Best Restaurants in Amsterdam by Budget (2026)

Tempo Doeloe (Utrechtsestraat 75) — the gold-standard rijsttafel. €40–€55 per person.
Sampurna (Singel 498) — long-running classic.
Restaurant Blauw (Amstelveenseweg 158-160) — modern Indonesian with celebrated rijsttafel; book ahead.
Long Pura (Rozengracht 46) — Jordaan staple; vibrant interior.
Café Toko Anda — quick, cheap Indonesian street food in De Pijp.

Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Amsterdam has 11 Michelin-starred restaurants. Tasting menus run €120–€300 per person.

Flore (★★) — De L’Europe Hotel; two stars plus a Green Star for sustainability. €295 tasting menu.
Vinkeles (★) — The Dylan Hotel; refined French in a 17th-century bakery.
Spectrum (★) — Waldorf Astoria; modern European with Asian accents.
WILS (★) — open-fire cooking; refined back-to-basics; €125 tasting.
Daalder (★) — Lindengracht 90 in the Jordaan; modern European; €110.
Bord’Eau (★) — De L’Europe Hotel.
Bougainville (★) — modern Asian-European fusion in TwentySeven Hotel.
Yamazato (★) — Hotel Okura’s traditional Kaiseki Japanese.
Sazanka (★) — Hotel Okura’s teppanyaki.
White Room (★) — at Anantara Grand Hotel.
Riva (★) — modern Italian on the Amstel.

Bib Gourmand & "Affordable Michelin"

Bib Gourmand is the Michelin Guide’s recognition for "exceptionally good food at moderate prices" — typically €35–€50 per person for a three-course meal. Amsterdam currently has eight Bib Gourmand restaurants:

Lastage (Geldersekade 29).
Sinne (Ceintuurbaan 342, De Pijp).
Choux (De Ruyterkade 128).
Marius (Barentszstraat 173).
Bistro Bij Ons (Prinsengracht 287, Jordaan) — modern Dutch.
Beulings (Beulingstraat 9).
Ciel Bleu entry-level lunch.
De Juwelier (Hartenstraat 25).

Best Vegetarian & Vegan

Vinnies (Haarlemmerstraat 46) — fully plant-based daytime cafe.
Mr. & Mrs. Watson (Linnaeusstraat 24) — chic vegan tasting menu.
De Kas — greenhouse restaurant with daily-harvest produce.
Meatless District (Bilderdijkstraat 65) — Buddha bowls and salads.
Spirit Vegan Restaurant (Westerstraat 121) — pay-by-weight vegan buffet.
Yerba (Wibautstraat 152) — South-American-leaning vegan small plates.

Best Food Halls & Markets

Foodhallen De Hallen (Bellamyplein 51) — the original; bustling 20+ stall hall in a converted tram depot.
Albert Cuypmarkt (Albert Cuypstraat) — the city’s largest open-air market with hot food stalls.
Marqt — small high-end grocery with hot deli food.
Foodhallen Strijp — newer, less crowded option in Noord.
Pllek & NDSM — repurposed shipyard with food trucks.
Westergasterras — Westerpark complex with mid-range restaurants.

Late-Night Eating

FEBO — open until 4am; the only thing reliable.
Manneken Pis — open until 1am.
Cafe Hoppe (Spui 18-20) — bar food until midnight.
Maoz — late-night falafel.
Mannetje & Co in De Pijp — locals’ late-night bistro until 2am.
Café Loetje (Johannes Vermeerstraat 52) — famous late-night biefstuk steak until 1am.

Reservations & Booking

The Fork is the standard reservation app in Amsterdam — discounts up to 50% for off-peak slots.
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for the best mid-range bistros (Toscanini, Daalder, Bordewijk).
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for Michelin-starred restaurants.
No-shows are taken seriously — most restaurants will charge a €15–€50 fee per person.
Lunch slots at Michelin restaurants are dramatically cheaper (€60–€90 for €200+ dinner restaurants).
Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Round up or 10% for excellent service.

Best Restaurants by Neighbourhood

Jordaan

Toscanini, Bordewijk, Daalder (★), Moeders, Bistro Bij Ons, Long Pura, Cafe de Tuin.

