Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Frying up frites (fries) since 1887, Amsterdam's best friterie has been based at this hole-in-the-wall takeaway shack near the Spui since 1957. The…
Must-see restaurants in Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Spread across five 17th-century canal houses, the 'Five Flies' is a jewel. Old-wood dining rooms overflow with character, featuring Delft Blue tiles and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Hung with replicas of Old Masters, the 'Silver Mirror' is an exceedingly elegant space inside a 1614-built, step-gabled red-brick townhouse. Exquisite…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Beneath a striking curved glass-and-metal ceiling, superstar chef Ron Blaauw showcases cutting-edge Indonesian cuisine: saté kambing (grilled goat skewers…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Gartine is magical, from its covert location in an alley off busy Kalverstraat to its mismatched antique tableware and its sublime breakfast pastries …
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Celebrated Amsterdam chef Ron Blaauw is one of the gastronomic heavyweights behind this Michelin-starred restaurant in a historical setting on Amsterdam's…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Inside the opulent NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky (a listed historical monument), this ivory-white dining room with columns, mirrors, gilding and crystal…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Inside a charming gabled canal house, this split-level space has soaring brick walls, recycled timbers and mezzanine seating. Savoury galettes (made with…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Four to five organic soups made daily at 'the soup bar' always include vegetarian and vegan options. Choices might include goat's cheese, thyme and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Opening to a tiny canal-side terrace and decorated with vintage finds from the Noordermarkt and wooden pallets upcycled as furniture, the 'Last Crumb' has…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Amsterdam success story the Butcher's gleaming branch near the Dam is inside the former bank also housing Dutch design emporium X Bank. It doesn't take…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Except for the life-size replica megalodon shark jaws suspended above the open kitchen, all of the artwork at this hip cafe is for sale, as is the…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This French bakery is a real find near Centraal Station. Take a seat at one of the sturdy wooden tables beneath the art deco ceiling to linger over flaky…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Stunning tiling and white-painted timber make this a stylish dining spot. Sustainable seafood includes line-caught fish, Volendam smoked eel, North Sea…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Amid industrial-meets-farmhouse decor, De Bakkerswinkel serves breakfast fare such as French toast and omelettes, excellent baked goods (especially scones…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Refined Blauw aan de Wal is a rose among thorns. A long, often-graffiti-covered laneway off Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99 in the Red Light District leads to…
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…
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…
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…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Join the locals sitting on wooden chairs in the sun (or at the window seats inside) at this fabulous little sandwich shop in a winning canal-side location…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Teensy Van Stapele is a true specialist, baking just one thing and baking it well: chocolate cookies. Specifically, it's a Valrhona dark chocolate cookie…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Dutch cheeses are the speciality of this split-level deli; taste them on cheese boards at its handful of tables, or get them vacuum packed to take home…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Low-key Van Kerkwijk is easy to miss, but locals sure know it's here: the small wooden tables are typically packed. It doesn't take reservations and there…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A long line regularly snakes out the door of this narrow, generations-old shop where everyone is queuing for – wait for it – vanilla ice cream. That's the…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A large coral-filled aquarium sets the scene at this stylish seafood restaurant. Named for the freshwater pike inhabiting only clean, clear water, Lucius…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Two-century-old coffee and tea vendor Wijs & Zonen (the monarch's purveyor) maintains this pretty courtyard restaurant. It serves Dutch stews, a couple of…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
It won't win any design awards, but year in, year out, Nam Kee, serving Cantonese classics, is the most popular Chinese spot in town. The steamed oysters…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This delightful cafe attached to the Oude Kerk serves freshly made sandwiches such as brie with sweet pepper, rocket and mustard mayo, or smoked salmon…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Bird has some of the best Asian food on the Zeedijk – the chefs, wedged in a tiny kitchen, don't skimp on lemongrass, fish sauce or chilli. The resulting…
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…
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 …
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Watch the world go by on Café Luxembourg's sunny terrace over an all-day breakfast, snack platter (cured meats, cheeses and croquettes) or an Old Dutch…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Run by students, this friendly cafe-bar is an excellent place to get fat sandwiches on thick slices of multigrain bread; healthy main dishes include…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A refuge from Red Light District madness, this Christian-run corner cafe has big windows and a menu of sandwiches (eg spicy sambal-marinated chicken and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A wee three-table oasis in a narrow alleyway just off the touristy Damrak, this fish shop serves excellent herring sandwiches on a choice of white or…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This outpost of the local chain serves sandwiches on wonderfully crusty bread and fresh-squeezed juices to go.
