Amsterdam Restaurants, Cafés & Food - Where & What to Eat in Amsterdam
With such an international population, Amsterdam offers restaurants and cafés with everything from genuine Indonesian food to Mediterranean tapas. Of course, no visit is complete without trying some tasty Amsterdam streetfoods, tempting baked goods and traditional Dutch fare. These resources will help you learn where to eat in Amsterdam, what to order and even how to pay the bill.
Heated or Covered Amsterdam Café Terraces
Find out where you can stay warm and dry while you relax with a drink and watch passers-by.
Find out where you can stay warm and dry while you relax with a drink and watch passers-by.
Puccini - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
One of my favorite spots for a tasty breakfast or lunch on a quaint corner in the Old Centrum.
One of my favorite spots for a tasty breakfast or lunch on a quaint corner in the Old Centrum.
Foods to Try in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers a buffet of typical foods that define the city and its inhabitants. Visitors should be open to trying as many of these tastes as they can, from sweet treats and salty frites to traditional Dutch fish and imported spicy dishes.
Amsterdam offers a buffet of typical foods that define the city and its inhabitants. Visitors should be open to trying as many of these tastes as they can, from sweet treats and salty frites to traditional Dutch fish and imported spicy dishes.
Amsterdam Restaurants You Won't Find in a Guidebook
While there are some decent restaurant suggestions in popular Amsterdam guidebooks, the ones on this list aren't in any of them. So choose one of these local favorites if you don't want to be a tourist who does it "by the book."
While there are some decent restaurant suggestions in popular Amsterdam guidebooks, the ones on this list aren't in any of them. So choose one of these local favorites if you don't want to be a tourist who does it "by the book."
Burger Meester - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Burger Meester, which serves mouth-watering, made-to-order hamburgers in Amsterdam's "de Pijp" neighborhood.
Restaurant review of Burger Meester, which serves mouth-watering, made-to-order hamburgers in Amsterdam's "de Pijp" neighborhood.
Proeverij 274 - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Proeverij 274, which serves delicious, refined dinners in an informal, quaint atmosphere in Amsterdam's western canal belt area.
Restaurant review of Proeverij 274, which serves delicious, refined dinners in an informal, quaint atmosphere in Amsterdam's western canal belt area.
What Is an Eetcafé?
What's known as an "eetcafé" in Amsterdam is similar to a bistro in Paris. Find out what to expect from these unpretentious Dutch restaurant-cafés found all over the city.
What's known as an "eetcafé" in Amsterdam is similar to a bistro in Paris. Find out what to expect from these unpretentious Dutch restaurant-cafés found all over the city.
What Are Brown Cafés?
The "brown" café is to Amsterdam what the pub is to London. Find out what to expect from these traditional, informal spots for enjoying a beer and a snack.
The "brown" café is to Amsterdam what the pub is to London. Find out what to expect from these traditional, informal spots for enjoying a beer and a snack.
De Vrije Vork - Amsterdam Restaurant Review - Organic Buffet
Restaurant review of De Vrije Vork, which serves healthful, hearty food buffet-style in a cozy corner of Amsterdam's hip, trendy Jordaan neighborhood.
Restaurant review of De Vrije Vork, which serves healthful, hearty food buffet-style in a cozy corner of Amsterdam's hip, trendy Jordaan neighborhood.
Pasta Tricolore (formerly Pasta di Mamma)- Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Pasta Tricolore (formerly Pasta di Mamma) in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter (Old South) area. Fill up on a delicious sandwich or Italian deli selections near the big museums.
Restaurant review of Pasta Tricolore (formerly Pasta di Mamma) in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter (Old South) area. Fill up on a delicious sandwich or Italian deli selections near the big museums.
Café Nielsen - Review - Breakfast and Lunch in the Nine Streets Area
Restaurant review of Café Nielsen in Amsterdam's Nine Streets area -- a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
Restaurant review of Café Nielsen in Amsterdam's Nine Streets area -- a perfect little place for breakfast or lunch.
Le 4 Stagioni - Review - Authentic Italian in Residential Amsterdam
Restaurant review of Le 4 Stagioni (Quattro Stagioni), an authentic Italian restaurant in Amsterdam's posh residential area called "Old South."
Restaurant review of Le 4 Stagioni (Quattro Stagioni), an authentic Italian restaurant in Amsterdam's posh residential area called "Old South."
Vliegende Schotel - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Vliegende Schotel, a long-time vegetarian restaurant in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood.
Restaurant review of Vliegende Schotel, a long-time vegetarian restaurant in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood.
Café Loetje - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Café Loetje in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter (Oud Zuid) area. Dine with locals on the tastiest steak in the city, without breaking the bank.
Restaurant review of Café Loetje in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter (Oud Zuid) area. Dine with locals on the tastiest steak in the city, without breaking the bank.
Rakang Thai Restaurant - Amsterdam Restaurant Review
Restaurant review of Rakang Thai Restaurant, a local favorite in Amsterdam's colorful Jordaan neighborhood. Rakang's authentic Thai flavors and excellent service make for a memorable dinner.
Restaurant review of Rakang Thai Restaurant, a local favorite in Amsterdam's colorful Jordaan neighborhood. Rakang's authentic Thai flavors and excellent service make for a memorable dinner.
Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen - Restaurant "The Five Flies" in Amsterdam
Don't let the unappetizing name fool you -- Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen is a fine place to sample traditional Dutch food with a modern twist. Housed in five 17th-century buildings, the restaurant walls boast original Rembrandt etchings.
Don't let the unappetizing name fool you -- Restaurant d'Vijff Vlieghen is a fine place to sample traditional Dutch food with a modern twist. Housed in five 17th-century buildings, the restaurant walls boast original Rembrandt etchings.
Restaurant Vermeer - Fine European Restaurant in Central Amsterdam
Considered by many to be the best (and perhaps most expensive) restaurant in central Amsterdam, Restaurant Vermeer serves refined, and rich, European fare.
Considered by many to be the best (and perhaps most expensive) restaurant in central Amsterdam, Restaurant Vermeer serves refined, and rich, European fare.
IENS Independent Guide to Amsterdam Restaurants
The IENS Independent Index uses the reviews of its 45,000 "tasters" to provide those seeking food in Amsterdam with some guidance. Search for restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam by neighborhood, cuisine and about 50 other characteristics, like "waterside" and "child-friendly."
The IENS Independent Index uses the reviews of its 45,000 "tasters" to provide those seeking food in Amsterdam with some guidance. Search for restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam by neighborhood, cuisine and about 50 other characteristics, like "waterside" and "child-friendly."