Jan
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Essentials

Best rated quality/price ratio for biological vegetables and fruit, as certified by Dutch Consumer Federation in the years 2009-2012. All varieties of fresh bread and pastries from 8:00am
91 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Lidl
25a Hemonylaan
91 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Best rated quality/price ratio for biological vegetables and fruit, as certified by Dutch Consumer Federation in the years 2009-2012. All varieties of fresh bread and pastries from 8:00am
Best manifestation of Amsterdam's multiculturality: food, beverages, textiles and all kinds of gadgets: the Flemish fried potatoes next to the papaya's.
1832 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
अल्बर्ट कुइप बाजार
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Best manifestation of Amsterdam's multiculturality: food, beverages, textiles and all kinds of gadgets: the Flemish fried potatoes next to the papaya's.
AH (Albert Heyn) a small supermarket shop of the largest grocery in NL. Easygoing store for quickly shopping daily food and drinks. Use the Bonus Card (on your key ring) for reductions.
57 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Frederiksplein
3 Frederiksplein
57 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
AH (Albert Heyn) a small supermarket shop of the largest grocery in NL. Easygoing store for quickly shopping daily food and drinks. Use the Bonus Card (on your key ring) for reductions.
Great fresh fish shop in a rather small place, Has daily entrance at all Dutch, Belgian and Danish fish auctions. Member of an extensive network of vendors in the rest of Europe.
Vishandel Tel
13 Kloveniersburgwal
Great fresh fish shop in a rather small place, Has daily entrance at all Dutch, Belgian and Danish fish auctions. Member of an extensive network of vendors in the rest of Europe.
Utrechtsestraat 17: In the former vaults of the old Bank building you will now find the "organic heaven". Tip: delicious meatballs and smoked salmon.
857 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Utrechtsestraat 17: In the former vaults of the old Bank building you will now find the "organic heaven". Tip: delicious meatballs and smoked salmon.

