Restaurants in Amsterdam

It's not just pancakes on the menu.

Food experiences in Amsterdam

The Pancake Bakery

This is a large pancake house found all over the world. This is the ultimate place to bring the whole family for lunch as it offers something for everyone. You can decide for yourself how you want your pancakes and there are almost no restrictions. You can eat pancakes with ice cream, chocolate sauce or syrup but also with raisins, bacon or olives.

You decide and the chefs simply cook. They also have really good desserts where pies and chocolates of all kinds dominate the list.

With the food, you can drink soft drinks in a variety of flavors or why not a giant milkshake. The atmosphere is lively and lovely and the design is in colorful patterns and colors. They also offer play corners for the children where they can, among other things, build Legos and play with other children.

night watch

This is a large and exclusive restaurant where you are always greeted with a happy smile. The staff is very competent and always happy to help you. They claim to have Europe's best honey-brushed ribs and that may very well be true.

The menu is otherwise very reminiscent of the American one with lots of fried meat and fried potatoes. If you don't want to eat meat, they offer a large Caesar salad with fresh bread.

The fish is also really good and you can eat both grilled fish, fried prawns and lobster. The portions are really substantial and if you're not that hungry, it's great to share a meal with your friends.

They have a large selection of wine and beer to drink with the food and when you have eaten you can always sit at the bar for a good drink. The dessert menu is dominated by pies and coffee drinks.

Fuoco Vivo

Fuoco Vivo is a pizzeria with extremely good pizzas. What I miss most from Amsterdam.

Het Blauwe Theehuis

A really cozy park cafe, located in Vondelpark. The shape is the same as a large saucer and the bar has a very fun design. You can both sit inside the special building and sit outside in the fresh air of the park.

Here you can enjoy sandwiches and salads in all possible flavors. They offer pastries, pies, ice cream and cakes in all colors and shapes.

You can order in all kinds of coffee and drinks, beer and wine are also offered. Here you can sit for hours and just look out over the surroundings and the coffee is also really good. In the evening, there is a simpler dinner restaurant where you can choose between some meat and fish dishes.

The atmosphere is bohemian and the cafe attracts all kinds of people. On a sunny day, the park is definitely worth a visit.

They Reiger

This is a cozy little neighborhood pub, located in the Jordaan neighborhood a few blocks outside the city center. What is special about the restaurant is that the menu is new every day. Examples of what it has included are swordfish, marinated portobello with goat cheese and mustard sauce, freshly baked bread and de Koninck on a platter. Common to all days is that the menu is varied and offers a lot of different things.

Even though they change the menu every day, the food is of a really good quality and the chefs have great competence. The interior is in dark colors and on the walls are paintings by Vincent Van Gogh.

Their list of beers is long and spans the globe. De Reiger is a very nice place to gather with loved ones for a good meal and a nice chat.

Supper Club

A very special restaurant that attracts all kinds of people from all over the city. The restaurant is very popular and it may be a good idea to book in advance. Instead of sitting at a table, which applies to most restaurants worldwide, you lie on white mattresses and eat.

At the same time, films are shown on the giant screens that sit all over the walls. The basic idea with the restaurant was that you should not stress about the food, but make every meal a quiet moment.

The menu includes everything possible, examples of what is offered are beef fillet with baked potatoes and red wine sauce and fried salmon with lemon marinade and shredded potatoes. After dinner there is dancing and then the atmosphere is always at its best. If you are looking for a special experience, this restaurant is really the right place to visit.

From Kas

This is a very nice gourmet restaurant in Frankendael park, a little outside the center of Amsterdam. The restaurant is located in a greenhouse where lots of sun and light reach in. The temperature in the greenhouse is always warm, even if it is raining or windy outside.

The menu is very different and it changes daily depending on the season and harvest.

The most common are sandwiches and salads of various kinds. Also picking up your own small dishes from the menu is usually popular. They also offer a lot of good wines and drinks with fresh berries and fruits.

The people who come to you are mostly a bit younger and live in Amsterdam. The staff are very nice and always listen to your wishes. It is really worth visiting De Kas, as it is one of Amsterdam's coziest restaurants.

Moko

This is a very uniquely designed restaurant located in an old beautiful wooden church. Once upon a time, the church was used as a stable for some of Napoleon's horses.

The restaurant has a lot of history and on the walls there are paintings with accompanying texts that tell about what took place here throughout history. The friendly staff are also happy to tell stories about the fine building.

The restaurant has a very cozy outdoor terrace where you can sit in the sun and eat lunch which consists of lots of different good sandwiches. In the evening you can have a gourmet dinner and choose from a large variety of dishes, both Dutch and from the rest of Europe.

Their list of wines and liqueurs is long and there is something for all tastes. Moko is perfect for the history buff who wants to eat a good meal.