This former brasserie for first-class commuters is now open to anyone who wants to kill some time in style - with a full meal or snack - while waiting for a...
Centraal Station, Platform 2B
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...
Haarlemmerdijk 28This small smoker's empire on the Harlemmerstraat includes a coffeeshop (at street number 102) and two toking-friendly bars that serve alcohol, Barney's...
Haarlemmerstraat 102
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...
Bert Haanstrakade 2004While Jamie Oliver has only found one gap in his hectic TV and cooking schedule to visit the Amsterdam outpost of his culinary empire, this franchise of...
Jollemanhof 9This 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...
Pakhuis Amsterdam, Jollemanhof 9
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...
Aambeeldstraat 10HThis relaxed and friendly pan-African eaterie offers an assortment of traditional recipes from Senegal across to the Ivory Coast, Tanzania and Ethiopia....
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...
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...
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...
Oosterdokskade 143
This transformed old ferry in the Western havens - amidst a neighbourhood of students living in revamped shipping containers - is all-round intriguing, if a...
Stravangerweg 891
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,...
Binnen Oranjestraat 14
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...
Noordwal 1