Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
truly the best coffee in town. right at the corner of my street. say hello to my friend noreen who owns the place.
8 locals recommend
Kofi-t
149ha Ferdinand Bolstraattruly the best coffee in town. right at the corner of my street. say hello to my friend noreen who owns the place.
perfect place for breakfast or lunch. french style. just around the corner.
165 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis Troostpleinperfect place for breakfast or lunch. french style. just around the corner.
amazing italian and french food for take away.
contemporary style. just around the corner. for that easy night in (great quality).
11 locals recommend
Foodies B.V.
17 Tweede van der Helststraatamazing italian and french food for take away.
contemporary style. just around the corner. for that easy night in (great quality).
authentic italian food, wonderful terrace. and right next door.
34 locals recommend
Restaurant District 5
17 Van der Helstpleinauthentic italian food, wonderful terrace. and right next door.
SLA
149 Ceintuurbaanget your self a tasty and healthy salad or juice.
to go or to eat in.
enjoy Caribbean food for take away or eat outside at the bench.. (if you are lucky to find a spot)
26 locals recommend
Tjin's Toko
64 Eerste van der Helststraatenjoy Caribbean food for take away or eat outside at the bench.. (if you are lucky to find a spot)
Huge middle eastern / fusion restaurant in a beautiful setting. Simple food, nice decor.
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatHuge middle eastern / fusion restaurant in a beautiful setting. Simple food, nice decor.
Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van Woustraathipster place where they serve only pasta.
around the corner. great contemporary food, good food / value for money. on sunny days also outside dining. social hub for the neighborhood. become a local ;-)
66 locals recommend
VOLT eten & drinken
178 Ferdinand Bolstraataround the corner. great contemporary food, good food / value for money. on sunny days also outside dining. social hub for the neighborhood. become a local ;-)
one of my favorites! Envy is open for lunch, drinks and dinner. The menu changes each week. No traditional starter, main and dessert, only entremets.
49 locals recommend
Envy
381 Prinsengrachtone of my favorites! Envy is open for lunch, drinks and dinner. The menu changes each week. No traditional starter, main and dessert, only entremets.
With its fresh approach to traditional foods, Wilde Zwijnen makes Dutch cuisine something worth seeking out.
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinWith its fresh approach to traditional foods, Wilde Zwijnen makes Dutch cuisine something worth seeking out.
Lavinia Goodfood in Amsterdam is a hotspot for everyone who like food but wants to live a more healthy lifestyle.
46 locals recommend
Lavinia Good Food
176 KerkstraatLavinia Goodfood in Amsterdam is a hotspot for everyone who like food but wants to live a more healthy lifestyle.
Vondelpark
amazing terrace & good food in the vondel park
our all time favourite Japanese hotspot! beautiful place, great food, in the neighborhood.
113 locals recommend
IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert Cuypstraatour all time favourite Japanese hotspot! beautiful place, great food, in the neighborhood.
Venkel
22 Albert Cuypstraatanother hipster salad bar in de pijp area
delicious french bakery at the corner of my street. good place for breakfast. huge terrace in the sun.
21 locals recommend
Boulangerie 1072
151 Ferdinand Bolstraatdelicious french bakery at the corner of my street. good place for breakfast. huge terrace in the sun.
Ron Blaauw (from the Michelin star restaurant Ron Gastrobar) opened a new hotspot in De Pijp in Amsterdam. The Fat Dog Amsterdam is the place to be for a gourmet hotdog. Ruysdaelkade nr 251
Ruysdaelkade
RuysdaelkadeRon Blaauw (from the Michelin star restaurant Ron Gastrobar) opened a new hotspot in De Pijp in Amsterdam. The Fat Dog Amsterdam is the place to be for a gourmet hotdog. Ruysdaelkade nr 251
neighborhood hotspot for easy going dinner. hipster place with authentic good food.
232 locals recommend
Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van Woustraatneighborhood hotspot for easy going dinner. hipster place with authentic good food.
The best burgers in town. And to make it even more special there is a secret coctail bar in the back. Only on invitation but I can get you on the list. Just let me know a day in advance!
157 locals recommend
The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatThe best burgers in town. And to make it even more special there is a secret coctail bar in the back. Only on invitation but I can get you on the list. Just let me know a day in advance!
The Fish Toko
264 WesterstraatThey spoil you with their service and cook with LOVE.
At De Kas they firmly believe that food tastes best when it is prepared using the freshest ingredients, grown and harvested with respect for nature. De Kas has its own greenhouses at the premises.
