New in Town (June 2026)
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Editor's pick: Horta
Best for: Indulgent lunches
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
Le Petit Bouillon
Best for: French flair for cheap
It will be less than four months since Bouillon Amsterdam in the city centre opened, and now its new location opens its doors on 22 June. While the concept spreads, the ideas behind it stay: a focus on affordability and speed. The menu won’t be a shock to anyone, with beef tartare, steak frites, duck confit and the like – all classics done well. Here, Parisian style and cuisine gain an Amsterdam terrace to accompany them. So feel free to pair the speed dining experience with a slow blond beer or two outside.
Le Petit Boullion | Monday-Sunday, 11:30-23:00 | price range €-€€ | Stadionweg 320
WEST
Brons
Best for: Pre-event lounging
A new brown cafe in Het Sieraad by star chef Dennis Huwaë. Come for the terrace and waterside location, stay for, well, those reasons. Plus easy access to an historic event hotspot, hummus and tahini flatbreads, fluffy pancakes, a coffee, a cocktail or four. Don’t forget to bring your sunscreen, unless the plan is to become as bronze as the cafés name.
Brons | Thursday-Sunday 12:00-23:00 | Price range €-€€ | Postjesweg 1
NOORD
Cafe-Restaurant De Baanderij
Best for: Sun-drenched dinner and drinks
Opening just days before the start of the month, this café-restaurant couldn’t be more suited to the summer months. Think large windows – meaning plenty of light all month – a dockside terrace and Limoncello on command. The French-Mediterranean fusion concept means Bouillabaisse and Cordon bleu, Melon Gazpacho, and Rigatoni on the menu, while there are bites, breakfast and lunch available too, so there’s never a time when you can’t enjoy the terrace.
Cafe-Restaurant De Baanderiij | Sunday-Thursday 9:00-1:00, Friday-Saturday 9:00-3:00 | Price range €-€€ | NDSM-Kade 5
CITY-CENTRE
Laundry Boy
Best for: Foam-based cleaning and coffees
Admittedly, it's hard to make a launderette exciting. But somehow, the team at Laundry Boy have managed it by offering coffee and matcha alongside all of the regular washing services. The cold foams here are a favourite – foam courtesy of a contraption that looks like it came straight off a spaceship. They brand themselves as your neighbourhood spot – and that rings true – with beans supplied by Amsterdam-based roasters Lot61. All drinks are €2 until July 23, meaning that this is a place that will have you deliberately dirtying your clothes as an excuse to come back.
Laundry Boy | Laundry: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00 Coffee: 11:00 -14:30 | Price range €-€€ | Hazensraat 65
De Vrouw met de Baard x Pakhuis de Zwijger
Best for: Plant-based fusion
Once a pop-up, this cafe-restaurant has recently turned permanent in this former warehouse, now a cultural centre. Inside, the decor is warm and cosy, with walls full of artwork. Expect a menu that's largely plant-based with an emphasis on sustainability and local products. The chef's Moluccan, Indonesian and Dutch roots are impossible to miss in the food on offer; think soto broth, kol besengeh or a (vegan) miso butter burger.
De Vrouw met de Baard | Monday-Friday 9:00-23:00 | Price range €€-€€€ | Piet Heinkade 179
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Tête
Best for: Seafood by the Amstel
One of many all-day café-restaurant concepts coming to Amsterdam, Tête prides itself on its affordability. Situated beside the famous brewery and bar Mill De Gooyer, with waterside views and, of course, the obligatory terrace. Order some buttery Halibut, served over seasonal vegetables, or go heavy on the light bites with fresh oysters and Iberian brioche.
Tete | Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-0:00 | Price range €-€€ | Zeeburgerpad 1
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Paviljoen De Breek
Best for: waterside escape
One for the summertime, this waterside cabin is one for sunny days. While technically on the borders of Noord in Landsmeer, it’s worth the trip. Jutting out on a pier into the lake, it summons visions of Netflix’s Virgin River. Inside, it’s all wood beams, soft sofas and golden orb lighting, which make it feel more like a living room than a restaurant. The food is all comfort food, too – tuna melts, Philly cheesesteaks, Korean short ribs and pizza from the cavernous pizza oven.
Paviljoen De Breek | open Mon-Sun, 10:00-22:00 | price range €-€€ | Sportpark 1
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