De Pijp

Sinne (Bib), Mannetje & Co, Volt, Bar Bukowski, Hangar, Spirit Vegan, easyHotel-area cheap eats.

Centrum (Canal Belt)

Tempo Doeloe, Vinkeles (★), Spectrum (★), Pllek (just over the IJ), Singel 404, De Belhamel.

Oud-Zuid & Museum District

Ron Gastrobar, Café Loetje, Restaurant Hosokawa, Brasserie Van Baerle.

Amsterdam Noord

Pllek, Cafe Modern, Hangar, Restaurant Bouwfonds, Wilde Zwijnen.

Plantage / Oost

De Plantage, Greetje, Restaurant Blauw, Mr. & Mrs. Watson.

Practical Tips for Eating Out in Amsterdam

Most restaurants don’t open until 5.30–6pm for dinner. Brown cafes serve food earlier.
Dutch dinner is early — locals eat 6–8pm. Reservations after 9pm are easy to land.
Cards work everywhere — but many small places are only Maestro/Dutch debit, not Visa/Mastercard. Carry €100 cash backup.
Drinks bring up the bill fast. Beer is €5–€7, glass of wine €7–€10, cocktails €13–€15.
Service is brisk, not warm. Don’t mistake Dutch directness for rudeness; tip well and it’s reciprocated.
Vegetarian options on every menu by law (effectively); vegan rising fast.
BYOB isn’t a thing in the Netherlands.
Group bookings of 8+ often get a fixed menu only.

Best Restaurants Amsterdam: FAQ

What is Amsterdam’s most famous restaurant?

For tourists, Moeders (Dutch home cooking) and Tempo Doeloe (rijsttafel) are the two most-cited. For Michelin status, Flore (two stars) is currently the headline restaurant.

How much does dinner cost in Amsterdam?

A casual dinner with one drink runs €25–€40 per person; mid-range bistros €40–€60; tasting menus €110–€300.

What’s the best Dutch food restaurant in Amsterdam?

Moeders for traditional comfort; Greetje for modern Dutch; Bistro Bij Ons for everyday neighbourhood Dutch.

Do I need to tip in Amsterdam restaurants?

Service is included by law. Round up to the nearest €5 for good service; 10% for exceptional.

What’s the best Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam?

Tempo Doeloe is the standard-setter. Restaurant Blauw and Long Pura are close behind.

Are Amsterdam restaurants kid-friendly?

Most are. Pancakes Amsterdam, Mama Roma, De Foodhallen and SLA are particularly easy with children. Avoid 8pm+ at fine-dining restaurants.

Final Thoughts

The best restaurants in Amsterdam are not on Damrak. Walk five minutes inland, book a Tuesday at a Bib Gourmand, save the splurge for one Michelin lunch, and squeeze in a rijsttafel and a Foodhallen evening, and you’ll eat better than 90% of visitors. Then on a weeknight before your flight, finish with a single warm fresh stroopwafel from Albert Cuyp Market — the cheapest €4 of dinner you’ll spend all year.

For more, see our Amsterdam Food & Drink Guide, our Must-Try Dutch Foods guide and our Amsterdam Trip Planning Guide.

Amsterdam’s restaurant scene is one of Europe’s most underrated. Behind the famous brown cafes and pancake houses lies a city of two-Michelin-star tasting menus, Indonesian rijsttafel feasts that feed a family for €40, late-night dumpling counters, neighbourhood bistros, and Amsterdam’s homegrown ‘food halls’ that put 20 stalls under one roof. This best restaurants in Amsterdam guide breaks the city down by price band — from €10 takeaway lunches to €300 tasting menus — with the picks worth booking, what cuisines Amsterdam does best, and the practical reservation rules nobody tells you.

Stylish Amsterdam restaurant interior with diners — Amsterdam’s dining scene now spans Michelin to street food.

Best Cheap Eats Under €15

Street food vendor cooking at Amsterdam market — Markets and street food are the cheapest way to eat well in Amsterdam.

