Jordaan & the West
Feisty house specialities at this long-running tapas café include picantes mejillones (mussels in spicy tomato sauce) and pimientos de piquillo con…
Must-see restaurants in Amsterdam
Jordaan & the West
Owner Yohannes gives his customers a warm welcome (as do the heavenly aromas wafting from the kitchen) and is passionate about the quality of his injera …
De Pijp
There are just 26 seats at this cosy restaurant, and it's a red-hot favourite with students and Surinamese and Indonesian expats; you'll need to book for…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Charming little Tomaz hides near the Begijnhof and is a fine spot for a light lunch or an informal dinner. Staples include a daily stamppot (potato mashed…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
The fourth-generation-run Lanskroon is famed for its stroopwafels – crispy, big as a dessert plate and slathered with caramel, honey or fig paste. In…
Jordaan & the West
Laid-back Braai doesn't take reservations; order the house-speciality marinated ribs or other great bets such as fiery piri-piri chicken at the bar, grab…
De Pijp
Secluded in a leafy, residential corner of the neighbourhood, this elegant restaurant offers equally refined Japanese fare on its multicourse menus –…
Amsterdam
On a little square and attached to the fringe Amsterdam Theater House just off Overtoom, this is a laid-back local favourite for a drink or a bite to eat…
Amsterdam
This ginormous, stylish, converted Renault car showroom serves up a range of international dishes, from steak tartare and Iberico pork cutlets to grilled…
Southern Canal Ring
This branch of popular deli Stach gets crowded but is a great option for takeaway meals like pastas, including spinach and ricotta ravioli, and sandwiches…
Southern Canal Ring
Bojo was started by two cousins who'd worked on a cruise ship together more than 40 years ago, and is a good choice for some late-night, stomach-lining…
Amsterdam
With a chandelier interior, this small, unassuming yet classy Amsterdam favourite is the type of place locals put on their best shirt to go to. The short…
Amsterdam
Great when you need your cockles warmed, this is part of a chain that serves delicious fresh soups of the day, which may include a creamy sweet potato…
Amsterdam Noord
This hippie-like cafe in a container behind two large vintage stores, Neef Louis and Van Dijk & Ko, serves deliciously good toasties with fillings such as…
Amsterdam Noord
The rather swanky revolving restaurant at the top of the A'DAM Tower is an undoubtedly cheesy but nevertheless enjoyable novelty experience. There's one…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Haesje Claes' warm surrounds – with lots of dark wood and antique knick-knacks – make it just the place to enjoy comforting pea soup and a stamppot …
Amsterdam
Classy Lastage is a gastronomic oasis at the edge of the Red Light District. Step inside and you're a world away from the sleaze nearby, and the creative…
Amsterdam
The Merkelbach cafe sits in the coach house adjoining Frankendael House, and proffers dishes such as soups, salads and pastas with slow food credentials…
Amsterdam
This grand cafe has a superb terrace overlooking Oosterpark, and suitably for its setting in the Tropenmuseum, offers a global menu. The food receives…
Amsterdam
A popular ice-cream stop close to Oosterpark, with benches outside and tons of delicious flavours inside. There are always happy punters around, tucking…
Amsterdam
The white-walled simplicity is a serene setting for tasty organic dishes here at Bloem. Service is attentive and warm, and the daily changing menu uses…
Southern Canal Ring
It may be in the Leidseplein, but In de Buurt keeps it classy, serving up spare ribs glazed with apple and ginger and steak tartare with truffle mayo, as…
Amsterdam
A lovely open-fronted bar right by the canal, with a superb terrace that's just perfect for a summer drink. Quaff beers by local Amsterdam breweries…
Amsterdam
Neighbourhood favourite Narbonne offers a mix of well-executed Mediterranean tapas, with dishes to share including smoked mozzarella tortellini, baked…
Western Canal Ring
Spanjer en van Twist's tables on the Leliegracht are great for watching the boats cruise by. The eclectic, constantly changing menu is good – say, grilled…
Southern Canal Ring
This stylish ramen eatery is a sister to the famed Takumi restaurants in Düsseldorf and Berlin, delivering many of the same dishes – namely noodle soups…
Western Canal Ring
Overlooking the Singel, footsteps from Centraal Station, Stubbe's open-air fish stall has been providing pickled herring to Amsterdammers for more than a…
Jordaan & the West
The wood-fired oven at this contemporary trattoria turns out thin-crust varieties such as salami and fennel seed, and the signature Yam Yam (organic…
Amsterdam
At stripped-back Van 't Spit it's all about roast chicken, with piles of wood ready for the rotisserie. Choices are simple – select from a half or whole…
Amsterdam
Eddy's is an intimate neighbourhood spot that does fantastic pizzas and pastas from its short and sweet menu, including linguine vongole (clams, chilli,…
Southern Canal Ring
You can't miss this vegetarian restaurant thanks to a bold shopfront painted to resemble temple carvings. Inside, psychedelic paintings and colourful…
Southern Canal Ring
With several locations across Amsterdam, SLA offers quick, well-priced healthy lunches in a bright, modern space. The menu spans salads and bowls loaded…
Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdamse Bos near the forest's entrance, De Bosbaan Cafe is a grand lodge-like refuge for coffee or meals. Its terrace overlooks the lake,…
Amsterdam
Bright prints and artwork adorn the whitewashed walls at cute, pocket-sized Beter & Leuk, a haven for those looking for organic, vegan and gluten-free…
Southern Canal Ring
One of the best French restaurants in town, Van Vlaanderen purrs with class, with white tablecloths, sophisticated French cooking (how about some spring…
Southern Canal Ring
Hidden behind an orange door down a quiet alley, Eatmosfera is an Italian eatery that's comfy and modern. Exposed brick, dim lights and ample artwork set…
Jordaan & the West
Apple pie, stroopwafel (traditional caramel-filled waffle), cinnamon, and white chocolate with hazelnut are just some of the intense flavours concocted by…
Amsterdam
Students of hospitality and gastronomy prepare and serve contemporary international dishes at this minimalist-chic mod restaurant with a monthly changing…
Amsterdam
This branch of IJscuypje is well located for a post-dinner treat after dining at one of Amstelveenseweg's many restaurants. Choose from a range of dairy…
Western Canal Ring
There's nothing quite like enjoying a chupe de camarones (fisherman's soup) or lomo saltado (beef with onion, tomato and rice) while looking out over the…
