Tell the chef you love/know/are the Gaslamp Killer and he will cook the best menu of his life for you.
Go here for breakfast or lunch. With nice weather make sure to sit on the terrace and order a 'wit biertje'. Also a great spot for business meetings
A relaxing nap on a sunny afternoon in Vondelpark is an absolute must on any visit to Amsterdam :) Grab a blanket and some snacks!
The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum, and the Diamond Museum all surround the Museumplein (translation "Museum Square").
Traditional Spanish place established well before tapas became trendy. So excellent cooking and no BS. Friendly staff.
Best art house cinema in town, wonderfull bar and you're allowed to take your drinks inside the cinema itself when the movie starts to play.
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Great place to have dinner with friends. Take the Bizar Bazar, a great plate full with meat. Very nice!
TRAVEL FACT: This museum houses a large collection of works from the Dutch Golden Age. Must-sees are Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid.
Excellent, local (and cheap) beer. Great vibe. Nice decor. Big terrace. Best stop for happy-hours. Non-touristy. Buy an egg for 60 cents or a plate of cheese!
Heerlijk bier in deze prachtige en sfeervolle brouwerij. Probeer eens een krachtige Johnny of een fijne Willy. Bovendien elke eerste donderdag van de maand een popquiz voor de echte kenners!
Signature dish is the Croque Moustache. Get it. Best sandwhich I've had in a long time.
"The friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff is also a crucial part of the shop’s alluring charm. You know you’re dealing with people with a passion for music and film. " Read more.
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Vraag de eigenaar naar de bereiding van het eten en je krijgt mooie verhalen. Passie voor eten!
Cosy restaurant with great food! I haven't found any better Indian food in Amsterdam.
"Their wood-oven pies are generously garnished with the most flavourful mozzarella, pecorino, or mascarpone, adorned with perfectly roasted vegetables and cold cuts." Read more.
Do your culinary-self a favor and order the plateau de fruits de mer royal! You won't regret it ;)
Best high tea in Amsterdam! Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and very friendly, cheerful staff!
"Greetje is the only restaurant that I believe serves true modern Dutch cuisine. Using the whole animal, locally sourced ingredients and simple, big flavours." -Lovefood Read more.
Best Meat in town. Always well aged and done to perfection. No booking possible, but worth the visit.
Most people know about the Saturday farmers market but did you know that on Mondays from 9.00 to 13.00, its a giant vintage clothes, and antique market. Get ready to dig and find some treasures!
One of the best views of the city not to mention an ultra cool modern library. Go to the top floor, order a hot chocolate and enjoy the view.
"Some of the more innovative choices include lemongrass bonbons, rhubarb truffles and gin-tinged chocolates. " Read more.
Lovely place with cozy atmosphere and divine food. Best tip would be to simply say "just go!", you'll love everything. Totally coming back!
Ik zag dat de bedrijfsleider even niets te doen had oid, dus ging hij even mensen helpen hun boodschappen in de tassen te stoppen. Wat een held.
The 'cold starter' selection is not to be missed. Delectable eggplant salads, roasted octopus and the like. Service much friendlier than Ams norm. Hidden canalside terrace in the back a huge plus.
A complex that became a culturale village: food, drinks, dancing, live music, galleries.
Uitstekend te bereiken per pont en bij goed weer lekker op terras uikijkend op het IJ.
Gaarkeuken idee: keuze uit 3 hoofdgerechten voor €8,85. Erg goed eten en leuke mensen!
Great food and concept. But being hip and trendy doesn't exempt the waiter from smiling...
The Dylan is Amsterdam's most stylish and intimate hotel, offering its guests a sensational personal service. The Dylan ensures an environment of sheer escapism and luxury. Enjoy Amsterdam in style! Read more.
Really great place if you're in to electro music. Chill Berlinesque artsy vibe. Also check their website for lots of live gigs
It's true. It is your Dutch grandma's apple pie. Just be prepared to wait for seating on Saturdays!
Best coffee in the wider area. Also great lunch offerings and a full assortment of bric-a-brac.
One of the best vintage/second hand shops I've been to in Europe. Two floors full of wearable goodness from all decades (mostly 60s-90s though). Prices are ok, but don't expect flea market rates.
