Restaurants in Amsterdam

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find the best places for eating in Amsterdam

With so many restaurants in the capital, it's hard to know which to choose. Head straight for one the best eateries across the city and avoid 'tourist trap' restaurants.

dining suggestions/recommendations

Pastis €€

Paris style bistro with classic French food and relaxed atmosphere.

West / Oud-West

De Italiaan €€

Wood oven pizzas + other Italian dishes, typical house restaurant with terrace in nice neighbourhood street.

West / Oud-West

NENI €€

Restaurant/Bar/Deli serving Mediterranean dishes in an iconic former Citroën garage building

Zuid / Oud-Zuid

Cecconi's €€€

Stylishly decorated bar, lounge and restaurant with classic Northern-Italian dishes and good service

Centrum / Dam Square

Vinkeles €€€€

High-end restaurant with a romantic hotel garden terrace

Centrum / Canal Belt

Sama Sebo €€

one of the oldest and best Indonesian restaurants in Holland

Zuid / Museumplein

Restaurant Elkaar €€€

friendly restaurant with beautiful terrace overlooking an old city gate Bib Gourmand

Oost / Centrum-Oost

Entrepot €€€

Light and spacious restaurant with daily changing menu

Centrum / Plantage

YamYam €€

trattoria and pizzeria, with wood oven for pizzas, hip and casual atmosphere

West / Westerpark

What's the difference between Brown Café, Eetcafé and Restaurant?

In short, a brown café is similar to a pub, an eetcafé offers bistro-like fare, a grand café is a more sophisticated eetcafé and a restaurant could include any of the above, or it could be a fine dining establishment.

All restaurants that appear on this site are special for their ambiance, location, and food! They are reviewed by the editors of this website, who visit anonymously and pay for their own meals and drinks.

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