The Best Local Restaurants in Amsterdam

Explore the best local restaurants in Amsterdam. From authentic Dutch cuisine to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Savor authentic Dutch dishes at Restaurant Moeders or head to Café de Klos for amazing spareribs. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Amsterdam.

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

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Our local in Amsterdam

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Our local in Amsterdam

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Kristel

Our local in Amsterdam

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Our local in Amsterdam

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Olya

Our local in Amsterdam

Oscar

Our local in Amsterdam

You?

Kristel

Our local in Amsterdam

Ana

Our local in Amsterdam

Kara

Our local in Amsterdam

Isidore

Our local in Amsterdam

Kristel

Our local in Amsterdam

Felix

Our local in Amsterdam

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Aesthetically pleasing café

"Uncommon" in Amsterdam is a café that's so aesthetically pleasing it hurts. 'Good coffee is for good people', they say...

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Kristel

van der Burgh

Jun 7, 2025

Local Dealer

A colorful Mexican food addiction

"Local Dealer" in Amsterdam deals in addictive, authentic Mexican food! My favorite dishes? The tacos with fermented pineapple or the chicken stew...

Bars

Restaurants

Kristel

van der Burgh

Jun 6, 2025

Pompet

Hidden hipster haven in Noord

"Pompet" in Amsterdam Noord, with its bright furniture, jeu de boules area & outdoor bar with the the enormous croissant, gives new life to Floradorp...

Bars

Restaurants

Kristel

van der Burgh

Jun 6, 2025

Eiburgh Snacks

Arguably the best fries in town

"Eiburgh Snacks" makes the best, extra-crispy fries in Amsterdam, hands down. What makes them so great? Just take a peek inside the next container!

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Snacks

Kristel

van der Burgh

Jun 6, 2025

Café De Klepel

My sommelier experience

"Cafe de Klepel" is a French bistro in Amsterdam that offers a large selection of wines by the glass. I love its front terrace on a small, vibrant street!

Bars

Restaurants

Olya

Kartcheva

Jun 4, 2025

Cafe Cook

Vacation terrace

They serve lunch, dinner, and finger food. Their Burrata, which is optional all day, is my personal favorite. And my favorite beer is Saison Dupont.

Restaurants

Isidore

van Westing

Jun 2, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Amsterdam

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

uncommon

Aesthetically pleasing café

Kristel

van der Burgh

Local Dealer

A colorful Mexican food addiction

Kristel

van der Burgh

Pompet

Hidden hipster haven in Noord

Kristel

van der Burgh

Eiburgh Snacks

Arguably the best fries in town

Kristel

van der Burgh

Café De Klepel

My sommelier experience

Olya

Kartcheva

Cafe Cook

Vacation terrace

Isidore

van Westing

Heading to Restaurants?

... for just €9.99

Going to Restaurants?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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