New in Town (July 2026)

Noord

Editor's Pick: Omoka

West African and Caribbean cuisine accompanied by fresh cocktails on deck in Noord; Omoka offers boatloads of style and waterside appeal.  The Chicken Yassa – chicken marinated with lemon and spices served on top of rice  – is to die for, and the Beef Samosas are unfortunately appealing, unfortunate for your waistline, that is, as they promise to turn your stomach into a veritable black hole, devouring all in sight. Don’t miss the natural wines either, supplied by Amsterdam favourite Sebonsa. They love a special event and don’t we all love a party on a boat, so keep an eye on their Instagram for pop-up DJ sets and parties.

Omoka| Friday 17:00-0:00, Saturday 16:00-0:00 | Price range: €€ | Ms.van Riemsdijkweg

Bar how

Noord's newest wine bar asks and answers the question of where to spend your Friday and Saturday evenings. How? With natural wine and small bites waterside in an art atelier. Head here for a strip-backed and rustic aesthetic – think concrete floors, wooden beams and logs artfully piled in the corner. There’s a terrace for sunny days, but this spot shines when the sun doesn’t; there’s nothing better than watching the rain fall on the river through glass-panelled doors while cradling a glass (or bottle) of merlot and listening to the wood crackle in the furnace behind you. A cheeseboard (wooden too of course) wouldn’t hurt either.

Bar how| Friday & Saturday 14:00-21:00 | Price range: €€  | Papaverhoek 23

WEST

Chez Chloé

This new restaurant near Vondelpark gives Amsterdam its modern take on French cuisine, with a focused menu and over 250 wines to choose from. Think the ultimate wine and dine affair – warm light, white linen table cloths and an ambience that screams sophistication. If there ever was a place to get dressed up for, this is it. Splash out on the tenderest of rib-eyes, the freshest of oysters and the richest of chocolate mousses, all so delicately presented that you’ll feel guilty for ruining the art on the plate.

Chez Chloé| Tuesday-Saturday 15:00-22:00 | Price range: €€€ | Overtoom 28

Bar Kaat

Looking for a breath of fresh air in a world of corporations behind faceless chains? Well, here’s a brown bar in West by 13 friends, newly renovated and opening soon. Inside, it feels like a millennial take on an old classic – stylish branding complemented by wooden flooring and a snug interior. It knows what it is and in this world of do-it-all spots, that's a real compliment.  Expect a real focus on great Dutch beer and plenty of bar snacks.

Bar Kaat| Opening this month | Price range: €-€€ |Ten Katestraat 31

OOST

Café Publiek

Oost’s newest entry, this French-style neighbourhood bar-bistro has opened to rave reviews. Come for the large terrace, stylish interior and the bumper wine list. Soak in the July heat, or seek some shade under the large blue-and-white striped awning.  With friendly staff and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere, this is a place to chill all day and night.  

Café Publiek|  Wednesday + Thursday 15:00-12:00, Friday 15:00-01:00, Saturday 12:00-01:00, Sunday 12:00-0:00| Price range: €-€€ | Dapperplein 23

PepeNero

This Italian restaurant just opened a new location in Oost, with the original known to have been frequented by famous Italians of the ilk of former Ajax manager Francesco Farioli and Neapolitan rapper Clementino.  Expect a showy affair worthy of an Instagram for you page – pasta tossed in large wheels of Parmesan at your table and Apertivo Towers, three appetisers stacked on top of each other. The tiramisu, served in a coffee pot, is an eye catcher too.

 PepeNero| Tuesday-Sunday 17:00-22:00  | Price range: €€-€€€ | Inside The Manor Hotel, Amsterdam Oost 

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Zuid

Horta

From the owner of the Amsterdam go-to for Peruvian fine dining, Nazka, comes Horta: a Spanish restaurant, bringing the flavours of southern Europe to Amsterdam’s south. Order the paella – either chicken or seafood – with rice sourced from head chef Polo Alemany’s hometown. The patatas bravas come heavily recommended; here, even simple potatoes seem like a delicacy. And what is a night in a Spanish restaurant without a glass (or bottle) of red to pair with your food? The restaurant also brings the Menu de Día concept with it from across the continent, meaning you can gratefully indulge in two or three dishes for 29 or 39 euros at lunchtime.

Horta| Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00–23:00, Thursday & Friday: 12:00h–00:00, Saturday: 12:00–00:00 | price range €€-€€€ | Parnassusweg 219

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