Brasserie Harkema
City Center
In the heart of the theater district, this trendy brasserie serves up French classics in a former tobacco factory, now a contemporary and chic dining room. Outdoors...
- Fine Dining
- French
Singel 404
City Center
With generous portions and friendly staff, Singel 404 is a great little lunchroom and sandwich bar with a huge menu. Only a few minutes walk from major museums and
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Upstairs
City Center
Upstairs is a cozy pancake house in the center of Amsterdam, claiming to be the smallest restaurant in Europe. With only four tables surrounded by teapots and photos...
- Specialty Shop
- Local Cuisine
Café Kadijk
City Center
From the outside, this split-level café is just a tiny little place but serves a strong selection of Indonesian food from its small kitchen and good beer,...
- Casual
- Other
Restaurant Bonjour
Center
Established in 1972 on a side street off Utrechtsrasse, Restaurant Bistro Bonjour is inviting and intimate with terrace seating overlooking the Keizersgracht. It...
- Café or Bistro
- French
Sumo
Grachtengordel
With various locations throughout the city, Sumo at Vijzelstraat makes for a nice stop to fuel up on fresh fish and sake before heading out to the nightlife of...
- Casual
- Japanese
Tasca Bellota
Canal Ring
Tasca Bellota is a cute little hole in the wall on Herenstraat in the Canal Ring. Spanish chef Maripaula does authentic tapas and paellas accompanied by a choice of...
- Casual
- Spanish
Café in de Waag
Nieumarkt
Originally built in 1488, the monumental Waag (Weigh House) houses the Café in de Waag, with a classic international offer for lunch, high tea or dinner. The
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
't Sluisje
Red Light District
A combination of cabaret, bar and restaurant, the 't Sluisje could not be located anywhere else in the world but in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Enjoy a...
- Theme
- International
Azmarino
Tweede Sweelinckstraat
At the Azmarino in Amsterdam, Mekonnen Ykeallo is not only the owner and chef but cooks his mother's unique recipes and spices straight from East Africa.
- Casual
- Ethiopian / Eritrean
Bistro Bij Ons
Prinsengracht
Run by Esther and Carla, Bistro Bij Ons is a cosy restaurant in the Jordaan area with traditional Dutch food and atmosphere. Don't be surprised if one of the ladies...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Bo Cinq
City Center
The Bo Cinq is a French-Arabic restaurant situated in a rustic building on Prinsengracht within the canal ring in Central Amsterdam. Sip on a cocktail at the bar or
- Casual
- French
Bouchon du Centre
City Center
Hannah is the hostess and the cook in this very intimate, gay-friendly restaurant. Enjoy the French cuisine carefully prepared for lunch or pre-theatre dinner, but
- Café or Bistro
- French
Café de Klos
Kerkstraat
Definitely not a place for you to take your vegetarian date, Café de Klos serves up superb barbecued meat in a an old-fashioned taverna. Go for the spare ribs,...
- Casual
- Barbeque
Café Loetje
City Center
Snooker tables are a central part of the history of Café Loetje, a former pub converted into a traditional Dutch restaurant. It has kept the charm of its former...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Café Mankind
Lijnbaansgracht
Arrive by boat, bike or foot to this lovely canal-side cafe close to the Rijksmuseum, the Antiques Quarter and the Spiegelgracht. With its own small pier next...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Café-restaurant van Kerkwijk
De Wallen
A classic Amsterdam-style eatery, the Café-restaurant van Kerkwijk is a stand out for the quality of its food and service. With a homely feel and tucked away on...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Ctaste
Amsterdam Zuid
This 'dine in the dark' experience takes diners on a journey of taste, sound and touch in complete darkness. Upon arrival, guests select their menu in the lighted...
- Specialty Shop
- Other
D.R.E.A.M.
Sloterdijk
At D.R.E.A.M., 10 all-you-can-eat buffets come at a fixed price, with soft drinks, coffees and teas included. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a
- Casual
- International
De Bakkerswinkel
City Center
A cute bakery with branches around Amsterdam and beyond, De Bakkerswinkel serves breakfast, lunch and high teas in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The cozy
- Bakery
- Local Cuisine
De Belhamel
Brouwersgracht
Located at the junction of the Brouwersgracht and Herengracht canals, De Belhamel is a romantic restaurant decorated in Belle Epoque Paris with blackboard and
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Downtown Lunchroom
City Center
Founded in 1970 and located in a building dating back to 1642, Downtown Lunchroom is an espresso bar and the first open gay cafe in Amsterdam, shedding the darkened...
- Casual
- International
Garlic Queen
Reguliersdwarsstraat
If garlic is not your thing or you're hoping to meet that special someone at one of the Reguliersdwarsstraat bars or clubs after dinner, stay away from the Garlic...
- Specialty Shop
- International
Hemelse Modder
Oude Waal
Established in 1984, Hemelse Modder (or Heavenly Mud) serves up seasonal three and four course menus of honest food made from organic, fair-trade ingredients. The...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
La Margarita
Reguliersdwarsstraat
A landmark restaurant for over 30 years, La Margarita serves up classic Mexican - nachos, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, fajitas - right in the heart of the...
- Casual
- Mexican
La Oliva
Jordaan
Serving northern Spanish cuisine, La Oliva cooks up homemade tortillas, tostadas, pinxtos (tapas) and much more. Fresh oysters and an excellent wine list complete
- Café or Bistro
- Spanish
La Perla Restaurant
Jordaan
In the charming Jordaan neighborhood, La Perla dishes out perfect pizza made from ingredients like mozzarella di bufala imported straight from Italy. The thin crust...
- Casual
- Italian
Little Thai Prince
Zeedijk
Little Thai Prince is a small, popular and authentic restaurant on the Zeedijk in the city center. Considered the best thai in town, it is popular with LGBTQ
- Casual
- Thai
Looks
City Center
The small seasonal menu at Looks rotates every six weeks, but keeps few classics like Dutch oysters, entrecôte and lobster year round. Located in Chinatown just a...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Mangetsu
Oud Zuid
Located in the chic Oud Zuid neighborhood, Mangetsu is trendy and tasty. The restaurant's signature dish is the Mangetsu Rolls, a soft shell crab roll with rice, and
- Casual
- Japanese
