Caters to those with an abiding love for Belgium's crowning glory, its beers, by recommending the best choice of beverage to accompany each dish. Menus are...
Herengracht 88A splendid Mexican cantina with an anarchic bent, Los Pilones is run by two young and friendly Mexican brothers; one of them does the cooking, so expect...
Kerkstraat 63In 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...
Quellijnstraat 104
Cheap and terrific food has earned this Chinese joint a devoted following: the oysters in black bean sauce have achieved classic status. If it's busy, try...
Zeedijk 111-113Nevy 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 143This is the place for consumers of couscous. The surroundings are simple and there's no alcohol.
JP Heyestraat 145
This transformed old ferry in the post-industrial Western waterfront - amidst a neighbourhood of students living in revamped shipping containers - is...
Haparandadam 50
Amsterdam's finest Surinamese restaurant is where Ruud Gullit scores his rotis when he's in town.
Bilderdijkstraat 193Best. Risotto. Ever. In fact, this Italian has all the elements to make the perfect lingering meal for foodies and romantics alike. A wide variety of fresh...
Utrechtsestraat 96AA 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...
Marnixstraat 259-261
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.
1e Jacob van Campenstraat 47With its white decor, beds for seating, irreverent food combos that change weekly and wacky acts, this arty and utterly unique joint is casual to the point...
Jonge Roelensteeg 21This cosy and rather classy Indonesian restaurant (heck, it even has white linen) is widely thought of as one of the city's best and spiciest purveyors of...
Utrechtsestraat 75