Restaurants in Amsterdam
MAS Atelier, artisan sourdough bakery and café
Second branch Bakery MAS: more sourdough, more coffee, more neighborhood feel
Staring at Jacob: Soul food brunch with healthy bites
Chicken and waffles and Bloody Mary's in Old West
La Mesa at Zuidas specialist in Spanish grill
Tapas, Basque specialties and shared dishes in the business district
Hasta La Vista, Baby: Rooftop restaurant and bar at Zuidas
Casual fine-dining with Spanish influences and cocktails with skyline views.
Barraca brings the flavors of Brazil to Leidseplein
New Brazilian restaurant on Max Euwe Square bets on churrasco and endless dining
The Magic Table: magical dining experience at Andaz
Haute cuisine, illusion and technology merge into one immersive theatrical total experience
Visque, walhalla with seafood in bistro atmosphere
Brothers Bas and Menno have been running this living room bistro since 2018
Pianeta Terra: best Italian in the Netherlands in Amsterdam
Chef Fabio Antonini cooks with crow breast and Wadden Sea oysters others refuse
Bacalar, authentic Mexican flavors with modern twist
Discover creative tacos and changing dishes in a lively setting in Overhoeks
Café Soleil, Mediterranean bistro, neighborhood pub and terrace in North
All-day Mediterranean café-restaurant with sun terrace with exhibits and night program
KID Amsterdam is not just a place for coffee or dinner. Chef-owner Tomoharu Fujioka runs here from morning...
Amsterdam West
In a historic building on Prinsengracht, right next to the Westertoren, ’t Westerhuys runs on stew, ox sausage and...
Amsterdam Center
The glass greenhouse of club Garage North houses a restaurant that has nothing to do with the...
Amsterdam North
Right on the waterfront of the Nieuwe Meer stands a glass pavilion that has been around for more than thirty years. The Bosch is not a trendy...
Amsterdam South
In De Pijp sits a restaurant that combines Japanese grilling tradition with South American influences. Izakaya runs on small plates that you share, prepared on a...
No tables, no hidden kitchen, no fuss. Restaurant Europa in North puts you right in the middle of the action: at a 25-foot-long bar looking...
Ilario opened in De Pijp in late March 2026 and runs entirely on Bologna's food culture....
As soon as the sun shows itself, you really only want one thing: to sit outside in a place that...
Amsterdam gains a culinary hotspot where luxury meets flexibility. In the iconic Hotel TwentySeven, chef...
Behind Franggo is a family with Cape Verdean roots, raised in Portugal and Rotterdam. They brought their uncle's frango piri-piri to the...
There is a place in the Jordaan that has been doing the same thing for years, which is exactly why people keep coming back there. No trendy concepts, no...
Eatery Van Beeren in the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood has new owners. Five young Amsterdam entrepreneurs took over and are committed to one thing: good food...
In a city landmark on the Prinsengracht, chef Sonny Speelman serves fish that is still in the water in the morning....
At Ken Sushi, you leave the menu at home, because there is no such thing. Chef Ken prepares each bite individually....
Satay House Senayan is the European premiere of the Indonesian chain Sate Khas Senayan. Located in the 9 Streets...
Amsterdam boasts a staggering number of Italian restaurants. In every neighborhood and entertainment area you will find a few Italians. Many of very good quality...
In the spot where you could previously go to Coffee & Coconuts in the Pijp, you now step inside the new Ceintuur Theater,...
Yellow House sits on Danzigerbocht in the Houthavens - an industrial building with wooden walls, soft lighting and a rooftop terrace overlooking...
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.