Netherlands — Restaurants
Blauw aan de Wal
One of Amsterdam's delightful secrets, this charming restaurant is peaceful and tranquil in the midst of a bustling Red Light District. An alley leads patrons to the tiny square where Blauw aan de Wal (Blue on the Quay) is hidden, a modern minimalist restaurant with a courtyard that was once part of a monastery. The fare is Mediterranean inspired and the service renowned for its excellence. Reservations necessary. Closed Sunday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Oude Zijds, Achterburgwal 99
- City
- Amsterdam
Odeon
Once a rumpled teenage disco but now a revamped chic and cosmopolitan restaurant, the Odeon attracts the stylish and sophisticated diners of Amsterdam. A brassiere, restaurant and nightclub spread over three floors, guests are ensured an entertaining evening out. The restaurant serves fresh, simple and contemporary cuisine and has an excellent wine list. The kitchen is open daily from 11am to 10.30pm.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Singel 460, Rembrandtplein
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.odeontheater.nl
D' Vijff Vlieghen
The 'Five Flies' is one of the world's famous restaurants, oozing old-world charm with antiques and Rembrandt etchings on the Spui, and offering New Dutch Cuisine, created using only fresh Dutch products. Brass plaques on the chairs remind diners of the famous names like Orson Welles and Walt Disney who have patronized the rambling establishment that occupies five adjoining historic houses. D'Vijff Vlieghen also offers an organic five-course vegetarian meal. Open daily for dinner. Reservations advised.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Spuistraat 294-302 (opposite the Amsterdam Historical Museum)
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.d-vijffvlieghen.com
Café de Jaren
Contemporary and stylish, the chief attraction of the Café de Jaren is its waterfront terrace overlooking the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. It makes for a great place for a pre dinner drink, the sampling of a superb bottle of wine or enjoying a strong coffee. The menu is varied and attractive, with fare ranging from soups and sandwiches to steaks and pastas. With a classic French feel to it, the high ceilings and tiled floors of the Café de Jaren exude a refined elegance. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafe-de-jaren.nl
Dynasty
Amsterdam is well supplied with oriental restaurants particularly in its rejuvenated Chinatown district. One of the most popular institutions, serving a mix of Asian cuisine from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, to Malay and Filipino, is Dynasty. The themed interior is exceedingly colorful, the ceiling adorned with upturned paper umbrellas. A big attraction is the beautiful Canalhouse Garden, usually packed out for summer dining. Reservations essential. Closed Tuesdays.
- Food Type
- Oriental
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 30
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.restaurantdynasty.nl
Pasta E Basta
The lively Pasta E Basta restaurant has hit on a gimmick that draws customers as much as the delicious plates of pasta it serves: the waiters and bartenders sing opera arias while they tend the tables. This makes for a jovial atmosphere, where guests enjoy the excellent wine list and superb Italian fare in an intriguing environment. Bookings should be made well in advance. Open daily from 6pm for dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.pastaebasta.com
Rose's Cantina
Amsterdam's most popular Mexican-style bar buzzes with warm Latin-American ambience and serves up notoriously potent margaritas along with a number of food specialties. The menu includes regular Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and enchiladas. Fillet steak and burgers are also available and are well complimented with Mexican beer. Open daily from 5pm.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 38-40
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.rosescantina.com
De Silveren Spiegel
The elegant Silveren Spiegel (Silver Mirror) is one of Amsterdam's best known traditional restaurants, featuring a romantic atmosphere enhanced by beautifully decorated candlelit rooms in two historic houses. Highlights on the menu include seafood and meat dishes both of which are cooked in traditional Dutch manner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Kattengat 4-6
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.desilverenspiegel.com
De Witte Uyl
A simple Amsterdam restaurant that serves delicious food in a laid back yet sophisticated environment, De Witte Uyl is a popular choice with locals and foreigners looking for a pleasurable night out. While the soft rhythms of jazz music flow through the restaurant, patrons can indulge in the flavors of the diverse contemporary menu that offers dishes like steak of veal filled with sage and pastrami, served with mashed sweet potato, brussel sprouts and parmesan or warm crème of garden peas with mint, with home smoked oysters and steamed wonton filled with chévre, crème fraiche and chives. Order two dishes and a desert for a fixed price and scan the international winelist, which compliments the intricate menu. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Frans Halsstraat 26
