Nina’s Amsterdam guidebook
Food scene
Trendy young restaurant in Amsterdam Noord, with music and after dinner drinks till late
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cornerstore
11 PapaverwegTrendy young restaurant in Amsterdam Noord, with music and after dinner drinks till late
Bar Prik
10A Tweede TuindwarsstraatCute bar with tasty food and vibey atmosphere
La Fiorita
12 H Tweede TuindwarsstraatItalian restaurant in one of my favourite streets in Amsterdam
Ferilli's Caffè
14-16 BeethovenstraatItalian upscale restaurant
Black benches line this chic, low-lit industrial space serving upscale European sharing plates at an amazing location on the Prinsengracht
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Envy
381 PrinsengrachtBlack benches line this chic, low-lit industrial space serving upscale European sharing plates at an amazing location on the Prinsengracht
Arles
251 Govert FlinckstraatFrench bistro restaurant with delicious food menu
Curving lights & red banquettes decorate this buzzing spot serving upscale French brasserie dishes.
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Restaurant "Le Garage"
54-56 RuysdaelstraatCurving lights & red banquettes decorate this buzzing spot serving upscale French brasserie dishes.
This restaurant is just around the corner of my house. The signature dish is woven into the restaurant name. That makes it easy to choose in the evening. MRIJ entrecôte is accompanied by a delicious green herb sauce and a large portion of chips. An alternative is fried sole with ravigote sauce. For lunch, the choice includes gratinated onion soup, steak sandwich and steak tartare.
42 locals raden deze aan
L'Entrecôte et les Dames
47-49 Van BaerlestraatThis restaurant is just around the corner of my house. The signature dish is woven into the restaurant name. That makes it easy to choose in the evening. MRIJ entrecôte is accompanied by a delicious green herb sauce and a large portion of chips. An alternative is fried sole with ravigote sauce. For lunch, the choice includes gratinated onion soup, steak sandwich and steak tartare.
Just across the bridge in the Pijp, 5 min walk you will find Oeuf/Beouf. They do breakfast lunch and dinner and make the best burgers in town
Oeuf Amsterdam
36 Daniël StalpertstraatJust across the bridge in the Pijp, 5 min walk you will find Oeuf/Beouf. They do breakfast lunch and dinner and make the best burgers in town
Nice place for brunch/lunch, just across the bridge, 5 min walk from my flat
24 locals raden deze aan
Affourtit Eten & Drinken
209 KoninginnewegNice place for brunch/lunch, just across the bridge, 5 min walk from my flat
The best coffee in town and tasty almond cakes, just around the corner towards Museumdistrict
Cafecito
83 Van BaerlestraatThe best coffee in town and tasty almond cakes, just around the corner towards Museumdistrict
Stylish restaurant within the Hotel V featuring snacks, lunch & dinner, plus a terrace.
48 locals raden deze aan
The Lobby Nesplein
49 NesStylish restaurant within the Hotel V featuring snacks, lunch & dinner, plus a terrace.
Located in Amsterdam Old-West, a vibrant and artistic neighborhood, Morgan & Mees is a cozy and charming boutique hotel with lively restaurant with heated terrace.
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Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatLocated in Amsterdam Old-West, a vibrant and artistic neighborhood, Morgan & Mees is a cozy and charming boutique hotel with lively restaurant with heated terrace.
Classy, whitewashed restaurant with a bar & a terrace, offering lunch, dinner & drinks. Great for lunch too! Make sure you sit outside in summertime, as it is right on the canal
135 locals raden deze aan
Buffet van Odette
598 PrinsengrachtClassy, whitewashed restaurant with a bar & a terrace, offering lunch, dinner & drinks. Great for lunch too! Make sure you sit outside in summertime, as it is right on the canal
Dignita is your go-to café in Amsterdam. With three stunning locations, you can enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch in the heart of Amsterdam Zuid, nestled amongst the oasis of the Hoftuin, right in the centre of Amsterdam, or at our newest location near Westerpark.
They serve delicious brunches and exceptional coffee and in Hoftuin you can sit outside in the garden if the weather allows itl
85 locals raden deze aan
Dignita Hoftuin
18a Nieuwe HerengrachtDignita is your go-to café in Amsterdam. With three stunning locations, you can enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch in the heart of Amsterdam Zuid, nestled amongst the oasis of the Hoftuin, right in the centre of Amsterdam, or at our newest location near Westerpark.
They serve delicious brunches and exceptional coffee and in Hoftuin you can sit outside in the garden if the weather allows itl
Home-cooked regional Italian cuisine in a sky-lit, modern rustic restaurant with an open kitchen.
313 locals raden deze aan
Toscanini
75 LindengrachtHome-cooked regional Italian cuisine in a sky-lit, modern rustic restaurant with an open kitchen.
IZAKAYA, a culinary hotspot in Amsterdam and authority in Asian gastronomy, has taken the traditional Japanese dining experience to a higher level.
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IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert CuypstraatIZAKAYA, a culinary hotspot in Amsterdam and authority in Asian gastronomy, has taken the traditional Japanese dining experience to a higher level.
Super close to my flat you'll find this lovely ceviche restaurant.
Relaxed restaurant with a terrace offering South American meals & snacks, plus cocktails.
Sjefietshé
1 Van OstadestraatSuper close to my flat you'll find this lovely ceviche restaurant.
Relaxed restaurant with a terrace offering South American meals & snacks, plus cocktails.
Vibrant venue with waterside seating serving classic Italian cuisine such as pasta, risotto & pizza.
18 locals raden deze aan
Ceppi's
256 LijnbaansgrachtVibrant venue with waterside seating serving classic Italian cuisine such as pasta, risotto & pizza.
Funky bistro whipping up elevated cafe fare, plus a skate ramp, a bar & outdoor tables.
112 locals raden deze aan
Skatecafe
42 Gedempt HamerkanaalFunky bistro whipping up elevated cafe fare, plus a skate ramp, a bar & outdoor tables.
Petit Caron is the little brother of Café Caron. A cosy bistrot in the pijp where you can enjoy French dishes and delicious wines.
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Petit Caron B.V.
26 Gerard DoupleinPetit Caron is the little brother of Café Caron. A cosy bistrot in the pijp where you can enjoy French dishes and delicious wines.
Le Trout is a restaurant specialising in fresh fish from the season. Our passionate chef James Burton, who has years of experience in developing the finest fish dishes, has compiled a menu where every fish lover can indulge. Le Forel offers traditional fish dishes, but there is also room for exciting combinations that will make you lick your fingers.
Le Forel
70 Bosboom ToussaintstraatLe Trout is a restaurant specialising in fresh fish from the season. Our passionate chef James Burton, who has years of experience in developing the finest fish dishes, has compiled a menu where every fish lover can indulge. Le Forel offers traditional fish dishes, but there is also room for exciting combinations that will make you lick your fingers.
Joe & The Juice is a chain of juice bars and coffee shops around the world. The sandwiches and juices are delicious and healthy
JOE & THE JUICE
50 Cornelis SchuytstraatJoe & The Juice is a chain of juice bars and coffee shops around the world. The sandwiches and juices are delicious and healthy
De Wasserette is a day time café located in the centre of the buzzing Pijp area, just off the Albert Cuyp market. The café is opened daily from 7.30 until 18.00 serving comfortable breakfast dishes, home made pastries, open faced sandwiches, salads, soups and a burger, depending on the season or the likes of the chef.
From the bar you can expect specialty coffee, quality tea, fresh home made juices and beverages. Both kitchen and bar products and ingredients have been selected carefully, focusing on quality and seasonality. Looking forward seeing you around!
158 locals raden deze aan
De Wasserette
27 Eerste van der HelststraatDe Wasserette is a day time café located in the centre of the buzzing Pijp area, just off the Albert Cuyp market. The café is opened daily from 7.30 until 18.00 serving comfortable breakfast dishes, home made pastries, open faced sandwiches, salads, soups and a burger, depending on the season or the likes of the chef.
From the bar you can expect specialty coffee, quality tea, fresh home made juices and beverages. Both kitchen and bar products and ingredients have been selected carefully, focusing on quality and seasonality. Looking forward seeing you around!
Rainbowls Amsterdam
40 Frans HalsstraatBest Acai bowls in town
Relaxed cafe with a terrace serving brunch staples, burgers & global eats, plus coffee & draft beer.
22 locals raden deze aan
Karavaan
2 KwakerspleinRelaxed cafe with a terrace serving brunch staples, burgers & global eats, plus coffee & draft beer.
Cafe Wildschut has a nice terrace, in summer its great to soak of some sunshine here with a good beer or cup of coffee.
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Café Wildschut
1 Roelof HartpleinCafe Wildschut has a nice terrace, in summer its great to soak of some sunshine here with a good beer or cup of coffee.
Massimo Gelato
147 H Van OstadestraatBest icecream and tiramisu in town!
Little Collins pays homage to the spirit of the bustling street in Melbourne, Australia, after which it is named. They serve a great brunch!
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Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatLittle Collins pays homage to the spirit of the bustling street in Melbourne, Australia, after which it is named. They serve a great brunch!
Corner Bakery is the place to be for every foodie. Imagine over-the-top sandwiches, cakes and home made freak shakes
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Corner Bakery
40 Johannes VermeerstraatCorner Bakery is the place to be for every foodie. Imagine over-the-top sandwiches, cakes and home made freak shakes
Waterfront eatery offering a seasonal seafood-focused menu & a robust drink list in a casual space.
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Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalWaterfront eatery offering a seasonal seafood-focused menu & a robust drink list in a casual space.
All-day dining, regular live music & yoga are offered in this trendy waterfront restaurant.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegAll-day dining, regular live music & yoga are offered in this trendy waterfront restaurant.
Easygoing waterside hangout which is nice to go to on a sunny day, with outdoor seating offering global dishes, finger foods & cocktails.
66 locals raden deze aan
Strandzuid
22 EuropapleinEasygoing waterside hangout which is nice to go to on a sunny day, with outdoor seating offering global dishes, finger foods & cocktails.
De Pizzabakkers De Pijp
16HS Eerste SweelinckstraatPizza!
Casual cafe featuring an all-day food menu with take-out, plus coffee, cocktails & sidewalk tables.
9 locals raden deze aan
ARIE
24HS Ferdinand BolstraatCasual cafe featuring an all-day food menu with take-out, plus coffee, cocktails & sidewalk tables.
Low-key hangout whipping up breakfast, finger foods & sandwiches, plus coffee, beer & cocktails. Great to sit outside in summertime in the Jordaan
160 locals raden deze aan
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtLow-key hangout whipping up breakfast, finger foods & sandwiches, plus coffee, beer & cocktails. Great to sit outside in summertime in the Jordaan
Upscale restaurant with tasty menu. Restaurant BREDA serves modern international cuisine at a high level, in a warm and accessible setting. With a chef's menu and a wine list, which in itself is worth a visit, we hope to welcome you for lunch and dinner at the Singel 210.
63 locals raden deze aan
BREDA
210 SingelUpscale restaurant with tasty menu. Restaurant BREDA serves modern international cuisine at a high level, in a warm and accessible setting. With a chef's menu and a wine list, which in itself is worth a visit, we hope to welcome you for lunch and dinner at the Singel 210.
De Belhamel
60 BrouwersgrachtBeautiful terrace with a stunning view over the canals
Easy fine dining! Nestled in the NewWerktheater, the friendly, bustling Coulisse sports a natural Scandinavian style. The tasty food is simply prepared using recipes in tune with the zeitgeist. The chef avows a weakness for fruit and vegetables and enjoys throwing in the odd international twist, all of which with a strong focus on local produce. A yummy surprise awaits you backstage!
