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Favorites in Amsterdam
Wilde Zwijnen is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

1. Wilde Zwijnen

8.3
Javaplein 23, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Modern European Restaurant · Indische Buurt Oost · 80 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: A hidden treasure in the city. Worth the bike trip!

Café de Jaren is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

2. Café de Jaren

8.5
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Amsterdam Centrum · 306 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Sit near the water and feed the ducks (just kidding, don't!)

Dwaze Zaken is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

3. Dwaze Zaken

7.9
Prins Hendrikkade 50, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 81 tips and reviews

Herman Y.Herman Ypma: Every monday night; eten wat de pot schaft. A meal for only €5.-

'Skek is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

4. 'Skek

8.2
Zeedijk 4-8, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Amsterdam Centrum · 43 tips and reviews

Sarah FamkeSarah Famke: Nice cosy atmosphere, place is completely run by students, but service and food is good!

De Drie Graefjes is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

5. De Drie Graefjes

8.8
Eggertstraat 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Sandwich Spot · Kuip · 84 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Order a Hot Chick. It's a sandwich, you pervert!

Asian Kitchen is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

6. Asian Kitchen

8.3
Vijzelstraat 5a, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Chinese Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 83 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Cheap yet tasty food. Go for the Tsing Tao beer.

Het Badhuis is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

7. Het Badhuis

Javaplein 21, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Indische Buurt Oost · 50 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Great breakfast spot

Kriterion is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

8. Kriterion

9.2
Roetersstraat 170, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Indie Movie Theater · Weesperbuurt en Plantage · 69 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Cosy little theater to see an arthouse movie and feel nicely pretentious

Envy is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

9. Envy

Prinsengracht 381, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Modern European Restaurant · Grachtengordel-West · 79 tips and reviews

Sandra P.Sandra Pecis: Try the chef suggestion. Perfect

Hotel De Goudfazant is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

10. Hotel De Goudfazant

8.8
Aambeeldstraat 10H, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Nieuwendammerham · 92 tips and reviews

Owen W.Owen Williams: I don't think I've ever had such a delicious meal for such a great price. Absolutely divine!

Villa Nieuwmarkt is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

11. Villa Nieuwmarkt

7.6
Nieuwmarkt 25, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Italian Restaurant · Kuip · 24 tips and reviews

Spif F.Spif Fountain: go to villa nieuwmarkt and get sgropino for your table... (prosecco, vodka en limon sorbet icecream)

Noorderlicht is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

12. Noorderlicht

8.8
NDSM Plein 102, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Stadsdeel Noord · 134 tips and reviews

Micha H.Micha Hernandez van Leuffen: On the rare occasions you may visit Amsterdam North, go to Noorderlicht, find a spot on the terrace and order the daily special alongside a tasty beer. Enjoy the view over 'IJ.

Happyhappyjoyjoy is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

13. Happyhappyjoyjoy

Bilderdijkstraat 158, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Asian Restaurant · Da Costabuurt · 86 tips and reviews

Owen W.Owen Williams: Beautiful new Asian tapas place in west. Make sure to get the dumplings 😍

Bar Oldenhof is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

14. Bar Oldenhof

9.0
Elandsgracht 84, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Cocktail Bar · Jordaan · 61 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: The door won't reveal it, but this is the best cocktail bar in town. Just press the doorbell and be amazed by the service.

Café Bax is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

15. Café Bax

8.1
Ten Katestraat 119, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Stadsdeel West · 34 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Pet the bar cat Claus while drinking a local beer and eating a satay at the same time

Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

16. Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters

9.2
Kinkerstraat 112 (Bilderdijkkade), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Kinkerbuurt · 192 tips and reviews

Edial D.Edial Dekker: Awesome filter coffee

La Perla is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

17. La Perla

9.1
Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 14 & 53 (Tuinstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pizzeria · Jordaan · 414 tips and reviews

Alper Ç.Alper Çuğun: One of a couple of awesome pizza places in Amsterdam. Great to take-out or eat in. Get any, they are all fantastic.

Hannekes Boom is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

18. Hannekes Boom

9.1
Dijksgracht 4 (IJtunnel), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 224 tips and reviews

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Really nice place, good music, decent coffee. Large concentration of Amsterdam's hipster population are regulars. Just don't come here for the food.

l'Affiche is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

19. l'Affiche

9.1
Jacob van Lennepstraat 39HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Stadsdeel West · 44 tips and reviews

Alper Ç.Alper Çuğun: Nice and tiny neighborhood café still with that picturesque quality. The company is everything here.

Vondelpark is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

20. Vondelpark

9.6
Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Park · Museumkwartier · 605 tips and reviews

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Go to the Vondelpark and BBQ. Try to roast a fish on a stick.

Whisky Café L&B is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

21. Whisky Café L&B

Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 82-84 (Leidesekruisstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Whisky Bar · Kuip · 88 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Order a Balvenie 1967 (only 240 euros a glass)

Waterkant is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

22. Waterkant

9.2
Marnixstraat 246, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Caribbean Restaurant · Jordaan · 135 tips and reviews

sophie o.sophie op den kamp: romantic spot at the waterfront, very busy on weekends

Apple Amsterdam is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

23. Apple Amsterdam

9.0
Leidseplein 25 (Hirschgebouw), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Electronics Store · Kuip · 235 tips and reviews

Juan B.Juan Buis: Beautiful store – one of the biggest in the world. Don't forget to make an appointment for Apple's impeccable service.

