Amsterdam - Eating
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For many centuries, the Dutch have travelled the world in search of trade and adventure. It is therefore not surprising that the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is familiar with every kind of spice and flavour. Italian, Spanish, Thai, Chinese, Tibetan, Nepalese, Ethiopian, if you can think it there’s most probably a restaurant that serves it.
d’Vijff Vlieghen
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen occupies five adjoining 17th century houses. The restaurant has nine interconnected dining rooms, each with its own distinct style. All of them recreate the atmosphere of the Golden Age. d’Vijff Vlieghen now is leading because of its New Dutch Cuisine. The chef has based his style on Holland’s culinary traditions whilst adapting them to the tastes of today.
Ciel Bleu
Experience heaven on earth at a restaurant where the gastronomy and personal service will repeatedly surpass all of your expectations. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman and their team will serve you daring original dishes inspired by French cuisine while you take in the panoramic view of Amsterdam. A choice selection of classic and innovative wines complete this unparalleled culinary experience. The restaurant is the proud holder of two Michelin stars and is located on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura.
Moeders
The tables are set with all kinds of different glassware, cutlery and crockery. The walls are filled with hundreds of framed and unframed pictures along with antique pans, plates and biscuit tins. Moeders is characterized by an informal atmosphere and friendly service. Moeders is known for several Dutch specialities (hachée, suddervlees and stamppot). And for those who don’t want to enjoy all of this, there are plenty of other things to choose from the extensive, international menu.
The IJ-kantine
The IJ-kantine is a cheerful and contemporary styled brasserie, located on the harbor in Amsterdam North NDSM. Wake up every day starting at 9.00 am with a cup of coffee and breakfast. Later in the day, delicious lunches and dinners are served traditionally prepared. Located on the two mezzanines including the lounge with fireplace.
Brasserie FLO Amsterdam
Enjoy the French cuisine at Brasserie FLO Amsterdam. The restaurant is famous for its fruit de mer buffet and classic French menu. Oysters, lobster and langoustines but also escargots, steak tartare and crème brûlée are always in the menu. Needless to say all dishes are accompanied by great wines. Brasserie FLO Amsterdam is opened daily for dinner and from Monday to Friday for lunch as well.
Fifteen
Fifteen Amsterdam is a Dutch restaurant based on the successful concept of Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen in London. Every year fifteen young people with limited future prospects are chosen and trained to become chefs. This huge restaurant (200 seats) is set up in a former warehouse and serves modern Mediterranean dishes. Fifteen has an à la carte menu with lovely dishes such as antipasti, homemade pastas and great desserts.
The Culinaire Werkplaats
A novel eating initiative & experience located opposite Amsterdam’s culture park Westergasfabriek. It’s a blend of a design studio, a workshop, a restaurant, a cooking studio, a bakery, a gallery and some other ’secret’ ingredients. They create contemporary dishes, snacks, bites, delicatessen, new foods and sometimes even new ways of eating.
Restaurant De Koekfabriek
De Koekfabriek is a café-restaurant located in the former Verkade cookie factory. The restaurant is situated along the river Zaan, close to Zaandam’s centre. The cuisine is South European / North African.
Theetuin Overleek
Theetuin Overleek (tea garden) welcomes you to a beautiful rural area with delicious homemade cakes. Discover the nature reserve of Waterland with its monumental villages with wooden houses by silent electric motorboats or canoes which can be hired at the spot. You can choose to take a picknick on the boat or afterwards use lunch in the garden with a beautiful view. They also serve homemade high tea. An ideal daytrip only 10 km north of Amsterdam.
Brasserie Harkema
Brasserie Harkema is a contemporary version of the classic Parisian brasserie in the heart of Amsterdam. The establishment is a pleasant and styleful meeting place where you can enjoy excellent meals and special wines at reasonable prices. Brasserie Harkema is open seven days a week, offering at each moment of the day a cosmopolitan environment in which to lunch, to have coffee after shopping, to dine, to drink a bottle of wine with bar snacks or to have supper after a theatre visit.
The Pancake Bakery
A cosy pancake house located in a 17th-century Dutch East India Company canal house at the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam. The famous ‘international’ pancakes are based on various dishes from all over the world.
Manzano
Tapas restaurant Manzano is located at the Rozengracht in a beautiful monumental building from the year 1648. The place where the famous Lucas Bols once started to distil his liquors is now turned into one of the best and finest tapas restaurants of Holland. With their extensive wine menu, excellent sangria, friendly staff and fine tapas they have all the ingredients for a great night out in Amsterdam.
Bazar Amsterdam
Immerse yourself in the wondrous culinary world of Bazar. This Middle Eastern and North African restaurant hides behind the doors of an old church in the heart of De Pijp neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The buzz of the Albert Cuyp market outside carries over into the restaurant – a visit to Bazar is like stepping into an eastern fairy tale.
Lucius
As a gourmet fish lover, you will enjoy the pure fish dishes and the subtle prepared fish specialties. Lucius is the place to eat a plateau of fruits de mer or various fresh oysters. Since 1975 Lucius is well-known as a genuine fish restaurant in french brasserie style. Everything is focused on a lovely night dining out.
