Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

This is our favourite pizza place in the neighbourhood! You can either eat in or take away. Pick a pizza you like, but we highly recommend the Pizza Tartufo. It's delicious!
81 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS Haarlemmerdijk
81 locals recommend
This is our favourite pizza place in the neighbourhood! You can either eat in or take away. Pick a pizza you like, but we highly recommend the Pizza Tartufo. It's delicious!
Our favourite Chinese restaurant. Always super busy, but you can always walk by or call them to make a reservation. The Sui Kau Soup (prawn dumplings) is our absolute favourite!
59 locals recommend
New King
115-117 Zeedijk
59 locals recommend
Our favourite Chinese restaurant. Always super busy, but you can always walk by or call them to make a reservation. The Sui Kau Soup (prawn dumplings) is our absolute favourite!
Take the free ferry from central station to Loetje, famous for their steaks, but their sticky toffee cake is also truly awesome! Especially during sunset this is a nice place to hang out before dinner
130 locals recommend
Loetje aan 't IJ
14 Werfkade
130 locals recommend
Take the free ferry from central station to Loetje, famous for their steaks, but their sticky toffee cake is also truly awesome! Especially during sunset this is a nice place to hang out before dinner
Great, small restaurant (please make reservations). They serve quality food and wines and have a very friendly staff. They do not have a website, phone number is 020 – 422 7880.
42 locals recommend
Marius
173 Barentszstraat
42 locals recommend
Great, small restaurant (please make reservations). They serve quality food and wines and have a very friendly staff. They do not have a website, phone number is 020 – 422 7880.
We have not been here before but have heard it's a very nice bar, they serve great wines and all kinds of sausages. (Worst means sausage in Dutch).
82 locals recommend
Worst Wijncafé
171 Barentszstraat
82 locals recommend
We have not been here before but have heard it's a very nice bar, they serve great wines and all kinds of sausages. (Worst means sausage in Dutch).
Going to the Westerpark for a walk? Visit ice cream store Ijscuypje and try a few of their delicious flavours, including one that tastes like the famous Dutch 'stroopwafels'.
20 locals recommend
IJscuypje Westergasfabriek
7 Gosschalklaan
20 locals recommend
Going to the Westerpark for a walk? Visit ice cream store Ijscuypje and try a few of their delicious flavours, including one that tastes like the famous Dutch 'stroopwafels'.
Are you a meat lover? Then you should visit Cannibale Royale, they serve great burgers, steaks, ribs etc. Kitchen is open till at least midnight which is a plus for the night owls.
73 locals recommend
Cannibale Royale Ruysdael
149 Ruysdaelkade
73 locals recommend
Are you a meat lover? Then you should visit Cannibale Royale, they serve great burgers, steaks, ribs etc. Kitchen is open till at least midnight which is a plus for the night owls.
Good quality, traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. This is at walking distance from the apartment.
34 locals recommend
Akitsu
228-230 Rozengracht
34 locals recommend
Good quality, traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. This is at walking distance from the apartment.
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
506 locals recommend
Winkel 43
43 Noordermarkt
506 locals recommend
Please, please, please visit Winkel 43 and try their apple pie! It's known to be the best apple pie in Amsterdam, especially during sunny weekends people will line up to get their hands on a piece.
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
68 locals recommend
De Drie Graefjes
130 Rokin
68 locals recommend
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
68 locals recommend
De Drie Graefjes
130 Rokin
68 locals recommend
Besides to nice apple pie, De Drie Graefjes serves a great carrot cake and red velvet cake (or one of the many other sweets on their menu).
In case you have a bit more money to spend we recommend you to have lunch or dinner at this beautiful Michelin star restaurant. You won't be dissapointed :)
21 locals recommend
Bridges
197 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
21 locals recommend
In case you have a bit more money to spend we recommend you to have lunch or dinner at this beautiful Michelin star restaurant. You won't be dissapointed :)
If you have the time, line up on time for a Chinese dim sum lunch. Always super busy though!
47 locals recommend
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
47 locals recommend
If you have the time, line up on time for a Chinese dim sum lunch. Always super busy though!
Basic Japanese restaurant. Not too traditional but they do serve very tasty sushi (better than the big chain restaurants for sure). We recommend only going for the different types of sushi here.
31 locals recommend
Otaru
2 Frans Halsstraat
31 locals recommend
Basic Japanese restaurant. Not too traditional but they do serve very tasty sushi (better than the big chain restaurants for sure). We recommend only going for the different types of sushi here.
During every season Guts & Glory changes their menu, which is centered around one particular kind of protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish). Very creative and tasty!
37 locals recommend
Restaurant Klein BREDA
6 Utrechtsestraat
37 locals recommend
During every season Guts & Glory changes their menu, which is centered around one particular kind of protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish). Very creative and tasty!
At this Michelinstar restaurant I've had one of the best lunches ever! Make sure to ask for a table upstairs and not in their downstairs streetfood restaurant (which I was not too impressed with).
13 locals recommend
& moshik
5 Oosterdokskade
13 locals recommend
At this Michelinstar restaurant I've had one of the best lunches ever! Make sure to ask for a table upstairs and not in their downstairs streetfood restaurant (which I was not too impressed with).
3-Michelinstar restaurant De Librije in Zwolle has opened a Amsterdam dependance. Wow, amazing superduperdelicious food is served here!
11 locals recommend
Spectrum (previously Librije’s Zusje)
542 Herengracht
11 locals recommend
3-Michelinstar restaurant De Librije in Zwolle has opened a Amsterdam dependance. Wow, amazing superduperdelicious food is served here!
Asian fusion restaurant.
10 locals recommend
Woo Bros
144 Jodenbreestraat
10 locals recommend
Asian fusion restaurant.
Small restaurant, friendly staff, good food (Michelin star).
48 locals recommend
Sinne
342 Huis Ceintuurbaan
48 locals recommend
Small restaurant, friendly staff, good food (Michelin star).
Italian deli which sells Italian sandwiches. Situated in the lively Haarlemmerstraat.
Il Tramezzino
79A Haarlemmerstraat
Italian deli which sells Italian sandwiches. Situated in the lively Haarlemmerstraat.
Good restaurant, in the middle of the touristic centre but once inside you won't notice this at all! Menu is based around truffles, so please visit if you're a truffle lover.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant de Compagnon
17 Guldehandsteeg
7 locals recommend
Good restaurant, in the middle of the touristic centre but once inside you won't notice this at all! Menu is based around truffles, so please visit if you're a truffle lover.
Simply the best place to have lunch here. Wonderful lunch menu, and famous for their cakes and high tea. Everything fresh from their garden or local farms. Go early to make reservations!
55 locals recommend
Gartine
7 Taksteeg
55 locals recommend
Simply the best place to have lunch here. Wonderful lunch menu, and famous for their cakes and high tea. Everything fresh from their garden or local farms. Go early to make reservations!
Asian fusion restaurant. Great food and friendly staff :)
13 locals recommend
Geisha
106A Prins Hendrikkade
13 locals recommend
Asian fusion restaurant. Great food and friendly staff :)
At Castell they serve super tender and tasty spare ribs. Though we have to warn you: if you are a big eater you won't be satisfied here, portions are a bit small according to our appetite.
64 locals recommend
Castell
254, 252 Lijnbaansgracht
64 locals recommend
At Castell they serve super tender and tasty spare ribs. Though we have to warn you: if you are a big eater you won't be satisfied here, portions are a bit small according to our appetite.

