Amsterdam, Netherlands Hotels and City Guide

Amsterdam - Restaurants

Local Cuisine & Customs
Amsterdam boasts a variety for travellers looking to spice up their taste adventure. The options, spread out over more than 1,000 restaurants, range from French cuisine to Chinese take away and, naturally, there are plenty of authentic Dutch alternatives (characterised by the use of smaller meats such as sausage and an abundance of vegetables). Amsterdam has a very strong tradition of cafeteria dining and 'brown cafés', so named because of the dark, nicotine stained walls and wooden fittings, which make for a unique, cozy dining experience. The array of cafés means travellers can enjoy filling meals on even the tightest budget.While breakfast will traditionally be served up until 10am, lunch between 12pm and 2pm and dinner around 5pm to 8pm, the Dutch prove to be versatile in both tastes and preferred eating hours, with several restaurants and cafés operating into the wee hours. This is especially true on the city's vibrant Leidseplein and Rembrandtsplein, squares dedicated to late night entertainment.

Restaurants by Cuisine

Dutch
Restaurant Greetje
Rediscover local delicacies, enjoying the best of what Holland has to offer
23–25 Peperstraat, Amsterdam, 1011 TJ Tel: +31 (0)20 779 7450

Pancakes! Amsterdam
Sweet and savoury versions of this traditional treat abound
38 Berenstraat, Amsterdam, 1016 GH Tel: +31 (0)20 528 9797

D' Vijff Vlieghen
Extensive menu of local cuisine from the sumptuous to the simple. Jacket and tie required
Spuistraat 294-302, Centrum, Amsterdam, 1012 VX
Tel: +31(0)20 530 4060

French
La Rive
Classic cuisine exquisitely prepared amidst grand surroundings
Prof. Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 622 60 60

Ciel Beau Restaurant
Two-Michelin star dining with a panoramic view of the city.  Reservations advised.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam , Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Amsterdam, 1072 LH
Tel: +31 (0)20 678 74 50

Japanese
Yamazato
Traditionally-styled decor affords the ideal location for food served with perfect Japanese ritual
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Amsterdam, 1072
Tel: + 31 (0)20 678 71 11

Indonesian
Tempo Doeloe
Selected delicacies conjuring up far-eastern flavours.  Try the Rijsttafel speciality
75 Utrechtsestraat, Amsterdam, 1017 VJ Tel: +31 (0)20 625 6718

Contemporary
Bordewijk
Savvy locals enjoy experimental fusion food from across the continent
7 Noordermarkt, Amsterdam, 1015 MV
Tel: +31(0)20 624 3899

De Kas
Trendy restaurant built in old municipal nursery, where patrons can see the outside gardens where all the ingredients are grown.  Closed Sundays
3 Kamerlingh Onneslaan, Amsterdam , 1097 DETel: + 31 (0)20 462 4562

Visaandeschelde
Seasonal fish and seafood served with inventive finesse
4 Scheldeplein, Amsterdam, 1078 GR Tel: +31 (0)20 675 1583

Tipping
Service charges are included in hotel rates, restaurant bills and taxi fares, usually at 15%. Tips for good service are always appreciated but not necessary. It is customary to tip taxi drivers and waiters 10%.

Hotels in Amsterdam, Netherlands