Dutch word for lettuce this organic salad bar is a small yet popular chain bringing healthy eating on the go to Amsterdam (and beyond). Tasty salads, soups, bowls, and juices are made fresh, daily with sustainably sourced ingredients. Menu options rotate seasonally and are easily customized to fit dietary needs, including vegan.
Westerstraat 34, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1015 MK, Netherlands
Known For
- Organic ingredients
- Fresh salads and juices
- Vegan options
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$$$$ | Museum District |
This isn't your average sushi joint; in fact, sushi is just one of the choices on the sophisticated Asian fusion menu—which straddles Japanese, Chinese, and Thai flavors—at the Conservatorium Hotel's signature restaurant. Chef Schilo Van Coevorden has built a reputation for bringing exciting flavors to Amsterdam's Asian palette. The atmosphere is urban chic, with exposed brick, industrial lighting, and a glass-box kitchen, and the stylish diners are likely enjoying Gunma Wagyu chuck rib or foie gras gyoza alongside standout sushi and sashimi.
Van Baerlestraat 27, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 AN, Netherlands
Known For
- Upscale contemporary Asian cuisine
- Beautifully chic decor designed by architect Piero Lissoni
- Four-hands dinners with famous guest chefs like Albert Adrià
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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$$ | Amsterdam-Oost |
With the northern Dutch province of Friesland's wealth of local ingredients from fertile pastures and seafood-rich seas, this hidden bar-restaurant was a thúskomme (''homecoming'') of sorts for its young Frisian chef-owners. Stop off for a beer or indulge in New Dutch Cuisine with Frisian flair. Located in the lesser-known Indische Buurt, Thúskomme attracts creative locals with its easy vibe, living room-like looks and regular musical interludes.
Batjanstraat 1a, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1094 RC, Netherlands
Known For
- Wild Wadden oysters with Frisian vodka and pickle juice
- A wide selection of beers from Friesland and beyond
- Frisian charcuterie and cheese
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Centrum |
The Flemish (Dutch-speaking Belgians) have a reputation for making the best fries in this part of Europe, and one of the best places to try the Lowlands' famous fries is Vlaams (Flemish) Friethuis Vleminckx, where the frietjes are freshly made and delicious. Go native and order a patatje oorlog (war-style fries), topped with mayonnaise, satay sauce, and raw onion.
Voetboogstraat 33, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 XK, Netherlands
Known For
- Famous hole-in-the-wall shopfront
- Long line of waiting fans
- Homemade fries with 28 different toppings
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$$$ | Centrum |
This Grand Café is a storied place to wait for your train. Architect Pierre Cuypers' original 1889 Fin-de-Siècle interior, no longer restricted to first-class passengers, is the perfect backdrop against which to linger over coffee, a snack, or a full-blown meal accompanied by fine wine. There's a pub with the same name and the same atmosphere next door.
Stationsplein 15, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 AB, Netherlands
Known For
- Convenient central location
- Classic brasserie-style dining
- Fast, professional service
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$$$$ | Amsterdam-Oost |
By day, this sleek Swedish-owned establishment serves cinnamon or cardamom buns and seriously good specialty coffee from La Cabra in Copenhagen. By night, take your pick of the premium (mostly natural, mostly French) wines displayed in a ceiling-high wine chamber before indulging in a six-course set menu by chef Túbo Logier (formerly from innovative eateries such as London's The Clove Club and P Franco and Belgium's Chambre Separeé). The new chef's Asia-inflected style and love of ferments nicely contrast 48/50's Scandi-schtick. A selection from the evening menu is also available to order à la carte at lunchtime.
Camperstraat 48-50, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1091 AH, Netherlands
Known For
- The city's best cinnamon buns
- Over 500 wines, with more than 25 available by the glass
- Internationally inspired casual fine dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues.
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$ | De Pijp |
While you're in Amsterdam, do try Surinamese food, a unique fusion of Amerindian, Caribbean, Chinese, Jewish, Dutch, and Indonesian cuisines that arose from this South American country's history as a Dutch colony. Albina is a local fave that serves up one of the best rotis (the Surinamese take on Indian flatbread) in the city. It comes with a choice of fillings and is real-deal comfort food. Nieuw Albina, at No. 49, has the same owner and the same kitchen, if you find the original too crowded.
Albert Cuypstraat 69, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1072 CN, Netherlands
Known For
- Fast, cheap and (generally) good Surinamese food
- Chinese-Surinamese classics like babi pangang, pom, and roti
- Basic canteenlike setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Oud-Zuid |
One of four Anne&Max outposts in Amsterdam, this self-described "urban living room" is a great place to rest your tired feet after a long walk in nearby Vondelpark. There's decent coffee, cake, and plenty of healthy organic and vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch.
Amstelveenseweg 196, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1075 XS, Netherlands
Known For
- Homemade carrot cake
- "energy shakes" (mango, orange, banana, ginger, apple, and linseed)
- Housemade sodas in flavors such as lemongrass and ginger or blackcurrant, rosemary, and juniper berry
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$ | Oosterdok |
You don't need to borrow a book to visit this informal cafeteria on the seventh floor of the public library. Order a salad or slice of cake and grab a table near the window or on the summer terrace to enjoy the most spectacular views.
Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011 DL, Netherlands
Known For
- Eclectic, global cuisine
- Locally sourced produce, including the beer
- Laid-back atmosphere
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$ | Red Light District |
This unpretentious bakery and tearoom evokes an English country kitchen—one that lovingly prepares and serves breakfasts, high tea, hearty sandwiches, soups, and divine slices of quiche. The closely clustered wooden tables don't give much privacy, but the lively atmosphere is welcoming and warm. There are two other locations: one complete with a garden patio inside Westerpark and the original location in Oud-Zuid, plus a takeout-only counter at Warmoesstraat 133 (all serving breakfast and lunch only).
Warmoesstraat 69, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 HX, Netherlands
Known For
- Six breakfast menu options
- Four afternoon tea menu options
- Freshly baked goods, from Dutch apple pie to gluten-free chocolate cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$ | Jordaan |
This is the oldest Indian restaurant in Amsterdam (it opened in 1977), and it's a longtime favorite of curry connoisseurs. Although the decor is unremarkable, the restaurant is impeccably clean and the servers unfailingly friendly. All of the snacks, soups, and meals are delicious: you'll break out in a happy sweat if you order the spicy chicken Madras. The sweet cardamom tea is a good accompaniment to your meal.
Haarlemmerdijk 28, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1013JD, Netherlands
Known For
- Tasty Indian curries
- Friendly service
- Vegetarian options
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$$ | Oud-West |
This sustainable eatery is associated with the Conscious Hotel next door. Sit outside on the expansive terrace overlooking Westerpark and watch the sunset with a glass of organic wine, or head inside to dine, where up-cycled furniture and a hydroponic green wall tie into this restaurant’s eco-friendly concept.
Haarlemmerweg 8, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1014 BE, Netherlands
Known For
- Spacious terrace
- Eco-conscious
- Friendly service
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$$ | Red Light District |
The large menu of Thai standards—including some very good vegetarian options—doesn't hold many surprises, but everything's fresh and tasty; diners often rate Bird as the best Thai in town, and there are lines most nights. The space is filled with chunky teak furnishings and paintings imported from Thailand, while the takeaway snack bar across the street (Zeedijk 77) is more utilitarian. The best tables for savoring such dishes as coconut-chicken soup with lemongrass followed by fruity curry with mixed seafood are at the back of the restaurant overlooking the canal.
Zeedijk 72-74, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 AB, Netherlands
Known For
- Aromatic massaman chicken curry
- Fragrant fish cakes with a good bite
- Crispy Thai spring rolls
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
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$ | Amsterdam-Oost |
Craving coffee with tiny travelers in tow? Head to this colorful café on trendy Javastraat, where there's a play area for the little ones, plus a children's concept store and in-house hairdresser. A small menu offers sandwiches, cakes, juices, and healthy kids' snacks. Blitskikker is also a great place to stock up on original gifts for the (grand)kids back home.
Javastraat 117h, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1094 HD, Netherlands
Known For
- Freshly pulled frothy cappuccinos
- A train table and activities to entertain the littles
- Fresh juices, granola bowls, and healthy snacks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | Plantage |
A quirkily named Australian-owned all-day brunch and dinner café can be a surprisingly fun place to stop by for locally roasted specialty coffees, scrumptious cakes, decadent burgers, natural wines, and more.
Plantage Middenlaan 30A, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1018 DG, Netherlands
Known For
- Authentic Australian flat white coffee
- Stroopwafel espresso martinis
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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$$$ | 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, Netherlands
Known For
- Prime location near the Concertgebouw
- French brasserie fare
- Top-notch steak tartare, the house specialty
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$$ | Museum District |
If it's Sunday and you want to brunch on the holiest of trinities—blini, smoked salmon, and Champagne—look no further than this elegant brasserie. During the week, the sleek, modern furnishings and professional yet personal service attract a lunchtime business crowd, who enjoy the set three-course Bib Gourmand menu, as well as late-night diners, who come here after attending a performance at the nearby Concertgebouw. The French-influenced menu includes oysters, quiche, steak frites, and crème brûlée. There's outdoor dining on the street terrace or garden patio when the weather cooperates.
Van Baerlestraat 158, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1071 BG, Netherlands
Known For
- Classic French brasserie menu
- Upscale surroundings
- An old world–led wine list with plenty of options by the glass
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$$ | Red Light District |
When you enter this classy restaurant inside the Hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, you'll pass a Karel Appel wall mural, before getting distracted by the peaceful hidden garden (where you can dine, if you'd like) and the pretty plant-covered bar of adjacent Oriole Garden Bistro. If you love seafood, Bridges is the perfect destination for a wonderful meal. The creative kitchen produces an array of nicely presented fish dishes; each menu item has a suggested pairing from their thoughtful wine list. For the best sampling of their seasonal cuisine, try one of their four-, five-, or six-course chef's menus.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 EX, Netherlands
Known For
- Fish-focused fine dining featuring classic techniques and contemporary twists
- Canal views
- Outdoor dining away from the crowds
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.-- Wed., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential