Best Dishes in Amsterdam
97 restaurants to explore
Restaurants in Amsterdam
97 restaurantsAlba Restaurant en Wijnbar
Mediterranean·Oost·$$
Natural wine bar with sun-drenched terrace and inventive small-plate Greek-Dutch fusion.
Albina
Surinamese·De Pijp·$
One of Amsterdam's oldest Surinamese-Chinese spots serving tjauw minh and gado gado with massive portions and generous value.
BAK
Modern European·Noord·$$$
Michelin-recommended fine dining in a timber warehouse with daily-changing seasonal tasting menus.
Bakers & Roasters De Pijp
New Zealand·De Pijp·$$
New Zealand brunch and Brazilian flavours in a queue-for-hours De Pijp institution since opening.
Bakhuys
Bakery·Weesperbuurt·$
Family bakery since 1926 baking sourdough in a wood-fired oven and serving fresh pastries at Weesperplein.
Belly Pepper
Turkish·Oud-West·$
Turkish breakfast and brunch inspired by Istanbul lokantas, opened 2024 by a Bosphorus-trained chef.
Blue Pepper
Indonesian·Oud-West·$$$
West Java rijsttafel served in four courses — each dish freshly cooked to order, not rushed onto the table all at once.
Bojo
Indonesian·Centrum·$
50-year-old mini-rijsttafel specialist where €16 buys you white rice, beef, egg, peanut sauce, and satay — late open hours, theater-crowd vibes.
Bon Burger Bar
Burgers·Oud-West·$$
Natural wine bar and smash burger specialist with waterfront terrace in Oud-West
Brasserie van Baerle
French·Oud-Zuid·$$$
The Museum Quarter institution since 1980 where classic French brasserie cuisine meets refined wine expertise.
Brio
Italian·De Pijp·$$
Contemporary Italian in De Pijp — inventive pastas, slow-cooked meats, character wines.
Brouwerij 't IJ
Dutch·Oost·$
Amsterdam's iconic craft brewery since 1985, housed next to the historic De Gooyer windmill.
Bussia
Italian·Negen Straatjes·$$$
Nine Streets fine Italian with handmade pastas, tasting menus, and Piemonte wines.
Café 't Smalle
Dutch·Jordaan·$$
Where Amsterdam's jenever distillery stood in 1786 — now a historic brown café with canal-side terrace in the Jordaan.
Café Americain
French·Leidseplein·$$
Amsterdam's oldest grand café since 1902, Art Deco masterpiece on Leidseplein serving brasserie classics.
Café Carbòn
Steakhouse·De Pijp·$$$
Charcoal grill steakhouse where spareribs and steaks are blackened over coconut briquettes
Café Cobra
Café·Oud-Zuid·$$
Trendy café facing Museumplein with a sunny terrace and varied international menu.
Café de Jaren
Café·Centrum·$$
Grand café since 1990 with Amsterdam's largest terrace overlooking the Amstel River.
Café de Klepel
French·Jordaan·$$
Burgundian wine café in the Jordaan where a 300-bottle French wine list meets daily-changing bistro cuisine.
Café Wu
French·Oost·$$$
Modern French-Chinese fusion bistro opened 2024, chef Timo de Beurs, listening bar with vinyl.
Cannibale Royale
Burgers·Centrum·$$
Meat-focused brasserie open until 4am on weekends — burgers, ribs, and steaks for late-night Amsterdam
Ciel Bleu
French·Oud-Zuid·$$$$
Two Michelin stars on the 23rd floor with kitchen window views — sauces and technique define every plate since 2007.
Copain Amsterdam
European·Noord·$$$
Noord's 2025 fine dining success story — changing seasonal tasting menus from a creative food studio.
CT Coffee & Coconuts
Café·De Pijp·$$
Beach vibe café in a converted 1920s cinema, roasting its own coffee daily in De Pijp.
d'Vijff Vlieghen
Dutch·Centrum·$$$
Dine among Rembrandt etchings and 17th-century Delft tiles in five canal houses serving seasonal Dutch cuisine.
Daalder
Modern European·West·$$$
Michelin-starred fun dining with neon lights and street art — Asian-influenced creative cuisine with unpretentious warmth since 2018.
De Japanner West
Japanese·Oud-West·$$
Oud-West izakaya where pork buns and crispy squid fries come out hot and meant for sharing.
De Kas
Modern European·Watergraafsmeer·$$$
Michelin-starred farm-to-table in a glass greenhouse — 300 vegetable varieties grown on-site, picked morning, served afternoon.
De Tokoman
Surinamese·Centrum·$
Takeaway institution famed for broodje pom—a legendary Surinamese chicken sandwich that's reached cult status.
Dignita Hoftuin
Brunch·Plantage·$$
Hidden-garden brunch café run by the Not For Sale foundation, serving seasonal organic plates in Plantage.
Duende
Spanish·Jordaan·$$
The oldest tapas bar in the Netherlands (since ~1990), combining fresh tapas, sherries, and occasional live flamenco in the Jordaan.
Envy
Italian·Jordaan·$$
Michelin-recognized deli-style Italian sharing plates and wines along the Prinsengracht.
Esra
Turkish·Amsterdam Oost·$$
Acclaimed London chef Selin Kiazim's intimate 26-cover Amsterdam debut, serving seasonal Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with a changing daily menu.
Flore
Modern European·Centrum·$$$$
Two Michelin stars with zero dairy, no cheese, no butter — seasonal vegetables refined through fermentation and aging since 2021.
Foodhallen
International·Oud-West·$
Amsterdam's largest indoor food market with 21 international vendors in a converted 1902 tram depot
Fou Fow Ramen
Japanese·De Pijp·$$
No-reservation ramen spot in De Pijp where noodles arrive cooked the moment they're ordered.
Frens Haringhandel
Dutch·Centrum·$
Traditional Dutch herring stand since 1986 serving raw herring, fried cod, and oysters at Koningsplein
Fuku Ramen
Japanese·Amsterdam Oost·$$$
Amsterdam Oost's only ramen omakase—a six-course tasting menu that builds toward an exemplary final bowl.
GAJA Korean BBQ & Bar
Korean·Centrum·$$
Table grill Korean BBQ around the corner from Central Station—unlimited meat, vegetables, and banchan for two hours.
Gartine
French·Centrum·$$
City-center garden bistro where a 24-seat kitchen produces breakfast and lunch from homegrown produce.
Hakata Senpachi
Japanese·Rivierenbuurt·$$
20+ year Amsterdam fixture serving Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen and yakitori grilled over hibachi charcoal.
HANABi
Japanese·Leidseplein·$$$$
Chef Shunsuke Okada's 10-seat Edo-style omakase counter overlooking Leidseplein—the purest expression of Tokyo sushi technique.
Helling 7
Modern European·Noord·$$$
Open-fire grill on a historic Amsterdam shipyard with river views and charred vegetables.
HIKAGE
Japanese·Jordaan·$$$
Cozy Jordaan izakaya where 50% vegan sharing plates pair with Japanese spirits and sake.
Hinata
Japanese·Jordaan·$$
Walk-in ramen counter on Westerstraat where every bowl is built from fresh noodles made without MSG.
Ikkoku
Japanese·De Pijp·$$$
Hidden omakase counter tucked behind a matcha tea room in De Pijp—A5 wagyu and bluefin tuna, nine courses, two hours.
Kim's So Korean Food Centrum
Korean·Centrum·$$
Amsterdam's first Kim's So location—Korean fried chicken so spicy it requires a warning label.
La Perla
Italian·Jordaan·$$
Jordaan's traditional Neapolitan pizzeria — wood-fired, imported buffalo mozzarella, since 2008.
Lars Amsterdam
French·West·$$$$
Michelin-starred French technique with Asian influence — rooftop garden provides half the ingredients in a 400 m² green oasis.
Lastage
French·Centrum·$$$
Michelin-starred 30-seat intimate restaurant in a canal house — French technique and Dutch ingredients, nothing superfluous since 2010.
Leo Amsterdam
French·Oost·$$
East Amsterdam neighborhood bistro where steak tartare and burrata share the menu with smash burgers and espresso.
Little Collins
Australian·De Pijp·$$
Melbourne-style brunch and flat whites that rank among Amsterdam's best coffee shops.
Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen
Indonesian·Plantage·$$$
Hyatt-attached Indonesian kitchen in Plantage with extensive breakfast buffet and rijsttafel that balances coconut and spice.
Maracuyá
Café·Oud-West·$
Latin American-inspired café in Oud-West serving specialty coffee, natural wines, and seasonal small plates.
Mastino
Italian·Oud-West·$$
Amsterdam's pioneer vegan pizzeria — wood-fired, house-made plant cheeses, since 2015.
Mediamatic ETEN
Vegan·Amsterdam Noord·$$
Vegan dining in a waterfront greenhouse with aquaponic gardens and art installations.
Midtown Grill
Steakhouse·Oud-West·$$$$
Amsterdam Marriott steakhouse ranked in the world's top 100 with in-house dry-aged Creekstone Farms beef
Moeders
Dutch·Jordaan·$$
Where grandma's recipes meet tiny mismatched plates — stamppot-loving locals have queued since 1990.
NAZKA
Peruvian·De Pijp·$$$
Michelin-recognized Peruvian fine dining with a changing menu of ceviches, anticuchos, and tiraditos by chef Koosh Kothari.
Nooch
Vietnamese·Grachtengordel-West·$$
Inventive pan-Asian fusion with ramen, pho, dim sum, sushi, and craft cocktails.
PANCAKES Amsterdam
Dutch·Centrum·$$
Amsterdam's number-one pancake house since 2007 — original creations with local, sustainable ingredients on Berenstraat.
Pianeta Terra
Italian·Centrum·$$
Slow Food certified Italian gem — organic ingredients, seasonal menus, natural wines.
Restaurant 't Zwaantje
Dutch·Centrum·$$
The brown café that became a restaurant — old-fashioned Dutch comfort food with French finesse since 1973.
Restaurant 212
Modern European·Centrum·$$$$
Two Michelin stars, no tables, only bar seating — Amsterdam's first 'no-table' restaurant with chefs 30cm from your plate.
Restaurant Blauw
Indonesian·Oud-Zuid·$$$
17-dish rijsttafel with beef rendang and shrimp belado — no corners cut on ingredient quality or spice depth.
Restaurant Breda
French·Centrum·$$$
Fine dining in a historic canal house celebrating Brabant gourmand culture with Dutch-French modern cuisine.
Restaurant Hap-Hmm
Dutch·Oud-West·$
Grandmother's recipes at grandmother's prices — Dutch home cooking since 1935 on Eerste Helmersstraat.
Restaurant In de Waag
Dutch·Centrum·$$
Dutch classics in a 15th-century weigh house lit by 300 candles, overlooking Nieuwmarkt square.
Roberto's
Italian·Oud-Zuid·$$$
Fine Italian dining at the Hilton — seasonal menus, refined classics, 30 years established.
Ron Gastrobar
French·Oud-Zuid·$$$
Michelin-starred sharing plates with no fuss, no pretension — chef Ron Blaauw's urban, colorful, hip gastropub with original combinations.
Roux Amsterdam
French·Jordaan·$$$
Jordaan's relaxed bistro where 300+ wines meet oysters, foie gras, and Michelin-standard precision.
Salmuera
Argentine·Jordaan·$$$
Argentine asado house and mezcaleria where 7-hour charcoal lechon and prime steaks define South American grilling
Sama Sebo
Indonesian·Oud-Zuid·$$$
The oldest Indonesian restaurant in the Netherlands — established 1969, staffed by Javanese chefs who know rijsttafel ritual by heart.
