This spacious monument to industry just west of the Jordaan pumped water from the coast's dunes for around a century. Now it pumps out honest Dutch and French dishes - from...
Watertorenplein 6A 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...
Haarlemmerdijk 28This newcomer is located in a former Renault showroom and oozes old-school modernism. Indulge in French bistro classics - from burgers to lobster - for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Prins Bernardplein 175'The Nice Persian' sums it up. Iranian cuisine served up family style and with family grace. Lovely lamb with sabzi greens, plus chicken in walnut and pomegranate sauce. A...
2e Hugo de Grootstraat 13In Frankendael Park, way out east, is a renovated 1926 greenhouse. It's now a posh and peaceful restaurant that inspires much fevered talk among local foodies. Its...
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3Djago's West Javanese eats are praised to the hilt by Indo-obsessives. Set near the RAI convention centre, it's a bit out of the way, but worth the trip south
Scheldeplein 18This 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...
Jollemanhof 9Deep 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...
Aambeeldstraat 10HThis 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...
Rapenburgerplein 6Nevy 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...
Westerdoksdijk 40Hipsters 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...
Veemkade 259As 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...
Oosterdokskade 143This 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.
Stravangerweg 891A great spot to sample the injera (a type of sourdough pancake) and veggie-friendly food of Ethiopia (best washed down with a calabash of beer) after an afternoon spent...
Marnixstraat 259-261Head chef Andy Tan mixes French and Asian flavours at Vakzuid, with its view over the Olympic Stadium and modish cons, making it popular with working trendies. Thursday to...
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