Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
This is our favourite pizza place in the neighbourhood! You can either eat in or take away. Pick a pizza you like, but we highly recommend the Pizza Tartufo. It's delicious!
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkThis is our favourite pizza place in the neighbourhood! You can either eat in or take away. Pick a pizza you like, but we highly recommend the Pizza Tartufo. It's delicious!
Our favourite Chinese restaurant. Always super busy, but you can always walk by or call them to make a reservation. The Sui Kau Soup (prawn dumplings) is our absolute favourite!
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New King
115-117 ZeedijkOur favourite Chinese restaurant. Always super busy, but you can always walk by or call them to make a reservation. The Sui Kau Soup (prawn dumplings) is our absolute favourite!
Take the free ferry from central station to Loetje, famous for their steaks, but their sticky toffee cake is also truly awesome! Especially during sunset this is a nice place to hang out before dinner
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Loetje aan 't IJ
14 WerfkadeTake the free ferry from central station to Loetje, famous for their steaks, but their sticky toffee cake is also truly awesome! Especially during sunset this is a nice place to hang out before dinner
Great, small restaurant (please make reservations). They serve quality food and wines and have a very friendly staff. They do not have a website, phone number is 020 – 422 7880.
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Marius
173 BarentszstraatGreat, small restaurant (please make reservations). They serve quality food and wines and have a very friendly staff. They do not have a website, phone number is 020 – 422 7880.
We have not been here before but have heard it's a very nice bar, they serve great wines and all kinds of sausages. (Worst means sausage in Dutch).
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Worst Wijncafé
171 BarentszstraatWe have not been here before but have heard it's a very nice bar, they serve great wines and all kinds of sausages. (Worst means sausage in Dutch).
Going to the Westerpark for a walk? Visit ice cream store Ijscuypje and try a few of their delicious flavours, including one that tastes like the famous Dutch 'stroopwafels'.
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IJscuypje Westergasfabriek
7 GosschalklaanGoing to the Westerpark for a walk? Visit ice cream store Ijscuypje and try a few of their delicious flavours, including one that tastes like the famous Dutch 'stroopwafels'.
Are you a meat lover? Then you should visit Cannibale Royale, they serve great burgers, steaks, ribs etc. Kitchen is open till at least midnight which is a plus for the night owls.
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Cannibale Royale Ruysdael
149 RuysdaelkadeAre you a meat lover? Then you should visit Cannibale Royale, they serve great burgers, steaks, ribs etc. Kitchen is open till at least midnight which is a plus for the night owls.
Good quality, traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. This is at walking distance from the apartment.
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Akitsu
228-230 RozengrachtGood quality, traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. This is at walking distance from the apartment.
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktPlease, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
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De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinBesides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
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De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinBesides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
In case you have a bit more money to spend we recommend you to have lunch or dinner at this beautiful Michelin star restaurant. You won't be dissapointed :)
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Bridges
197 Oudezijds VoorburgwalIn case you have a bit more money to spend we recommend you to have lunch or dinner at this beautiful Michelin star restaurant. You won't be dissapointed :)
If you have the time, line up on time for a Chinese dim sum lunch. Always super busy though!
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Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalIf you have the time, line up on time for a Chinese dim sum lunch. Always super busy though!
Basic Japanese restaurant. Not too traditional but they do serve very tasty sushi (better than the big chain restaurants for sure). We recommend only going for the different types of sushi here.
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Otaru
2 Frans HalsstraatBasic Japanese restaurant. Not too traditional but they do serve very tasty sushi (better than the big chain restaurants for sure). We recommend only going for the different types of sushi here.
During every season Guts & Glory changes their menu, which is centered around one particular kind of protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish). Very creative and tasty!
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Restaurant Klein BREDA
6 UtrechtsestraatDuring every season Guts & Glory changes their menu, which is centered around one particular kind of protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish). Very creative and tasty!
At this Michelinstar restaurant I've had one of the best lunches ever! Make sure to ask for a table upstairs and not in their downstairs streetfood restaurant (which I was not too impressed with).
