Dining in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is famous for its numerous culinary choices, and besides Dutch meals, a visitor can sample cuisine from around the world, the most popular being Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. In fact, the city has more than a thousand restaurants designed to cater to every taste and budget, capable of satisfying the most cosmopolitan tourist or seasoned Amsterdammer. Vegetarians are well-provided for in the city, unlike in many European capitals, and if a city is judged for diversity in dining experience, Amsterdam must surely rank near the top. Besides top quality restaurants, there are also numerous traditional cafes, pancake houses, steak houses, and seafood specialty diners. In addition, there are restaurants that cater to the night crowd, innumerable tiny takeaways, and an endless series of pubs and bars.

Top 12 Restaurants in Amsterdam

Although it’s impossible to create a definitive list of the best 12 restaurants in Amsterdam, the following dozen have been well-ranked in dining surveys of restaurants in Amsterdam.

1. The Golden Temple, located on Utrechtsestraat, a street in the shopping district, offers vegetarian cusine.

2. The Restaurant Greetje, located close to Rembrandts House and the Waterlooplein, serves Dutch and French meals.

3. Hotel Okura Amsterdam has a collection of international restaurants, with the Japanese restaurant, Yamazato, one of the most frequently populated.

4. Haesje Claes restaurant, located off the Spuistraat square, is famous for its traditional Dutch cuisine.

5. Restaurant Blue Pepper, close to Leidseplein , serves Indonesian food.

6. Steakhouse Piet de Leeuw, in the center of the city, is not only famous for its steaks but also for its brown pub interior.

7. Lieve Belgisch Restaurant, in the Jordaan district, is well-known for its Belgian cuisine and delicacies.

8. The Envy Delicatessen Bar, also in the Jordaan district, is a popular delicatessen bar.

9. Me Naam Naan, near Nieuwemarkt, specializes in exquisite Thai cuisine.

10. Rose’s Cantina, close to Rembrandtplein, is a well-liked restaurant and bar.

11. Rosarium, within the beautiful area of Amstelpark, is restaurant famous for its discerning wine choices.

12. Sie-Joe Indonesian Restaurant, close to the Damrak area, is an Indonesian diner known for its ethnic authenticity.