Restaurants in Amsterdam
Oficina: canteen, culinary studio and store in one in De Baarsjes
Vegetable dishes, design and branded events come together in this daytime canteen by Zana and Naiara
At Ferry you dine on a ferry in the Houthavens
Owner Tomoharu Fujioka combines three cuisines and his own wine list
REM Island: fine dining at a high level in the Houthavens
From pirate station to culinary hotspot - this iconic platform offers a total experience over the IJ River
Le Petit George: neighborhood bistro with the sunniest terrace in South
For every neighborhood, taste and audience, its own George with classic French dishes
Café-Restaurant Sandberg, fine dining spot in the Stedelijk Museum
Three entrepreneurs brought together a bakery, bar and full-service restaurant
BAUT Oost on Wibautstraat: good food without the hassle
Michiel van der Eerde built three permanent locations from years of pop-ups
Sjefietshe: the city's only cevicheria
Founder Seger Abels spins seasonal seafood dishes with South American roots
Sama Sebo: 55 years of the best rice table in town
Holland's oldest Indonesian restaurant sits in a building from 1894
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam: Dining in a real pump building
Chef-owner Ab Tlili runs his business in a 1900 monument
The Seafood Bar on Damrak: Valhalla for fish lovers
Fons de Visscher started as a fishmonger, now his family runs five businesses in town
In the middle of the River District stands a restaurant that feels like a side street in Tokyo. Hakata Senpachi has been running all...
Amsterdam South
On the second floor of Leidseplein 10 is a restaurant you almost can't get into. Ten...
Amsterdam Center
In the Jordaan, where Amsterdam feels at its most characteristic, lies a culinary classic that has impressed for decades....
On the corner where Brouwersgracht and Herengracht meet sits De Belhamel. A monumental building with an Art Nouveau interior, caviar dishes on the...
In a characteristic corner building in the Jordaan sits R. de Rosa, a small café that takes you from early morning until late in the...
Scala opened in 2023 in the Western District and combines food with live theater. In a cozy setting, short 20-minute shows alternate...
Amsterdam West
Hangar North is located in rapidly developing North, an area transforming from old port to cultural...
Amsterdam North
Café de Jaren opened its doors in 1990 and is distinguished by a spacious, bright interior and a...
Floor17 offers a luxurious spring experience on Amsterdam-West's highest rooftop terrace. On the 17th floor of the Leonardo...
Karavaan, a spot on the Kwakersplein in Oud-West since 2020, has a remarkably large terrace known for its maximum sunlight hours. The café with...
Bennies opened its doors in 2025 and has been offering a modern, casual dining experience in South since then. The restaurant is known for its simple...
Elysianne opened in Amsterdam Oost in early 2025 and is the first restaurant in Europe to focus on fine dining with Cajun and Creole...
Amsterdam East
Lolo on Ouderkerksplein brought an authentic slice of Italy to town in 2017. The restaurant is all about...
Bar Bellini is an Italian-inspired resto bar in De Pijp where the pace is as important as...
Tannay opened in 2024 in a renovated corner building on the edge of Realen Island. Led by chef Thomas...
ZeroZero is a sandwich store that builds everything around schiacciata: airy sourdough dough baked fresh every day. You'll find them in De Pijp, the...
La Nostra Gigi on Marie Heinekenplein in De Pijp combines Italian shared dining with an interior that captures the 1970s Dolce Vita in...
Cornerstore is a restaurant and bar in North that focuses on local and organic food. With a relaxed atmosphere, the venue combines creative dining...
Restaurants
Amsterdam Now is the amsterdam restaurants guide for Amsterdammers who know what they want. Whether you're looking for a quick Italian dinner, an Indonesian rice table, a neighborhood bistro with a good glass of wine or an evening of multiple courses - the restaurant scene in Amsterdam is wide, diverse and continues to grow. New establishments open every week, in every neighborhood and in every price range. For a current overview, see the amsterdam restaurants guide on Amsterdam Now.
The range of cuisines in Amsterdam is exceptionally varied. Indonesian cuisine has the longest history in the city. Italian and French cuisine are firmly represented in almost every neighborhood. Asian food - from sushi and ramen to dim sum, Korean barbecue and Vietnamese street food - is everywhere. See our overviews of italian restaurants Amsterdam, french restaurants Amsterdam and asian restaurants Amsterdam for specific addresses by kitchen.
Amsterdam's restaurant landscape ranges from accessible neighborhood restaurants and eateries to Michelin-acclaimed fine dining. In between is a growing middle segment of bistros, gastro bars and restaurant concepts that are committed to quality without ceremony. Reservations are now the norm in Amsterdam, especially on weekends and at popular establishments. Some of the restaurants work exclusively with reservations through their own websites or through a reservation tool.
Restaurants are scattered throughout the city, but a few neighborhoods stand out. De Pijp has a high density of international restaurants along Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat. The Jordaan combines Italian trattorias with neighborhood cafes and French bistros. Utrechtsestraat in the center is one of the city's most varied restaurant streets. Amsterdam East and North have developed a rapidly growing selection in recent years. For neighborhood-specific addresses, see the community pages on Amsterdam Now.
Amsterdam Now brings a continuously updated list of restaurants in Amsterdam - by cuisine, by neighborhood and by occasion. From sushi restaurants Amsterdam and pizza Amsterdam to burger bars Amsterdam and french restaurants Amsterdam: find the full offer on Amsterdam Now.