Amsterdam is easy to explore around food. You can keep things simple with a sandwich, fries or a quick lunch, or build an evening around a good restaurant and a cocktail bar. The useful part is knowing which guide matches the kind of meal you want rather than scrolling through one long list.
Start with our guide to the best restaurants in Amsterdam if you want a broad shortlist. Travelling on a tighter budget? Compare the best cheap restaurants. For daytime plans, head to our guides for lunch spots, sandwich shops and ice cream.
Restaurants by style
- Italian restaurants in Amsterdam
- Vegetarian places to eat
- Seafood in Amsterdam
- NENI Amsterdam
- Restaurant I-Dock
Drinks and local food experiences
For drinks, compare the best cocktail bars in Amsterdam. If you want something typically Dutch, our guide to a Dutch cheese tasting is a useful starting point. You can also read about Kaasbar or the popular Fabel Friet.
Planning the rest of your evening? Continue to our complete guide to Amsterdam nightlife.