Food Scene

From 8:00 am-10:00 am a quick and casual breakfast for the early birds for an unbelievable price. An easy start-on the-go of a long day walking around.
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Hema
212 Kalverstraat
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
From 8:00 am-10:00 am a quick and casual breakfast for the early birds for an unbelievable price. An easy start-on the-go of a long day walking around.
A cocky but highly favorite spot for the locals. Coffee from a small but reliable Italian brand. Staff that can fulfill every wish of the connoisseur. Good tasting stroopwafels (waffles with honey).
80 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
de koffie salon centrum
130-BG Utrechtsestraat
80 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A cocky but highly favorite spot for the locals. Coffee from a small but reliable Italian brand. Staff that can fulfill every wish of the connoisseur. Good tasting stroopwafels (waffles with honey).
More than 15 years a favorite for its "jamón ibérico", the ham from the black footed pig, called "Pata Negra". Great variety of well tasting tapas and wines.
200 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Pata Negra
124 Utrechtsestraat
200 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
More than 15 years a favorite for its "jamón ibérico", the ham from the black footed pig, called "Pata Negra". Great variety of well tasting tapas and wines.
Casual and surprisingly good food. The place is huge and very ‘now’. An all-day place for the locals: from breakfast till late-night drinking, Coffee house, restaurant and work spot (free wifi).
399 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
399 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Casual and surprisingly good food. The place is huge and very ‘now’. An all-day place for the locals: from breakfast till late-night drinking, Coffee house, restaurant and work spot (free wifi).
Beautiful views over Muntplein and river Amstel, plus great selection of quality food and wines. Pure and simple. Venetian style of cooking. Lunch and diner menus change with the seasons.
16 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Incanto
2 Amstel
16 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Beautiful views over Muntplein and river Amstel, plus great selection of quality food and wines. Pure and simple. Venetian style of cooking. Lunch and diner menus change with the seasons.
Fantastic place on the inside. A good place to pick up Italian meals to home. Alternatively you can take a seat at one of the small tables and order a delicious panini.
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Uliveto
118 Weteringschans
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Fantastic place on the inside. A good place to pick up Italian meals to home. Alternatively you can take a seat at one of the small tables and order a delicious panini.
Spacious/light café restaurant, at the heart of the Old City. Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/Coffee/High Tea. Open from 9:30 - 1:00/2:00 am
119 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
119 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Spacious/light café restaurant, at the heart of the Old City. Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/Coffee/High Tea. Open from 9:30 - 1:00/2:00 am
Cheap and terrific food has earned a devoted following of locals. Menu choices: Peking Duck, clay pots with crispy meat and vegetables, black bean oysters.
94 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Nam Kee
111-113 Zeedijk
94 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Cheap and terrific food has earned a devoted following of locals. Menu choices: Peking Duck, clay pots with crispy meat and vegetables, black bean oysters.
A traditional Japanese restaurant If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming staff and the too-neat-to-eat presentation.
43 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Yamazato
333 Ferdinand Bolstraat
43 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A traditional Japanese restaurant If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming staff and the too-neat-to-eat presentation.
This (pricey) restaurant adds a whole new class of culinary comfort in the city. For the taste buds: Wagyu steak tartare, mains of Iberico suckling pig.
19 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Taiko Bar
50 Paulus Potterstraat
19 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This (pricey) restaurant adds a whole new class of culinary comfort in the city. For the taste buds: Wagyu steak tartare, mains of Iberico suckling pig.
Enjoy, besides the perfect coffee and freshly squeezed juices, the preservative free muffins and carrot cake, or take away sandwiches, salads and pastas.
98 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Small World Catering
14 Binnen Oranjestraat
98 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Enjoy, besides the perfect coffee and freshly squeezed juices, the preservative free muffins and carrot cake, or take away sandwiches, salads and pastas.
An authentic Thai place, which is why it's very crowded. But it's worth waiting for eating.
167 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 Zeedijk
167 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
An authentic Thai place, which is why it's very crowded. But it's worth waiting for eating.
It is the closest you'll come to a California-style burrito. Chili verde is good, as are tacos, tostadas and chimichangas. With crunchy totilla chips and a salad you have a great budget option.
6 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Taco Shop
200 Tolstraat
6 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