Sampurna
Indonesian·Centrum·$$
35-year-old rijsttafel specialist near the Flower Market — known for not pulling heat punches and building heat through the meal.
Samuel's
French·De Pijp·$$
De Pijp's no-nonsense neighborhood brasserie where steak tartare and Sabih share the menu with morning croissants.
Satay Club
Indonesian·Centrum·$$
Javanese street satay where skewers of lamb and chicken arrive warm with sambal pedas, lontong, and peanut sauce — no table service, stand and eat.
Sea Palace
Chinese·Centrum·$$
Europe's largest floating Chinese restaurant, anchored on the IJ since 1984 with dim sum and Peking duck.
Showw
Modern European·Amsterdam-Zuid·$$$$
Michelin-starred modern comfort food with blind wine tastings — sommelier Lendl won the 2024 Michelin Sommelier Award.
Sjefietshe
Peruvian·De Pijp·$$
Amsterdam's first and only cevicheria, started as a pop-up six years ago, now a neighborhood fixture with creative ceviches and baked octopus.
Spaghetteria
Italian·De Pijp·$$
De Pijp communal pasta specialist — six daily pasta dishes, no reservations, since 2008.
Stamppot Amsterdam
Dutch·Centrum·$$
The definitive stamppot specialist near Leidseplein — nine varieties of Netherlands' national dish served fresh daily.
Swieti Sranang
Surinamese·Jordaan·$
Hole-in-the-wall Surinamese spot with roti and sandwiches under €3, run by Chef Juliet since 1978.
Tempo Doeloe
Indonesian·Centrum·$$$
Michelin-recognized 25-dish rijsttafel where you ring the doorbell and sit for a proper ceremony — no walk-ins, no shortcuts.
Ter Marsch & Co
Burgers·Centrum·$$
Award-winning burger bar where Wagyu and Spanish Black Angus beef earned Best Burger Benelux
The Butcher
Burgers·De Pijp·$
Award-winning smash burger bar in De Pijp using Aberdeen Angus beef and homemade brioche
The Pancake Bakery
Dutch·Jordaan·$$
Over a hundred pannenkoeken varieties from a 17th-century VOC warehouse since 1973 — the city's original pancake house.
The Pantry
Dutch·Centrum·$$
Family-run Dutch institution since 2000 near Leidseplein — bitterballen, stamppot, and poffertjes at fair prices.
Toko Joyce
Indonesian·Centrum·$
Indonesian takeaway and sit-down near Nieuwmarkt — rice, noodles, satay, and curry for less than €20 total with room to spare.
Toscanini
Italian·Jordaan·$$$
The Jordaan's anchor Italian restaurant — open kitchen, handmade pasta, running since 1985.
Troef
French·Oost·$$$
Michelin-selected bistro with French cuisine, open kitchen, and 3,000-bottle wine room.
Tropico
Colombian·Amsterdam-West·$$
Colombian restaurant run by the Rodriguez family, famous for bandeja paisa and authentic Bogotá home cooking.
Upstairs Pancakes
Dutch·Centrum·$$
Europe's smallest pancake house since 1961 — four tables, eighteen seats, legendary homemade cream on an impossible staircase.
Warung Mini
Surinamese·De Pijp·$
A 30-year-old Surinamese roti specialist with the best saoto soup in Amsterdam, crammed with locals.
Warung Spang Makandra
Surinamese·De Pijp·$
The no-reservations Surinamese-Javanese warung featured on Anthony Bourdain's The Layover since 1978.
Wil Graanstra Friteshuis
Dutch·Centrum·$
Legendary fries stand since 1956 where the Graanstra family cuts and fries potatoes fresh daily
Wilde Zwijnen
Dutch·Oost·$$$
Modern Dutch bistro with foraged ingredients, wild game, and industrial-chic dining since 2010.
Yamazato
Japanese·Oud-Zuid·$$$$
Michelin-starred kaiseki since 1971 — first traditional Japanese restaurant outside Japan to earn the star, ingredients flown from Japan.