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It has been a while since I thought to write an article about where to eat in the Netherlands.
Of course I know more about Rotterdam, but I know Amsterdam is the city where almost everyone go and it is also more difficult to find something good and not too pricy or that is not a “trap for tourists”
Also, I countiniously see posts on IG about a typical Dutch cuisine and the suggestion to have dinner at Febo. Of course Febo is a thing in NL and it is used by students or people who want to save money, but from there to identify it with the typical Dutch thing to do it is a bit too much, in my opinion
Where to eat in Amsterdam as a local
I have asked to friends and colleagues, expats and locals, who live in the city. Not only we have Dutch people and from all around the world (from Poland to Brazil), also with different diet habits. This means that in the list you find places for vegetarians and vegans as well.
We have it all!
And I guess it is what is expected from Amsterdam, right?
Don’t forget is always better to book your table in advance.
Amsterdam is very touristic and crowdy, in general, so places are very often full.
But let’s see the list now!
Here the restaurants suggested to who deals with Amsterdam on a daily bases and some careful travellers:
Moeders to have a taste of the typical Dutch dishes, but not only. I haven’t got the pleasure to eat there yet due to the fact that whenever I go to Amsterdam it is always fully booked. But I entirely trust the person who suggested it to me, and then if it is always full, there should be a reason, right?
Bardak Amsterdam or Tel Aviv? Why we need to choose if we can have a bit of one and the other?! This is a very good choise also for vegetarians and vegan
Veganees vegan & Asian, but also a good location for cocktails
Cocotte it should be just a creperie, but in reality they are a brunch place. The food is good and the vibes are super positive. Unfortunately it is too small, so not only you need to book in advance, but you need to be aware that you are basically going to seat very close to the strangers at the next table. Not really a place to talk abut your private life!
Wildezwijnen a bit of everything, menu for the ones who eat meat and non.
Hotel De Goudfazant enjoy the vibes of this nice hotel, open only for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday
Are you at the Flower market in Amsterdam and need to eat but are you scared of the crazy prices for eating “nothing”? Think no more, I got you covered. Just go to the Ter Marsch & Co for the best burger you ever had!
Volare in this list we couldn’t miss an Italian restaurant, even though there is another one scrolling the list. For the ones who love Italian cuisine or want to enjoy a nice aperitif or the Italians who need to feel more “at home” sometimes!
The Seafood bar fish lovers this is for you! Maybe this is not a cheap location but the place won awards and it iconic for the quality of its dishes. I guess it worth for a dinner!
Pesca Vis what makes this place special? There is not menu, or better the menu is always a day menu based on what they have, so it is more fresh as possible.
I have tried it only in Rotterdam (the pic is from there) and I like it, if the quality is the same I agree with the friends who have suggested it to me.
Aglio jazz as per Volare, we are back to the Italian cousine, but with some “musical” vibes!
Lagom, the place you don’t want to miss for breakfast or brunch
Recently I went to Amsterdam with a friend who came to visit me, we arrived about Lunch time and I forgot to book something. Therefore it was almost impossible to find a place in the city centre where to eat. We decided to seat at the first available one we would have met, so we ended up at Café Nieuw Amsterdam.
A kind of Bistrot but also a very easy an cozy place where to have a toast or a warm dish.
We got lucky!
Have you already found your favourite one? Or you want to share your food experience in Amsterdam? Text me
Read my article about the best places where to eat in Rotterdam, as well.
I talk you soon!
Rossella
