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You can book a lot of places using ‘The Fork‘ listed in no particular order. € is approximate in case that wasn’t clear and you can save €20 off your first booking with this link or using this code 7C90F385
In no particular order – so check the map if you are looking for a particular location or something near your hotel. We also have a more comprehensive list on google maps which may have some new favourites that have not made it onto this page yet. It’s also worth noting that some we absolutely will not put on this page since we don’t want to publicise them too much for fear of the ‘influencer death’ that impacts so many lovely Amsterdam spots. We of course will recommend them to you though as they are not a secret just some local gems.
Asian | Aziatisch
A Fusion – €€
Zeedijk 130, 1012 BC
https://a-fusion.nl/ | Book on The Fork and use code 7C90F385
Asian restaurant that has a Michelin Bib Gourmand 6-course shared dining menu.
Bangkok – €€€
Reguliersdwarsstraat 117, 1017 BL
http://www.bangkok.nl/
Happy Happy Joy Joy – €€
Various locations. Fast Asian chain which is similar to Wagamama.
https://happyhappyjoyjoy.asia/en
Mojo Japanese Kitchen – €€
Oosterdokskade 133, 1011 DL
http://mo-jo.eu
Again sounds dodgy – all-you-can-eat sushi – but is delicious!
Restaurant Puri Mas – €€
Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 37-41, 1017 NG
http://www.purimas.nl/
Nice Indonesian with a great ‘rice table’ set menu.
Sampurna – €€
Singel 498, 1017 AX
https://www.sampurna.com/
Despite its very tourist location this is a great local gem. Rijstafel is a great option.
Shisho – €€€
Rembrandtplein 47, 1017 CT
https://www.shiso.nl/
Sounds dodgy – all-you-can-eat sushi – but is fantastic and more ‘central’ than MoJo
Thaise Snackbar Bird – €€
Zeedijk 77, 1012 AS
http://www.thaibird.nl/
Nice but no reservations and usually a queue – small tiny and a quick dirty meal rather than a casual night out.
British | Brits
The Cottage – €€
Linnaeusstraat 88, 1092 CP
https://www.thecottage.amsterdam/
A taste of the UK in NL. Sunday Roast but book well in advance it’s a small popular place.
Dutch | Nederlands
Van Beeren – €€
Koningsstraat 54, 1011 EW
http://eetcafevanbeeren.nl
Great neighbourhood bar/food place with a garden in the summer but best to book as it can get busy.
Brug 34 – €€
Utrechtsestraat 19, 1017 VH
http://www.brug34.nl/
Lovely for Sunday Brunch in the summer on the terrace. Nice Gay bar in the evenings.
Hemelse Modder – €€
Oude Waal 11, 1011 BZ
https://hemelsemodder.nl/ | Book on The Fork and use code 7C90F385
Local neighbourhood restaurant
Kaagman & Kortekaas – €€€
Sint Nicolaasstraat 43, 1012 NJ
http://www.kaagmanenkortekaas.nl/
A delicious set menu restaurant with no decisions needed except how many courses and if you want cheese or not!
De Kas – €€€€
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, 1097 DE
http://www.restaurantdekas.nl/
A greenhouse with a fascinating history is now a restaurant using ingredients grown on-site.
Frenzi – €€
Zwanenburgwal 232, 1011 JH
http://www.frenzi-restaurant.nl/
Nice little neighbourhood cafe. Good for a bottle of wine at sundown or a meal or a casual brunch at the weekend.
French | Frans
Bistro Neuf – €€€
Haarlemmerstraat 9, 1013 EH
https://bistrotneuf.nl/
Amazing – one of our go-to places when family are in town.
Indian | Indiaas
Memories of India – €€
Reguliersdwarsstraat 88, 1017 BN
http://www.memoriesofindia.nl/
Italian | Italiaans
Eatmosfera – €€
Centrum – Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 8, 1017 BH Amsterdam (closed)
Oost – Sumatrastraat 47, 1094 LN (new)
https://www.eatmosfera.nl/
Nice cosy Italian.
Mexican | Mexicaans
Los Pilones – €€
Kerkstraat 59/63, 1017 GC
http://www.lospilones.com/
Various | Verschillend
Oocker – €€€
Frederiksplein 29h, 1017 XL
http://www.oockeramsterdam.nl/
Tapas sized bites and some mains. Small food menu. Large wine menu.
Foodhallen – €€
Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT
http://foodhallen.nl/
Does what it says on the tin, a hall filled with food. Think of a food court but better food and drinks.
The Seafood Bar – €€
Spui 15, 1012 WX
https://www.theseafoodbar.com/
If you love seafood then the platter is amazing! Otherwise kibbeling from a stall will be cheaper 😉
Bridges – €€€€
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX
https://www.bridgesrestaurant.nl/ | Book on The Fork and use code 7C90F385
Slightly more upmarket than many of the other offerings on this list but they have a great tasting menu and a lovely cocktail bar for a pre-drink.
Wolf Atelier – €€€
Westerdoksplein 20, 1013 AZ
https://www.wolfatelier.nl/en
Great set menu and a lovely experience from the menu box through to the desserts.
Graphite – €€€€
Paardenstraat 15III, 1017 CX
https://graphite.amsterdam | Book on The Fork and use code 7C90F385
More formerly known as “Graphite by Peter Gast”. A speakeasy Michelin star restaurant with reservations essential.
Febo – €
Various locations
febo.nl
LOLS – great for the stumble home after drinks.
Top –
Amsterdam is home to an array of fantastic restaurants that offer a diverse culinary experience, from cosy local eateries to innovative fine dining. Some standout options include Foodhallen, a vibrant indoor food market perfect for sampling a variety of dishes, and De Kas, known for its farm-to-table concept in a stunning greenhouse setting. For those who enjoy traditional Dutch cuisine, Moeders is a beloved spot celebrating hearty home-cooked meals. While these places are excellent choices, we might hesitate to recommend them too widely, as they are local favorites and could easily become overcrowded with tourists, potentially diminishing the unique, authentic experience they offer. It’s worth noting that while these restaurants are exceptional, their charm is partly due to their current balance of local and visitor patrons.