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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Café de Klos

Ribs... amazing ribs!

"Café de Klos" in Amsterdam makes amazing spareribs. In 10 years they have only changed the kitchen. Expect to queue up and to joke around with the staff!

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

Conservatorium Hotel

Amazing beautiful different

"Conservatorium Hotel" is the best hotel in Amsterdam. I've been here for drinks, dinner & to buy cigars. I love how it combines the modern with the old...

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

Spirit Restaurant

Vegan paradise

"Spirit Restaurant" in Amsterdam makes amazing quality vegan/vegetarian food! Make your own combinations out of 14 warm dishes & just as many cold ones...

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Felix

Hildenbrand

Apr 30, 2025

Mossel & Gin

Fish and G&T's

"Mossel & Gin" in Amsterdam is perfect if you like fish or gin & tonics. If you like both, you're definitely going to have a good time here...

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

Las Casa di Michael

Great Italian food

"Las Casa di Michael" is a great choice if you're around Amsterdam West and like pizza, pasta, meat or fish. I love their simple but tasty bruschettas!

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Porter

Great view, Great food

"Mr. Porter" in Amsterdam is a hotel restaurant with amazing meat. But you can just come here for the amazing views and a drink, if you want...

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Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Apr 30, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Amsterdam

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

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You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

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Why not just trust our Locals?

Olya

Oscar

You?

Kristel

Ana

Kara

Isidore

Kristel

Felix

Café de Klos

Ribs... amazing ribs!

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Conservatorium Hotel

Amazing beautiful different

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Spirit Restaurant

Vegan paradise

Felix

Hildenbrand

Mossel & Gin

Fish and G&T's

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Las Casa di Michael

Great Italian food

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

Mr. Porter

Great view, Great food

Oscar

Grobbenhaar

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