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Blauw aan de Wal

Address: Oude Zijde Achterburgwal 99, Red Light District, Amsterdam | Map It
Phone: 020/330-2257

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Location: Old City Center

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Fodor's Review:

In the heart of the Red Light District is a small alley that leads to this charming oasis, complete with the innocent chirping of birds. "Blue on the Quay" is set in a courtyard that once belonged to the Bethanienklooster monastery; it now offers a restful ambience with multiple dining areas (one is no-smoking), each with a unique and serene view. Original wood floors and exposed-brick walls hint at the building's 1625 origins, but the extensive and inspired wine list, and the open kitchen employing fresh local ingredients in its Mediterranean-influenced cuisine, both have a contemporary chic. After starting with a frothy pea soup with chanterelle mushrooms and pancetta, you may want to indulge in a melt-in-the-mouth, herb-crusted lamb fillet.

Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun. No lunch