This is my latest Thai cuisine discovery. Thai food is definitely one of my favorite cuisines, and the food in this place really makes my mouth water. The place is very small but usually not terribly busy so you will probably quite easily get a table. The people working here are super friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. The food is so delicious because it tastes really fresh and it is just full of taste. I love the minced beef with vegetables and basil, but the green and red curry is also delicious, although it’s very spicy to my taste. My newest favorite is the Pad Thai, it’s fantastic!!! Not only does the food taste nice, the presentation is also beautiful, the lovely authentic dishes are a treat for the eyes. Another good thing is that you can takeaway your leftovers, which is handy ’cause the portions are quite big. They even give you some freshly boiled rice to go with it. Good thing to know: They don’t serve alcohol to drink inside but you can get it to take away, and you can only pay cash! Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Som Tam Thai | Restaurants (Thai) | Main meal € 11.50
2e Goudsbloemdwarsstraat 24 | Center | +31206382530
16:00 – 22:30 daily
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Tip: Download our What will it be? Steak or pizza? This is the only question you will have to ask yourself when you go for dinner at Rosa & Rita. And it isn’t a difficult choice cause both options are very good. I’ve tried the steak as well as the pizza and they are both excellent. Also the starters are very tasty. I would definitely recommend the pulpo! Instead of bread they serve delicious fresh pizza crusts with great olive oil, very very good! Everything is freshly made, even the delicious mayonnaise. And all is very affordable too! Not only is the food affordable and tasty, the interior is also very nice and has a cool industrial look. It’s a great place to just stop by for a quick meal, the atmosphere is laidback and once again: the steak and pizza are delicious! Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Rosa & Rita | Restaurants (Steak/pizza) | Main course € 15
Conradstraat 471 | East | +31654954358
Tue – Sun 17:00 – 00:00
I don’t have lots of spectacular things to say about this spot so I’ll just keep it simple. It is simply a really good spot. The good things are to begin with the location, right on the Nieuwmarkt with views of De Waag. Secondly the reading chairs by the window, very nice! Check out the lunch menu during the day which is tasty and affordable. And last but not least the different kinds of Belgian beers and the nice housewine are worth a try. Don’t forget to order some bitterballen to go with your drinks and just enjoy! Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Cafe Stevens | Bars, Coffee & tea, Snacks, Restaurants | lunch € 5.00
Geldersekade 123 | Center
10:00 – 01:00 daily
I’ve discovered this place a short while a go and I must say I won’t have pizza anywhere else. The pizza they bake here is absolutely delicious. La Perla is situated on a corner in the area called The Jordaan. The Jordaan is a great place for restaurants and bars. If you are looking for a nice place to eat you should definitely find it here. And if you by any chance feel like having pizza La Perla is the place to be! The shop is quite small. There are a couple of seats at the window but you can also sit on one of the benches outside where you can enjoy your pizza while watching people walking and cycling by. The Jordaan seems to be an area full of interesting people so there is always something or somebody to see. All the pizza’s are made freshly in front of you and baked in a wood fueled brick oven. This makes the thin pizza base nice and crispy. The ingredients are all imported from Italy and especially the buffalo mozzarella is extremely mouthwatering. As I said and as you can now probably imagine I really won’t go anywhere else to have pizza… Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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La Perla | Snacks, Restaurants (Pizza) | Pizza (average price) € 11.00
Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 14 | Center
17:00 – 22:00 daily
The Utrechtstestraat starts at the Rembrandtplein and ends at the Frederiksplein. The street crosses all the canals and this is what makes it a very charming shopping street. The street is good for shopping fashion and delicatessen. Also there are a couple of good furniture shops. (check out the other Utrechtsestraat spots on this website.) Also if you are looking to get someone a present, this is the place to be. Besides shopping the street is also full of bars and restaurants, again you will find a variety of cuisines suitable for any budget. You should really have a look here if you like to go shopping but don’t like busy shopping streets full of shops you see everywhere, the choice of shops here is really different and I think you could easily spend a whole day here if you count in stops for coffee, lunch, a afternoon drink and dinner to finish it of! Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Utrechtsestraat | Bars, Coffee & tea, Shopping, Restaurants
Utrechtsestraat | Center
Mon – Wed & Fri – Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Thu 10:00 – 21:00