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.witteuyl.com
Café Luxembourg
A large established eatery, Café Luxembourg's affordable prices, traditional atmosphere and superb food continue to draw crowds throughout the year. With heavily wooded tables, a long, well stocked bar, soft lighting and a pleasant atmosphere, Café Luxembourg is the ideal place for a lunchtime salad or sandwich, evening drink accompanied by a mouth-watering array of snacks or a laid back wholesome evening meal. In summer patrons can people-watch from the bustling sidewalks and in winter friends and couples can cosy up with a nice bottle of red or a crisp pint. If you looking for a great meal at an affordable price, Café Luxembourg is the ticket. Open daily from 9am for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Spuistraat 24
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafeluxembourg.nl
Greetje
The place to go for authentic Dutch food. Greetje is located in a district that includes many beautiful old buildings, and has a great view of Montelbaanse Tower. It's known for having some of the best service in Amsterdam, and offers up traditional Dutch recipes with a modern flair. Try the taster platters for a sampling of many different dishes. Greetje is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 10pm.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Peperstraat 23-25
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1011 TJ
- Website
- www.restaurantgreetje.nl
Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
At the top of a precipitous staircase, hungry visitors can pack into this tiny pancake house for tea and sustenance. This one-man operation serves up savoury and sweet pancakes at reasonable prices. The service can be slow, but locals swear it's worth the wait.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Grimburgwal 2, Medieval Center
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1012 GA
Blauw aan de Wal
One of Amsterdam's delightful secrets, this charming restaurant is peaceful and tranquil in the midst of a bustling Red Light District. An alley leads patrons to the tiny square where Blauw aan de Wal (Blue on the Quay) is hidden, a modern minimalist restaurant with a courtyard that was once part of a monastery. The fare is Mediterranean inspired and the service renowned for its excellence. Reservations necessary. Closed Sunday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Oude Zijds, Achterburgwal 99
- City
- Amsterdam
Odeon
Once a rumpled teenage disco but now a revamped chic and cosmopolitan restaurant, the Odeon attracts the stylish and sophisticated diners of Amsterdam. A brassiere, restaurant and nightclub spread over three floors, guests are ensured an entertaining evening out. The restaurant serves fresh, simple and contemporary cuisine and has an excellent wine list. The kitchen is open daily from 11am to 10.30pm.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Singel 460, Rembrandtplein
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.odeontheater.nl
D' Vijff Vlieghen
The 'Five Flies' is one of the world's famous restaurants, oozing old-world charm with antiques and Rembrandt etchings on the Spui, and offering New Dutch Cuisine, created using only fresh Dutch products. Brass plaques on the chairs remind diners of the famous names like Orson Welles and Walt Disney who have patronized the rambling establishment that occupies five adjoining historic houses. D'Vijff Vlieghen also offers an organic five-course vegetarian meal. Open daily for dinner. Reservations advised.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Spuistraat 294-302 (opposite the Amsterdam Historical Museum)
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.d-vijffvlieghen.com
Café de Jaren
Contemporary and stylish, the chief attraction of the Café de Jaren is its waterfront terrace overlooking the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. It makes for a great place for a pre dinner drink, the sampling of a superb bottle of wine or enjoying a strong coffee. The menu is varied and attractive, with fare ranging from soups and sandwiches to steaks and pastas. With a classic French feel to it, the high ceilings and tiled floors of the Café de Jaren exude a refined elegance. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafe-de-jaren.nl
Dynasty
Amsterdam is well supplied with oriental restaurants particularly in its rejuvenated Chinatown district. One of the most popular institutions, serving a mix of Asian cuisine from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, to Malay and Filipino, is Dynasty. The themed interior is exceedingly colorful, the ceiling adorned with upturned paper umbrellas. A big attraction is the beautiful Canalhouse Garden, usually packed out for summer dining. Reservations essential. Closed Tuesdays.
