Le Hollandais is synonymous with delicious food in pleasant surroundings and a beautiful hand-written seasonal menu. There is no background music, so you can enjoy the tasty authentic French dishes without distraction. The homemade sausage of free-range meat is hard to beat, as are the pure biological dishes like poached salt cod with aioli. In addition to its tasty cuisine, this small piece of France on the Amstel also has an excellent wine list. You can therefore intersperse all these delicacies with delicious wines! As with all the better restaurants, a reservation is a must. [Read more]

This small intimate restaurant can be found in a sidestreet off the Utrechtsestraat. The stylish minimalist black/white and grey interior is described by the chef-owner, Jean Beddington, herself as intimate chic. Jean, who is originally from England, learnt how to cook from her mother and grandmother at a young age. She developed and honed her culinary skills further during a stay in Japan. [Read more]

If you are in the "Jordaan", don't hesitate to have a snack at Winkel. Especially the delicious home-made apple pie is delightful. On Saturdays it might be very crowded, due to the market. They also have different kinds of tasty buns, sandwiches and appetizers. After a day of shopping you can enjoy a seat outside. Winkel is the favourite coffee bar of the "Jordaan" neighbourhood. [Read more]