Izakaya is located at the Sir Albert Hotel in the trendy De Pijp, this vibrant restaurant serves a reinvented Japanese Menu. Take your pick from sashimi, sushi, temaki or noodles, all beautifully presented and intended to please your eyes and taste buds in equal measure. The chef also offers a sophisticated and original set menu, worth a try.  Izakaya has a fabulous vibe, with a DJ… Read more »

Whether you side with the loyal clientele who class it as the best meat served in the Netherlands or those who say it is just top three, Café Loetje is a hot spot for locals and a must for your visit. The décor is relaxed, as is its ambiance, but it can get quite busy. We highly recommend the mouthwatering tenderloin with the house´s traditional… Read more »

Mr Porter is a  modern steak house at W Hotel in central Amsterdam it is quite different from what you would expect from a butcher’s place. You take the elevator up and as you step out you may be momentarily confused as to whether you are at a steak house or a private clubhouse. And we found out it is kind of both, actually. In the… Read more »

We had already read about Brut de Mer but were postponing a visit, since we were enjoying our meat-feast meals while in town, but savvy locals recommended it so highly we tried it out. The restaurant, which calls itself a seafood bar, is indeed the best seafood place in town. It is located in cool De Pijp neighborhood and with its casual atmosphere and the… Read more »

Behind closed doors sits this dynamic upscale market,Foodhallen,  in the hip Oud-West neighborhood, the perfect place to taste great food at more reasonable prices. High ceilings, communal tables and mezzanines adorn this lively setting, packed with locals enjoying the vast food and drink options. We opted to share a few dishes amongst three adults and never regretted it: kebabs, Spanish tapas, Vietnamese rolls, Chinese dim… Read more »