61 x 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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61 Hidden Gems

Het Schoolhuis

Amsterdam countryside cafe

"Het Schoolhuis" is in a village that's actually part of Amsterdam! It's a hidden gem of a cafe in an old school building. Just try their amazing food...

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Kristel

van der Burgh

Oct 29, 2025

Xi'an Delicious Foods

Best Noodles ever

They offer salads, spring rolls, and what they are really famous for - Noodles. And let me tell you, these noodles are something else...

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Isidore

van Westing

Oct 27, 2025

Rotishop Gieta

Best roti of your life!

Gieta makes the best Roti - a mix of potatoes, green beans, and chicken/tempé that you roll into a pancake. It may sound strange but it is amazing!

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Isidore

van Westing

Oct 27, 2025
Lab111 Amsterdam

Lab111

Pizza and a Movie theater!

This movie theater shows movies you don't see every day and sometimes they choose a director whose movies they then show. Wes Anderson month for example.

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Isidore

van Westing

Oct 27, 2025
Canvas Amsterdam

Canvas

Breathtaking views

One of the standout features of Canvas is its breathtaking views over Amsterdam. The restaurant is situated on the top floor of a creative hotel, offering panoramic views of the city.

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Olya

Kartcheva

Oct 25, 2025
Mangiassai Amsterdam

Mangiassai

Blindly pick your pizza

Mangiassai is this very lovely Italian place, where all of the pizza makers speak Italian. What do we recommend? Close your eyes and pick blindly.

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Kristel

van Pinxten

Oct 18, 2025

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