Vleminckx Sausmeesters (Voetboogstraat 33) — Amsterdam’s most famous frites stand. €5 for fries with mayo, peanut sauce or 28 other condiments. The line moves fast.
Manneken Pis (Damrak 41) — second-best frites, much shorter line, more central.
FEBO (multiple) — the famous Dutch automat. Hot croquettes from a wall for €2. Late-night staple.
Stubbe’s Haring (Singel near Centraal) — fresh Hollandse Nieuwe herring served traditionally with onions. €4.50.
Albert Cuyp Market — €4 stroopwafels, €3 poffertjes, €5 broodje haring stalls — eat your way down the street.
Foodhallen De Hallen — 20+ small kitchens under one roof; €8–€14 plates.
Spaghetteria (multiple) — fresh Italian pasta from €14.50.
The Lilac (De Vlinderboom) — pay-what-you-can vegan community kitchen.
Bagels & Beans (multiple) — bagel + coffee for €8.
Wok to Walk (multiple) — build-your-own stir-fry from €10.
SLA (multiple) — fast-casual quality salads from €11.

Mid-Range €15–€30 Per Person

Amsterdam canal-side bistro evening dining — Mid-range neighbourhood bistros are where Amsterdam dining is at its most consistent.

Moeders (Rozengracht 251) — "Mothers": Dutch home cooking. Stamppot, hutspot, snert. €18–€25.
The Pantry (Leidsekruisstraat 21) — proper Dutch comfort food; the bitterballen are exceptional.
Greetje (Peperstraat 23–25) — modern Dutch cooking with regional Dutch wines. €25–€35 mains.
Cafe de Reiger (Nieuwe Leliestraat 34) — Jordaan locals’ brown cafe. €15 daily specials.
Pancakes Amsterdam (Berenstraat 38) — €10–€14 pancakes; reliable family choice.
De Bakkerswinkel (multiple) — French-leaning lunch and afternoon tea spots.
Cafe-Restaurant Stedelijk — surprisingly good lunch in the Stedelijk Museum café.
Sky Lounge Amsterdam (Doubletree Hotel) — rooftop bar with €12 small plates and city views.
Pllek (TT. Neveritaweg 59, Noord) — beach bar restaurant on the IJ. €18–€28 mains.
Cafe Kobalt (Singel 2A) — eclectic Dutch-international café across from Centraal.
Singel 404 — beloved sandwich and salad lunch spot. €12 average.

Special-Occasion €30–€60 Per Person

Modern bistro with shared plates and wine glass — Modern bistros at the €30–€60 mark are where Amsterdam dining shines.

Toscanini (Lindengracht 75) — Jordaan’s institutional Italian. House-made pasta. Book 4+ weeks ahead.
Bordewijk (Noordermarkt 7) — modern European; off-radar excellent.
Ron Gastrobar (Sophialaan 55) — chef Ron Blaauw’s ex-Michelin restaurant gone gastrobar. €15 small plates.
De Belhamel (Brouwersgracht 60) — most beautiful Art Nouveau dining room in the city.
Restaurant Bord’Eau (in De L’Europe Hotel) — modern French, elegant.
Balthazar’s Keuken (Elandsgracht 108) — three-course set menu changes weekly.
Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam (Watertorenplein 6) — converted water-pumping station; classic Dutch.
Restaurant Marius (Barentszstraat 173) — five-course no-choice market menu; €55. Famously ahead of its time.
De Plantage (Plantage Kerklaan 36) — leafy 19th-century glass conservatory restaurant.
Cafe Modern (Meidoornweg 2) — small-plates Dutch-French in Noord.
Restaurant Lastage (Geldersekade 29) — surprise Michelin Bib Gourmand value.

Don’t Miss Indonesian (Rijsttafel)

Indonesian rijsttafel feast on table — Indonesian rijsttafel — "rice table" — is Amsterdam’s defining shared meal.

Indonesia was a Dutch colony for 350 years; rijsttafel — "rice table," an arrival of 15–25 small dishes around a central rice — is woven into Amsterdam dining culture. Better Indonesian food is hard to find anywhere outside Indonesia itself.

Tempo Doeloe (Utrechtsestraat 75) — the gold-standard rijsttafel. €40–€55 per person.
Sampurna (Singel 498) — long-running classic.
Restaurant Blauw (Amstelveenseweg 158-160) — modern Indonesian with celebrated rijsttafel; book ahead.
Long Pura (Rozengracht 46) — Jordaan staple; vibrant interior.
Café Toko Anda — quick, cheap Indonesian street food in De Pijp.