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Best places where to eat in Amsterdam: A local's perspective

Best places where to eat in Amsterdam: A local's perspective

Francesca
Discover some of the best places where to eat in the city, from a local's perspective. I've been living in the city for 5 years, working in the hospitality industry and I'm happy to share some of my favourites places where to grab a bite 🤗 This guide will cover: 🍳 Breakfast \ Brunch ☕ Coffee 🍪 Snacks 🍕 Best Italian Restaurants 🌱 Going Vegan 🍴 Dinner Faves 🍸 Drinks
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Breakfast / Brunch 🍳

The Avocado Show
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Bagels & Beans
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Staring at Jacob
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Omelegg
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The Breakfast Club
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Strandzuid
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Best coffee in town ☕

Alberto Pozzetto
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Best (yet one of the cheapest) coffee places in town, serving Trucillo coffee beans. Tip: If you order Cappuccino, you'll also get a sweet treat
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Coffee & Coconuts.
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Lovely coffee selection & large co-working space
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Locals
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Bocca Coffee.
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Snacks 🍪

Winkel 43
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Known for the best apple pie of the city
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Van Stapele Koekmakerij
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Known for some of the best cookies! Go early of they will be out of stock
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Onigiri YA!
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Japanese market. Famous for its "onigiri", a typical Japanese dish. Most famous is with Tuna & Mayo
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Rudi’s Original
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The place where to try the Dutch famous cookies, Stroopwafels!
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Yi Cha
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Famous for its bubble tea and selection of dumplings
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Volendammer Vishandel
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Traditional Dutch store, selling fresh fish and typical Dutch herring
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Dumplings
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According to some, the best dumplings in Amsterdam
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Italian restaurants & Pizzeria's 🍕

Being Italian myself, I couldn't miss listing some of my favourite Italian spots. Watch out, Amsterdam is really rich when it comes to truly high quality pizzeria's!

Here some of my favourite spots for pizza:

nNea
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Best pizzeria in the city. Top 10 in Europe. Top 50 in the world
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PizzaLab
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Renato's Pizzeria
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Mangia Pizza & Wine di Antonio Cavoto
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Pizza Project - Neapolitan Pizza Bar
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De Pizzakamer
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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
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& now onto the Italian restaurants:

Lolo Amsterdam
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Cucina Casalinga
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Gustavino Restaurant & Vinoteca
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Going Vegan 🌱 

Lavinia Good Food
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Vegan Junk Food Bar
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Meatless District
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Trevi’s Amsterdam
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SLA
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BACK
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Dinner faves 🍴

Foodhallen
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Vibrant food court with different stands offering cuisines from all over the world
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Kaasbar Amsterdam
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NAZKA
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A unique experience. Nazka is listed on the Michelin Guide since 2023. I recommend the 6-course menu, with wine pairing. There is also an option with alcohol free drinks paring, delicious.
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SOJU Bar
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Korean food. Famous for its fried kitchen and dumplings
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Cannibale Royale
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Famous for its ribs & burgers
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Restaurant MOZO
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Secret Garden
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 Drinks 🍸

Pllek
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Iconic location facing the Amstel river
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Brouwerij 't IJ
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Notorious local brewery
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LuminAir
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Lovely view on the city
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de Tulp
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Bar Bellini
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Bar Bukowski
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Glouglou
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Pulitzer's Bar
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Hannekes Boom
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Iconic location
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Want to have more tips on the city?

Check my guide "Weekend in Amsterdam: A local's perspective" ✨

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Francesca
Ciao, it's Francesca here! ✨ A backpacker & sunset chaser, always on the look for new meaningful adventures. Born in northern Italy, I have been living in Amsterdam for the past 6 years. Travel passionate since I can remember, in the past few years, I took a leap leaving everything I had in The Netherlands — & left with my backpack. The story goes on through Central America and (Southeast) Asia. Many busses, sleepless nights and local markets later, I am happy to share the best tips I've learned on the road. Follow my adventures on Instagram @francesca_reverdito 👀
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The Avocado Show
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Mangia Pizza & Wine di Antonio Cavoto
Pizza Project - Neapolitan Pizza Bar
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
De Pizzakamer
Lolo Amsterdam
Cucina Casalinga - cucina italiana
Gustavino Restaurant & Vinoteca
Lavinia Good Food
Vegan Junk Food Bar
Meatless District
Trevi’s Amsterdam
SLA
BACK
Foodhallen
Kaasbar Amsterdam
NAZKA
SOJU Bar
Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
Restaurant MOZO
SECRET GARDEN
Pllek
Brouwerij 't IJ
LuminAir
de Tulp
Bar Bellini
Bar Bukowski
Glou Glou
Hannekes Boom
Pulitzer's Bar
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