- Food Type
- Oriental
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 30
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.restaurantdynasty.nl
Pasta E Basta
The lively Pasta E Basta restaurant has hit on a gimmick that draws customers as much as the delicious plates of pasta it serves: the waiters and bartenders sing opera arias while they tend the tables. This makes for a jovial atmosphere, where guests enjoy the excellent wine list and superb Italian fare in an intriguing environment. Bookings should be made well in advance. Open daily from 6pm for dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.pastaebasta.com
Rose's Cantina
Amsterdam's most popular Mexican-style bar buzzes with warm Latin-American ambience and serves up notoriously potent margaritas along with a number of food specialties. The menu includes regular Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and enchiladas. Fillet steak and burgers are also available and are well complimented with Mexican beer. Open daily from 5pm.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 38-40
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.rosescantina.com
De Silveren Spiegel
The elegant Silveren Spiegel (Silver Mirror) is one of Amsterdam's best known traditional restaurants, featuring a romantic atmosphere enhanced by beautifully decorated candlelit rooms in two historic houses. Highlights on the menu include seafood and meat dishes both of which are cooked in traditional Dutch manner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Kattengat 4-6
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.desilverenspiegel.com
De Witte Uyl
A simple Amsterdam restaurant that serves delicious food in a laid back yet sophisticated environment, De Witte Uyl is a popular choice with locals and foreigners looking for a pleasurable night out. While the soft rhythms of jazz music flow through the restaurant, patrons can indulge in the flavors of the diverse contemporary menu that offers dishes like steak of veal filled with sage and pastrami, served with mashed sweet potato, brussel sprouts and parmesan or warm crème of garden peas with mint, with home smoked oysters and steamed wonton filled with chévre, crème fraiche and chives. Order two dishes and a desert for a fixed price and scan the international winelist, which compliments the intricate menu. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Frans Halsstraat 26
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.witteuyl.com
Café Luxembourg
A large established eatery, Café Luxembourg's affordable prices, traditional atmosphere and superb food continue to draw crowds throughout the year. With heavily wooded tables, a long, well stocked bar, soft lighting and a pleasant atmosphere, Café Luxembourg is the ideal place for a lunchtime salad or sandwich, evening drink accompanied by a mouth-watering array of snacks or a laid back wholesome evening meal. In summer patrons can people-watch from the bustling sidewalks and in winter friends and couples can cosy up with a nice bottle of red or a crisp pint. If you looking for a great meal at an affordable price, Café Luxembourg is the ticket. Open daily from 9am for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Spuistraat 24
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafeluxembourg.nl
Greetje
The place to go for authentic Dutch food. Greetje is located in a district that includes many beautiful old buildings, and has a great view of Montelbaanse Tower. It's known for having some of the best service in Amsterdam, and offers up traditional Dutch recipes with a modern flair. Try the taster platters for a sampling of many different dishes. Greetje is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 10pm.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Peperstraat 23-25
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1011 TJ
- Website
- www.restaurantgreetje.nl
Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
At the top of a precipitous staircase, hungry visitors can pack into this tiny pancake house for tea and sustenance. This one-man operation serves up savoury and sweet pancakes at reasonable prices. The service can be slow, but locals swear it's worth the wait.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Grimburgwal 2, Medieval Center
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1012 GA
Blauw aan de Wal
One of Amsterdam's delightful secrets, this charming restaurant is peaceful and tranquil in the midst of a bustling Red Light District. An alley leads patrons to the tiny square where Blauw aan de Wal (Blue on the Quay) is hidden, a modern minimalist restaurant with a courtyard that was once part of a monastery. The fare is Mediterranean inspired and the service renowned for its excellence. Reservations necessary. Closed Sunday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Oude Zijds, Achterburgwal 99
- City
- Amsterdam
Odeon
Once a rumpled teenage disco but now a revamped chic and cosmopolitan restaurant, the Odeon attracts the stylish and sophisticated diners of Amsterdam. A brassiere, restaurant and nightclub spread over three floors, guests are ensured an entertaining evening out. The restaurant serves fresh, simple and contemporary cuisine and has an excellent wine list. The kitchen is open daily from 11am to 10.30pm.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Singel 460, Rembrandtplein
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.odeontheater.nl
D' Vijff Vlieghen
The 'Five Flies' is one of the world's famous restaurants, oozing old-world charm with antiques and Rembrandt etchings on the Spui, and offering New Dutch Cuisine, created using only fresh Dutch products. Brass plaques on the chairs remind diners of the famous names like Orson Welles and Walt Disney who have patronized the rambling establishment that occupies five adjoining historic houses. D'Vijff Vlieghen also offers an organic five-course vegetarian meal. Open daily for dinner. Reservations advised.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Spuistraat 294-302 (opposite the Amsterdam Historical Museum)
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.d-vijffvlieghen.com
Café de Jaren
Contemporary and stylish, the chief attraction of the Café de Jaren is its waterfront terrace overlooking the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. It makes for a great place for a pre dinner drink, the sampling of a superb bottle of wine or enjoying a strong coffee. The menu is varied and attractive, with fare ranging from soups and sandwiches to steaks and pastas. With a classic French feel to it, the high ceilings and tiled floors of the Café de Jaren exude a refined elegance. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafe-de-jaren.nl
Dynasty
Amsterdam is well supplied with oriental restaurants particularly in its rejuvenated Chinatown district. One of the most popular institutions, serving a mix of Asian cuisine from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, to Malay and Filipino, is Dynasty. The themed interior is exceedingly colorful, the ceiling adorned with upturned paper umbrellas. A big attraction is the beautiful Canalhouse Garden, usually packed out for summer dining. Reservations essential. Closed Tuesdays.
