Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Very small and no-nonsense restaurant with excellent Thai Food, at which you are being served quickly. Also for take-away.
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Ko Chang Thai restaurant
91 WesterstraatVery small and no-nonsense restaurant with excellent Thai Food, at which you are being served quickly. Also for take-away.
Really nice local shop in our own street with the real authentic ready to go Lasagne and nice deserts to go with. Very nice for take away. http://lazagne.com
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Lazagne Headquarters
21 H Frederik HendrikplantsoenReally nice local shop in our own street with the real authentic ready to go Lasagne and nice deserts to go with. Very nice for take away. http://lazagne.com
Delicious ice-cream, in authentic Ice cream bar in the Jordaan. One of the best Italian ice creams to get in the Netherlands!
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Monte Pelmo
17 Tweede AnjeliersdwarsstraatDelicious ice-cream, in authentic Ice cream bar in the Jordaan. One of the best Italian ice creams to get in the Netherlands!
Bordewijk
7 NoordermarktFor a long night of exclusive dining with the best of wines!
bakery Westerbos
4 Hugo de GrootpleinFresh bakery nearby the apartment
Nice authentic italian restaurant very close-by with stone oven for their very nice and crisp pizza's. Reservations recommended. http://www.yamyam.nl
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YamYam Trattoria Pizzeria
88-90 Frederik HendrikstraatNice authentic italian restaurant very close-by with stone oven for their very nice and crisp pizza's. Reservations recommended. http://www.yamyam.nl
Great bar / restaurant at the canal-side with dishes from Surinam. Lively and lovely relaxed scene for young and hip Amsterdam on a warm summer evening! http://www.waterkantamsterdam.nl
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegGreat bar / restaurant at the canal-side with dishes from Surinam. Lively and lovely relaxed scene for young and hip Amsterdam on a warm summer evening! http://www.waterkantamsterdam.nl
In the Jordaan area, coffee, lunch, the best home made apple pie in town with terras. On Mondays and Saturdays the best market in town is right in front of Winkel. http://www.winkel43.nl
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktIn the Jordaan area, coffee, lunch, the best home made apple pie in town with terras. On Mondays and Saturdays the best market in town is right in front of Winkel. http://www.winkel43.nl
Take the free ferry to NDSM werf from central station and explore Amsterdam North & industry charm. Perfect place for drinks & food is the beachbar Pllek. A relaxed place to sit down and enjoy a great view on the "IJ" and see Amsterdam from the other side. Also great with kids who love to play on the 'beach' made of gravel stones.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegTake the free ferry to NDSM werf from central station and explore Amsterdam North & industry charm. Perfect place for drinks & food is the beachbar Pllek. A relaxed place to sit down and enjoy a great view on the "IJ" and see Amsterdam from the other side. Also great with kids who love to play on the 'beach' made of gravel stones.
Great open air biological market with fresh and organic products directly from local farmers. Every Saturday from 8.00-16.00. Also vintage second hand market. Tip: Look for the market stall at the back of the market, where amidst all the hustle and bustle of the Market you can sit down to enjoy a freshly made Dutch Pancake, hmm.
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Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktGreat open air biological market with fresh and organic products directly from local farmers. Every Saturday from 8.00-16.00. Also vintage second hand market. Tip: Look for the market stall at the back of the market, where amidst all the hustle and bustle of the Market you can sit down to enjoy a freshly made Dutch Pancake, hmm.
Very nice open air local food market. Every Saturday from 8.00-16.00. Get the best roasted nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, dried sausages here. Also visit the prize winning market stall with fresh fish where you can eat a freshly baked 'kibbeling' or 'lekkerbekje' or enjoy a Dutch herring. Don't forget to enjoy a freshly pressed natural juice or smoothie at the end of the market.
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Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtVery nice open air local food market. Every Saturday from 8.00-16.00. Get the best roasted nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, dried sausages here. Also visit the prize winning market stall with fresh fish where you can eat a freshly baked 'kibbeling' or 'lekkerbekje' or enjoy a Dutch herring. Don't forget to enjoy a freshly pressed natural juice or smoothie at the end of the market.
