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

Dutch restaurants
To truly experience all that Amsterdam has to offer, you’ve got to go all out and embrace the cuisine of the country. Sample the food the locals love at one of these Dutch food restaurants in Amsterdam.

New in town

There's a culinary discovery around every corner in Amsterdam. New restaurants, bars and delis are opening every day: from new hip hotspots in upcoming neighbourhoods to hidden gems in the city centre.

Michelin star restaurants
Going to a Michelin-rated restaurant can be quite the treat, and the Netherlands certainly isn't short on options.

Best restaurants in the Amsterdam Area

Brasserie Bakboord Almere

Sophisticated seaside dining or a fashionable modern eatery? Venture into the greater Amsterdam Area!

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Amsterdam's food scene has something for everyone. So no matter your budget, dining style or craving, you'll find the perfect restaurant.

Bars and cafés

Brown bars

Amsterdam Dutch local cafe bar, Marie-Charlotte Pezé
These local watering-holes are a quintessential part of Amsterdam’s culture – and are favoured by some colourful local personalities.

Coffee bars

The Coffee Virus Amsterdam
It's essential to be properly caffeinated when exploring Amsterdam. Read on for a list of some of our favourite coffee haunts.

Beer bars

Covering everything from creative young local breweries to well-stocked craft beer bars, Amsterdam's craft and speciality beer game is strong. 

Cocktail bars
For a delightful evening out, stop by one of Amsterdam’s best cocktail bars to sip some well-made classics or inventive new mixes.

All bars and cafés

Bar Botanique
Find the best cafés, bars and casual bistros for relaxing over a craft beer, cocktail or locally distilled jenever.

Eat and drink outside

Best terraces in Amsterdam

Whether you’re in the mood for canal-side cocktails, breathtaking rooftop views or craft beer and bitterballen at your local, these sun-soaked hotspot...
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Best rooftop terraces in Amsterdam

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Cosy campfire terraces

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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-...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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Must-haves for your trip to Amsterdam

I amsterdam City Card
Get free entry to the city's top attractions and free public transport for the duration of your stay with this handy cultural pass.
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Canal Cruise Ticket

Canal Company Amsterdam
The Canal Cruise Ticket offers an easy way to experience canal cruising in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket
This convenient multi-purpose ticket offers unlimited public transport by bus, tram, train and metro in the Amsterdam Area.
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