- Food Type
- Oriental
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 30
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.restaurantdynasty.nl
Pasta E Basta
The lively Pasta E Basta restaurant has hit on a gimmick that draws customers as much as the delicious plates of pasta it serves: the waiters and bartenders sing opera arias while they tend the tables. This makes for a jovial atmosphere, where guests enjoy the excellent wine list and superb Italian fare in an intriguing environment. Bookings should be made well in advance. Open daily from 6pm for dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.pastaebasta.com
Rose's Cantina
Amsterdam's most popular Mexican-style bar buzzes with warm Latin-American ambience and serves up notoriously potent margaritas along with a number of food specialties. The menu includes regular Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and enchiladas. Fillet steak and burgers are also available and are well complimented with Mexican beer. Open daily from 5pm.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 38-40
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.rosescantina.com
De Silveren Spiegel
The elegant Silveren Spiegel (Silver Mirror) is one of Amsterdam's best known traditional restaurants, featuring a romantic atmosphere enhanced by beautifully decorated candlelit rooms in two historic houses. Highlights on the menu include seafood and meat dishes both of which are cooked in traditional Dutch manner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Kattengat 4-6
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.desilverenspiegel.com
De Witte Uyl
A simple Amsterdam restaurant that serves delicious food in a laid back yet sophisticated environment, De Witte Uyl is a popular choice with locals and foreigners looking for a pleasurable night out. While the soft rhythms of jazz music flow through the restaurant, patrons can indulge in the flavors of the diverse contemporary menu that offers dishes like steak of veal filled with sage and pastrami, served with mashed sweet potato, brussel sprouts and parmesan or warm crème of garden peas with mint, with home smoked oysters and steamed wonton filled with chévre, crème fraiche and chives. Order two dishes and a desert for a fixed price and scan the international winelist, which compliments the intricate menu. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Frans Halsstraat 26
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.witteuyl.com
Café Luxembourg
A large established eatery, Café Luxembourg's affordable prices, traditional atmosphere and superb food continue to draw crowds throughout the year. With heavily wooded tables, a long, well stocked bar, soft lighting and a pleasant atmosphere, Café Luxembourg is the ideal place for a lunchtime salad or sandwich, evening drink accompanied by a mouth-watering array of snacks or a laid back wholesome evening meal. In summer patrons can people-watch from the bustling sidewalks and in winter friends and couples can cosy up with a nice bottle of red or a crisp pint. If you looking for a great meal at an affordable price, Café Luxembourg is the ticket. Open daily from 9am for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Spuistraat 24
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafeluxembourg.nl
Greetje
The place to go for authentic Dutch food. Greetje is located in a district that includes many beautiful old buildings, and has a great view of Montelbaanse Tower. It's known for having some of the best service in Amsterdam, and offers up traditional Dutch recipes with a modern flair. Try the taster platters for a sampling of many different dishes. Greetje is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 10pm.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Peperstraat 23-25
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1011 TJ
- Website
- www.restaurantgreetje.nl
Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
At the top of a precipitous staircase, hungry visitors can pack into this tiny pancake house for tea and sustenance. This one-man operation serves up savoury and sweet pancakes at reasonable prices. The service can be slow, but locals swear it's worth the wait.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Grimburgwal 2, Medieval Center
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1012 GA
Blauw aan de Wal
One of Amsterdam's delightful secrets, this charming restaurant is peaceful and tranquil in the midst of a bustling Red Light District. An alley leads patrons to the tiny square where Blauw aan de Wal (Blue on the Quay) is hidden, a modern minimalist restaurant with a courtyard that was once part of a monastery. The fare is Mediterranean inspired and the service renowned for its excellence. Reservations necessary. Closed Sunday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Oude Zijds, Achterburgwal 99
- City
- Amsterdam
Odeon
Once a rumpled teenage disco but now a revamped chic and cosmopolitan restaurant, the Odeon attracts the stylish and sophisticated diners of Amsterdam. A brassiere, restaurant and nightclub spread over three floors, guests are ensured an entertaining evening out. The restaurant serves fresh, simple and contemporary cuisine and has an excellent wine list. The kitchen is open daily from 11am to 10.30pm.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Singel 460, Rembrandtplein
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.odeontheater.nl
D' Vijff Vlieghen
The 'Five Flies' is one of the world's famous restaurants, oozing old-world charm with antiques and Rembrandt etchings on the Spui, and offering New Dutch Cuisine, created using only fresh Dutch products. Brass plaques on the chairs remind diners of the famous names like Orson Welles and Walt Disney who have patronized the rambling establishment that occupies five adjoining historic houses. D'Vijff Vlieghen also offers an organic five-course vegetarian meal. Open daily for dinner. Reservations advised.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Spuistraat 294-302 (opposite the Amsterdam Historical Museum)
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.d-vijffvlieghen.com
Café de Jaren
Contemporary and stylish, the chief attraction of the Café de Jaren is its waterfront terrace overlooking the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. It makes for a great place for a pre dinner drink, the sampling of a superb bottle of wine or enjoying a strong coffee. The menu is varied and attractive, with fare ranging from soups and sandwiches to steaks and pastas. With a classic French feel to it, the high ceilings and tiled floors of the Café de Jaren exude a refined elegance. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafe-de-jaren.nl
Dynasty
Amsterdam is well supplied with oriental restaurants particularly in its rejuvenated Chinatown district. One of the most popular institutions, serving a mix of Asian cuisine from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, to Malay and Filipino, is Dynasty. The themed interior is exceedingly colorful, the ceiling adorned with upturned paper umbrellas. A big attraction is the beautiful Canalhouse Garden, usually packed out for summer dining. Reservations essential. Closed Tuesdays.