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanAt De Kas they firmly believe that food tastes best when it is prepared using the freshest ingredients, grown and harvested with respect for nature. De Kas has its own greenhouses at the premises.
High end Amsterdam restaurant named in honor of a Dutch painter, the Michelin-starred Vinkeles is located in ultra chic The Dylan hotel in a building that was once a Catholic bakery.
14 locals recommend
Vinkeles
384 KeizersgrachtHigh end Amsterdam restaurant named in honor of a Dutch painter, the Michelin-starred Vinkeles is located in ultra chic The Dylan hotel in a building that was once a Catholic bakery.
Run by Jean Beddington, this eponymously named restaurant has been wowing critics for a number of years, thanks to its innovative style and elegant, intimate feel.
13 locals recommend
Bistrot des Alpes
141 UtrechtsedwarsstraatRun by Jean Beddington, this eponymously named restaurant has been wowing critics for a number of years, thanks to its innovative style and elegant, intimate feel.
Hotel Okura doesn’t just boast one Michelin-starred restaurant, it has two, and Yamazato is very much the premier Japanese eatery in the Dutch capital. (around the corner)
43 locals recommend
Yamazato
333 Ferdinand BolstraatHotel Okura doesn’t just boast one Michelin-starred restaurant, it has two, and Yamazato is very much the premier Japanese eatery in the Dutch capital. (around the corner)
The Jamie Oliver-owned restaurant is remarkably similar to Fifteen in London, but then with such a winning formula, why change it?
46 locals recommend
Fifteen
9 JollemanhofThe Jamie Oliver-owned restaurant is remarkably similar to Fifteen in London, but then with such a winning formula, why change it?
modern asian cuisine in a glossy red interior. great food, perfect sushi's.
32 locals recommend
OOST in ZUID
176 Olympiapleinmodern asian cuisine in a glossy red interior. great food, perfect sushi's.
best thai place in amsterdam, small & nicely decorated. in the hipster Utrechtsestraat.
11 locals recommend
Take Thai Restaurant
24 Thorbeckepleinbest thai place in amsterdam, small & nicely decorated. in the hipster Utrechtsestraat.
innovative chinese cuisine. very stylish & dark interior. wonderfull restaurant for a chic dinner.
11 locals recommend
Restaurant CHANG-i
7 Jan Willem Brouwersstraatinnovative chinese cuisine. very stylish & dark interior. wonderfull restaurant for a chic dinner.
Beatifull small restaurant around the corner. Contemporary food made with love. http://www.restaurantsinne.nl/
48 locals recommend
Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanBeatifull small restaurant around the corner. Contemporary food made with love. http://www.restaurantsinne.nl/
Right at the `Albert Cuyp Market. Hipster hangout for coffee and a sandwich.
158 locals recommend
De Wasserette
27 Eerste van der HelststraatRight at the `Albert Cuyp Market. Hipster hangout for coffee and a sandwich.
wonderfull kinda frech food with cute little terace in the neighborhood.
28 locals recommend
Brasserie Sent
39-41 Saenredamstraatwonderfull kinda frech food with cute little terace in the neighborhood.
great fresh authentic pizza's to eat in (very simple) or to take home. there is also one in de pijp: frans halsstraat 63.
37 locals recommend
da portare VIA
34HS Leliegrachtgreat fresh authentic pizza's to eat in (very simple) or to take home. there is also one in de pijp: frans halsstraat 63.
The ultimate spot for a hipster breakfast.
From granola and smoothies to eggs & beans. my favorite is the bircher muesli.
very busy. be prepared to stand in line..
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatThe ultimate spot for a hipster breakfast.
From granola and smoothies to eggs & beans. my favorite is the bircher muesli.
very busy. be prepared to stand in line..
Grab a truly italian pizza from a wood oven on your way home. Or call them to have it delivered ( if you are lazy and don't want to walk the 3 minutes to the shop).
phonenumber: 020 4714311
15 locals recommend
Mangiancora
170 Ferdinand BolstraatGrab a truly italian pizza from a wood oven on your way home. Or call them to have it delivered ( if you are lazy and don't want to walk the 3 minutes to the shop).
phonenumber: 020 4714311
Hiddem gem in the south part of Amsterdam. Amazing food & great out door eating in the summer.
