A small, cosy eating house with several decades of experience. The food is reasonably priced and well done, with vegetarians generously catered for, but if you want it hot, you...

By far the biggest and best kitchen any coffeeshop has to offer. The hearty menu includes daily lunch specials, vegetarian options and, to balance a wake 'n' bake session, a...

Being 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the sea, Amsterdam was hardly anyone's choice for a beach holiday until sand was tipped on the artificial islands of IJburg, where 45,000...

This culinary franchise of sorts belonging to Jamie Oliver seeks to transform challenged street kids into a well-oiled kitchen brigade. It's inspired by his love for dishes...

Deep in the north and deeper within a warehouse, this is post-industrial dining at its best. Yes, it's about location, but there's also some excellent and affordable cookery...

This relaxed and friendly pan-African eaterie offers an assortment of traditional recipes from Senegal across to the Ivory Coast, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Refreshment comes in...

Nevy is a sophisticated dining spot, with sleek lines, burnished marbles, a voluptuous lounge and a view over the IJ. The Michelin-starred chef Robert Kranenborg acts as an...

Hipsters make the trek to the unlikely environs of a Ukrainian fishing boat for the fusion food and the revamped interior. The vibe is 1970s James Bond filtered through a...

As one of Europe's largest public libraries, this big city landmark opened on 07-07-07. Designed by Jo Coenen, the building treats arriving visitors to a soaring view up to its...

This transformed old ferry in the Western havens - amidst a neighbourhood of students living in revamped shipping containers - is all-round intriguing, if a bit out of the way.

The home base for this catering company is a tiny deli, which feels like the kitchen of the lovely proprietor. Besides superlative coffee and fresh juices, enjoy salads,...

Through the large windows of this cubic building you get great views of the eastern docklands. Come for soup and sandwiches by day and a daily menu of Mediterranean dishes by...