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• Café Himalaya read more ›
  (69 Warmoesstraat. Tel. 020 626 0899)
  Hidden at the back of a New Age bookstore, this café is an oasis of calm and serves delicious vegetarian dishes, including veggie burgers and salads.
• Cook Kai read more ›
  (3 Tweede Rozendwarsstraat. Tel. 020 528 7887)
  Simply the best Thai food in town. Choose to sit at one of only three tables in the restaurant or opt for a takeaway meal. Order the spicy pad Thai.
• Cook Kai, Thai Kitchen read more ›
  (3 Tweede Rozendwarsstraat. Tel. 020 528 7887)
  Just a five-minute walk from Dam Square, Cook Kai is a Thai eatery with remarkable handmade furniture. It gets very busy, so booking is recommended.
• El Kasbah read more ›
  (94-96 Van der Hoopstraat. Tel. 020 488 7788)
  Delicious Moroccan cuisine at pocket-friendly prices. In the north-west of the city, near Westerpark, El Kasbah is just a short walk from Centraal station.
• Café Piazza read more ›
  (5 Klovenierburgwal. Tel. 020 420 0418)
  Offering delicious Mediterranean food at great prices, Café Piazza is convenienty located at Nieuwmarkt in the centre of the city.
• De Vries Restaurant read more ›
  (108 Haarlemmerdijk. Tel. 020 427 0575)
  A good place to relax for soups, salads or sandwiches after an afternoon of shopping on Haarlemmerdijk, one of the most eclectic shopping streets in Amsterdam. Conveniently located a short walking distance from Centraal station.

• Saturnino read more ›
  (5 Reguliersdwarsstraat. Tel. 020 639 0102)
  Delicious, fresh Italian fare is served at Saturnino, near Rembrandtplein. The décor is not the only reason to eat here - authentic pastas and pizzas are made from scratch.
• Mas Tapas read more ›
  (37 Saenredamstraat. Tel. 020 666 0066)
  Delicious Moroccan-style tapas and a large assortment of shellfish are served in this intimate restaurant in the De Pijp neighbourhood.
• Long Pura read more ›
  (46-48 Rozengracht. Tel. 020 623 8950)
  Tasty, high-quality Indonesian food in an authentic, Asian-style restaurant near the Anne Frank Museum.
• L'Opera read more ›
  (27-29 Rembrandtplein. Tel. 020 620 4754)
  This cosy restaurant in lively Rembrandtplein is decorated in art-deco style and it's absolutely stunning. Try the goat's cheese starter with fresh figs and brioche.
• Orbit Restaurant & Lounge read more ›
  (93 Scheldestraat. Tel. 020 672 2992)
  New restaurant offering authentic Asian dishes. Good service and hip décor, too.
• Claes Claesz read more ›
  (24-26 Egelantiersstraat. Tel. 020 625 5306)
  The perfect place for Dutch food. Try the large baked shrimp with garlic and herbs.

• Nana Gentile read more ›
  (289 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Tel. 020 420 0202)
  A fine Italian restaurant a few minutes' walk from Dam Square, Nana Gentile has an intimate atmosphere that's ideal for couples and small groups. Elegantly modern with friendly service.
• Café Americain read more ›
  (97 Leidsekade. Tel. 020 556 3009)
  An art deco-style café that's a pleasure to behold. It's right next to a popular theatre, so try not to arrive in show intervals as you won't get a table. A pianist helps to create a cosy atmosphere.
• Café Americain read more ›
  (97 Leidsekade. Tel. 020 556 3009)
  An art deco-style café that's a pleasure to behold. It's right next to a popular theatre, so try not to arrive on a show night, as you won't get a table. A live pianist helps to create a cosy atmosphere.
• Momo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge read more ›
  (1 Hobbemastraat. Tel. 020 671 7474)
  Located near Vondelpark and the Holland Casino, this spacious, airy restaurant offers pan-Asian dishes designed to be shared. Try the Momo sushi roll, a mixture of tuna, salmon, sea bass and avocado with spicy tarragon miso.
• Elkaar read more ›
  (6 Alexanderplein. Tel. 020 330 7559)
  Near Artis Zoo, Elkaar serves excellent fish, pasta and meat dishes.
• Teppanyaki Nippon read more ›
  (18 Reguliersdwarsstraat. Tel. 020 620 8787)
  Check out the Japanese chefs cooking in typical teppanyaki style with their quick hand movements preparing hot, fresh dishes right before you eyes.

