Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great restaurant around the corner from our house. Italian inspired, lovely informal atmosphere.
232 locals recommend
Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van WoustraatGreat restaurant around the corner from our house. Italian inspired, lovely informal atmosphere.
Get your coffee fix at this local coffee chain. A 2 minute walk from our front door - you can do it!
172 locals recommend
coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatGet your coffee fix at this local coffee chain. A 2 minute walk from our front door - you can do it!
These Italian guys are super nice, and have the best pizzas and pastas within a 2 minute walk (Pizza Donna is not so good...). They're from Napoli, so the pizza is legit.
6 locals recommend
Rosticceria Italiana
170 Van WoustraatThese Italian guys are super nice, and have the best pizzas and pastas within a 2 minute walk (Pizza Donna is not so good...). They're from Napoli, so the pizza is legit.
Fancy something more fancy? Le Hollandaise has been around for 20 years, and served French/Dutch classics. They don't shy away from the organ meat and their cheese trolley is to die for...
28 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Hollandais
41 AmsteldijkFancy something more fancy? Le Hollandaise has been around for 20 years, and served French/Dutch classics. They don't shy away from the organ meat and their cheese trolley is to die for...
We may be biased because they are located around the corner, but we think this is the best Thai in the city. Their Pad Thai is a hangover favorite... As are all of their fish dishes!
7 locals recommend
Krua Buppha Thais Restaurant
241 Van WoustraatWe may be biased because they are located around the corner, but we think this is the best Thai in the city. Their Pad Thai is a hangover favorite... As are all of their fish dishes!
Is it fancy? no. Is it hip? No. Is it design? No. Is it good? YES!!! Great Indian place that does nothing but serve amazing food.
8 locals recommend
Diya Indiaas Restaurant
240 Van WoustraatIs it fancy? no. Is it hip? No. Is it design? No. Is it good? YES!!! Great Indian place that does nothing but serve amazing food.
Turkish cuisine. Of course you've seen all the kebab shops. But what happens if you make it a little better and nicer? This restaurant. Friendly people, but the place is a bit big.
20 locals recommend
Restaurant Revan
Turkish cuisine. Of course you've seen all the kebab shops. But what happens if you make it a little better and nicer? This restaurant. Friendly people, but the place is a bit big.
One of the best terraces in Amsterdam. This great place is open all day every day. Read the paper with a cappuccino on the morning, or have a lovely dinner. Quality is not what it used to be.
399 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeOne of the best terraces in Amsterdam. This great place is open all day every day. Read the paper with a cappuccino on the morning, or have a lovely dinner. Quality is not what it used to be.
Great pasta bar. Pastas always good, but often very busy.
181 locals recommend
Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van WoustraatGreat pasta bar. Pastas always good, but often very busy.
Take out Indonesian place. Food is amazing, even though the lady behind the counter has a bit of an Amsterdam attitude problem. Just point at things that look good and ignore her.
14 locals recommend
Indo Jaya
141 Van WoustraatTake out Indonesian place. Food is amazing, even though the lady behind the counter has a bit of an Amsterdam attitude problem. Just point at things that look good and ignore her.
Essentials
AH is the largest grocery store chain in the country, and they have a grocery store around the corner of our house.
29 locals recommend
Van Woustraat
Van WoustraatAH is the largest grocery store chain in the country, and they have a grocery store around the corner of our house.
Marqt is a more upscale grocery store chain, where you can find all the delicacies you want.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanMarqt is a more upscale grocery store chain, where you can find all the delicacies you want.
Amsterdam's oldest market is just a 10 minute walk from our house. Try some fresh stroopwafels, some fresh cut fries or a raw herring!
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatAmsterdam's oldest market is just a 10 minute walk from our house. Try some fresh stroopwafels, some fresh cut fries or a raw herring!
If the 2 min walk to the Albert Heijn is too far for you, try the Genco. This friendly Turkish family owned grocery store has the best produce, and a fine butcher.
15 locals recommend
Genco Market
164 Van WoustraatIf the 2 min walk to the Albert Heijn is too far for you, try the Genco. This friendly Turkish family owned grocery store has the best produce, and a fine butcher.
Shopping
Some nice (chilled) wines, some food that's ready to eat, or some fresh bread. Stach knows what's good.
148 locals recommend
STACH Food
154 Van WoustraatSome nice (chilled) wines, some food that's ready to eat, or some fresh bread. Stach knows what's good.
Need those designer jeans, a beard trim AND some new home decorations? While drinking a nice latte? Try Hutspot. They have cool stuff.
290 locals recommend
Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatNeed those designer jeans, a beard trim AND some new home decorations? While drinking a nice latte? Try Hutspot. They have cool stuff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Authentic bar with LOTS of beers on tap. Best place to watch the sun set on a sunny summer day. See the locals hang out on their boats and order cafe classics like sate or a steak.
218 locals recommend
Café Hesp
130-131 WeesperzijdeAuthentic bar with LOTS of beers on tap. Best place to watch the sun set on a sunny summer day. See the locals hang out on their boats and order cafe classics like sate or a steak.
Tapmarin
130 Van WoustraatBusy bar that seems to be popular with the youngsters.
Everything Else
Rialto
338 CeintuurbaanCharming local movie theatre with a bit more alternative programming.