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& moshik
5 OosterdokskadeAt this Michelinstar restaurant I've had one of the best lunches ever! Make sure to ask for a table upstairs and not in their downstairs streetfood restaurant (which I was not too impressed with).
3-Michelinstar restaurant De Librije in Zwolle has opened a Amsterdam dependance. Wow, amazing superduperdelicious food is served here!
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Spectrum (previously Librije’s Zusje)
542 Herengracht3-Michelinstar restaurant De Librije in Zwolle has opened a Amsterdam dependance. Wow, amazing superduperdelicious food is served here!
Woo Bros
144 JodenbreestraatAsian fusion restaurant.
Small restaurant, friendly staff, good food (Michelin star).
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Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanSmall restaurant, friendly staff, good food (Michelin star).
Il Tramezzino
79A HaarlemmerstraatItalian deli which sells Italian sandwiches. Situated in the lively Haarlemmerstraat.
Good restaurant, in the middle of the touristic centre but once inside you won't notice this at all! Menu is based around truffles, so please visit if you're a truffle lover.
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Restaurant de Compagnon
17 GuldehandsteegGood restaurant, in the middle of the touristic centre but once inside you won't notice this at all! Menu is based around truffles, so please visit if you're a truffle lover.
Simply the best place to have lunch here. Wonderful lunch menu, and famous for their cakes and high tea. Everything fresh from their garden or local farms. Go early to make reservations!
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Gartine
7 TaksteegSimply the best place to have lunch here. Wonderful lunch menu, and famous for their cakes and high tea. Everything fresh from their garden or local farms. Go early to make reservations!
Geisha
106A Prins HendrikkadeAsian fusion restaurant. Great food and friendly staff :)
At Castell they serve super tender and tasty spare ribs. Though we have to warn you: if you are a big eater you won't be satisfied here, portions are a bit small according to our appetite.
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Castell
254, 252 LijnbaansgrachtAt Castell they serve super tender and tasty spare ribs. Though we have to warn you: if you are a big eater you won't be satisfied here, portions are a bit small according to our appetite.
Drinks & Nightlife
The name says it all, visit this place for a nice evening filled with jazz music :)
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North Sea Jazz Club
1 PazzanistraatThe name says it all, visit this place for a nice evening filled with jazz music :)
Cocktail bar with a great ambience, see if you can get a spot on the couch (in the back of the basement).
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Mystique Amsterdam
Cocktail bar with a great ambience, see if you can get a spot on the couch (in the back of the basement).
Essentials
Albert Heijn at the Frederik Hendrikstraat is the supermarkt closest to the apartment.
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AH Frederik Hendrikstraat
81 Frederik HendrikstraatAlbert Heijn at the Frederik Hendrikstraat is the supermarkt closest to the apartment.
This Albert Heijn located in the Westerstraat is close to the apartment, and it will probably be on your way from the city center to the apartment. Across the street is a second supermarket (Jumbo).
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AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatThis Albert Heijn located in the Westerstraat is close to the apartment, and it will probably be on your way from the city center to the apartment. Across the street is a second supermarket (Jumbo).
Do you want to spend an evening in the park (or in the apartment)? At Sterk (open all night) they sell an enormous variety of liquors, beers, wines and sodas. They will be happy to advise you.
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Suit Amsterdam
41 RaadhuisstraatDo you want to spend an evening in the park (or in the apartment)? At Sterk (open all night) they sell an enormous variety of liquors, beers, wines and sodas. They will be happy to advise you.
Arts & Culture
Boom Chicago is a comedy club where they do shows as well as improv, all in English. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
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Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtBoom Chicago is a comedy club where they do shows as well as improv, all in English. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
For a cultural evening filled with ballet or opera you can visit Nationale Opera & Ballet. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
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National Opera & Ballet
3 AmstelFor a cultural evening filled with ballet or opera you can visit Nationale Opera & Ballet. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
Shopping
Meeuwig & Zn.
6K Nieuwe HemwegPerfect place to try and buy the most delicious olive oils :)