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Courtesy of Jochem van GrunsvenRead MoreBak Restaurant
Located on the third floor of a former warehouse overlooking the water, Bak offers a seasonally-influenced menu that changes daily. (Rather than ordering à la carte, guests choose from set menus of three or six courses at lunch and six...
Read MoreBalthazar’s Keuken
For incredible food and a cozy atmosphere, Balthazar’s Keuken cannot be beat. The charming restaurant, housed in a former blacksmith workshop, features an open kitchen and rotating 3-course menu that changes according to the chef’s whimsy (with a choice of...
Read MoreBreda
One of many Amsterdam restaurants to offer a fine-dining experience at a reasonable price point, Breda opened in 2015 in an elegant, canal-side space in the posh Jordaan neighborhood. Patrons choose between three set menus (“basic,” “extra” or “the full...
Read MoreCafé de Klepel
A bar since the 1970s, Café de Klepel became a full-on restaurant in 2013. Now the neighborhood bistro is one of the most charming places to dine in the posh Jordaan, especially for those looking for classic fare and a lovely...
Courtesy Today's BrewRead MoreChoux
After the overwhelming success of his two pop-up restaurants, Foyer and Reperé, chef Merijn van Berlo opened Choux, his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, in 2015. Despite its obscure setting along the banks of the IJ river and a few blocks from...
Read MoreDe Kas
If you have one only night in Amsterdam and want to celebrate with a delicious tasting menu in a special setting, take a taxi to De Kas, in south-eastern Amsterdam. The restaurant is in a soaring glass conservatory, making it...
Read MoreGertrude
An intimate, vintage-style restaurant (very popular among locals) featuring small plates along with a large wine list.
Read MoreHangar
Located in the up-and-coming Amsterdam Noord, Hangar opened in late 2015 on a barren stretch of waterfront surrounded by warehouses and car dealerships. However, the restaurant’s beautiful interior design and French- and Italian-inspired menu—not to mention the alfresco terrace overlooking...
Read MoreHemelse Modder
Hemelse Modder—meaning “heavenly mud,” a reference to its signature chocolate mousse dessert—serves Dutch fare with international influences (particularly French) in a bright dining room located on the broad Waalseilandsgracht canal. The popular eatery offers three-, four- or five-course menu options...
Courtesy Jakob van VlietRead MoreLion Noir
Featuring over-the-top, eclectic décor—think deep green walls, antique furnishings and accents like mushrooms in glass containers and a stuffed peacock mounted on one wall—Lion Noir feels more like Paris’ acclaimed taxidermy shop Deyrolle than one of Amsterdam’s most upscale restaurants....
Read MoreMoon
Soaring high above the IJ river, this revolving restaurant in Amsterdam Noord’s A’DAM Toren offers breathtaking views of the city. Opened in 2016 by esteemed chef Jaimie van Heije, Moon occupies the entire 19th floor of the building and makes...
Read MoreMos
Located on a manmade island that is connected by bridge to Amsterdam’s city center, Mos is an architectural marvel. But the industrial-cool setting is overshadowed by the haute cuisine, delivered by Egon van Hoof, who previously worked at the two-Michelin-starred...
Courtesy Patisserie Holtkamp AmsterdamRead MorePatisserie Holtkamp
If you're looking for authentic Dutch pastries, beyond the typical pancake experience, Patisserie Holtkamp is a hole-in-the-wall bakery laden with delicious cakes, cookies and biscuits. Once the royal purveyor of Amsterdam's baked goods, Patisserie Holtkamp's decadent treats are named for...
Read MorePuccini Bomboni
This chocolate and bonbons shop in central Amsterdam is renowned for its innovative flavors and textures (we recommend the apricot marzipan, thyme and coconut saffron chocolates). Puccini's gift boxes make for fantastic souvenirs.
Read MoreRijks
In 2014, a year after reopening from its decade-long renovation, the Rijksmuseum debuted Rijks, an elegant, modern restaurant located in the building adjacent to the museum. By choosing a separate building as its home, the eatery can remain open after...
Courtesy Janus van den EijndenRead MoreRijsel
Those lucky enough to have surpassed Rijsel’s two-month reservation waiting list can expect a much warmer welcome once actually at the restaurant. (Don’t be surprised if the maitre’d says hello and shakes your hand before offering a glass of champagne.)...
Read MoreRon Gastrobar
The first in the Ron Gastrobar mini-empire, this restaurant was opened by Dutch chef Ron Blaauw in 2013, when the famed toque daringly closed his eponymous, two-Michelin-starred restaurant and opened Ron Gastrobar in its place. Aiming to create a more...
Read MoreRon Gastrobar Oriental
An international trading hub for centuries, Amsterdam has long been known for its fusion cuisine and boasts some of the best Asian restaurants in Europe. However, with the opening of Michelin-starred chef Ron Blaauw’s Ron Gastrobar Oriental in 2015, Chinese cuisine...
Read MoreScheepskameel
The follow-up restaurant to the wildly successful Rijsel, Scheepskameel opened in 2016 on the Marineterrein in an old science school. Formerly owned by the Royal Navy, the up-and-coming area is home to a growing number of tech start-ups and is...
Read MoreTaiko
The restaurant at the Conservatorium hotel, the buzzy Taiko serves exquisite Asian-inspired cuisine in a beautiful, glass-enclosed lounge.
Courtesy the W AmsterdamRead MoreThe Duchess
Located at the W Amsterdam, The Duchess is a hot spot serving French- and Italian-inspired cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The splendid dining room features original ornaments, a marble bar and vaulted ceilings. Dishes at the stylish eatery might...
Read MoreToscanini
Lauded chef Yotam Ottolenghi counts Toscanini as his favorite restaurant in Amsterdam, and indeed the cozy spot in the Jordaan neighborhood perfect for date night or a family friendly meal. Open since 1985, the hot spot proves that some things...
Read MoreYamazato
The one-Michelin-starred Yamazato, located in the Okura hotel, serves impeccable Japanese cuisine with a high-end ambiance. The Netherlands aren’t known for sushi, but this spot is a destination in and of itself, and well worth a visit.