Amsterdam Roest is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

24. Amsterdam Roest

9.0
Jacob Bontiusplaats 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 130 tips and reviews

Owen W.Owen Williams: Incredible on a sunny day

25. Artis

9.1
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Zoo · Weesperbuurt en Plantage · 185 tips and reviews

Albert Jan B.Albert Jan Bloemendal: This is The Artis Zoo. Who needs a tip about this place. The best, most beautiful zoo in the World. Tip: go there on a Sunday morning be at the gate at 09:00. Be the first. And enjoy.

Bar Bukowski is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

26. Bar Bukowski

9.0
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Oosterparkbuurt · 122 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Nice lunch spot near the park

Proeflokaal Arendsnest is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

27. Proeflokaal Arendsnest

9.2
Herengracht 90, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Bar · Grachtengordel-West · 249 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: If you'd like to get to know what Dutch beer is like, this is the place to be. Just ask the bartenders for recommendations.

Foodhallen is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

28. Foodhallen

8.9
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Food Court · Kinkerbuurt · 394 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: This gets busy fast so come for an early dinner at the dozens of food stalls. Good beers are in the back!

Brouwerij 't IJ is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

29. Brouwerij 't IJ

9.3
Funenkade 7 (Zeeburgerpad), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Brewery · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 382 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: They close early so be here by around 6-ish!

Volkshotel is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

30. Volkshotel

9.1
Wibautstraat 150, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Weesperzijde · 84 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: The lobby is great to take a break in, and the restaurant upstairs offers a nice view in the evenings.

The Hoxton is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

31. The Hoxton

9.0
Herengracht 255, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Grachtengordel-West · 94 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: If you're not staying here, it's still worth going for a nice coffee in a comfy chair or a cocktail later in the evening upstairs.

Boerejongens is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

32. Boerejongens

8.9
Utrechtsestraat 21, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Marijuana Dispensary · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 13 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: So classy it will make you feel like you just stepped into a tailor shop instead

Zoku is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

33. Zoku

9.4
Weesperstraat 105, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Weesperbuurt en Plantage · 51 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Take an hour to work here in a quiet corner with a great view over the city

Moeders is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

34. Moeders

8.8
Rozengracht 251 HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Dutch Restaurant · Jordaan · 195 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Get a koetjesreep for dessert

Kartika is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

35. Kartika

8.7
Overtoom 68HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Indonesian Restaurant · Helmersbuurt · 93 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Rijsttafel! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijsttafel

Bierproeflokaal In de Wildeman is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

36. Bierproeflokaal In de Wildeman

9.1
Kolksteeg 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Bar · Kuip · 152 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: You can apparently get your own locker here to put your beer mug in. Try it!

Rijksmuseum is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

37. Rijksmuseum

9.3
Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Art Museum · Museumkwartier · 848 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Avoid the crowds: Buy a ticket online. Go at 8:45am. Immediately walk up to the Nachtwacht, then the great hall behind it, then the west wing, then down.

Morgan & Mees is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

38. Morgan & Mees

8.6
Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 2-6 (Nassaukade), Amsterdam, Noordholland
Hotel · Frederik Hendrikbuurt · 53 tips and reviews

Liesbeth V.Liesbeth Van Vynckt: Great breakfast options, beautiful decor and really, really peaceful for a sunday. Prices are very ok as well imho. Recommend!

The Makerstore is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

39. The Makerstore

7.4
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gift Store · Kinkerbuurt · 2 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Avoid any other souvenir shop and go here instead. They've done all the work for you and only assembled items made locally.

TEDS is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

40. TEDS

8.5
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 60, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Breakfast Spot · Helmersbuurt · 130 tips and reviews

Owen W.Owen Williams: Freaking love the eggs benedict here, it's served on a croissant with salmon. So worth it ❤️

Brouwerij Troost Oud West is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

41. Brouwerij Troost Oud West

Bilderdijkstraat 205H, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Brewery · Stadsdeel West · 7 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Reserve a private tap for you and a bunch of friends. Enjoy!

THT is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

42. THT

8.5
Buiksloterweg 5c, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Stadsdeel Noord · 35 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Get out of the center and into this weirdly shaped building for some tapas-style dining.

Lion Noir is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

43. Lion Noir

7.9
Reguliersdwarsstraat 28, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 65 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Great wines, good cocktails, nice service, what's not to love?

Café Maxwell is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

44. Café Maxwell

8.5
Beukenplein 27, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Oosterparkbuurt · 54 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Consistently voted the best pub in the city, this little bar is also famous for its pub quiz nights.

Burgermeester is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

45. Burgermeester

8.0
Elandsgracht 130, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Burger Joint · Jordaan · 179 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Lots of people claim to have the best burger in the city. This one doesn't, but is anyway.

Coffee Room is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

46. Coffee Room

8.5
Kinkerstraat 110, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Da Costabuurt · 68 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: There's a lot of nice little quiet corners here to read a newspaper or do some remote working. It's great.

Foodhallen is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

47. Foodhallen

8.9
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Food Court · Kinkerbuurt · 394 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: You'll be swatting away (fellow) tourists here, but don't let that discourage you. It's a great way to try some different kitchens Amsterdam has to offer.

Toastable is one of Favorites in Amsterdam.

48. Toastable

9.1
Singel 441, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Breakfast Spot · 83 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Grilled cheese done Dutch. Super tasty.