Private group dining

RIJKS

Telling the story of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum shows influences from countries far and near. The museum’s restaurant RIJKS® follows this pattern, too, with quality, authenticity and uniqueness visible in the kitchen, the chefs and the interior. Offering private dining for exclusive groups, RIJKS® can host up to a maximum of 40 guests, and offers exclusive buy-outs on Sunday evenings. 

Rijks | Museumstraat 2, Oud-Zuid

TOZI

Whether it’s pizza, appetisers, fish, or pasta, TOZI is a sleek modern space that is all about sharing - and is perfect for larger groups. The Venetian concept of cicchetti is all about those side dishes everyone can enjoy, from burrata, tartare, carpaccio and pizzettas to delicious grilled octopus and seabass. The informal dining style provides the perfect environment for group events - for a lunch or dinner party- and offers tailor-made feasts and drinks packages. Groups also have the option to book the entire restaurant (up to 60 guests) or bar for more informal functions.

TOZI Amsterdam | Koninginneweg 34, Oud-Zuid

ARCA

Henrique Sa Pessoa, an award-winning two-Michelin star Portuguese chef recently named the 38th best chef in the world, opened his first restaurant outside of Lisbon, here in Amsterdam - directly opposite Centraal Station. Opening its doors at art'otel, Sa Pessoa cooks up authentic Portuguese cuisine - think fresh fish and delicious cuts of meat - with an Asian influence. There’s La Bomba de Lisboa, fresh octopus salad, suckling pork sliders, and generous Arroz de Marisco piled with succulent seafood. The restaurant has a capacity for up to 80 seated and 200 standing guests.

ARCA | Martelaarsgracht 5, Centrum

Brasserie van Baerle

Located in the south of Amsterdam, near the Royal Concertgebouw (Concert Hall), Brasserie van Baerle features a beautiful upstairs room. Serving up a delicious menu, this restaurant can be used for all types of private dining events and can accommodate groups with a maximum of 45 guests. 

Brasserie van Baerle | Van Baerlestraat 158, Oud-Zuid

Restaurant De Kas

From seed to dish: De Kas has been doing everything themselves since 2001. Located in the beautiful Frankendael Park, this restaurant boasts its own glasshouse and works together with local farmers to bring pure food to a new level. Group dining is served for up to 62 people. 

Restaurant De Kas | Park Frankendael, Oost

National Maritime Museum

Private group dinners can be held in the courtyard of the National Maritime Museum. The Arsenal, as it is called, has a spectacular glass roof which adds an air of grandeur to this monumental building. Thanks to the courtyard’s lighting and acoustics, group dinners – for up to 700 people – still maintain an intimate ambiance. 

National Maritime Museum | Kattenburgerplein 1, Centrum

Oosterhuiszaal – De Rode Hoed

With its eye-catching chandeliers and mesmerising balconies resting on wooden pillars, the unique Oosterhuiszaal is a former 17th-century clandestine church that now offers a group dining experience that will be hard to forget. De Rode Hoed can hold up group dinners from 50 to 450 people. 

Oosterhuiszaal De Rode Hoed | Keizersgracht 102, Centrum

Zuidpool / Strandzuid Restaurant

In the southern half of the pavilion near the water is the restaurant, spacious with a large bar and modular design. The restaurant has a large terrace at the shore and is connected to the boat house. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy lunch, drinks and dinner during the summer months. The menu is filled with high-quality dishes, the classics and the trendy dishes combined in one menu, fit with the season.

Zuidpool Restaurant | Europaplein 22, Zuid

Bar Baut

Bar Baut in the city’s Zuid area marries the vibrancy of its Baut brand (known across the city) with a cosier setting, doing away with rigid fine dining labels and serving simply delicious dishes. Expect classics with a modern twist, such as raw marinated sea bass, organic oysters, bouillabaisse fish stew and lacquered veal cheek. The Utility Room is the private space of Bar Baut, which can be booked exclusively for a lunch, meeting, workshop, or dinner for up to 40 people. 

Bar Baut | Stadionweg 320, Oost

I-Dock

This restaurant, bar and marina terrace in Amsterdam’s city centre offers a unique space embracing the city’s watery surroundings. With a blend of urban and maritime themes, I-Dock specialises in international cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Its private dining space holds a maximum of 45 people overlooking the marina for a lunch, dinner or cocktail reception. The menu focuses on fresh flavour combinations, such as ceviche of red bass with quinoa salad, and poulet noir with polenta and star anise gravy.

I-Dock | IJdok 4, Centrum

Ship Chandlers Warehouse

This historic venue has stood in Amsterdam since the 17th century, once servicing sea-going ships with any food or drink sailors need for a voyage. Diners can sit among the displays of casks and cupboards from that time, at elegantly set tables lit by antique candelabras. This unique space can be reserved for up to 40 guests, serving breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a choice of three different haute cuisine menus and specially selected wine and Champagne.

Ship Chandlers Warehouse | Geldersekade 8, Centrum

REM

For a truly unforgettable meeting and dining experience, REM is the place to wow your guests. This pirate-TV-station-turned-restaurant sits atop an 80-foot-tall, red and white platform in the North Sea. With a view of Amsterdam's skyline, its private studio offers space for any kind of event, with playful touches such as a table tennis table and arcade games. An experimental, yet accessible, menu cooked by star chef Bobby Rust features carpaccio, oysters, North Sea crab and beetroot wellington.

REM | Haparandadam 45-2, Centrum

Carstens Brasserie

For sustainable, seasonal cooking, Carstens Brasserie takes it to the next level by sourcing only the best suppliers with the smallest footprint. Expect surprising combinations and contemporary twists on Dutch ingredients, with wonderful wines to match. The brasserie is conveniently located across from Centraal Station and can accommodate groups of up to 85 people. It is open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks upon request.

Carstens Brasserie | Prins Hendrikkade 34, Centrum