Traditional Italian food a la Godfather :) In the background they are playing old black and white 'mafia' movies.
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Cinema Paradiso
Traditional Italian food a la Godfather :) In the background they are playing old black and white 'mafia' movies.
Best Italian restaurant in town, (no pizza here...) Always fully booked, so make sure you reserve a table -some days ahead-.
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Toscanini
75 LindengrachtBest Italian restaurant in town, (no pizza here...) Always fully booked, so make sure you reserve a table -some days ahead-.
Delicous Spanish Pinxtos in the lovely Jordaan area. Do make a reservation cause it's always full.
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La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatDelicous Spanish Pinxtos in the lovely Jordaan area. Do make a reservation cause it's always full.
Nice local restaurant hidden in a lovely small park with big outdoor terrace. Kids can play on the field or in the trees while you drink or eat something.
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De Liefde
De LiefdeNice local restaurant hidden in a lovely small park with big outdoor terrace. Kids can play on the field or in the trees while you drink or eat something.
Great place to visit (also with kids). A big and crowded industrial place (old waterpumping station) with good food. impressive high ceilings and waterside terrace. http://www.caferestaurantamsterdam.nl/EN/
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Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinGreat place to visit (also with kids). A big and crowded industrial place (old waterpumping station) with good food. impressive high ceilings and waterside terrace. http://www.caferestaurantamsterdam.nl/EN/
Simple and unpretentious place in local neighborhood with lovely Indonesian food
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Restaurant Jun
98 Frederik HendrikstraatSimple and unpretentious place in local neighborhood with lovely Indonesian food
Nice local Caribbean Restaurant with good Caribbean meals (grilled chicken, rice, bananas, hmmm)
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Plato Loco Caribbean Cuisine
29 Rombout HogerbeetsstraatNice local Caribbean Restaurant with good Caribbean meals (grilled chicken, rice, bananas, hmmm)
Located in beautiful historical building Morgan and Mees is the new place to be for lunch, drinks and dinner. A bistro style restaurant and a boutique hotel under one roof, all in stylish setting and with great terrace.
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Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatLocated in beautiful historical building Morgan and Mees is the new place to be for lunch, drinks and dinner. A bistro style restaurant and a boutique hotel under one roof, all in stylish setting and with great terrace.
Good neighborhood location for a quick lunch or a snack between meals.
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Brasserie De Groot
1 Hugo de GrootpleinGood neighborhood location for a quick lunch or a snack between meals.
One of our local fav's. A bar, coffee lounge and restaurant in one, just around the corner. Breakfast from 8:30am, lunch and dinner from the french cuisine, good wine and one of the best places for a good Gin & Tonic. Also great terrace for sunny days and warm evenings!
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Razmataz
7HS Hugo de GrootpleinOne of our local fav's. A bar, coffee lounge and restaurant in one, just around the corner. Breakfast from 8:30am, lunch and dinner from the french cuisine, good wine and one of the best places for a good Gin & Tonic. Also great terrace for sunny days and warm evenings!
Very nice and breakfast and lunch menu in tastefully renovated industrial building. Perfect before or after a stroll around our favorite Westerpark. With little playing corner for kids.
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De Bakkerswinkel
Very nice and breakfast and lunch menu in tastefully renovated industrial building. Perfect before or after a stroll around our favorite Westerpark. With little playing corner for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular local bar and eatery. Serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. Terrace outside. Very popular during Saturday's Lindengracht market. Nice laid-back atmosphere.
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Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtPopular local bar and eatery. Serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. Terrace outside. Very popular during Saturday's Lindengracht market. Nice laid-back atmosphere.
Typical dutch bar, great to enjoy a beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
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De Blaffende Vis
118 WesterstraatTypical dutch bar, great to enjoy a beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
Temple of Pop. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights. Check out the agenda @ http://www.paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansTemple of Pop. The atmosphere and acoustics are internationally renowned. A popular venue for live music as well as special club nights. Check out the agenda @ http://www.paradiso.nl/web/English-Agenda.htm
Unpretentious (cocktail)bar in living room atmosphere with cozy dance floor. Some evenings live bands, stand-up comedy, movies.
