Buurten
Cosy Neighbourhood in the Amsterdam city centre full of nice restaurants, hangouts and bars
45 locals recommend
Amsterdam Oud-West
Cosy Neighbourhood in the Amsterdam city centre full of nice restaurants, hangouts and bars
Bezienswaardigheden
Home to the Filmhallen arthouse cinema complex, boutique hotel, independent creative outlets and a weekly indoor craft market, this historic former tram depot has quickly become one of Amsterdam’s most popular cultural hotspots.
Indoor food hall
Alongside its plentiful cultural and architectural attractions, De Hallen also boasts the magnificent Foodhallen; a classy indoor food market lined with stalls of top-notch street food from some of Amsterdam’s most respected kitchens, as well as plentiful bars and seating areas and a swish grill restaurant; Meat West. This is a unique location in Amsterdam for food lovers where you can experience plenty of cuisines that our world has to offer
Personal tip: De Kanarie Club – located at the end of the Foodhallen. Really relaxing atmosphere
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageHome to the Filmhallen arthouse cinema complex, boutique hotel, independent creative outlets and a weekly indoor craft market, this historic former tram depot has quickly become one of Amsterdam’s most popular cultural hotspots.
Indoor food hall
Alongside its plentiful cultural and architectural attractions, De Hallen also boasts the magnificent Foodhallen; a classy indoor food market lined with stalls of top-notch street food from some of Amsterdam’s most respected kitchens, as well as plentiful bars and seating areas and a swish grill restaurant; Meat West. This is a unique location in Amsterdam for food lovers where you can experience plenty of cuisines that our world has to offer
Personal tip: De Kanarie Club – located at the end of the Foodhallen. Really relaxing atmosphere
Local Favourites
Ten Kate Markt (located on the Ten Katestraat) – 1 minute walk
The Ten Katenmarkt is a neighborhood market with international allure. In this large open-air market in the Kinkerbuurt you will find delicious street food stalls in addition to your daily groceries. The market is open every week from Monday until Saturday.
Personal Favourites
- Sir Hummus – best hummus in town (especially the spice Iranian/persian hummus)
- Het Warme noten gilde – delicious nuts (both single and mixes)
- Bakkerij Ad Straathof – you should go here to buy your daily bakery needs (be there on time or otherwise a longer que can be expected)
- Boer Geert – besides really delicious lunch sandwiches, also a good place to buy good value for money cheeses for dessert (or for pre-dinner drinks) and fresh pasta’s such as filled ravioli
- Tyros Libanese Foodkar – in my opinion one of the best middle eastern shoarma sandwiches. This stand is located across the main market street and opposite to the bar Panache.
371 locals recommend
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatTen Kate Markt (located on the Ten Katestraat) – 1 minute walk
The Ten Katenmarkt is a neighborhood market with international allure. In this large open-air market in the Kinkerbuurt you will find delicious street food stalls in addition to your daily groceries. The market is open every week from Monday until Saturday.
Personal Favourites
- Sir Hummus – best hummus in town (especially the spice Iranian/persian hummus)
- Het Warme noten gilde – delicious nuts (both single and mixes)
- Bakkerij Ad Straathof – you should go here to buy your daily bakery needs (be there on time or otherwise a longer que can be expected)
- Boer Geert – besides really delicious lunch sandwiches, also a good place to buy good value for money cheeses for dessert (or for pre-dinner drinks) and fresh pasta’s such as filled ravioli
- Tyros Libanese Foodkar – in my opinion one of the best middle eastern shoarma sandwiches. This stand is located across the main market street and opposite to the bar Panache.
Lot Sixty One is a daily stop for a cup of coffee for many Amsterdammers. It's a small coffee bar where you can sit by the window or downstairs where the coffee beans are roasted. Most people order a coffee to go here and are often gone within 10 minutes. When the weather is good, it is also wonderful to sit outside on the gable benches.
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatLot Sixty One is a daily stop for a cup of coffee for many Amsterdammers. It's a small coffee bar where you can sit by the window or downstairs where the coffee beans are roasted. Most people order a coffee to go here and are often gone within 10 minutes. When the weather is good, it is also wonderful to sit outside on the gable benches.
Not only a good place to get a real Italian Ice Cream, but also a place to get a nice coffee for a good price!
This place is only 20 meters from the apartment so a perfect spot to get your morning coffee
50 locals recommend
Massimo Gelato
147 H Van OstadestraatNot only a good place to get a real Italian Ice Cream, but also a place to get a nice coffee for a good price!
This place is only 20 meters from the apartment so a perfect spot to get your morning coffee
Drinks & Comfy Food
The name originated from the green parakeets that fly everywhere in Amsterdam. Only nacho dishes are served at Parakeet. Oh, and cocktails. Not just any nachos, but a choice of no fewer than four different dishes in different portions. From 'mexican pulled pork', to 'chorizo-spiced cauliflower', 'spicy chipotle chicken' and '9-hour beef chili'. Phew, we can't choose now... In addition, there are 11 different cocktails on the cocktail menu, three of which are alcohol-free. This tent is the perfect place to catch up with friends, but also an original spot for the ultimate date night if you ask us...
