Amsterdam Restaurants

  1. De Belhamel

    In warm weather the canalside tables at the head of the Herengracht are an aphrodisiac, and the sumptuous Art Nouveau interior provides the perfect backdrop for excellent, French- and Italian-inspired dishes like silky roast beef.

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  2. De Keuken van 1870

    Thanks to a recent makeover, you'd never guess that this smart-looking place was once a restaurant for the poor. It still keeps up that heritage, though, with decent cooking (think stamppot or couscous) at exceedingly decent prices.

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  3. Van Dobben

    This diner with the hospital-tile décor has been supplying Amsterdam's best kroketten since 1945. Also much beloved for sandwiches, soups and omelettes, and a compulsory stop on a Rembrandtplein pub crawl.

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  4. Vlaams Friteshuis

    This hole-in-the-wall takeaway has drawn the hordes for its monumental frites since 1887. The standard is smothered in mayonnaise, though you can ask for ketchup, peanut sauce or a variety of spicy mayos. If the queue's too long, consider Wil Graanstra Friteshuis on Westerkerk square.

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  5. Wil Graanstra Friteshuis

    This little stall near the Anne Frank Huis has been serving up crispy fries with delectable mayo since 1956. Legions of Amsterdammers swear by them. While you're there, ask Wil to do his impression of 'Terminator' Schwarzenegger - priceless.

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