6 locals raden deze aan
Coulisse
75 OostenburgergrachtEasy fine dining! Nestled in the NewWerktheater, the friendly, bustling Coulisse sports a natural Scandinavian style. The tasty food is simply prepared using recipes in tune with the zeitgeist. The chef avows a weakness for fruit and vegetables and enjoys throwing in the odd international twist, all of which with a strong focus on local produce. A yummy surprise awaits you backstage!
Festina Lente
40B LooiersgrachtLots of board games in the lovely restaurant on the canals
Old Dutch cafe with fabulous view over the canals from their terrace
71 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Papeneiland
2 PrinsengrachtOld Dutch cafe with fabulous view over the canals from their terrace
Charming locale with an outside terrace, offering classic eats & wine, plus a petanque court.
68 locals raden deze aan
Brasserie Nel
12 AmstelveldCharming locale with an outside terrace, offering classic eats & wine, plus a petanque court.
Café de Klepel stands for a casual culinary experience in a cozy setting where honest, delicious cuisine is combined with beautiful, pure wines. The warm and personal hospitality makes this an almost un-Dutch eating and drinking experience
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Café De Klepel
22 PrinsenstraatCafé de Klepel stands for a casual culinary experience in a cozy setting where honest, delicious cuisine is combined with beautiful, pure wines. The warm and personal hospitality makes this an almost un-Dutch eating and drinking experience
Five Brothers Fat is just around the corner. It is the first Champañaria in Amsterdam, serving great cava's, champagne, cocktails and a Spanish modern freestyle kitchen with late night dining.
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Five Brothers Fat Zuid
64 HobbemakadeFive Brothers Fat is just around the corner. It is the first Champañaria in Amsterdam, serving great cava's, champagne, cocktails and a Spanish modern freestyle kitchen with late night dining.
Burgers, snacks & beer on tap at a neighborhood bar with vintage decor & a waterfront terrace.
74 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Binnen Buiten
115 RuysdaelkadeBurgers, snacks & beer on tap at a neighborhood bar with vintage decor & a waterfront terrace.
A dinner at Café Binnenvisser on the Bilderdijkstaat in Amsterdam West will forever remain a golden oldie. A place with a relaxed vibe.
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Café Binnenvisser
36 BilderdijkstraatA dinner at Café Binnenvisser on the Bilderdijkstaat in Amsterdam West will forever remain a golden oldie. A place with a relaxed vibe.
Casual hangout offering charcuterie, oysters & global meals, plus beer & an extensive wine list.
18 locals raden deze aan
Café Parlotte
182 WesterstraatCasual hangout offering charcuterie, oysters & global meals, plus beer & an extensive wine list.
French-inspired oyster & wine bar with specialist staff to advise on pairings, plus a nice heated terrace on one of my favourite squares in Amsterdam: Gerard Douplein.
64 locals raden deze aan
Brut de mer
8 Gerard DoupleinFrench-inspired oyster & wine bar with specialist staff to advise on pairings, plus a nice heated terrace on one of my favourite squares in Amsterdam: Gerard Douplein.
This Italian deli around the corner makes delicious sandwiches and has some yummy pasta and other dishes to take away or eat in
40 locals raden deze aan
Renzo's Delicatessen
67 Van BaerlestraatThis Italian deli around the corner makes delicious sandwiches and has some yummy pasta and other dishes to take away or eat in
Delicious Italian food in a nice atmosphere, the terrace is heated
14 locals raden deze aan
Ferilli's Caffè
14-16 BeethovenstraatDelicious Italian food in a nice atmosphere, the terrace is heated
Super yummy pastries, cakes and savoury options to take away or eat in. The place is just around the corner of the flat
49 locals raden deze aan
De Bakkerswinkel Oud-Zuid
68 Roelof HartstraatSuper yummy pastries, cakes and savoury options to take away or eat in. The place is just around the corner of the flat
Sightseeing
Canal Sup
16 CrynssenstraatIf the weather allows it try to sup over the canals, it's a fun activity if you dare!
Rent a boat, the best way to see Amsterdam is from the water
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Boaty Rent a Boat Amsterdam
Jozef IsraëlskadeRent a boat, the best way to see Amsterdam is from the water