My neighborhood favorite spots and beyond
Restaurants
Spacious restaurant suited for families and groups. Local hangout. Affordable French bistro food with excellent price/quality ratio
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Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinSpacious restaurant suited for families and groups. Local hangout. Affordable French bistro food with excellent price/quality ratio
La Fiorita
12 H Tweede TuindwarsstraatDelicious italian Food!
Delicious pizza's to take away but also tables in the restaurant.
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkDelicious pizza's to take away but also tables in the restaurant.
Tapas and more Spanish delights! Non touristic great authentic Spanish atmosphere.
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Duende Dos
1-3 Nieuwe WillemsstraatTapas and more Spanish delights! Non touristic great authentic Spanish atmosphere.
One of the best Italian restaurants of the city. Can be difficult to reserve due to it's popularity
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Toscanini
75 LindengrachtOne of the best Italian restaurants of the city. Can be difficult to reserve due to it's popularity
Duende Tapas Bar
62 LindengrachtBusy tapas restaurant
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegTake a free ferry ride to NDSM area. Great view over the water
Scheepskameel
5 KattenburgerstraatRestaurant on a great spot and top quality food
Take a trip to the north and have dinner in this former car garage
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Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatTake a trip to the north and have dinner in this former car garage
Bar Italia
96 NesAuthentic cafe restaurant with terras on the canal bridge
Order the venkel sausage (worst) and a glass of wine for a enjoyable evening
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Worst Wijncafé
171 BarentszstraatOrder the venkel sausage (worst) and a glass of wine for a enjoyable evening
De Bakkerswinkel
Pastries and lunch when you go to the Westerpark
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtLot's of students and terrace along the water
BAK restaurant
408 Van Diemenstraattop class restaurant
Thaise Snackbar Bird
77 ZeedijkThe best Thai food in Amsterdam
Balraj Indian Restaurant
28 HaarlemmerdijkGood food has been there for years!
Sugoi Sushi
95 WillemsstraatAffordable sushi to take away
AN
76 WeteringschansAffordable and high quality Japanese food
Café Bern
9 NieuwmarktFamous for Cheesefondue and stone grill
Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatClassic cuisine, great service, greater wines. Bib gourmand
My Italian friend says this is the best pizza in Amsterdam
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La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatMy Italian friend says this is the best pizza in Amsterdam
Luna
152 LindengrachtGood argentinian restaurant for a reasonable price
Good restaurant in the most spectacular building in Amsterdam with beautiful view over the water
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Restaurant Moon
3 OverhoekspleinGood restaurant in the most spectacular building in Amsterdam with beautiful view over the water
Rosario
9 H Tweede EgelantiersdwarsstraatGreat Mexican food. Flautas and Taco’s made the genuine Mexican way.
Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatGood French cuisine and nice wines
Lady with Beard
25, B sous Buiten BrouwersstraatHighly rated fusion style restaurant. Food for the soul.
HINATA AMSTERDAM
Great Ramen for a quick bite!
Restaurant on a spectacular spot which used to be an ships wharf with view over the harbor. Price is in the higher range but the food is delicious.
Also nice to have a drink on the terrace.
Helling 7
Restaurant on a spectacular spot which used to be an ships wharf with view over the harbor. Price is in the higher range but the food is delicious.
Also nice to have a drink on the terrace.
Rafi
13 PalmdwarsstraatNice affordable Italian place with a comfortable Terrace
Oma's Friet Amsterdam
Self made fries from fresh potatoes and other snacks!
Shops
Don't miss this. Nice small pastries. Either take them away or enjoy them with a cup of coffee.