41 locals recommend
Restaurant As
19 Pr. IrenestraatHiddem gem in the south part of Amsterdam. Amazing food & great out door eating in the summer.
Essentials
AH Cornelis Troostplein
11 Cornelis Troostpleinget all your groceries here. just around the corner.
stroll over the market and be amazed by food from all over the world. great social are ass well. loads of restaurants, bars and terraces.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraatstroll over the market and be amazed by food from all over the world. great social are ass well. loads of restaurants, bars and terraces.
STACH Food
154 Van WoustraatGreat deli for take away food & nibbly bits
Drinks & Nightlife
Boca's Park
4 Sarphatiparkbar & fingerfood. hipster place next to the park.
Chocolate Bar
62B Eerste van der Helststraathipster bar. nice terrace.
Shopping
COTTONCAKE
76HS Eerste van der Helststraatpretty hipster store (fashion) + they serve coffee!
Hutspot
4 Van Woustraatcool concept store in the neighborhood
Bubblekid
145 Ferdinand Bolstraathipster fashion & hairdressers.. funky..
cooking esstiantals. everything you need from pots, pans, superior knives, a must visit for home chefs.
7 locals recommend
Duikelman
48-54 Ferdinand Bolstraatcooking esstiantals. everything you need from pots, pans, superior knives, a must visit for home chefs.
The Collector
1D Eerste van der Helststraatvery stylish fashion store, I love the interior..!
Everything Else
amazing yoga studio, walk in classes and organic store for groceries.
14 locals recommend
Unlimited Health
1 A Waverveensepadamazing yoga studio, walk in classes and organic store for groceries.
Bike rental around the corner. The perfect way to enjoy the city. Act like a local ;-)
43 locals recommend
City Bike Ceintuurbaan
354 CeintuurbaanBike rental around the corner. The perfect way to enjoy the city. Act like a local ;-)
Sightseeing
lovely park. only 2 minutes from my house. lots of terraces in the area.
685 locals recommend
Sarphatipark
37I Sarphatiparklovely park. only 2 minutes from my house. lots of terraces in the area.
The 9 Streets, named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great vibe.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
The 9 Streets, named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great vibe.
Amsterdam’s Haarlemmerstraat – it’s hip, it’s quirky and it’s the perfect spot for hours of relaxed browsing, dining and bar-hopping!
411 locals recommend
Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatAmsterdam’s Haarlemmerstraat – it’s hip, it’s quirky and it’s the perfect spot for hours of relaxed browsing, dining and bar-hopping!
Since its development in the 17th century, Amsterdam’s Canal Ring has grown to be one of the world’s most unique urban landscapes. A historic and beautiful water network.
77 locals recommend
Grachtengordel
Since its development in the 17th century, Amsterdam’s Canal Ring has grown to be one of the world’s most unique urban landscapes. A historic and beautiful water network.
The park is full of cute little buildings, lakes and ponds. There is an open air concert hall and nice restaurants. The place for Amsterdammers to be in the summer.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The park is full of cute little buildings, lakes and ponds. There is an open air concert hall and nice restaurants. The place for Amsterdammers to be in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatHIPSTER CLUB great for a clubnight
Felix & Foam in Amsterdam is the new cultural pop-up in town!
Foam itself is a great Photo Exibition Venue worth visiting.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtFelix & Foam in Amsterdam is the new cultural pop-up in town!
Foam itself is a great Photo Exibition Venue worth visiting.
Rialto
338 CeintuurbaanArt House cinema around the corner
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in the Netherlands. The museum is located close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Concertgebouw.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in the Netherlands. The museum is located close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Concertgebouw.
Modern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th century up to the 21st century. It features artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinModern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th century up to the 21st century. It features artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock
EYE Film Museum is a must visit. Spectaculair Building on the river side. Museum + restaurant.
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeEYE Film Museum is a must visit. Spectaculair Building on the river side. Museum + restaurant.
Concerthall in former church. Lots of artists have performed here; Prince, D'angelo, The Stones you name it.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConcerthall in former church. Lots of artists have performed here; Prince, D'angelo, The Stones you name it.
Bitterzoet (bittersweet) has a very relaxed atmosphere and a special program every night with live music or DJ' s, but also film and theatre. Musical styles are often reggea and hiphop.
89 locals recommend
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatBitterzoet (bittersweet) has a very relaxed atmosphere and a special program every night with live music or DJ' s, but also film and theatre. Musical styles are often reggea and hiphop.