• Groot Paardenburg read more ›
  (55 Amstelzijde. Tel. 020 496 1210)
  Men are expected to wear formal attire at this exquisite restaurant with three private dining rooms, a garden and excellent wine menu - all contributing to the exclusive experience. Groot Paardenburg is in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, a small suburb just south of Amsterdam.
• Prego read more ›
  (25 Herenstraat. Tel. 020 638 0148)
  The relaxing, minimal décor at this restaurant will certainly impress, along with excellent service and creative dishes. Order the exquisite tuna with caramelised chicory.
• Ciel Bleu read more ›
  (Okura Hotel, 333 Ferdinand Bolstraat. Tel. 020 678 7450)
  Offers gorgeous views from the 23rd floor of the Okura Hotel, along with Michelin-starred, French cuisine. Long-acclaimed for fine dining in Amsterdam, expect dishes like poached foie gras with sauterne jelly and mango chutney.
• La Rive read more ›
  (1 Professor Tulpplein. Tel. 020 520 3264)
  At the posh Amstel InterContinental Hotel in an eviable location by the Amstel River, this Michelin-starred French restaurant is not to be missed. While the Beluga caviar is for those with serious money to burn, the more affordable veal rib for two is simply divine.
• Yamazato read more ›
  (333 Ferdinand Bolstraat. Tel. 020 678 8351)
  The only Michelin-starred traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe. Yamazato's serene, peaceful atmosphere will have you wanting to come back for more!
• Beddington read more ›
  (141 Utrechtsedwarsstraat. Tel. 020 620 7393)
  Jean Beddington's restaurant is set on a quiet street on the Amstel River on the eastern side of the city. Delicious, creative foods with a French flair. Whatever you do, order the key lime pie for dessert!

After Dark

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• Engelbewaarder read more ›
  (50 Kolvienersburgwal. Tel. 020 625 3772)
  A chilled-out café with a strong musical focus. The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon is with a beer while listening to live jazz, from 4pm-7pm.
• Café Wildschut read more ›
  (1-3 Roelof Hartplein. Tel. 020 676 8220)
  Head to the swanky Oud Zuid area and start your evening with a few drinks at this popular café. Open until 3am on weekends.
• Teasers read more ›
  (35-36 Damrak. Tel. 020 421 8739)
  Babes and beer is the theme of this popular bar near Centraal station. So expect plenty of both, as the scantily clad waitresses make sure the pints keep coming.
• East of Eden read more ›
  (11 Linneausstraat. Tel. 020 665 0743)
  Cane furniture and yellow walls create an Eastern-style ambience and the perfect surroundings in which to relax with a drink on the east side of town.
• Hotel Arena read more ›
  (51 Gravesandestraat. Tel. 020 850 2400)
  A great place to kick off the evening in a low-key, friendly atmosphere next to Oosterpark. Weather permitting, you can sit outside and enjoy the views from the terrace.
• Nieuwezijds Lounge read more ›
  (169 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Tel. 020 622 7510)
  This cosy lounge bar has plenty of comfortable seating and is located near Dam Square, in the heart of the city.

• Sugarfactory read more ›
  (238 Lijnbaansgracht. )
  Just off the lively Leidseplein. Live music is offered almost every night, including impromptu jam sessions (www.sugarfactory.nl).
• Sugarfactory read more ›
  (238 Lijnbaansgracht. )
  Just off the lively Leidseplein, live music is offered almost every night, including impromptu jam sessions (www.sugarfactory.nl).
• Maloe Melo read more ›
  (163 Lijnbaansgracht. Tel. 020 420 4592)
  Live music every night of the week, with blues songs a good choice. Maloe Melo is in the hip Jordaan neighbourhood.
• Alto read more ›
  (115 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat. )
  This bar provides excellent live jazz music in an informal, cosy atmosphere.
• Bimhuis read more ›
  (3 Piet Heinkade. Tel. 02 788 2150)
  Enjoy live jazz and improvisational sets every night of the week at this lively venue.
• Paradiso read more ›
  (6-8 Weteringschans. Tel. 020 626 4561)
  Live music plays every night of the week at this legendary venue, where the Rolling Stones have graced the stage, as well as Nirvana and, more recently, Amy Winehouse.

• 11 read more ›
  (3-5 Oosterdokkade. Tel. 020 625 5999)
  Internationally renowned DJs and VJs flock to this club on the 11th floor of the Post CS building with an amazing view of the city's skyline.
• Rain read more ›
  (44 Rembrandtplein. Tel. 020 626 7078)
  In one of the main nightlife hubs of the city, Rain offers everything from drinking to dining and dancing. Expect a hip crowd in a stylish venue.
• Club 11 read more ›
  (3-5 Oosterdokskade. Tel. 020 625 5999)
  A bar, club and restaurant all rolled into one. The club also has a fantastic place at the top of the building where you can dance with the city's skyline as a background.
• Korsakoff read more ›
  (161 Lijnbaansgract. Tel. 020 625 7854)
  Late-night club that will appeal to rockers and goths. There's a frantic dance floor on the ground floor and a bar on the first. Open until 4am at the weekend.
• Escape read more ›
  (11 Rembrandtplein. Tel. 020 622 1111)
  Late-night club with good DJs and themed parties in the clubby and fashionable Rembrandtplein.
• Melkweg read more ›
  (234A Lijnbaansgracht. Tel. 020 534 818)
  This popular club attracts a trendy clientèle. It's a lively joint that stays open till late.

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