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Petit Gateau
80 HaarlemmerstraatDon't miss this. Nice small pastries. Either take them away or enjoy them with a cup of coffee.
Small World Catering
14 Binnen OranjestraatGreat sandwiches, juices and Coffee
Chabrol Wines
7 HaarlemmerstraatFor wine lovers
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkGeneral supermarket
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanBiological Supermarket
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatGreat value supermarket
Gebroeders Niemeijer
35 NieuwendijkFantastic bakery and lunchroom
Great bread and also possible to have lunch inside
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Vlaamsch Broodhuys Haarlemmerstraat Amsterdam
108 HaarlemmerstraatGreat bread and also possible to have lunch inside
Monte Pelmo
17 Tweede AnjeliersdwarsstraatOne of the best ice cream shops in Amsterdam
Good Price/value ratio department store. Have lunch in the cheap lunchroom on the first floor
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HEMA
133a SloterkadeGood Price/value ratio department store. Have lunch in the cheap lunchroom on the first floor
UNIQLO Amsterdam
12 RokinJapanese affordable great price/quality ratio clothes
Toko Dun Yong
9 StormsteegChinese grocery shop
Teuntje
132 HaarlemmerdijkGet your baby stuff!
Avondverkoop "Dolf"
79 WillemsstraatNight supermarket open until 1:00 and weekends until 2:00
Classic recordshop to find that unique single or record you were always looking for
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Concerto
54- 60 UtrechtsestraatClassic recordshop to find that unique single or record you were always looking for
Patisserie Kuyt V.O.F.
109-111 UtrechtsestraatOne of the best patisserie in Town
Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatIf you want to get some cheese go here!
Stylish home accessories and more. Good place if you are looking for gifts for yourself or friends.
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Dille and Kamille
16-18 NieuwendijkStylish home accessories and more. Good place if you are looking for gifts for yourself or friends.
Frederic Rent a Bike
23 Binnen WieringerstraatGood bikes for affordable rates
Cafe / Bar
To have a beer together with some bitterballs. You never want to have something else! Also dinner for a good price/value ratio
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't Blaauwhooft
1 Hendrik JonkerpleinTo have a beer together with some bitterballs. You never want to have something else! Also dinner for a good price/value ratio
Nice place to have lunch and watch everybody go by in the haarlemmerstraat. Drinks and snacks in the evening
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Harlem Soul Food
77 HaarlemmerstraatNice place to have lunch and watch everybody go by in the haarlemmerstraat. Drinks and snacks in the evening
Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtLunchroom if you feel like a eating a Bagel
When you go to the westerpark be sure to visit for lunch, dinner or a drink
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Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeWhen you go to the westerpark be sure to visit for lunch, dinner or a drink
Cafe de Walvis
516 SpaarndammerstraatNice atmosphere and good place for lunch
If you visit the red light district stop here for a drink and watch everybody walk by
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't Loosje
32 NieuwmarktIf you visit the red light district stop here for a drink and watch everybody walk by
Cafe ZILT
49 ZeedijkLocal beers and whiskeys
Café Kobalt
2 A SingelSunday live music
A little village build out of used wood and beached living boats
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Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegA little village build out of used wood and beached living boats
TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeSeveral pinball machines and classic arcade games
Los Pilones restaurant
111 GeldersekadeHave a Marquerita!
IJssalon Tofani
16 KloveniersburgwalGenuine Italian ice cream
Coffee Company
14 JavapleinEnjoy a good coffee on the bench outside
't Smalle
12 EgelantiersgrachtFloating terrace in the canal
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinSee through cafe restaurant with a view over the water
Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatFantastic coffee
To have a coffee or lunch and drinks in the evening. Nice terrace in the summertime.
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Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtTo have a coffee or lunch and drinks in the evening. Nice terrace in the summertime.
One of the most popular beer brewers of Amsterdam. Nice to have a beer on their terras under the windmill..
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeOne of the most popular beer brewers of Amsterdam. Nice to have a beer on their terras under the windmill..
Beach like bar with good food along the egg with incredible view over the water. If you dare you can jump of the embankment for a swim!
Paaseiland
1 Stenen HoofdBeach like bar with good food along the egg with incredible view over the water. If you dare you can jump of the embankment for a swim!
