Restaurants in Amsterdam
39 spots across 5 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Amsterdam shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Amsterdam's dining scene down to 39 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 5 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Amsterdam-Noord is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Boefzak is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 39 restaurants spots in Amsterdam — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Amsterdam City Farm Tasting Room & Restaurant
Restaurant Fyr
Papa Zatarra
Resto vanHarte
Foer Amsterdam
Barlotta Amsterdam
Veganees | Vegan Aziatisch Streetfood Restaurant
Eetcafé de Avonden
Restaurant Elixer
Capital Kitchen
restaurant esra
Stoop Eten en Drinken
Bam Boa
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Graham's Kitchen
NAZKA
Restaurant Zaza's
Restaurant Jaspers
Café Caron
Sinne
Saskia's Huiskamerrestaurant
Brut de Mer
Sjefietshé
Serre
Sababa Amsterdam De Pijp
VanOost Restaurant
Grand Café Eighty-Four
Rijsel
Massalia Restobar
THE BAB Amsterdam Oost
La Vallade
Restaurant Cancún Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Amsterdam?
Polomaps has curated 39 restaurants spots in Amsterdam, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Boefzak, Amsterdam City Farm Tasting Room & Restaurant, Restaurant Fyr. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Amsterdam have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Amsterdam include Amsterdam-Noord, Indische Buurt, De Pijp, Oost. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Amsterdam?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Amsterdam or anywhere else.
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