Restaurants in Amsterdam
The Harbour Club: culinary enjoyment with show element
From industrial wine terminal to iconic hotspot with restaurant, theater and sun-drenched terrace
Supperclub: Dining, dancing and entertainment under one roof
An iconic hot spot where restaurant and nightclub merge into a sensory total experience
Bouillon d'Amsterdam conquers the city with 2nd location in South
French classics, competitive prices and Parisian charm prove a formula for success 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
Overtone Bistro combines a turntable with a kitchen table. The menu leans on Hungarian traditions, the walls hang full of...
Amsterdam West
VanOost Sundays is a series of Sunday lunches at VanOost Restaurant, in the 1908 former university building at Oosterpark....
Amsterdam East
Nela in the Valley South Tower on the Zuidas is all about cooking on an open fire. Chefs Hariprasad...
Amsterdam South
The Pimpelmees opened on Feb. 24, 2026, on Fannius Scholten Street, in the spot previously occupied by café The Shamrock. Three owners - Sophia,...
Bon Burger Bar in West is all about burgers and wine. Here, smash burgers, thicker dry-aged patties and oysters sit alongside a hefty menu of...
Little Collins in De Pijp is all about brunch. Owner Georgina built a place here with international brunch dishes, strong coffee and pastries,...
Café Bern has been around for almost half a century and is still doing exactly what it always did: cheese fondue...
Amsterdam Center
In one of the most beautiful corners of Amsterdam's canal belt just steps from Utrechtsestraat, Café Restaurant opened...
Vooges on the IJ is a modern café-restaurant right on the water, with a 180-degree view of the...
On the Herengracht sits a restaurant that is more than just a place to eat. Brasserie Ambassade combines French cuisine with original CoBrA artwork....
Not many restaurants last 45 years on the same street. Brasserie Van Baerle on Van Baerlestraat does, and not on...
Bouillon d'Amsterdam is a tribute to Parisian bouillons. A place where everyone sits down for good and affordable French food, good company and a good...
Gent on the Schinkel is one of those neighborhood spots where you can linger all day. The café-restaurant combines a...
Mr. Meat is one of those addresses where it's really all about meat. Steaks, burgers and other grilled cuts lie...
Since 2015, Kaagman & Kortekaas has combined an open kitchen with a farm-to-table philosophy. Here, wild, seasonal ingredients play...
Grammes is a French artisan patisserie and viennoiserie owned by Maxime Papin and Nawal Batoun. This small neighborhood store is all about handicraft: from the...
LOT61 Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and café with its own distinct signature. The roastery and café on Kinkerstraat show...
Skatecafe, in full SkateCafé Karin & Yvonne, sits in an old industrial hall in North. In the middle of the space is a concrete mini-ramp, surrounded by bar,...
Amsterdam North
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.