Places to eat and drink in Amsterdam

Whether you're looking for Michelin standard cuisine or a cosy local joint, you'll find plenty to please your palate in Amsterdam. Make sure you check out the thriving bar scene too - watch the world go by from a canal side terrace, or head to stylish cocktail bar if you're after something a little more shaken and stirred.

Restaurants

Bars and cafés

Eat and drink outside

Best rooftop bars in Amsterdam

Once you’ve seen all the street-level sights, it’s time to view the city from a different vantage point. Pair a cocktail with a panorama a...

Cosy campfire terraces

The Netherlands isn’t exactly known for its tropical climate, but the Dutch don’t let something as trivial as the weather keep them from e...

Urban beaches in Amsterdam

There's no better place to be when the sun shines in Amsterdam than on one of the city's many urban beaches. From post-industrial hotspots to chilled-...

Best terraces across Amsterdam

Soaking up the sun with a drink in hand is one of the most popular summer pastimes in Amsterdam. There are excellent terrace bars to be found in every...

Best waterfront bars to go by boat

Summertime means boating time in Amsterdam. This watery city has a pretty special feature: cafés, bars and restaurants where you can moor your ...

Best Amsterdam beach clubs

Sip on a drink after surfing, grab a bite to eat on an open-air terrace or dance until the sun comes up: everything is possible at the Dutch coast, es...

The best cafés with outdoor play areas

Keep the whole family entertained on your next relaxing lunch or coffee break in Amsterdam.

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Taste the world in Amsterdam

Best bubble tea in Amsterdam

The Taiwanese cold tea drink that took over the world is thankfully growing in popularity in Amsterdam. In this round-up, we’re taking you strai...

Best Surinamese restaurants in Amsterdam

Surinamese cuisine is a delicious and complex blend of Indian, Javanese, Chinese, Dutch, Jewish, Portuguese and Native Amerindian influences. There is...

Best dim sum in Amsterdam

If you’re in the mood for some authentic Asian cuisine – especially some delectable dim sum, the famous sweet and savoury Chinese dumpling...

Best Mexican restaurants in Amsterdam

Even though Latin America is a whole other world away geographically, there’s no reason why you can’t have a fiesta in Amsterdam. Taco bar...

Best pasta restaurants in Amsterdam

Although Amsterdam is bursting with Italian restaurants, true pasta buffs know that you won't get a good plate of fresh ravioli, linguine or pappardel...

Top sushi restaurants in Amsterdam

From sashimi to nigiri, sake and shoyu, sushi never gets boring, especially if you’re also navigating chopsticks and wasabi. Amsterdam’s s...

Best places for Middle Eastern food in Amsterdam

Tahini-drenched falafel wraps, warmly spiced shawarma and za'atar-topped flatbreads are some of the mouth-watering Middle Eastern bites you can find i...

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Best laptop-friendly cafes and workspaces in Amsterdam

Can’t handle the neighbours drilling, the mediocre coffee at home or just generally looking to mix things up in your work-life routine? Amsterda...

Best ice cream spots in Amsterdam

Amsterdammers sure love their frozen treats. From traditional gelatos to popsicles that are acceptable for adults to eat and vegan options galore, the...

Best pizza in Amsterdam

Pizza: for such a straightforward meal concept, deciding which style is best is a heavily loaded subject amongst fans. Whatever your preference - Neap...

Best shared dining restaurants in Amsterdam

There's no better way to spend an evening than gathered around a table with your friends, digging into the trove of deliciousness in front of you. To ...

Best tasting rooms in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is responsible for producing some of the country’s finest cheese, wine, craft beer, jenever and much more, so there is no better intro...

Best burger restaurants in Amsterdam

Gourmet burgers are a thing of beauty, and they’re here to stay. Amsterdam has a huge choice of places to satisfy your meat cravings, from build-your-...

Best fish and seafood restaurants in Amsterdam

Fish and seafood lovers in Amsterdam are spoilt for choice, with restaurants for all budget levels dotted across all corners of the capital. From no-n...

Best pasta restaurants in Amsterdam

Although Amsterdam is bursting with Italian restaurants, true pasta buffs know that you won't get a good plate of fresh ravioli, linguine or pappardel...

Best spots for chicken in Amsterdam

Much like gourmet burgers, chicken is something Amsterdam can’t seem to get enough off. Across the city you’ll find dozens of new chicken ...

Best steak and meat restaurants in Amsterdam

You can find a steak on the menu of almost every cafe or restaurant, but you won't get the perfect tender steak everywhere. Meat eaters will enjoy the...

Best fries in Amsterdam

Whether they're called frites, Dutch fries, patat, friet or vlaamse frites, not all fries are created equal. In our quest to find the very best f...

Best spots for high tea in Amsterdam

The elevated afternoon tea has got to be one of England’s best gifts to the world, right up there with Shakespeare and Wellington boots. The tra...

Where to find the best croissants in Amsterdam

What better way to start the day than with a croissant? We’ve made a selection of the best Amsterdam croissants for your convenience. Bring a pi...

Best cake shops in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, cake shops and bakeries serving up traditional Dutch delicacies (apple pie, of course!) as well as international treats such as decadent...

Best budget restaurants in Amsterdam

You’re looking for somewhere to eat out in Amsterdam, but you’re strapped for cash; we’ve all been there. Luckily, you don’t h...

Best breweries to visit in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is heaven for beer lovers, as proven by the sheer number of breweries, micro and not, that have chosen to make their home here. Journey thro...

Best breakfast and brunch spots in Amsterdam

In a city where the collective population cycles 2 million km each day, there is no shortage of breakfast and brunch options for you to fuel up at. Fr...

Best wine bars in Amsterdam

Good company and a glass of wine: it’s a recipe for a great night out in Amsterdam. Wine bars in the city, with their wide array of local and in...

Best spots for sweets and pastries in Amsterdam

Whether you have a good excuse or not, if you’re going to treat yourself, make sure you do it right. For full- and part-time sweet tooths, we se...

Best takeaway restaurants in Amsterdam

Here’s our roundup of the takeaways in Amsterdam that are definitely not to be missed if you have a rumbling stomach. From sushi, pizza and vega...

Best boozy brunch spots in Amsterdam

If your body is craving nourishment after a night on the town, but you know it will take something stronger than coffee to get you up and running, a b...

Best sandwich in Amsterdam

Is it a sandwich? Well if it's some kind of bread-enclosed convenience food, we’re gonna say: yes. From lobster rolls in De Pijp to the juiciest falaf...

Best bread bakeries in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s artisan bakers work around the clock to get bubbling dough in the oven ready for hungry customers. If you’re looking for a per...

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