8 locals recommend
Parakeet
22H Douwes DekkerstraatThe name originated from the green parakeets that fly everywhere in Amsterdam. Only nacho dishes are served at Parakeet. Oh, and cocktails. Not just any nachos, but a choice of no fewer than four different dishes in different portions. From 'mexican pulled pork', to 'chorizo-spiced cauliflower', 'spicy chipotle chicken' and '9-hour beef chili'. Phew, we can't choose now... In addition, there are 11 different cocktails on the cocktail menu, three of which are alcohol-free. This tent is the perfect place to catch up with friends, but also an original spot for the ultimate date night if you ask us...
Trendy and hip hang-out at the Kwakersplein. The food is Middle Eastern focused and perfect for shared dining. Karavaan has one of the biggest terrace in Amsterdam West and is always crowded. Besides good food also a perfect place to have drinks. Also good for a casual dinner.
22 locals recommend
Karavaan
2 KwakerspleinTrendy and hip hang-out at the Kwakersplein. The food is Middle Eastern focused and perfect for shared dining. Karavaan has one of the biggest terrace in Amsterdam West and is always crowded. Besides good food also a perfect place to have drinks. Also good for a casual dinner.
My personal hang out with friends (recommend you to go by bike, but on a sunny day a nice walk if fun and easy to do). At this bar you will rarely find tourist since it is a local hangout. One of the best things of Kosta is that they have a terrace which shines in the sun all day long. It is close to one of the main entrances of The Vondelpark, so after a nice walk a good place to enjoy lunch, drinks or just a coffee!
30 locals recommend
Bar Kosta
42 Huis Derde KostverlorenkadeMy personal hang out with friends (recommend you to go by bike, but on a sunny day a nice walk if fun and easy to do). At this bar you will rarely find tourist since it is a local hangout. One of the best things of Kosta is that they have a terrace which shines in the sun all day long. It is close to one of the main entrances of The Vondelpark, so after a nice walk a good place to enjoy lunch, drinks or just a coffee!
Bars & Pubs
Nice place to go at Thursday-Saturday for end of day drinks. Lot of Amsterdam people come there with friends after a week of hard work. They recently started with offering breakfast as well, but I personally have only been there late afternoon or at night.
120 locals recommend
Hendrix
82 De ClercqstraatNice place to go at Thursday-Saturday for end of day drinks. Lot of Amsterdam people come there with friends after a week of hard work. They recently started with offering breakfast as well, but I personally have only been there late afternoon or at night.
A good juicy greasy burger with all the trimmings. Yes. Crispy browned salty fries. check. A cold refreshing white beer. Yes please. All three and a good terrace and yes, you are at Café Dapper . In Amsterdam West on the Jacob van Lennepkade, the cafe with a terrace is located on the water. Great food, pleasant service, we can spend a lot of text on that, but we can't do that either. Oh, and by the way, if you don't like that cold refreshing white beer, the Gin & Tonic 's at Dapper are not to be missed.
Dapper Bar & Kitchen Amsterdam
58-60 Jacob Van LennepkadeA good juicy greasy burger with all the trimmings. Yes. Crispy browned salty fries. check. A cold refreshing white beer. Yes please. All three and a good terrace and yes, you are at Café Dapper . In Amsterdam West on the Jacob van Lennepkade, the cafe with a terrace is located on the water. Great food, pleasant service, we can spend a lot of text on that, but we can't do that either. Oh, and by the way, if you don't like that cold refreshing white beer, the Gin & Tonic 's at Dapper are not to be missed.
Uit eten
This is a famous wine bar in Amsterdam. The owners have besides Bar Centraal also Glou Glou in The Pijp. Bar Centraal only serves natural wines, which makes them unique. However, what really makes them stands out is that not only the wines are very good, also the food served is class. Must go if you like wine and good food.
51 locals recommend
Bar Centraal
16 Ten KatestraatThis is a famous wine bar in Amsterdam. The owners have besides Bar Centraal also Glou Glou in The Pijp. Bar Centraal only serves natural wines, which makes them unique. However, what really makes them stands out is that not only the wines are very good, also the food served is class. Must go if you like wine and good food.
Hip and classy place to enjoy dinner. It’s a hotel and restaurant. If you want to enjoy good food and have a more luxury scene. Personally, I only go here on more special occasion.
158 locals recommend
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatHip and classy place to enjoy dinner. It’s a hotel and restaurant. If you want to enjoy good food and have a more luxury scene. Personally, I only go here on more special occasion.
A hip and trendy pasta chain in bigger cities in Amsterdam. With a chain, you should expect a less personal touch in terms of people and style, but the opposite is true for Spaghetteria. This spot is perfect for a quick and casual dinner, don’t expect to sit here for a few hours. Personal favourite is the Arrabiata.
201 locals recommend
Spaghetteria Jan Hanzenstraat
32 Jan HanzenstraatA hip and trendy pasta chain in bigger cities in Amsterdam. With a chain, you should expect a less personal touch in terms of people and style, but the opposite is true for Spaghetteria. This spot is perfect for a quick and casual dinner, don’t expect to sit here for a few hours. Personal favourite is the Arrabiata.
