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 πŸ€— This guide will cover: 🍳 Breakfast \ Brunch β˜• Coffee πŸͺ Snacks πŸ• 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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The Breakfast Club
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Best coffee in townΒ β˜•

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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SnacksΒ πŸͺ

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'sΒ πŸ•

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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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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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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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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 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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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 β€” & 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 πŸ‘€
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