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De Nieuwe Anita
111 Frederik HendrikstraatUnpretentious (cocktail)bar in living room atmosphere with cozy dance floor. Some evenings live bands, stand-up comedy, movies.
Arts & Culture
The Royal Music Hall for classical music. Because of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world.
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Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinThe Royal Music Hall for classical music. Because of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world.
Anne Franks hus
20 WestermarktStedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinLargest library in the Netherlands. Go to the top floor for a great view over the city centre. They have decent lunches on the top floor, and good place for drinks while enjoying the view.
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OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeLargest library in the Netherlands. Go to the top floor for a great view over the city centre. They have decent lunches on the top floor, and good place for drinks while enjoying the view.
The photography museum in Amsterdam. Has excellent temporary exhibits. Check online.
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Skum
609 KeizersgrachtThe photography museum in Amsterdam. Has excellent temporary exhibits. Check online.
Take the free ferry from behind central station to Buiksloterweg and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and panoramic view. Film history, modern film production and an interesting range of movies everyday. For the little ones (2-6yrs) there's a Cinimini movie every Sunday. https://www.eyefilm.nl/en
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Eye Filmmuseum
1 IJpromenadeTake the free ferry from behind central station to Buiksloterweg and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and panoramic view. Film history, modern film production and an interesting range of movies everyday. For the little ones (2-6yrs) there's a Cinimini movie every Sunday. https://www.eyefilm.nl/en
Sightseeing
This spectacular transformation of an old tram depot is worth seeing with its Food Hallen (like Chelsea Market Meat Packers district NYC) Cinema and outdoor market. http://dehallen-amsterdam.nl
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageThis spectacular transformation of an old tram depot is worth seeing with its Food Hallen (like Chelsea Market Meat Packers district NYC) Cinema and outdoor market. http://dehallen-amsterdam.nl
Parks & Nature
Fort Pampus
Visit a fort by boat
Vondelpark
Huge forest, great for strolling, biking, riding a horse. Nice attractions and activities for kids. Also with a 'pancake-farm' perfect to enjoy a Dutch pancake after a long stroll in the woods; relax on the terrace while the children entertain themselves in the lovely open air playground.
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Amsterdamskogen
Huge forest, great for strolling, biking, riding a horse. Nice attractions and activities for kids. Also with a 'pancake-farm' perfect to enjoy a Dutch pancake after a long stroll in the woods; relax on the terrace while the children entertain themselves in the lovely open air playground.
Great park to stroll, bike, run, play tennis, and with an excellent paddling pool for young children to cool down on a warm sunny day. Bring your own barbecue or picknick!
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegGreat park to stroll, bike, run, play tennis, and with an excellent paddling pool for young children to cool down on a warm sunny day. Bring your own barbecue or picknick!
Shopping
This busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. A great diversity of unique boutiques, giftshops, eateries, bars & nightlife. Has been voted best shopping street of The Netherlands.
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Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkThis busy, bustling street is ideal for strolling. A great diversity of unique boutiques, giftshops, eateries, bars & nightlife. Has been voted best shopping street of The Netherlands.
Wonderful and inspiring interior design showroom & brand store. http://www.moooi.com
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Moooi Amsterdam Brand Store
145-147 WesterstraatWonderful and inspiring interior design showroom & brand store. http://www.moooi.com
Very nice and famous area of nine streets with all kinds of unique shops for clothing, shoes, lifestyle products and gifts. Also some really nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Not to be missed!
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De 9 Straatjes
Very nice and famous area of nine streets with all kinds of unique shops for clothing, shoes, lifestyle products and gifts. Also some really nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Not to be missed!
Essentials
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatGrocery store in the Jordaan.
Good grocery store. Opposite of the supermarket is a great shop to be found to get fresh fruits, vegetables, nice turkish breads, herbs, freshly marinated olives etc.
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AH Frederik Hendrikstraat
81 Frederik HendrikstraatGood grocery store. Opposite of the supermarket is a great shop to be found to get fresh fruits, vegetables, nice turkish breads, herbs, freshly marinated olives etc.