Amsterdam Restaurants

Top Amsterdam Restaurants

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

De Kas

4.7★★★★★

(3651 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, 1097 DE Amsterdam

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Fine dining restaurant
Restaurant

De Kas is Amsterdam’s well-known fine dining restaurant and kwekerij in Park Frankendael, serving lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. Its website highlights seasonal cooking with fresh ingredients, and the restaurant draws a large volume...

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The Cottage

4.8★★★★★

(1940 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Linnaeusstraat 88, 1092 CP Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Gastropub

The Cottage in Amsterdam is a gastropub and restaurant with a large review count and a strong five-star reputation. It combines pub-style drinking with a proper dining room in the city.

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Ziggo Dome

4.5★★★★★

(30581 reviews)

De Passage 100, 1101 AX Amsterdam

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Event venue
Concert hall

Ziggo Dome is Amsterdam’s major concert hall and event venue, known for large-scale live shows in the city.

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ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

4★★★★★

(13606 reviews)

Schipholweg 181, 1171 PK Badhoevedorp

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Restaurant
Hotel

ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in Badhoevedorp includes a restaurant within the hotel, and it has a very large review base with more than 13,000 Google reviews. It is one of the busier hospitality addresses in...

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A’DAM Tower

4.6★★★★★

(10748 reviews)

Overhoeksplein 1, 1031 KS Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Bar
Club
Coworking space

A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam combines a restaurant, bar, club and coworking space under one roof, with a large visitor footprint and active social channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Brouwerij ‘t IJ

4.6★★★★★

(8005 reviews)

Funenkade 7, 1018 AL Amsterdam

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Brewery
Bar
Brewpub

Brouwerij ’t IJ in Amsterdam combines a brewery, bar and brewpub, and draws a very large crowd online.

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Strandpaviljoen Paal 17 Aan Zee

4.3★★★★★

(7958 reviews)

Ruijslaan 94, 1796 AZ De Koog

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Restaurant
Strandpaviljoen
Evenementenlocatie
Toeristische attractie

Beachfront hospitality venue in De Koog with restaurant, beach pavilion and event space, overlooking the North Sea and popular with day visitors.

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McDonalds

4★★★★★

(7459 reviews)

Kleine Wijzend 1, 1647 DT Berkhout

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Hamburger restaurant
Family restaurant
Fast food restaurant
Takeout restaurant

McDonalds in Berkhout is a fast-food and family restaurant with takeaway service, backed by a very large review base of 7,459 Google reviews.

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Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel

4.3★★★★★

(5182 reviews)

Joan Muyskenweg 10, 1096 CJ Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Hotel

Restaurant at Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel in Amsterdam, serving hotel guests and visitors with a full dining option on site.

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Holland Casino Amsterdam

4.1★★★★★

(4949 reviews)

Max Euweplein 62, 1017 MB Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Casino

Holland Casino Amsterdam includes a restaurant and stays open daily from 10:30am until 4am. It is one of the busiest entries here, with thousands of reviews and active Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.4★★★★★

(4741 reviews)

Damrak 1-5, 1012 TM Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Banquet hall
Bar
Business to business service

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is a major hotel at Amsterdam Centraal with restaurant, bar and banquet facilities, plus business-to-business services. It also has a very large review base, with 4,700+ Google reviews and active Facebook...

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Hotel Casa Amsterdam

4.4★★★★★

(4706 reviews)

Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, 1097 BC Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Beer garden
Convention center
Coworking space

Hotel Casa Amsterdam’s restaurant EAST serves breakfast through dinner in a relaxed hotel setting, with specialty coffee and cocktails on the menu. The venue also includes a beer garden and coworking space, making it a...

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How to choose a restaurant in Amsterdam

Start with what kind of meal you actually want: a sit-down dinner, a quick lunch, or something to eat standing up between errands. Amsterdam restaurant listings often mix full-service restaurants with casual eateries and takeaway counters, so check the type before you check the menu.

Reservations matter more here than in many cities — a popular spot can be fully booked for a Friday or Saturday evening days in advance, while a weekday lunch rarely needs one. If a listing gives a phone number or booking link, use it rather than walking in and hoping.

Location inside Amsterdam changes the experience as much as the cuisine does: a restaurant near Centraal Station or the Museumplein serves a different crowd, at a different price, than one in a residential neighborhood like De Pijp or Oost. Match the setting to the occasion, not just the food.

Questions people ask

Do Amsterdam restaurants automatically add a service charge?

Dutch menu prices are legally required to include service and VAT, so there is no automatic service charge added to the bill. Tipping is appreciated but discretionary, typically rounding up or leaving a small amount rather than a fixed percentage. If a bill does show an added charge, ask the server what it covers before paying.

Do I need a reservation, and how far ahead?

Smaller and well-known restaurants can fill up especially for weekend dinners, so booking a few days ahead is a safer habit than in cities with more seating capacity. Casual lunch spots and walk-in-friendly places generally don't require this. Check each listing for a reservation link or phone number and use it directly.

Can I pay by card, or do I need cash?

Card and contactless payment, including phone and watch payments, are the default across Amsterdam and cash is accepted less consistently than visitors expect. Some smaller places are card-only and carry no cash float at all. If cash matters to you, confirm with the specific restaurant rather than assuming.

How do I know if a restaurant handles dietary restrictions like halal, vegetarian, or allergies?

Dutch food service rules require staff to be able to tell you about allergens on request, but the listing itself won't always state this. Ask the restaurant directly, ideally before you arrive, especially for anything beyond common allergies. For halal or other specific dietary needs, confirm with the restaurant rather than assuming from the cuisine type alone.

What's the difference between a restaurant, a bar, and a bruin café listing in this category?

A restaurant in this directory generally means table service and a full menu, while a bar or bruin café (a traditional Dutch brown pub) may serve food but centers on drinks. The listings above cover a mix, so check the description on each one rather than assuming from the name. If you specifically want a sit-down dinner, look for restaurants described as full-service.

Are opening hours reliable, especially on Sundays and Mondays?

Some Amsterdam restaurants close on Mondays or have shorter Sunday hours, and this varies by business rather than following one citywide pattern. Listed hours can also change seasonally. Check the restaurant's own website or call ahead before a special trip, particularly early in the week.