It is the closest you'll come to a California-style burrito. Chili verde is good, as are tacos, tostadas and chimichangas. With crunchy totilla chips and a salad you have a great budget option.
A unique and child-friendly experience. In earlier days the water pump station for Amsterdam, pumping the water from the coast's dunes. Now a favourite restaurant for the locals.
284 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
284 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A unique and child-friendly experience. In earlier days the water pump station for Amsterdam, pumping the water from the coast's dunes. Now a favourite restaurant for the locals.
Dishes from across Asia, including Japanese yakitori, sushi and Chinese dim sum. It's clean, serene and sophisticated.
18 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A-Fusion Food & Drinks
130 Zeedijk
18 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Dishes from across Asia, including Japanese yakitori, sushi and Chinese dim sum. It's clean, serene and sophisticated.
An examplary menu with wine pairing. Comprehensive antipasti, freshly made ​​ravioli with real truffle, lovely tender piece of meat and delightful panna cotta for dessert.
Restaurant Felicita
187C1 Weteringschans
An examplary menu with wine pairing. Comprehensive antipasti, freshly made ​​ravioli with real truffle, lovely tender piece of meat and delightful panna cotta for dessert.
An opportunity for meeting the Indonesian cuisine! It's pretty spicy. I have seen discolouring a table companion alternately white and red. Ah, those satés kambing!
34 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Tempo Doeloe
75 Utrechtsestraat
34 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
An opportunity for meeting the Indonesian cuisine! It's pretty spicy. I have seen discolouring a table companion alternately white and red. Ah, those satés kambing!
Great love for the original Italian art of cooking. Home-made Italian bread and fresh pastas. Whenever possible biological products. Fixed menu is changed every season.
313 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Toscanini
75 Lindengracht
313 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Great love for the original Italian art of cooking. Home-made Italian bread and fresh pastas. Whenever possible biological products. Fixed menu is changed every season.
The dishes are honest, and just as you have them in a French bistro. Here you can find a true pate, which does not have the looks of lean minced meat, but is coarse and creamy.
Bouchon du Centre
3 Falckstraat
The dishes are honest, and just as you have them in a French bistro. Here you can find a true pate, which does not have the looks of lean minced meat, but is coarse and creamy.
Here they stand for the good French bourgeois cuisine, excellent seafood plateaus, a great steak tartare -prepared at your table - and for everything for which you formerly had to travel to Paris.
Brasserie FLO Amsterdam
9 Amstelstraat
Here they stand for the good French bourgeois cuisine, excellent seafood plateaus, a great steak tartare -prepared at your table - and for everything for which you formerly had to travel to Paris.
A French-Mediterranean restaurant has long been the favorite of local gourmets. The dining area has poor acoustics, but the quality of food is inversely related to that inconvenience.
22 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bordewijk
7 Noordermarkt
22 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A French-Mediterranean restaurant has long been the favorite of local gourmets. The dining area has poor acoustics, but the quality of food is inversely related to that inconvenience.
This cuisine ( ** Michelin) pays much attention to flavors and textures of vegetables, fruits and spices. The chef uses these in his own way. Where else to eat a € 8,00 Hamburger once in your life?
13 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
& moshik
5 Oosterdokskade
13 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This cuisine ( ** Michelin) pays much attention to flavors and textures of vegetables, fruits and spices. The chef uses these in his own way. Where else to eat a € 8,00 Hamburger once in your life?
OK, the reviews are divided over the quality of the coffee, but the ambiance is not any less. A tiny little touch of NYC in Amsterdam
66 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Starbucks
72 Overtoom
66 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
OK, the reviews are divided over the quality of the coffee, but the ambiance is not any less. A tiny little touch of NYC in Amsterdam
Utrechtsestraat 37: Livingroom-like lunchroom with small courtyard in the summer favorite. An advantage and a disadvantage at the same time: mobile calling is not appreciated here.
421 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Utrechtsestraat 37: Livingroom-like lunchroom with small courtyard in the summer favorite. An advantage and a disadvantage at the same time: mobile calling is not appreciated here.
Original Indonesian kitchen, managed by family members. Those ladies have their old ways of cooking not forgotten.
Soenda Kelapa Indonesisch Eethuis
89 Utrechtsestraat
Original Indonesian kitchen, managed by family members. Those ladies have their old ways of cooking not forgotten.
A menu that's changing with the seasons. Italian culinary tradition. Regional dishes. The simple tastes of the Italian kitchen are leading. Pastas, bread, ice cream and coffee pastries are handmade.
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Segugio
96 Utrechtsestraat
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A menu that's changing with the seasons. Italian culinary tradition. Regional dishes. The simple tastes of the Italian kitchen are leading. Pastas, bread, ice cream and coffee pastries are handmade.

