Comments on: Best Amsterdam Restaurants

By: Felicity

Felicity — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:26:27 +0000

Hi Dutchgrub

My partner and I are travelling to Amsterdam from Australia. We arrive on 24 September. It is my partner’s 35th birthday the day we arrive and i would like to take him out somewhere for dinner. We are staying at The Toren Hotel so somewhere nearby would be great.
He likes any type of food but i thought it might be good to find an authentic dutch restaurant that has tasty food and is fun and relaxed. If you know of any places that could also do a birthday cake for dessert or something for his birthday that would be great.
thank you

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:42:58 +0000

Hi Sean,

The question about the Food & Wine list on Amsterdam came up a few weeks ago. Please see comments above.

–dutchgrub

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:41:22 +0000

Hi Jennifer,

Good question about restaurants open on Sundays. Since several others have asked about this also, I wrote a post rather than answering in the comments.

So please see http://www.dutchgrub.com/2010/09/07/amsterdam-restaurants-open-on-sundays/ for the best options!

–dutchgrub

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:48:44 +0000

Have you seen Food & Wine’s list of great places in town? Can you give any insight into those you haven’t discussed?

I am going to be in town for 6 days starting tomorrow (Sept and am looking forward to some great food. I already have reservations at De Kas and am trying to line up some others. Too bad Marius is still closed because I was really hoping to go there!

Thanks for the great writing!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:22:59 +0000

Hi dutchgrub,

I was looking at your list and liked the sound of both De Kas and De Witte Uyl, but both are closed on Sundays! Do you have any recommendations for “best restaurants” in Amsterdam that are open on Sundays (would like to keep the meal to approx. 50 Euro (or less)). Thank you!

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:14:21 +0000

Hi Adrie,

I’m afraid I can’t help you with that one. Way too many canals and cheap hangouts in the ‘Dam and nobody really knows what Dutch food is anyways…

–dutchgrub

By: Adrie

Adrie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:11:55 +0000

Hi Dutch Grub,
On one of my trips back to Amsterdam, there was a hostel or student hang out that served real simple dutch food, the prices were minimal. Seating was on benches with long tables. It was on a graght, I would love to know if it is still running? Best Regards, Adrie in San Diego.

By: Corey

Corey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:45:10 +0000

Will be in amsterdam this week for 3 days, I’ve been researching restaurants for 2 months, but just found this list waiting for a plane. It sounds so exciting, I can’t wait to try them all!! Thanks so much!

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:05:05 +0000

Hi Charlie,

I suggested you try http://restaurantas.nl/. It’s near the RAI convention center, is open on Sunday, has good food and a cool Dutch design vibe from the former church it’s located in.

I posted about it a long time ago: http://www.dutchgrub.com/2007/08/24/weihenstephan-and-charcuterie-at-as/

And it was also featured in the Food & Wine Mag article that Sean just mentioned.

–dutchgrub

By: dutchgrub

dutchgrub — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:56:05 +0000

Hi Sean,

Agreed, Food & Wine can usually be trusted.

Their list of Amsterdam recommendation is good, too. Looks like they tried to focus on “Dutch experiences” like Indonesian cuisine, restaurants on boats and converted churches.

I believe that Umoja closed doors. So that should be taken off the list.

–dutchgrub