De Pijp
Mind-blowing two-Michelin-star creations at this pinnacle of gastronomy change with the seasons; spring, for instance, might see scallops and oysters with…
Must-see restaurants in De Pijp
De Pijp
A veteran of Michelin-starred kitchens, chef Graham Mee now crafts intricate dishes at his own premises. Multicourse menus (no à la carte) might include a…
De Pijp
A world first, this cafe uses avocado in every dish, often in ingeniously functional ways (burgers with avocado halves instead of buns, salad 'bowls' made…
De Pijp
Sumptuous brunch dishes served up at the Brazilian–Kiwi-owned Bakers & Roasters include banana-nutbread French toast with homemade banana marmalade and…
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Spectacular pizza slices at this two-storey restaurant are cooked daily, displayed beneath glass and warmed in ovens. Its 20 different topping…
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Gelato is made daily on-site from family recipes using local, organic milk, butter and yoghurt, along with imported Italian ingredients such as lemons…
De Pijp
Piled high with pastries (both savoury – such as quiches and gourmet sandwiches and sausage rolls – and sweet, including custard tarts and moelleux…
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Competition is fierce for the best burgers in this food-driven neighbourhood, but Geflipt is a serious contender. In a stripped-back, industrial-chic…
De Pijp
Freshly made pastas at this hip Italian-run 'pasta bar' come in six daily options that might include beetroot ravioli with goat's cheese; basil fettuccini…
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Tables at this wildly popular restaurant have inset barbecue plates to sizzle up pork belly, seasoned beef, squid, prawns and vegetables yourself. You can…
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Burgers at this sizzling spot are cooked right in front of you (behind a glass screen, so you won't get splattered). Mouthwatering choices include Silence…
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Oatmeal porridge with blueberries, honey and coconut, served with goat's-milk yoghurt; salt-cured salmon on Danish rye with sheep's-milk yoghurt; muesli…
De Pijp
Named for the Indonesian word for 'village' (apt for this city, but especially this 'hood), Dèsa is wildly popular for its rijsttafel (Indonesian banquet)…
De Pijp
Sir Hummus is the brainchild of three young Israelis whose passion for the chickpea dip led to a London street-market stall and then this hummus-dedicated…
De Pijp
Watching the chefs work their magic in an open kitchen at the back of Michelin-starred Sinne is almost as thrilling as dining on the results. Multicourse…
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Paper lanterns sway from the ceiling of this restaurant, which opens to a covered, plant-filled courtyard out back – an idyllic spot for a bowl of chilled…
De Pijp
A 1920s art deco cinema has been stunningly transformed into this open-plan, triple-level, cathedral-like space (with a giant print of John Lennon at the…
De Pijp
Fronted by a red-and-white chequered awning, low-lit Friterie par Hasard is fêted for its frites (fries), served with dishes such as ribs in traditional…
De Pijp
Amsterdam's fashionistas flock to this super-stylish salad bar for its soups, its juices and especially its extensive array of fresh, healthy salads you…
De Pijp
One of Amsterdam's best-loved cake shops operates from this ultra-kitsch parlour, turning out apple pies (Dutch, French or 'tipsy'), pecan pie and wish…
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Dutch flags fly from this traditional haringhuis ('herring house', ie takeaway fish shop), which has its own fishing fleet at the seaside resort of…
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Fish-scale tiles in marine blues and greens clad the bar at switched-on seafood bar Fisk. Small lunchtime sharing plates (oysters with limoncello dressing…
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De Pijp's best frites (fries) by far are at takeaway shop Frites uit Zuyd, with black-and-white chequerboard tiling on the walls and floors, and at its…
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In sparing surrounds with polished-concrete floors, wooden furniture and a mural of traditional Dutch windmills on the back wall, this omelette specialist…
De Pijp
Named for the town famously painted by Van Gogh, this charming spot evokes the sunny southern French region in its sage-hued dining room, cosy cellar,…
De Pijp
Timber tables at this light-filled salad bar are made from a fallen Vondelpark tree, as are planks on which dishes such as homemade hummus, house-baked…
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Burgers are the big deal at Thrill Grill (including its signature double-beef Thrill Burger with Gouda and bacon), accompanied by truffle-Parmesan fries,…
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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…
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Indian restaurants can be surprisingly hit and miss in this multicultural city, making classy Surya an invaluable address for fans of Subcontinental…
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Smoke-infused meats at this barbecue specialist are cooked in a Big Green Egg (ceramic Japanese-kamado-style grill and charcoal smoker), including veal…
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…
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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,…
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)…
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…
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Everything at Mangiancora is imported from Italy's Naples region – not only ingredients and wines but even the sand and stone from Mount Vesuvius that the…
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Spicy carrot cake, flourless chocolate-and-raspberry cake, a zesty lemon cake, classic Dutch apple pie and cookies such as oatmeal, cranberry and coconut…
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Van 't Spit does one thing – free-range chicken (half or full), marinated overnight and spit-roasted over a wood-burning fire, with optional sides such as…
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Refined Mamouche's minimalist dining room, with mottled raw-plaster walls and slat-beam ceilings, complements its French-accented North African cuisine,…
