Eating well in Amsterdam

Eating well: A fancy dinner out in one of Amsterdam’s restaurants could be the crowning glory of your stay in this historic city. Whether you want to try some world famous dishes from international chefs or sample the delectable flavours of classic Dutch cuisine, Amsterdam as plenty to offer. Get your glad rags on and book a table today. 

International cuisine

Chefs from all over the world have flocked to Amsterdam to whip up a storm in the kitchen. Try Brasserie Ambassade on Herengracht to try amazing cocktails and French haute cuisine in a spacious, relaxed and contemporary atmosphere. If you want to try something truly world class and have the wallet to go with it, Blue Pepper Restaurant will blow your mind. The dishes at this Indonesian eatery are prepared so artistically that you will definitely want to gaze at them for a good while before eating. 

Traditional Dutch fare in a classy setting

If you want to eat as the locals do, and do it in style, try one of Amsterdam’s Dutch restaurants. De Silveren Spiegel (which means ‘The Silver Mirror’ in Dutch) is situated in a gorgeous old heritage building and its taster menu is to die for. Other amazing Dutch eateries in Amsterdam include Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam, which offers expensive, exciting Dutch food given a fresh and contemporary reboot. The inventive dishes here will make you marvel at the creativity of the chef – and it goes without saying that they are utterly delicious too. 

Book accommodation in a central location to enjoy Amsterdam’s restaurants to the full

Staying in a hostel in the centre of town – such as Hostel Sarphati – is a great idea because it enables you to get to and from restaurants with the greatest of ease and even more.