Best restaurants in Amsterdam

33 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam, r/travel, r/Netherlands

People widely recommend De Kas, and a few name it for lunch or dinner. Several praise the food, and a few point to its calm, nature-filled setting. A couple of commenters single it out for vegetarian and vegan meals, a couple say it sits a little outside the centre but is worth the trip, and a couple advise booking ahead.

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People recommend Ken Sushi, and several single out its omakase, with several ranking it the best in the city. One commenter reports repeat visits that never disappointed, and a few note that seats are hard to get. A couple of commenters push back on its authenticity, with one calling it flashy, though the other still finds the food tasty.

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People largely recommend Night Kitchen, with many praising the food and a couple of diners singling out the chef's menu. Several commenters push back on the idea that it is an Instagram place. Caveats: a couple of diners say the portions are small, one found the food bland, and a couple say it works best with a group of friends sharing dishes.

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People recommend Eetsalon Van Dobben near Rembrandtplein, and several commenters name its broodje kroket, with a couple also suggesting the broodje half om half. One commenter calls it an Amsterdam institution, another says the old-fashioned Amsterdam atmosphere alone is reason to go, and one suggests checking its opening hours first. Two commenters are dismissive, and one of them prefers FEBO.

Rembrandtplein

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People lean positive on Loetje, and several commenters praise the steak, with a few singling out the Bali steak as the dish to order. A few say quality has slipped, one compares it to a high-end McDonald's, and one calls it a tourist trap. Commenters name several outlets, so the praise mostly concerns the chain's steak; one rates the Centraal outlet's steak as good.

Centraal

12 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam, r/Netherlands

Many people recommend Paon Bali, with several calling it a top pick for Balinese cooking. One commenter says it never disappoints, and another calls it true Balinese cuisine.

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Many commenters recommend Madre in the Jordaan, a plant-based Mexican restaurant. One diner who likes meat says they did not miss it at all, another says it satisfies a craving for Mexican food from home, and a couple call the food great or delicious.

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People recommend the Czaar Peterstraat branch of Spirit, where commenters praise the wide choice of vegan and vegetarian dishes. It is a pay-by-weight buffet rather than all-you-can-eat, and one commenter advises taking small portions at a time. One commenter mentions a large playground nearby.

Czaar Peterstraat

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Commenters recommend Restaurant Blauw for Indonesian food, and several point to its rijsttafel, the Indonesian rice-table meal. One commenter calls it a favourite, and one singles out the goat satay and the tempura snacks. One commenter names the Amstelveenseweg location.

Amstelveenseweg

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Commenters recommend De Hapjeshoek for Surinamese food, and one points out that seeing the dishes before ordering makes it easy to try several. Several note that it sits inside a metro station, and one describes it as a takeaway counter. Others are cooler: one calls the food merely serviceable, another says it is nothing special, and one says it has slipped over the past year.

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People recommend Gifu Ramen, with one commenter ranking its tonkotsu broth as the city's best and another calling the ramen excellent. A couple of diners advise booking ahead, though one walk-in diner says they never waited long. A couple describe it as a bit fancy for a quick bowl.

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Many commenters recommend Roopram Roti, and several name its roti specifically. One commenter points to the De Pijp and Oost branches for Hindustani roti, and another notes a line out the door. One commenter says the Oost roti has always disappointed them.

Oost

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Most commenters recommend Effendy, especially for its lahmacun, the Turkish flatbread pizza, and a few call the food delicious or the best. One commenter finds the food average and is unimpressed by the polished branding.

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People are split on Ramen Kingdom. Many praise the ramen, and a couple say nothing else compares, with one singling out the tonkotsu. One diner finds the broth nearly perfect but the bowl too rich. A couple of commenters mention queues, and a few found it overhyped, average or unimpressive.

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Commenters recommend Sora, and a couple point to its ramen, with one diner calling every ramen there excellent. One diner advises arriving early because the room is tiny and takes no reservations. On the tonkotsu, one diner, going from memory, calls it good but less thick than versions in Japan, and another recent visitor agrees with both views.