- Food Type
- Oriental
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 30
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.restaurantdynasty.nl
Pasta E Basta
The lively Pasta E Basta restaurant has hit on a gimmick that draws customers as much as the delicious plates of pasta it serves: the waiters and bartenders sing opera arias while they tend the tables. This makes for a jovial atmosphere, where guests enjoy the excellent wine list and superb Italian fare in an intriguing environment. Bookings should be made well in advance. Open daily from 6pm for dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.pastaebasta.com
Rose's Cantina
Amsterdam's most popular Mexican-style bar buzzes with warm Latin-American ambience and serves up notoriously potent margaritas along with a number of food specialties. The menu includes regular Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and enchiladas. Fillet steak and burgers are also available and are well complimented with Mexican beer. Open daily from 5pm.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Reguliersdwarsstraat 38-40
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.rosescantina.com
De Silveren Spiegel
The elegant Silveren Spiegel (Silver Mirror) is one of Amsterdam's best known traditional restaurants, featuring a romantic atmosphere enhanced by beautifully decorated candlelit rooms in two historic houses. Highlights on the menu include seafood and meat dishes both of which are cooked in traditional Dutch manner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Kattengat 4-6
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.desilverenspiegel.com
De Witte Uyl
A simple Amsterdam restaurant that serves delicious food in a laid back yet sophisticated environment, De Witte Uyl is a popular choice with locals and foreigners looking for a pleasurable night out. While the soft rhythms of jazz music flow through the restaurant, patrons can indulge in the flavors of the diverse contemporary menu that offers dishes like steak of veal filled with sage and pastrami, served with mashed sweet potato, brussel sprouts and parmesan or warm crème of garden peas with mint, with home smoked oysters and steamed wonton filled with chévre, crème fraiche and chives. Order two dishes and a desert for a fixed price and scan the international winelist, which compliments the intricate menu. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Frans Halsstraat 26
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.witteuyl.com
Café Luxembourg
A large established eatery, Café Luxembourg's affordable prices, traditional atmosphere and superb food continue to draw crowds throughout the year. With heavily wooded tables, a long, well stocked bar, soft lighting and a pleasant atmosphere, Café Luxembourg is the ideal place for a lunchtime salad or sandwich, evening drink accompanied by a mouth-watering array of snacks or a laid back wholesome evening meal. In summer patrons can people-watch from the bustling sidewalks and in winter friends and couples can cosy up with a nice bottle of red or a crisp pint. If you looking for a great meal at an affordable price, Café Luxembourg is the ticket. Open daily from 9am for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Gastropubs
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Spuistraat 24
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- www.cafeluxembourg.nl
Greetje
The place to go for authentic Dutch food. Greetje is located in a district that includes many beautiful old buildings, and has a great view of Montelbaanse Tower. It's known for having some of the best service in Amsterdam, and offers up traditional Dutch recipes with a modern flair. Try the taster platters for a sampling of many different dishes. Greetje is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 10pm.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Peperstraat 23-25
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1011 TJ
- Website
- www.restaurantgreetje.nl
Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
At the top of a precipitous staircase, hungry visitors can pack into this tiny pancake house for tea and sustenance. This one-man operation serves up savoury and sweet pancakes at reasonable prices. The service can be slow, but locals swear it's worth the wait.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Grimburgwal 2, Medieval Center
- City
- Amsterdam
- Zip Code
- 1012 GA
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