Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Starbucks Coffee Netherlands BV
Great place to have coffee!
Located in the garden of the Hermitage this well kept secret serves small biological dishes. Enjoy your coffee in the sun on the lovely terrace and imagine that the city is miles away. Closed sundays
85 locals recommend
Dignita Hoftuin
18a Nieuwe HerengrachtLocated in the garden of the Hermitage this well kept secret serves small biological dishes. Enjoy your coffee in the sun on the lovely terrace and imagine that the city is miles away. Closed sundays
Very nicely decorated restaurant. French cuisine with good fish dishes and vegetables. Tip: in summer, take place in the garden and in winter, choose the fireplace.
75 locals recommend
Lion Noir
28 ReguliersdwarsstraatVery nicely decorated restaurant. French cuisine with good fish dishes and vegetables. Tip: in summer, take place in the garden and in winter, choose the fireplace.
Fresh food deli: salads, quiches, stews and fruit to take away. Also offers a wide selection of dutch cheeses.
11 locals recommend
V.O.F. 'n Sterk Staaltje
12 StaalstraatFresh food deli: salads, quiches, stews and fruit to take away. Also offers a wide selection of dutch cheeses.
One of the best Thai restaurants in the neighborhood. Don't choose from the menu but ask the staff to surprise you with their own selection of thai specialities.
10 locals recommend
Krua Thai Classic
22 StaalstraatOne of the best Thai restaurants in the neighborhood. Don't choose from the menu but ask the staff to surprise you with their own selection of thai specialities.
A great selection of vegan/vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups. You can taste a few options before making a choice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Eat in or take away.
25 locals recommend
Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 JodenbreestraatA great selection of vegan/vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups. You can taste a few options before making a choice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Eat in or take away.
Located in the historical conservatory of the Royal Artis zoo, De Plantage has a modern feel and a cultural mix of dishes. In summer, the terrace is open and you can sit under the old plane trees.
224 locals recommend
De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanLocated in the historical conservatory of the Royal Artis zoo, De Plantage has a modern feel and a cultural mix of dishes. In summer, the terrace is open and you can sit under the old plane trees.
A high end bar for anyone who prefers a better wine than the average bottle. They also have tasty anti- pasti platters with delicate bites and small dishes.
132 locals recommend
Bar Moustache
141 UtrechtsestraatA high end bar for anyone who prefers a better wine than the average bottle. They also have tasty anti- pasti platters with delicate bites and small dishes.
Essentials
This food market was created with a straightforward idea behind: offering fresh food from Dutch farmers , fresh fish from local fishermen and to bake fresh bread four times a day on the spot.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanThis food market was created with a straightforward idea behind: offering fresh food from Dutch farmers , fresh fish from local fishermen and to bake fresh bread four times a day on the spot.
AH Jodenbreestraat
21 JodenbreestraatAlbert Heijn Supermarket
Arts & Culture
Located on Amsterdam’s Waterlooplein, the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam is home to the Dutch National Opera and the Dutch National Ballet.
95 locals recommend
National Opera & Ballet
3 AmstelLocated on Amsterdam’s Waterlooplein, the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam is home to the Dutch National Opera and the Dutch National Ballet.
The Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret and concerts.
250 locals recommend
Koninklijk Theater Carre
115 /125 AmstelThe Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo-Renaissance theatre founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret and concerts.
Sightseeing
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681
604 locals recommend
Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelHermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel river in the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681
The Jewish Historical Museum is located in a group of four historical Ashkenazi synagogues at the heart of the former Jewish quarter.
151 locals recommend
Jewish Historical Museum
1 Nieuwe AmstelstraatThe Jewish Historical Museum is located in a group of four historical Ashkenazi synagogues at the heart of the former Jewish quarter.
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world and a quiet and relaxing place to visit on a warm afternoon. Beautiful plants, real peace around and not as many tourists as everywhere else.
299 locals recommend
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanOne of the oldest botanical gardens in the world and a quiet and relaxing place to visit on a warm afternoon. Beautiful plants, real peace around and not as many tourists as everywhere else.
Entertainment & Activities
Tuschinski is considered as one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world. The interior and exterior are a spectacular mix of styles; Amsterdam School, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
340 locals recommend
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatTuschinski is considered as one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world. The interior and exterior are a spectacular mix of styles; Amsterdam School, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
Founded in 1838, the Artis Royal Zoo is still as enchanting as it was nearly two centuries ago.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanFounded in 1838, the Artis Royal Zoo is still as enchanting as it was nearly two centuries ago.
Shopping
Mobilia Living recently renovated their three-storey building. Definitely worth visiting when you’re into designer furniture and accessories by famous designers and emerging talent.
13 locals recommend
Mobilia
62 UtrechtsestraatMobilia Living recently renovated their three-storey building. Definitely worth visiting when you’re into designer furniture and accessories by famous designers and emerging talent.
Situated underground, in an old bank vault, this store carries superb brands like: A.P.C., Our Legacy, Levi's Made & Crafted, Anderson’s, Minimarket, Freitag, Grenson, Porter and Surface To Air
8 locals recommend
290 Square Meters
3 HoutkopersdwarsstraatSituated underground, in an old bank vault, this store carries superb brands like: A.P.C., Our Legacy, Levi's Made & Crafted, Anderson’s, Minimarket, Freitag, Grenson, Porter and Surface To Air
Concerto is an institution, a world-class record shop that started in 1955 and has an enormous collection of new and second-hand cd's, lp's and dvd's embracing pop, jazz, classical, dance, ethnic,...
46 locals recommend
Concerto
54- 60 UtrechtsestraatConcerto is an institution, a world-class record shop that started in 1955 and has an enormous collection of new and second-hand cd's, lp's and dvd's embracing pop, jazz, classical, dance, ethnic,...
Drinks & Nightlife
There is something very exciting about the secrecy surrounding this place and to look at it from the outside you would never guess that such a chic and stylish bar was on the other side of that door.
149 locals recommend
Door74
74 ReguliersdwarsstraatThere is something very exciting about the secrecy surrounding this place and to look at it from the outside you would never guess that such a chic and stylish bar was on the other side of that door.
Club NYX
42 ReguliersdwarsstraatGreat gay dance club in Amsterdam