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Address: Albert Cuypstraat 182, Amsterdam 1073 BL
Spacious, airy and high-ceilinged, Bazar occupies a former church building whose interior has been given a stunning 'mosque makeover.' Comfortable seating is spread over two floors; try and snag a table on the upper balcony level which looks down onto the bar in the center. The menu has a fantastic choice of North...
Address: Zeedijk 72-74, Amsterdam 1012 BA
If you get a little peckish after wandering through the Red Light District and are in search of some spicy food in the city's Chinatown district, this authentic Thai restaurant offers some of the best in town – and is renowned for huge portions at very affordable prices. As a result, there may be a queue here but grab...
Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99, Amsterdam 1012 DD
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Down an alley in the Red Light District lies this Mediterranean restaurant, a two-level place with both bar and dining room. The clean-lined interior ensures that food, more than decor, receives the attention it's due. Attentive service, an accomplished kitchen, and an outdoor terrace appeal to those who stop in for...
Address: Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Hotel Okura, Amsterdam 1072 LH
'Haute cusine' doesn't come much higher than this, and not just because of its location on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura, but also for its two Michelin stars (the only restaurant in Amsterdam to have such an accolade). Delights on the menu – which changes four times a year – include such mouthwatering delights as...
Address: Prinsengracht 60-62, Amsterdam 1015 DX
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Vegetarians and vegans will revel in this restaurant's creative food, and novices to meatless dining will be surprised at the range and quality of the various dishes. The charm of the place is evident in its cozy interior, slightly bohemian ambiance, and outdoor, canalside terrace. Soups, salads, sandwiches and quiche...
Address: Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, Frankendael Park, Amsterdam 1097 DE
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Fashioned from a circa-1926 greenhouse, this delightful establishment promises airy, romantic dining. Surrounded by its own gardens, De Kas grows many of its ingredients just beyond its doorstep. Supplemented by local meats and seafood, the organic menu is a daily, prix-fixe event consisting of several appetizers, an...
Address: Stavangerweg 891, Amsterdam 1013 AX
Although it's a little out of the center of town (to the west of Centraal Station), this unique restaurant is well worth the extra effort for both the food and its unique location in an old ferry dating from 1927 which ran back and forth across the harbor. Beautifully renovated, with wooden floors and an industrial...
Address: Amstelveld 12, Amsterdam 1017 JD
Upmarket yet unpretentious, this 'tasting' restaurant is one of Amsterdam's best kept secrets – and not just for its delightful shaded terrace or location within an historic 17th-century wooden church, the Amstelkerk. The creative chef works wonders creating modern French dishes with a delightful twist, that arrive on...
Address: Reguliersdwarsstraat 40, Amsterdam 1017 BM
Amsterdam may not seem like the most likely locale for 'Nuevo Mexicana' fare, but Rose's proves otherwise. This popular eatery serves terrific south-of-the-border cuisine and dishes up a good measure of conviviality as well. Along with a host of expected favorites, including great fajitas, you'll find a number of...
Address: Sint Nicolaasstraat 43, Amsterdam 1012 NJ
Fashionistas, creatives and ad agency professionals are regular patrons at this gorgeous sprawling location on a quiet alley near Dam Square. Various areas – an Arabian-style lounge, retro 1970s living-room, cocktail bar, basement club, and a stylish restaurant – converge to provide a wealth of nighttime experiences....
