Most romantic restaurants in Amsterdam

De Belhamel 

Take a seat on the terrace and enjoy a meal of French and Italian-inspired flavours at this restaurant located just at the edge of the Jordaan district. With dim lighting, cosy seating and art nouveau décor, De Belhamel brings an intimacy to dining not often found in a bustling city.

De Belhamel | Brouwersgracht 60

De Kas

Enter an oasis in Amsterdam Oost at Restaurant De Kas, a restaurant that creates its daily-changing menu from fresh produce grown in its own greenhouse and garden. Guests can take a seat inside the beautifully lit glass conservatory or, when it’s sunny, on the patio surrounded by fragrant herbs. De Kas offer an all in Valentine's menu on February 14th.

Restaurant De Kas | Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3

Café Toussaint

With wooden floors, an ivy-covered entrance and plenty of outdoor seating, this charming café has all the ingredients for an intimate evening. Nosh on small snacks with a glass of wine, or sit down to enjoy a meal prepared right before your eyes in the open kitchen.

Café Toussaint | Bosboom Toussaintstraat 26

Café Restaurant De Plantage

Dine beneath twinkling sycamore trees at this conservatory-turned-restaurant next to the Artis Royal Zoo. Café Restaurant De Plantage's breathtaking atmosphere isn’t the only thing it offers: a celebrated menu of fanciful dishes such as wild boar ravioli or a roasted leg of lamb — shared between two guests — is its winning feature.

Café Restaurant De Plantage | Plantage Kerklaan 36

La Oliva

Indulge in Spanish romance at La Oliva, a restaurant specialising in the taste of Spain. Though there are plenty of main courses such as fish stew and venison, couples may opt for pintxos, small toasts served with delicious toppings — perfect to share.

La Oliva | Egelantiersstraat 122-124

Vuurtoreneiland

Travel to the rugged, historic Vuurtoreneiland (Lighthouse Island) located in Amsterdam-Noord for more than just a meal. Each ticket includes a romantic boat ride to the island, during which guests enjoy snacks and an aperitif, and a five-course dinner paired with wine. In the warmer months, dinner is served in the greenhouse style summer restaurant, while in the winter the action heads indoors to an atmospheric winter restaurant tucked away in a historic military fort.

Merkelbach

Savour the history of Amsterdam in the City’s last 18th century estate at Huize Frankendael. In the estate’s elegant coach house is a restaurant serving up food Slow Food style — every ingredient can be traced back to its source, and the menu features produce grown right in the garden.

Merkelbach | Middenweg 72

BAK

With a menu that changes daily and a focus on ethical cuisine, BAK, located in Houthavens, is a haven for eco-conscious couples. A streamlined, sustainable set menu offers a meal that will surprise you — especially as its menu now features only wild game and fish. 

BAK | Van Diemenstraat 408

Van Speyk

Brick walls, wooden beams and glittering chandeliers give off a rustic, romantic vibe at this restaurant in the city centre. Located in a 17th century warehouse, the restaurant serves up seafood such as oysters and escargot as an homage to its namesake, as well as classic Dutch dishes.

Van Speyk | Spuistraat 3a

De Bokkedoorns

With not one but two Michelin stars, this restaurant located at the edge of a lake in the middle of expansive dunes outside Haarlem is well worth the trip, and not just for the views. Take a seat on the terrace to dine on one of the celebrated menus.

De Bokkedoorns | Zeeweg 53, Overveen

Taiko

Explore the flavours of the far east applied to local, seasonal produce at the Conservatorium's sultry Asian restaurant. The dark decor and intriguing decor are enough to put anyone in the mood for love, and what's more, the restaurant offers a special Valentine's menu on 14 February created especially for couples by chef Schilo van Coevorden.

Taiko | Van Baerlestraat 27