Amsterdam
Queue with the folks getting their Surinamese spice on at Tokoman. It makes a sensational broodje pom, a sandwich filled with a tasty mash of chicken and…
Must-see restaurants in Amsterdam
Western Canal Ring
This large cafe-restaurant stretches across two canal houses beautifully decorated with ruby-coloured light fittings and dark timber furniture, with…
Western Canal Ring
In a restored 17th-century warehouse that once belonged to the Dutch East India Company, this basement restaurant offers a dizzying 78 varieties of…
Amsterdam
A superb, popular and friendly neighbourhood cafe-bar, where the quirky decor features lots of foxes, stuffed and pictorial, and the menu focuses on that…
De Pijp
An Amsterdam School–style former municipal bathhouse (1931), today this split-level space with a wrought-iron-framed mezzanine is a vibrant spot for tapas…
De Pijp
Burgers are the big deal at Thrill Grill (including its signature double-beef Thrill Burger with Gouda and bacon), accompanied by truffle-Parmesan fries,…
Amsterdam
High-ceilinged TisFris floods with light through huge plate-glass windows, has outdoor seating for sunny days, and is handily located near Rembrandthuis…
Southern Canal Ring
Classic red-and-white gingham tablecloths set the scene at this authentic-feeling Lyonnais bouchon (informal rustic bistro). The menu changes daily but…
Jordaan & the West
Yes, there are perfectly lovely meat and fish mains here, but it's the pintxos (Basque tapas), skewered with wooden sticks and stacked on the gleaming bar…
Jordaan & the West
Brightly coloured cushions and copper fixtures adorn this old industrial building in the Westergasfabriek. The Algerian menu changes constantly but might…
Western Canal Ring
This former basement kitchen to some large canal houses offers great value. The bird (struisvogel means 'ostrich'), served with butter-poached pear and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Spread over several levels and adjoining buildings, this classy, low-lit restaurant is one of Chinatown's most beloved; book ahead or plan to wait at busy…
Western Canal Ring
Piled high with breads and pastries, this contemporary bakery serves sandwiches on house-baked sourdough. It also offers sausage rolls, spinach, fennel…
Amsterdam
Sharing its bright-red brick building with creative offices, this industrial-chic restaurant has an ever-changing menu using local, seasonal produce and…
De Pijp
Indian restaurants can be surprisingly hit and miss in this multicultural city, making classy Surya an invaluable address for fans of Subcontinental…
Amsterdam
Renzo's deli resembles an Italian tavola calda (hot table), where you can select hot and cold ready-made dishes, such as meatballs, pasta and salads, plus…
Amsterdam
Black-and-white awnings, a wall made from wooden drawers and a wrought-iron balcony set the scene at this restaurant, which has a simple menu of steak or…
Western Canal Ring
Strikingly designed with recycled timbers and interior plants, De Luwte also has artfully presented cooking. Seared scallops with fried lotus root and…
Jordaan & the West
Pizzas are 100% vegan and gluten-free at Mastino V, behind a timber facade in a split-level, bare-brick space on up-and-coming Bilderdijkstraat. Rice,…
Western Canal Ring
Framed by a black facade, 'the Heart' is a chic spot for breakfast (brioche with smoked salmon; truffled eggs) and lunch (grilled croque-madame or croque…
De Pijp
Smoke-infused meats at this barbecue specialist are cooked in a Big Green Egg (ceramic Japanese-kamado-style grill and charcoal smoker), including veal…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Climb some of Amsterdam's steepest stairs inside a 1539 building to reach this small-as-a-postage-stamp restaurant with 100-plus teapots hanging from the…
Amsterdam
A dark-wood eatery close to Amsterdam's museum district, this evening-only French-influenced place offers meaty classics, such as snails in creamy garlic…
Southern Canal Ring
Brown cafe (traditional Dutch pub) in style, with lots of dark-wooded charm, dangling light bulbs and an exposed brick wall, this spot offers fine…
Amsterdam
With a few bar-stool seats, this cheap and cheerful choice is great for a quick bite. You choose from a selection of Indonesian-Surinamese food; the …
De Pijp
Fronted by a sky-blue facade, this cheap, cheerful restaurant serves nine varieties of its namesake tacos and another nine different burritos with…
Amsterdam
So good they named it twice, this French-style bistro has large windows, wooden chairs and a buzzy atmosphere. George's menu includes lobster cooked on…
De Pijp
Strung with coloured light bulbs, Volt is a neighbourhood fixture for daily changing, market-sourced dishes such as turbot-and-prawn ravioli with…
De Pijp
A charming timber-framed corner building with large windows houses this split-level cafe with mezzanine seating, which opens onto one of De Pijp's…
De Pijp
On a side street near Albert Cuypmarkt, this hip hang-out is hopping during brunch, when dishes might include toasted brioche with grilled halloumi,…
Amsterdam
Near the Vondelpark, this restaurant has a shaded terrace that entices you to sit nursing a drink in the sunshine, as well as a timber and curved-glass…
Amsterdam
Happy happy joy joy is how you'll feel after digging into some tasty Asian fusion. Sit under hanging red lanterns out front or take in the eye-catching…
Amsterdam
If you're hankering for breakfast any time of day, this bright corner cafe is perfect: Mexican breakfasts with huevos rancheros (spicy eggs); English…
Jordaan & the West
Assiduously local and very atmospheric, this corner café (pub) – one of the Jordaan's oldest, with high beamed ceilings and art nouveau and art deco…
Jordaan & the West
Mum's the word at 'Mothers'. When this welcoming place opened in 1990 customers were asked to bring their own plates and photos of their mums as donations…
De Pijp
An Aladdin's cave of fresh produce, jams, preserves, teas, coffees, juices and chocolates, this food emporium also makes some of the best (and best-value)…
Southern Canal Ring
This canal-side brasserie will likely lure you in with cool Amsterdammers congregating on white chairs outside, but the inside is just as charming –…
Amsterdam
In Amsterdamse Bos, on the northwest side of the Bosbaan (the long lake used for sculling), this old farmhouse is a marvellously family-friendly…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Bypass Centraal Station's fast-food mega-chains and head to this contemporary spot for great burgers. Its 14 varieties include a towering beef Double…
De Pijp
Tucked away in a quiet side street, this little cafe serves cakes (including spicy speculaas (spiced biscuit) cheesecake and signature sea-salt chocolate…