Drinks & Nightlife

The name says it all, visit this place for a nice evening filled with jazz music :)
111 locals recommend
North Sea Jazz Club
1 Pazzanistraat
111 locals recommend
The name says it all, visit this place for a nice evening filled with jazz music :)
Cocktail bar with a great ambience, see if you can get a spot on the couch (in the back of the basement).
9 locals recommend
Mystique Amsterdam
9 locals recommend
Cocktail bar with a great ambience, see if you can get a spot on the couch (in the back of the basement).

Essentials

Albert Heijn at the Frederik Hendrikstraat is the supermarkt closest to the apartment.
103 locals recommend
AH Frederik Hendrikstraat
81 Frederik Hendrikstraat
103 locals recommend
Albert Heijn at the Frederik Hendrikstraat is the supermarkt closest to the apartment.
This Albert Heijn located in the Westerstraat is close to the apartment, and it will probably be on your way from the city center to the apartment. Across the street is a second supermarket (Jumbo).
303 locals recommend
AH Westerstraat
79 Westerstraat
303 locals recommend
This Albert Heijn located in the Westerstraat is close to the apartment, and it will probably be on your way from the city center to the apartment. Across the street is a second supermarket (Jumbo).
Do you want to spend an evening in the park (or in the apartment)? At Sterk (open all night) they sell an enormous variety of liquors, beers, wines and sodas. They will be happy to advise you.
61 locals recommend
Suit Amsterdam
41 Raadhuisstraat
61 locals recommend
Do you want to spend an evening in the park (or in the apartment)? At Sterk (open all night) they sell an enormous variety of liquors, beers, wines and sodas. They will be happy to advise you.

Arts & Culture

Boom Chicago is a comedy club where they do shows as well as improv, all in English. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
101 locals recommend
Boom Chicago
117 Rozengracht
101 locals recommend
Boom Chicago is a comedy club where they do shows as well as improv, all in English. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
For a cultural evening filled with ballet or opera you can visit Nationale Opera & Ballet. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!
95 locals recommend
National Opera & Ballet
3 Amstel
95 locals recommend
For a cultural evening filled with ballet or opera you can visit Nationale Opera & Ballet. Make sure to check the last minute ticket shop at Leidseplein early afternoon for possible discount tickets!

Shopping

Perfect place to try and buy the most delicious olive oils :)
Meeuwig & Zn.
6K Nieuwe Hemweg
Perfect place to try and buy the most delicious olive oils :)