Since opening its doors on Ten Katestraat in April 2015, Café Panache has quickly established itself as one of the area's hippest culinary hotspots with its stripped-back decor, creative market menu and buzzing atmosphere.
The spacious restaurant and bar is kitted out in chic post-industrial decor, with untreated wood, steel, rustic coloured tiles and quirky design features made from reclaimed materials. In these stylish surrounds, diners can tuck into a menu of simple, fresh dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients and sustainable seafood and shellfish - all cooked to order on the large wood-burning oven in the open kitchen. Non-diners are welcome to pull up a seat at the bar and soak up the vibrant atmosphere while enjoying an expertly crafted cocktail or two.
268 locals recommend
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatSince opening its doors on Ten Katestraat in April 2015, Café Panache has quickly established itself as one of the area's hippest culinary hotspots with its stripped-back decor, creative market menu and buzzing atmosphere.
The spacious restaurant and bar is kitted out in chic post-industrial decor, with untreated wood, steel, rustic coloured tiles and quirky design features made from reclaimed materials. In these stylish surrounds, diners can tuck into a menu of simple, fresh dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients and sustainable seafood and shellfish - all cooked to order on the large wood-burning oven in the open kitchen. Non-diners are welcome to pull up a seat at the bar and soak up the vibrant atmosphere while enjoying an expertly crafted cocktail or two.
If you like Pizza, you should consider to visit nNea. Don’t expect a fancy restaurant interior, but the pizza is considered as one of the best in town. I don’t recommend to order these pizza’s, go there and eat them inside to get the real experience!
32 locals recommend
nNea Pizza
92 BilderdijkstraatIf you like Pizza, you should consider to visit nNea. Don’t expect a fancy restaurant interior, but the pizza is considered as one of the best in town. I don’t recommend to order these pizza’s, go there and eat them inside to get the real experience!
Perfect place to go for Chicken lovers (also true for Van ‘t Spit). Al different kind of chicken dishes are served, but they do offer also vegetarian options. However, I would not recommend there to go if you don’t like chicken that much since that’s the main focus of this restaurant
92 locals recommend
Rotisserie Amsterdam
81H De ClercqstraatPerfect place to go for Chicken lovers (also true for Van ‘t Spit). Al different kind of chicken dishes are served, but they do offer also vegetarian options. However, I would not recommend there to go if you don’t like chicken that much since that’s the main focus of this restaurant
In my opinion, one of the best Israelian restaurants in town. This restaurant is very small, so to be sure that you have a spot reservation is recommended. However, this is also a perfect location to order food with Uber Eats when you want to enjoy good food at home.
Grillroom Ben Cohen
239 RozengrachtIn my opinion, one of the best Israelian restaurants in town. This restaurant is very small, so to be sure that you have a spot reservation is recommended. However, this is also a perfect location to order food with Uber Eats when you want to enjoy good food at home.
Breakfast & Lunch
Nice spot to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch. Serves all kinds of food – ranging from egg benedict to pancakes. Egg benedict is my personal favorite😊.
218 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatNice spot to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch. Serves all kinds of food – ranging from egg benedict to pancakes. Egg benedict is my personal favorite😊.
Italian Aperitivo Bar. Piccolo makes a long cherished dream come true. In the Italian aperitivo bar in Amsterdam Oud-West you can enjoy locally roasted coffee, loose tea, cocktails and sweet and savory snacks. Relax after a long day at work, during lunch or dinner with a drink and a variety of pasta, soup, flat breads, paninis, salads and traditional Italian antipasti.
12 locals recommend
Piccolo
31 Grote MarktItalian Aperitivo Bar. Piccolo makes a long cherished dream come true. In the Italian aperitivo bar in Amsterdam Oud-West you can enjoy locally roasted coffee, loose tea, cocktails and sweet and savory snacks. Relax after a long day at work, during lunch or dinner with a drink and a variety of pasta, soup, flat breads, paninis, salads and traditional Italian antipasti.
At this relaxed living room café in Amsterdam West, sandwiches, granola (homemade!), coffee, cake and delicious fresh juices are on the menu. The interior is industrial with a lot of wood and steel. Due to the many plants and books, the atmosphere is still homely and warm. There is also a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your cappuccino between the Mediterranean plants. The banana bread and carrot cake are homemade and many of the products are organic. On weekends, the doors to the office next door open and Berry is twice as big.
The banana cake is a must try!
72 locals recommend
Berry Amsterdam
27 BilderdijkkadeAt this relaxed living room café in Amsterdam West, sandwiches, granola (homemade!), coffee, cake and delicious fresh juices are on the menu. The interior is industrial with a lot of wood and steel. Due to the many plants and books, the atmosphere is still homely and warm. There is also a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your cappuccino between the Mediterranean plants. The banana bread and carrot cake are homemade and many of the products are organic. On weekends, the doors to the office next door open and Berry is twice as big.
The banana cake is a must try!