Must-see restaurants in Southern Canal Ring

  • Dutch sandwiches and dishes are the order of the day at Van Dobben

    Van Dobben

    Southern Canal Ring

    Open since the 1940s, Van Dobben has a cool diner feel, with white tiles and a siren-red ceiling. Traditional meaty Dutch fare is its forte: low-priced,…

  • Guts

    Southern Canal Ring

    Guts' four-course menu is constantly changing and customisable with add-on à la carte options, like razor clams and charcuterie. The focus is on…

  • Buffet van Odette

    Southern Canal Ring

    Chow down at Odette's, a white-tiled cafe with an enchanting canal-side location, where delicious dishes are made with great ingredients and a dash of…

  • Vegan Junk Food Bar

    Southern Canal Ring

    This flashy restaurant, vaunting pink graffiti walls and neon lights, serves healthy 'junk' food. Plant-based burgers are the best-known fare, but you can…

  • Dignita Hoftuin

    Southern Canal Ring

    Set in the garden behind the Hermitage, this cafe serves a brunchy menu of Ottolenghi-style salads, sandwiches and light snacks. Its walls are glass, and…

  • Ron Gastrobar Oriental

    Southern Canal Ring

    Michelin-starred chef Ron Blaauw began his food revolution at Ron Gastrobar near Vondelpark, introducing a one-price menu of tapas-style dishes so diners…

  • Pantry

    Southern Canal Ring

    With wood-panelled walls and sepia lighting, this little restaurant is gezellig (cosy, convivial) indeed. Tuck into classic Dutch dishes such as zuurkool…

  • Patisserie Holtkamp

    Southern Canal Ring

    This is where the Dutch royals stock up on baked goods. It was founded in 1886; the gorgeous art-deco interior was added in 1928 by architect Piet Kramer…

  • De Carrousel

    Southern Canal Ring

    De Carrousel serves some of Amsterdam's best pancakes, but its decor also takes the cake. The wooden building is covered in neon lights and red-leather…

  • Bouchon du Centre

    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…

  • Café van Leeuwen

    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…

  • Café George

    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 –…

  • Piet de Leeuw

    Southern Canal Ring

    With its dark-wood furniture and wood-panelled walls hung with pictures, this feels like an old-school pub. The building dates from 1900, but it's been a…

  • Rose's Cantina

    Southern Canal Ring

    Rose's is a great addition to Amsterdam's gay street with a grass-green interior topped by massive glitter balls and a greenery-fringed courtyard. Enjoy…

  • Poké Perfect

    Southern Canal Ring

    Exercise lovers on the run flock to this pale, gleaming place, which offers fast food that is as healthy as takeaway gets. The poké (pronounced poh-kay)…

  • Pastini

    Southern Canal Ring

    Pastini serves up Italian-infused dishes such as tagliatelle with stewed lamb, tomato, aubergine and parmesan. Authentic starters include fried courgette,…

  • Stach

    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…

  • Bojo

    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…

  • In de Buurt

    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…

  • Umaimon

    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…

  • Golden Temple

    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…

  • SLA

    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…

  • Van Vlaanderen

    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…

  • Eatmosfera

    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…

  • Soup en Zo

    Southern Canal Ring

    On a chilly Amsterdam day, you can't beat a steaming cup of soup from this little specialist. Daily choices might include potato with Roquefort; lentil…

  • De Blauwe Hollander

    Southern Canal Ring

    It's all cosiness and comfort food at this red-lamp-lit place, with a menu including Dutch staples such as pea soup with bacon, and stamppot (veggie mash)…

  • Lo Stivale d'Oro

    Southern Canal Ring

    Conviviality is the name of the game at the 'Golden Boot', which offers a textbook gregarious Italian welcome, plus awesome pizzas and pastas. Italian…

  • Cafe de Klos

    Southern Canal Ring

    Cafe de Klos is a carnivore's temple in the form of a typical Dutch brown cafe. Slip into a wooden booth and tuck into brawny dishes like spareribs and…

  • Levant

    Southern Canal Ring

    This elegant Turkish eatery has been serving meze and grilled meats by candlelight for over 20 years. The back terrace, right against the water, is a…

  • Salsa Shop

    Southern Canal Ring

    Salsa Shop lets you create your own burritos, bowls and taco salads. The interiors are modern and simple; good for an easy stop near Rembrandtplein.

  • Bo Nam is located on the Lange Leidsedwarsstraat close to Leidseplein

    Bo Nam

    Southern Canal Ring

    This sleekly modern Vietnamese eatery is a cut-above affair with low lighting and an arty 'camouflage' mural. Try the bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) for…

  • SupperClub

    Southern Canal Ring

    This decadent stalwart is part club, part restaurant, part venue. It's a regal space, with beds instead of chairs for reclining, Roman emperor–style,…

  • Lavinia Good Food

    Southern Canal Ring

    Laid-back Lavinia has mismatched furniture in a stylish jumble and a menu offering all-day healthy breakfasts, spelt mini-pizzas, smashed avocado on toast…

  • Herengracht Restaurant & Bar

    Southern Canal Ring

    With canal-side seats on a busy corner, Herengracht has a sleek interior and a rear courtyard for dining al fresco. Choose from signature dishes like…

  • Taste of Culture

    Southern Canal Ring

    In plain, no-nonsense surrounds, a largely Chinese clientele tucks into well-cooked dishes, such as razor clams, Peking duck, pancakes, and various stir…