Lunch Restaurants

attractive places for lunch in Amsterdam

All restaurants that appear on this site are special for their ambiance, location, and food!

The below listed restaurants offer a fine lunch experience and are typically higher end and fancier restaurants. Try more casual lunch spots, eateries or cafes if you want to move away from a more formal lunch and towards a more casual all-day approach.

Best picks (13)

Krasnapolsky

Grand Café Krasnapolsky   €€€

From the tables of this renowned establishment you have an unrivaled view of the bustling Dam Square.

Centrum / Dam Square

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dekas

De Kas   €€€

Trendy restaurant & nursery in greenhouse with fixed daily menu. Dutch, organic cuisine.

Oost / Oud-Oost
indewaag

In de Waag   €€€

Historic building with a large outdoor terrace on a lovely square.

Centrum / Nieuwmarkt

cecconis

Cecconi's   €€€

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

Centrum / Dam Square

Blue Sky Boat

Get on an Open Boat and Explore the Amsterdam Canal Belt

plantage

De Plantage   €€

Friendly restaurant with large outdoor terrace near Artis Zoo's entrance gate

Centrum / De Plantage
nam kee

Nam Kee  

Authentic Cantonese kitchen famed for its Peking Duck and Steamed Oysters in black bean sauce.

Centrum / Nieuwmarkt

lottis

Lotti's   €€€

Café, Bar & Grill at The Hoxton, open from early morning until late at night

Centrum / Canal Belt

luxembourg

Cafe Luxembourg   €€€

Popular grand café with a relaxed ambiance. Lunch specialities are the Croque Monsieur, Croque Madam and Caesar Salad

Centrum / Spui

Ambassade

Restaurant Ambassade  €€€

French cuisine, art and a beautiful view of the Herengracht.

Centrum / Canal Belt

pesca

Pesca   €€€

Fish and seafood restaurant with self-service.

Centrum / Jordaan

occo

OCCO   €€€

Stylish, cosmopolitan bar & brasserie with high quality food and good service

Centrum / Canal Belt
loetje

Café Loetje   €€

Bustling café/restaurant known for its 'biefstuk' and other classic Dutch dishes.

Zuid / Oud-Zuid
momo

MOMO   €€€€

High-end Asian-fusion restaurant with cosmopolitan bar and lounge.

Zuid / Museum Quarter
arca

ARCA Bar   at Art'otel   €€€

High standard Portuguese cuisine with Asian twist, by famous Lisbon chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.

Centrum / Centraal Station

lottis

Bistro Berlage   €€€

Recently opened spot for lunch, dinner or a drink.

Centrum / Dam Square

nel

Brasserie NeL   €€

Located in the wooden Amstelkerk on a lovely square

Centrum / Canal Belt