7 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

Many people recommend Fuku Ramen, and commenters praise its taste, with one calling it the best ramen they have had. One commenter likes that the menu changes every so often, and another says the craft behind the ramen is genuine. One diner says Sunday waits can run long, though they still judge it worthwhile.

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People recommend Spang Makandra, a Surinamese spot in De Pijp near the start of the Albert Cuyp market. Several of the recommendations are brief and do not describe the commenter's own visit. One reply to an earlier recommendation is lukewarm.

De Pijp

7 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam, r/Netherlands

People recommend Kartika on the Overtoom, and diners praise the food, with one naming the gado-gado and rendang and another finding the vegetarian rijsttafel tasty. One commenter says their family counts it a favourite authentic Indonesian spot. The one caveat comes from a diner who loved the meal but says an Indonesian colleague did not consider it the best.

Overtoom

7 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

People recommend Sushi Era for sushi, and one commenter says it is always the best. A couple, writing from their own experience, say they are big fans or have been ordering from it for months, and a couple mention it for takeaway or delivery. The replies don't name any specific dishes.

7 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

Many people recommend Sushi Su, and several mention the Rijnstraat branch. A few commenters praise the food, and one calls it the best sushi order in the city. One regular who has ordered there for years describes the quality as steady, and a local in the Rivierenbuurt calls it the top takeaway pick there.

Rijnstraat

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Most people recommend nNea, a pizza-only restaurant that several call one of the best pizzerias in the country or beyond, and one singles out the Nonno Vincenzo pizza. A couple of commenters say it serves only pizza, and one says larger groups may struggle to get a table. One commenter found it overhyped, and another says the reservation system needs fixing and bookings must be made far ahead.

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Commenters recommend Wing Kee on the Zeedijk, and a couple count it among their favourites. One commenter rates it much better than Nam Kee on the same street, another praises the pork belly, and one singles out the salt and chili cuttlefish. One diner stopped going after a run of mediocre meals and now prefers New King.

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People recommend Betawi on Admiraal de Ruijterweg, and one commenter calls its rijsttafel the best, while a long-time regular has called it a favourite for over ten years. One commenter says it only takes cash.

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Most people who weigh in recommend Rijks, though some of the praise is secondhand. One diner says the lunch was delicious, a few commenters single out the beetroot millefeuille, and one credits its location beside the Rijksmuseum. Some are less keen: one who visited twice was disappointed both times, and another thinks it too big and impersonal for dining alone. One commenter notes that a reservation is needed.

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Most commenters recommend Ladybird, and several praise the fried chicken, with a couple highlighting the sauces and one the burger. A couple of commenters have complaints about the checkout experience, and one says the atmosphere is poor.

De Pijp

6 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam, r/travel

People recommend Hoi Tin for Chinese food, and one commenter lists it among favourite spots in central Amsterdam. One diner, noting it is on the Zeedijk, praises the pork sandwiches as fresh and filling and reports a queue every day.

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People recommend Esh Pitabar, with one commenter placing it near Museumplein and another near the Van Gogh Museum, and commenters praise the food, with one calling its pita, hummus and shoarma delicious and another describing the visit as life-changing. One commenter advises booking ahead.

6 people recommendvia r/Netherlands, r/Amsterdam

People recommend Sea Palace for Chinese food, with one diner calling it their Chinese New Year go-to and another saying it is approved by their Hong Kong family. A few commenters say it looks touristy from the outside, though one finds it quite authentic once inside, and one calls it somewhat gimmicky but fun.

6 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

Commenters recommend this Chinese noodle spot near Leidseplein, with a few commenters singling out the spicy oil noodles and one praising the hand-pulled noodles. One diner calls it a go-to for quick meals before a show, and one notes that it gets busy, with a queue that moves fast.

Leidseplein

6 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

People recommend Hakata Senpachi, a Japanese restaurant, and a few single out its yakitori, with one calling it the most authentic yakitori experience. One commenter names it the best Japanese food they have had, and another thinks it may be the most fun of the places they name. The comments are brief and no warnings appear.

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People recommend Sampurna, an Indonesian restaurant, and several point to its rijsttafel. One diner says they always order the full rijsttafel and leave satisfied, and another praises the homemade sambal. Locations mentioned include Rembrandtplein, Singel and the Bloemenmarkt; the Bloemenmarkt praise is from some years back and that commenter is unsure whether it has changed.