Sightseeing

This building is the historical place where the family Frank and two other families lived during World War II (1942-1944). Daughter Anne Frank has written here her diary.
2775 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This building is the historical place where the family Frank and two other families lived during World War II (1942-1944). Daughter Anne Frank has written here her diary.
An impressive building in the style of the Roman Empires. Originally town hall of Amsterdam, nowadays the Queen's palace where State's guests are recieved.
360 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
अम्स्टर्डम रॉयल पैलेस
147 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
360 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
An impressive building in the style of the Roman Empires. Originally town hall of Amsterdam, nowadays the Queen's palace where State's guests are recieved.
Close together: The Rijks, Stedelijk, Royal Concertgebouw and Van Gogh. The Rijks is reopened in april 2013. The Van Gogh is temporarily moved to the Hermitage untill 2013.
1480 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Museumplein
Museumplein
1480 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Close together: The Rijks, Stedelijk, Royal Concertgebouw and Van Gogh. The Rijks is reopened in april 2013. The Van Gogh is temporarily moved to the Hermitage untill 2013.
This large venue hosts acts that are too big for the 17th Century inner city of Old Amsterdam.
78 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
AFAS लाइव
590 Johan Cruijff Boulevard
78 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This large venue hosts acts that are too big for the 17th Century inner city of Old Amsterdam.
This behemoth venue opened in 2012 and can contain 17.000 people. It attracted suitably big names already: Lady Gaga, Madonna and George Michael, to name but a few.
49 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Ziggo डोम
100 De Passage
49 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This behemoth venue opened in 2012 and can contain 17.000 people. It attracted suitably big names already: Lady Gaga, Madonna and George Michael, to name but a few.
This former dairy acts as a home-away-from-home of all styles, drawing an eclectic crowd. Offers a full programme year round. A key cultural beacon in the last 30 years.
444 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Melkweg
234A Lijnbaansgracht
444 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This former dairy acts as a home-away-from-home of all styles, drawing an eclectic crowd. Offers a full programme year round. A key cultural beacon in the last 30 years.
The Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ functions as a cultural link connecting the newly developed IJ banks with the old heart of the city. The building was designed by the Danish architects 3XN.
105 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet Heinkade
105 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ functions as a cultural link connecting the newly developed IJ banks with the old heart of the city. The building was designed by the Danish architects 3XN.
The Alteration (1578) brought originally Catholic Amsterdam under Calvinist rule. The Begijnhof houses were beguines' private property. So they were allowed to remain as Catholic institution.
277 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
277 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Alteration (1578) brought originally Catholic Amsterdam under Calvinist rule. The Begijnhof houses were beguines' private property. So they were allowed to remain as Catholic institution.
At 28,000 square metres spread over 10 levels, the OBA is the largest public library in Europe and an excellent spot to spend a couple of hours.
188 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 Oosterdokskade
188 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
At 28,000 square metres spread over 10 levels, the OBA is the largest public library in Europe and an excellent spot to spend a couple of hours.
Over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. Focus on new developments. But also a significant selection of more mainstream music.
120 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
120 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. Focus on new developments. But also a significant selection of more mainstream music.
A nice view over Amsterdam? Walk along the right side of the IJ-tunnel up to the large open air terraces of the Nemo Museum. Enjoy your day, children, parents and grandparents!
603 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
NEMO विज्ञान केंद्र
2 Oosterdok
603 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A nice view over Amsterdam? Walk along the right side of the IJ-tunnel up to the large open air terraces of the Nemo Museum. Enjoy your day, children, parents and grandparents!
Utrechtsestraat 22: Strict juice bar with healthy mixtures as raw chocolate and wheatgrass: as if you take a bite out of a lawn, but certainly with an encouraging after taste
Litedark urban food
22 Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat 22: Strict juice bar with healthy mixtures as raw chocolate and wheatgrass: as if you take a bite out of a lawn, but certainly with an encouraging after taste
Utrechtsestraat 40: In this HiFi Walhalla they let you hear how addictingly beautiful music can sound at home.
Concerto Audio - Music Systems
6 Mariadistelkade
Utrechtsestraat 40: In this HiFi Walhalla they let you hear how addictingly beautiful music can sound at home.
Utrechtsestraat 57: Around lunchtime, the queues may reach until the bridge. "Simone on a brown slice of bread" sells the fastest: old cheese, arugula, Parma ham, pine nuts and truffle sauce.
45 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Van Leeuwen
711HS Keizersgracht
45 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Utrechtsestraat 57: Around lunchtime, the queues may reach until the bridge. "Simone on a brown slice of bread" sells the fastest: old cheese, arugula, Parma ham, pine nuts and truffle sauce.
Utrechtsestraat 52-58: A five buildings comprising hotspot for LP and CD lovers, with recently a coffee lounge and regular live music.
46 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Concerto
54- 60 Utrechtsestraat
46 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Utrechtsestraat 52-58: A five buildings comprising hotspot for LP and CD lovers, with recently a coffee lounge and regular live music.

Shopping

One of the large Apple Stores in Europe with a large staff to support you in using all the Apple products.
30 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Apple Amsterdam
25 Leidseplein
30 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
One of the large Apple Stores in Europe with a large staff to support you in using all the Apple products.

