Dining out in Amsterdam doesn’t have to be expensive. Here is a list of 12 cheap, cozy, and tasty restaurants in Amsterdam. Click on the links for the menus of each restaurant.
Discover the 12 cheap and delicious restaurants in Amsterdam
1. Waterkant
Waterkant offers delicious Surinamese dishes such as roti and saoto soup. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere by the water and everything costs less than €14.
Location: Marnixstraat 246
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2. Robin Food
Robin Food serves a rotating 3-course daily menu for €14. This plant-based menu helps reduce food waste.
Location: Frederik Hendrikstraat 111
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3. Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen
Here you can enjoy a starter and main course for about €15 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. With a Stadspas, you get a discount.
Location: Spaarndammerdijk 319
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4. Café Kuijper
Café Kuijper offers a cozy pub quiz on Tuesdays and a daily special for just €10. Perfect for a fun and affordable evening.
Location: Linnaeusstraat 79
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5. Franggo
At Franggo, you can enjoy delicious Portuguese chicken without breaking the bank. Try the garlic butter lemon or the classic Piri Piri.
Locations: De Clercqstraat 106, Eerste Sweelinckstraat 9
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6. De Peper
De Peper is a vegan restaurant where you pay what you can afford. The meals are nutritious and affordable.
Location: Overtoom 301
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7. Eetcafé Van de Kook
Every Friday evening, Eetcafé Van de Kook serves a 3-course dinner for €15, prepared by people with intellectual disabilities.
Location: Tweede van der Helststraat 1-2
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8. De Oude Schaeper
De Oude Schaeper offers daily specials for €9.50 from Monday to Thursday. Also try the McSchaeper burger or chicken satay.
Location: 2e Hugo de Grootstraat 19
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9. Markt Maal
At Markt Maal, you pay what you can afford. Prices range from €2.50 for Stadspas holders to €15 for others.
Location: Centrale Groothandelsmarkt 186
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10. Café ’t Gasthuys
Café ’t Gasthuys has rotating daily specials for just €9.75. A cozy place in the center without student crowds.
Location: Grimburgwal 7
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11. Resto VanHarte
Resto VanHarte offers a 3-course dinner for €7 (with Stadspas €4) and is located at various locations in Amsterdam. A great way to meet new people.
Locations: Multiple locations in Amsterdam
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12. Bar Brandstof
Bar Brandstof is known for its affordable pub food such as nachos with rendang. Enjoy the nice terrace and relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Marnixstraat 348
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These restaurants offer a wide range of cuisines and unique dining experiences at a friendly price. Try them out and enjoy delicious and affordable food in Amsterdam!