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People recommend Fou Fow, and a couple of commenters name its ramen. One commenter suggests ordering the hakata tonkotsu, and another, who has eaten there, found it above average. One commenter calls it the best in town.

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Commenters recommend Bali Brunch, and a couple say it is popular with Indonesian diners. One commenter praises its modern Indonesian cooking, and another says the rica rica reminds them of home cooking. The main caveat is that several describe it as fusion rather than traditional Indonesian food, so it may not suit those seeking traditional cooking.

6 people recommendvia r/Netherlands, r/Amsterdam

People recommend Made's Warung, and one places it near the Vondelpark, and commenters praise the food. One diner calls it their current go-to, and another suggests it for Balinese campur. One commenter notes that it leans toward Balinese cooking, though they think the flavours are really good.

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People recommend Hearth in Oost, a plant-based restaurant. One diner who does not usually go to plant-based places was pleasantly surprised by its Italian-inspired dishes, which avoid the usual pasta with cheese, and another commenter calls it amazing. One diner found it too pretentious for the amount of food, and another liked it but felt the menu was not especially Italian, citing dishes with tahini and ramen.

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People praise the food at Cannibale Royale, with one calling it a top pick for meat lovers and another saying it is consistently excellent. One commenter notes it has several locations. Two are less impressed: one calls it a middling meat restaurant to choose only when better places are full, and another was disappointed by most of the steakhouses they tried, including this one.

5 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

Commenters recommend Rotishop Gieta, and one calls its roti the best they have tried in Amsterdam. A couple of commenters point to the West branch in particular. One commenter, who had heard good things beforehand, found it fell well short of two other roti places they name.

West

5 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

Commenters recommend Tewatashi in De Pijp. A couple rate its omakase very highly, with one calling it very authentic, and another praises the delicious food, relaxed feel and natural sake list.

De Pijp

5 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

People recommend Toko Bersama, and one diner calls the food amazing after a recent visit. Another recommends it for takeaway, and one says the Rames Compleet is large enough to cover both a dinner and a lunch. The main caveats are that one diner notes a long queue but says the wait is worthwhile, and a commenter wanted more of a sit-down restaurant feel.

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People recommend Sonny Falafel, a falafel shop in De Pijp. Several commenters praise the falafel: one says it is the best and mentions the unlimited salad bar, while another, writing about the Albert Cuyp location, praises the falafel and fries and the unlimited toppings. One commenter prefers Maoz, though finds Sonny fine.

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Commenters recommend Café de Klos, and a few praise its spare ribs, with one ranking them above any others they have eaten and another naming them the best in Amsterdam. One commenter notes that a meal there is substantial, and another mentions its escargots and steaks.

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Commenters recommend Pendergast in Westerpark, and a few single out its American barbecue, with one commenter calling the Kansas-style barbecue excellent though unsure it is the real thing. One diner counts it among their personal favourites. One caveat is space: one commenter says it is not very roomy and is unsure a large group could be seated.

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Several commenters recommend Ayumi Sushi, a small takeaway sushi shop in Watergraafsmeer. One commenter finds the sushi fresh and delicious, another names it the best takeaway sushi in Watergraafsmeer, and a couple describe it as a small family business, one adding a homemade feel. One commenter says that, if they recall correctly, it does not deliver.

5 people recommendvia r/Amsterdam

People recommend Phu Thai, a Thai takeaway, and a couple of commenters name it their favourite Thai spot in Amsterdam. Its pad see ew is mentioned, and one calls it very authentic, and another calls the takeaway king.

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Commenters recommend Basilico Fish & More, a small Italian spot in the Jordaan. One commenter calls it unassuming and says the food is excellent, another points to the carbonara, and a few more simply back it without giving reasons.

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People recommend Sushi Fanatics, with one commenter calling its fresh in-store sushi the best and another saying it is the only sushi place they use. A couple of commenters were unimpressed, one after repeat visits found the quality inconsistent, with the rice varying from meal to meal, and one felt the omakase portions were small.