You'll find a bunch of restaurants, cafes and “brasseries” in every city. Below is a selection of nice venues where you can enjoy local food and/or culinary delights.



Villa Ruysch, a lively spot


It's a fashionable - Amsterdam-style - hive of activity at Villa Ruysch, where you can enjoy an excellent lunch, drink or dinner. Gold coloured wallpaper, mosaic-clad walls, handsome wood finishing and a sturdy bar create a trendy yet classic impression. The same can be said about the menu: great di...
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Fifteen


Good food and making the world a better place, that's the concept behind Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen. After his London success, Amsterdam was next in line to get its own branch from the world famous English chef. The restaurant offers unemployed youth an opportunity to follow a successful car...
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Blauw aan de Wal


It's a real adventure to walk over the walls to what is, in all likelihood, Amsterdam's best restaurant. After a short trip through the red light district, turn into the alleyway which has Blauw aan de Wal written above it in big blue letters. The French tinted menu offers a select but varied choice...
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