Restaurants
When choosing the best restaurants to visit in Amsterdam, it is important to focus on the rich and varied Dutch cuisine on offer in this city. As is often the case in many cities, some of the more interesting and unique restaurants in Amsterdam are located outside the centre of the city, away from the major tourist areas. The following restaurants are certainly all worth a visit, but for some, you may have to use public transport or catch a taxi. Perhaps if you plan your day right, you might end up outside one of these delightful spots just in time for a meal.
Foodhallen
Foodhallen Amsterdam, Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam
Located in a former tram depot, Foodhallen is an indoor food hall with 21 different food and drink stalls featuring high quality street-food style cuisine from around the world. Grab some food or drinks from one of the stalls and then find one of the tables situated around the hall. It can get quite crowded, but people are also quick to move along, so spaces are always popping up if you are patient. Located in the Out-West neighbourhood, it is best to take a tram to get to the food hall (For example: Tram 17 from Amsterdam Centraal Station). While not in the centre of the city, it is a nice opportunity to explore a more residential side of Amsterdam.
Hap Hmm
Eerste Helmersstraat 33, 1054 CZ Amsterdam
Hap Hmm has been serving traditional Dutch cuisine since 1935 and continues to be incredibly popular today with both locals and visitors to Amsterdam. A five minute walk from Leidseplen to the east or Vondelpark to the west, Hap Hmm is the perfect place to load up on fresh, filling Dutch cuisine. This includes meals such as butter-soft beef steak, meatballs or schnitzel, all normally served with boiled potatoes and vegetables. Thankfully for your hip-pocket, this restaurant also has very reasonable prices, but the excellent food ensures Hap Hmm is busy at all times. They do not take reservations, so be willing to wait a little while for a table at busy times – it will be worth it!
Jansz
Reestraat 8, 1016 DN, Amsterdam
Set in a former apothecary, Jansz is an elegant and stylish restaurant serving high quality, simple yet modern food. Sitting in a beautiful canal side location and part of the classy Pulitzer Hotel, Jansz is perfect for a special occasion or as a treat to yourselves when you’re sick of meat and veg. Serving salads, sandwiches and a good range of seafood, Jansz’s menu has something on offer for everyone. Our tip is to take advantage of their lunch special with 2 courses and coffee/tea for €35, or include dessert for €39. If you do opt for dessert, make sure you try the chocolate fondant, you can walk it off tomorrow… or come back for more!
De Kas
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, 1097 DE Amsterdam
De Kas is a unique Amsterdam experience. Located just out of the city centre in the stunning Frankendael Park, this restaurant is located in a spacious and light greenhouse dating from 1926. One of the first farm to table restaurants in the world, De Kas has on site gardens growing more than 100 different types of vegetables, herbs and fruit. Each week the menu changes, based on the finest vegetables found in the gardens that week, which are paired with the addition of fish or meat. De Kas offers fixed menus: lunch 3 dishes €35.50; dinner 5 dishes €57. Serving staff add to the experience, taking their time bringing out each artfully designed dish and carefully explaining what you are about to enjoy. De Kas is a food destination that might end up being the highlight of your trip to Amsterdam!
Moeders
Rozengracht 251, 1016 SX Amsterdam
Moeders is the Dutch word for mother and upon entry to this quirky and popular restaurant in the trendy Jordaan area you will soon discover why. Every spare inch of wall in this restaurant is covered with framed pictures of mothers! All looking over you as you eat. Now, while that may sound slightly odd, it all adds to the atmosphere and spirit of this restaurant; focused on homely, traditional Dutch food. As such, a visit to Moeders is incomplete without a serving of the traditional Dutch dish, Stamppot, featuring mashed potato, cabbage, bacon, sausage and meatballs. Just be aware that due to its reasonable prices and huge portions, this restaurant is a winner with locals and tourists alike, so if you want to ensure you get a seat, book ahead if possible (a few days should normally suffice, or try your luck on the day).
