Balkan food comes in huge heaps, as does the hospitality. Surrender to the grilled selections and the slivovic, a plummy and poetic hard liquor that will have you hymning the...

This former church, now an Arabic-kitsch café, is one of the glories of Albert Cuypmarkt. Sticking to the winning formula set by its Rotterdam mothership, its menu lingers in...

This new designer burger specialist can compete with the Getto. Fancy a beef, lamb, tuna or falafel burger? With toppings like wild mushrooms, wasabi, grilled peppers or...

'My Aunt's Cake' started life as a purveyor of over-the-top cakes (which they still make) before becoming the campest tea-room in town. In a glowing pink space filled with...

District V not only offers a good and economical French-inspired daily menu, but sells the locally designed plates, cutlery and tables it is served on. The patio is a lovely...

In the heart of the multicultural Pijp is a new Moroccan restaurant with a difference: it's posh, stylish (in a sexy, minimalist sort of way) and provides groovy background...

This is the place for consumers of couscous. The surroundings are simple and there's no alcohol.

It's like stepping into Italy with hospitality and kitchen action to match. Pizza - heavily loaded but with crispy crust - is their speciality, great for sharing between...

A small comfy Thai with a green kaeng khiaw curry that's positively to die for, and many other dishes that are worthy of at least a culinary coma.

An Indonesian-Surinamese restaurant where the Indo influence always comes up trumps with their addictive Javanese rames. A relaxed vibe and beautiful dishes encourage lingering...

Many people come here for the Frenchified food, but, as the name implies, the wine is the star at this compact yet airy boozer on the edge of the Pijp's main nightlife strip....

If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming kimono-clad staff, the too-neat-to-eat presentation and the restful views over a fishpond.

Located on a leafy street near Sarphatipark and the Albert Cuypmarkt, this chill spot lacks the commercialism and crowds found in more central shops. The herb is all-organic...