Food Scene
A buzzing indoor foodmarket with lots of stalls and a bar. Very good for a casual dinner. It's one of the hippest going-out spots in Amsterdam West at the moment.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageA buzzing indoor foodmarket with lots of stalls and a bar. Very good for a casual dinner. It's one of the hippest going-out spots in Amsterdam West at the moment.
My favorite local restaurant. Very nice food, may require reservations on busy nights.
268 locals recommend
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatMy favorite local restaurant. Very nice food, may require reservations on busy nights.
A great, classy pizza place hidden in a nice quiet neighborhood. One of my favorites.
34 locals recommend
Restaurant Forno
43 Rhijnvis FeithstraatA great, classy pizza place hidden in a nice quiet neighborhood. One of my favorites.
A very nice, large indoor restaurant, plus great outdoor seating along the canal.
376 locals recommend
Lokaal Edel
1 PostjeswegA very nice, large indoor restaurant, plus great outdoor seating along the canal.
Very good for breakfast and brunch on the weekends. It gets very busy, so arrive early or try to make a reservation. Directly across from my apartment!
180 locals recommend
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van LennepkadeVery good for breakfast and brunch on the weekends. It gets very busy, so arrive early or try to make a reservation. Directly across from my apartment!
Just a few meters from my apartment, this is good for drinks at their tables on the canal.
91 locals recommend
Café Lennep
334 Jacob Van LennepkadeJust a few meters from my apartment, this is good for drinks at their tables on the canal.
If you'd like to buy some food to eat somewhere else, this place has very nice options.
36 locals recommend
Saffraan Traiteur Brasserie
128 Jan Pieter HeijestraatIf you'd like to buy some food to eat somewhere else, this place has very nice options.
Trakteren
119-Ah Jan Pieter HeijestraatA very hip coffee place with excellent coffee.
One of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam, this is (somewhat expensive) Indonesian food, and it's wise to make a reservation. Go for one of the "rice table" options and you won't be disappointed!
163 locals recommend
Restaurant Blauw Amsterdam
158-160 AmstelveensewegOne of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam, this is (somewhat expensive) Indonesian food, and it's wise to make a reservation. Go for one of the "rice table" options and you won't be disappointed!
A casual, classy neighborhood restaurant just two minutes from my apartment.
38 locals recommend
De Graaf
153 WilhelminastraatA casual, classy neighborhood restaurant just two minutes from my apartment.
Amazing breakfasts and brunch on the weekend. But it gets very busy, so be prepared to get their very early, or endure a wait.
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatAmazing breakfasts and brunch on the weekend. But it gets very busy, so be prepared to get their very early, or endure a wait.
One of the best-rated restaurants in my part of Amsterdam, this small, easy-to-miss restaurant serves very good Spanish food.
8 locals recommend
Barceloneta Gastro & Bar
228 KinkerstraatOne of the best-rated restaurants in my part of Amsterdam, this small, easy-to-miss restaurant serves very good Spanish food.
A beautiful large "Grand Cafe" adjacent to the Amsterdam Zoo. Would be a great lunch location in the city.
224 locals recommend
De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanA beautiful large "Grand Cafe" adjacent to the Amsterdam Zoo. Would be a great lunch location in the city.
Café CHA CHA
103 RokinA nice, unique and un-touristy restaurant in the city center.
A very central location yet somewhat difficult to get to, the views from the outdoor tables here are great. The food is pretty simple, however.
532 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtA very central location yet somewhat difficult to get to, the views from the outdoor tables here are great. The food is pretty simple, however.
Small-plates Asian food in a loud, colourful and fun atmosphere. Gets quite busy.
185 locals recommend
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatSmall-plates Asian food in a loud, colourful and fun atmosphere. Gets quite busy.
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatPerhaps the best coffee in Amsterdam!
Soho House has Cecconi's - a very classy Italian restaurant for lunch or dinner (reservations required!). But the bar is also beautiful and worthwhile to stop by even for a coffee. The rest of Soho House is for members only.
7 locals recommend
Soho House Amsterdam
210 SpuistraatSoho House has Cecconi's - a very classy Italian restaurant for lunch or dinner (reservations required!). But the bar is also beautiful and worthwhile to stop by even for a coffee. The rest of Soho House is for members only.
W Amsterdam
175 SpuistraatThe W hotel has a bar with an unbeatable view, on the top floor.
Drinks & Nightlife
In addition to the food stalls, the bar here is very busy at night.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinIn addition to the food stalls, the bar here is very busy at night.
Barrica Wine & Foodbar
109 WilhelminastraatA classy, quieter place very close to my apartment
Recently renovated and re-opened, great for warmer weather because there's a huge outdoor area, near the canal.
30 locals recommend
Bar Kosta
42 Huis Derde KostverlorenkadeRecently renovated and re-opened, great for warmer weather because there's a huge outdoor area, near the canal.
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
A walk or bike around Vondelpark is a must-do any time of year.
Entertainment & Activities
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageEssentials
The larger supermarket, with better options. It's a few minutes further than the smaller Albert Heijn.
162 locals recommend
AH Postjesweg
65 H PostjeswegThe larger supermarket, with better options. It's a few minutes further than the smaller Albert Heijn.
This is a smaller supermarket, which is closer to my apartment.
227 locals recommend
AH Jan Pieter Heijestraat
132 H Jan Pieter HeijestraatThis is a smaller supermarket, which is closer to my apartment.
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes
This area (of 9 blocks) is great for boutiques and shopping.