Baba Coffeeshop
Sights and entertainment
Cult movie theater in a spectacular building. Restaurant has nice view over the water
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Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeCult movie theater in a spectacular building. Restaurant has nice view over the water
lookout over the whole of Amsterdam. And for the daredevils a swing.
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A'dam Lookout
5 Overhoekspleinlookout over the whole of Amsterdam. And for the daredevils a swing.
LO MUHLELI WAKHO
51 OverhoekspleinDon't miss this ride! and learn more about dutch culture.
Beautiful art deco movie theater. Watch a movie in theater 1!
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatBeautiful art deco movie theater. Watch a movie in theater 1!
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkSmall and cosy local movie theater
Great museum for kids and grownups. Terras on the roof with a panoramic view.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokGreat museum for kids and grownups. Terras on the roof with a panoramic view.
Johan Cruijff ArenA
1 Johan Cruijff BoulevardWatch Ajax defeat their opponents
Moco Museum
20 HonthorststraatModern art museum watch expositions of Koons, Bansky and Warhol.
Zaanse Schans
1 KraaienestAbout 30 km outside of Amsterdam but worth a visit.
A unique island with a fortress close to Amsterdam. A ferry brings you back and forth for a visit with lunch and several events.
https://www.pampus.nl
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Fort Pampus
A unique island with a fortress close to Amsterdam. A ferry brings you back and forth for a visit with lunch and several events.
https://www.pampus.nl
Perfect for a short or long trip over Amsterdam’s numerous canals. Small personal boats and nice hosts
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Those Dam Boat Guys
13H PrinsenstraatPerfect for a short or long trip over Amsterdam’s numerous canals. Small personal boats and nice hosts
All the famous Dutch masters and much more! Nice lunchroom/restaurant has in the museum to visit.
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatAll the famous Dutch masters and much more! Nice lunchroom/restaurant has in the museum to visit.
Neighborhoods
One of the oldest neighborhoods were you can still find the real local people. No tourist shops but a lot of special restaurants and shops.
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Jordaan
One of the oldest neighborhoods were you can still find the real local people. No tourist shops but a lot of special restaurants and shops.
About a 20 min bike ride but you will find a lot of cool restaurants and shops and the first Heineken brewery.
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De Pijp
About a 20 min bike ride but you will find a lot of cool restaurants and shops and the first Heineken brewery.
Nieuwmarkt close to the red light district big square surrounded by bars and restaurants
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Nieuwmarkt
NieuwmarktNieuwmarkt close to the red light district big square surrounded by bars and restaurants
De 9 Straatjes
9 little streets with special bars and shops
Museumplein
MuseumpleinCheck out the Musea of Amsterdam
Inside shopping mall with a movie theater, library, restaurants, shops and exhibitions
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageInside shopping mall with a movie theater, library, restaurants, shops and exhibitions
Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatStreet with nice shops, bars, restaurants and Deli’s
Waterlooplein
WaterloopleinDaily Market to get cheap new and second hand clothes
Club
Former church now Amsterdams most famous music venue
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansMelkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtHere you can see a band that could make it big time one day
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatJust go and dance!
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatGreat club if the bouncer let’s you in!
Parks
Places were you can hang out when the weather is nice
Take your kids to this rough nature playing area and roast marsh mellows over a fire.
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Natuurspeeltuin Het Woeste Westen
3 OverbrakerpadTake your kids to this rough nature playing area and roast marsh mellows over a fire.
Main park in the center of the city near the museum area. Can be quite busy but nice to visit
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Vondelpark
Main park in the center of the city near the museum area. Can be quite busy but nice to visit
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegNearest park to have a picknick
Take a ferry to the north of Amsterdam to visit this large and quiet park
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Noorderpark
1 FloraparkwegTake a ferry to the north of Amsterdam to visit this large and quiet park