Arts & Culture

This former Protestant church is a cornerstone of the live music and clubbing scene for more than 40 years. The building is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
937 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This former Protestant church is a cornerstone of the live music and clubbing scene for more than 40 years. The building is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
Hosts several concerts each month featuring chamber music, choirs and ensembles. Situated in the "Begijnenhof", a configuration of small medieval houses around this originally Catholic Church.
English Reformed Church
48 Begijnhof
Hosts several concerts each month featuring chamber music, choirs and ensembles. Situated in the "Begijnenhof", a configuration of small medieval houses around this originally Catholic Church.
In 1948 Jorn (COpenha), Noiret, Dotremont (BRuss), Karel Appel,Corneille,Constant (Amsterdam) were ANTI intellectual approaches and PRO a simple principle of ‘Doing’.COBRA was born. Tram 5: Terminal
63 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
कोब्रा संध्याकालीन कला संग्रहालय
1 Sandbergplein
63 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
In 1948 Jorn (COpenha), Noiret, Dotremont (BRuss), Karel Appel,Corneille,Constant (Amsterdam) were ANTI intellectual approaches and PRO a simple principle of ‘Doing’.COBRA was born. Tram 5: Terminal

Drinks & Nightlife

A real ‘brown pub’, located in a monumental building. A nostalgic and welcoming bar, due to its laidback attitude. For decades the place has remained totally unaltered.
35 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
140 Utrechtsestraat
35 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A real ‘brown pub’, located in a monumental building. A nostalgic and welcoming bar, due to its laidback attitude. For decades the place has remained totally unaltered.
A brown café. It has occupied a lovely site on the river Amstel for more than 100 years. The wine list is longer than most bars, the snacks are classy. Entertainment from big bands to lindy hop.
218 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Hesp
130-131 Weesperzijde
218 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A brown café. It has occupied a lovely site on the river Amstel for more than 100 years. The wine list is longer than most bars, the snacks are classy. Entertainment from big bands to lindy hop.
The smallest bar in Amsterdam. Also one of the oldest. The Doctor has the cure for whatever ails you. Since 1798. Whisky figures large, there's a monthly special.
53 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café De Koe
381 Marnixstraat
53 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The smallest bar in Amsterdam. Also one of the oldest. The Doctor has the cure for whatever ails you. Since 1798. Whisky figures large, there's a monthly special.
In a ramshackle 17th cent house with open fire, mismatched furniture, and entertaining locals. Here is living a happy cat in a box on the radiator. But there is also an extensive wine cellar.
46 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café de Wetering
37 Weteringstraat
46 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
In a ramshackle 17th cent house with open fire, mismatched furniture, and entertaining locals. Here is living a happy cat in a box on the radiator. But there is also an extensive wine cellar.
This "Berlin living room bar" has a personal, cosy vibe.On offer are German beers: Weihenstaphaner on tap, Jever, Berliner Pilsener.Try a Bavarian smoke brew, the Schänkerla Rauchbier Märzen.
151 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Brecht
157 Weteringschans
151 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
This "Berlin living room bar" has a personal, cosy vibe.On offer are German beers: Weihenstaphaner on tap, Jever, Berliner Pilsener.Try a Bavarian smoke brew, the Schänkerla Rauchbier Märzen.
One of the crown jewels of Amsterdam bars is The Pilsner Club, better known as The British Bottom. The pub dates back to 1893. A smoke and music free café and particularly a café without bar.
10 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The Pilsener Club
4 Begijnensteeg
10 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
One of the crown jewels of Amsterdam bars is The Pilsner Club, better known as The British Bottom. The pub dates back to 1893. A smoke and music free café and particularly a café without bar.
The IJ Brewery,certified organic beers can be sampled at the tasting room or large terrace under the De Gooyer windmill. Daily from 15:00-20:00pm. Tram 10 (direction Azartplein): STOP Hoogte Kadijk
1100 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The IJ Brewery,certified organic beers can be sampled at the tasting room or large terrace under the De Gooyer windmill. Daily from 15:00-20:00pm. Tram 10 (direction Azartplein): STOP Hoogte Kadijk