40 exciting openings in 2023
1012 BG Amsterdam
Kim's So Korean Food
This Korean restaurant only opened in April and is already very popular. It serves comfort food that is best shared. The classics bimbap and Korean fried chicken are a must. They also have delicious smaller dishes such as dumplings, kimchi pancakes, and spicy cheesy ramen. In terms of drinks, they have a selection of rice wines, beer, and a few imported soju sodas.
1016 EP Amsterdam
Café Wolf
Bakkerij Wolf opened its doors a year ago. And now, in addition, Café Wolf has opened, where you can enjoy refreshing dishes full of vegetables in a beautiful Scandinavian interior. The dishes here are not your standard fare, but offer a unique culinary experience of a high standard. The Café is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (the kitchen closes at 5:00 PM).
1011 TJ Amsterdam
Restaurant R21
Chef Orlando David (who previously worked for Sergio Herman's Oud Sluis ***, among others) opened a fine dining restaurant on Peperstraat, opposite Gebr Hartering. You can enjoy a 6 or 7-course menu for €75 and €90 respectively, but there is also an à la carte menu Available The chef's wanderlust is evident and can be tasted in his cooking style. Influences and products from all over the world adorn the dishes.
1016 GK Amsterdam
Smelt Restaurant
Smelt is a cozy and atmospheric restaurant in Amsterdam's 9 Straatjes district. The restaurant specializes in cheese fondue and offers five different types of cheese. In addition to classic cheese fondue, Smelt also offers special flavors such as truffle and pesto. If you are not a big eater, you can also order single portions. Smelt's interior is cozy and warm, with lots of wood and candlelight. It is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious cheese fondue with friends or family.
1016 HL Amsterdam
Café Restaurant Verlan
The former building of the famous Envy is getting a new lease of life with Café Restaurant Verlan. This cozy restaurant serves contemporary French à-la-carte dishes. The dinner menu is available all day, while lunch is served until 3:00 PM. Whether you're looking for coffee, a full lunch, snacks, or dinner, Verlan has it all. You can take a seat at the long marble bar and watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Monday for dinner, and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch.
1017 GC Amsterdam
Yuzu Dining Bar
Yuzu Dining Bar does not serve sushi, but it does offer a variety of small Japanese dishes, including edamame and various yakitori skewers. The restaurant introduces you to Japanese customs, such as storing your coat in a basket under your seat and eating without cutlery. The atmosphere is informal and cozy, and the staff is friendly and attentive. You can also enjoy a cocktail there until the early hours.
1017 XL Amsterdam
Oocker
Oocker is a new restobar (restaurant-bar) in Amsterdam. It was set up by Meyer Viol, Niels van der Werf (formerly at The Lobby, Gebr. Hartering, and Shiraz), and Stefano Orofino (formerly at Domenica). At Oocker, the food is just as important as the wine. The wine bar is located at the front, and the restaurant area, with its open kitchen, is at the back. Chef Stefano mainly cooks with vegetables. It is open from Thursday to Tuesday from 3 p.m. They do not take reservations, so feel free to drop in.
1015 LB Amsterdam
Café R. De Rosa
Finally, we can take a seat at Café R. De Rosa, located in the Jordaan neighborhood between Westerstraat and Lindengracht. This charming corner shop is run by the experienced Floris (known from restaurant VRR) and co-owner Marieke (Chateau Amsterdam). At Café R. De Rosa, you will find good quality without the high prices. Filter coffee with milk, tap Chardonnay, and delicious bar snacks such as pickled artichokes and homemade egg mayonnaise. The choice is deliberately limited, and with every order, you get water and corn nuts.
1013 KB Amsterdam
Calisto
Calisto is located in a charming historic building and is both a restaurant and a boutique hotel with 10 Rooms the heart of the Jordaan district. The building has always served as a hotel with a restaurant and has been welcoming people to eat, drink, and stay since the 17th century. Restaurant Calisto is a trattoria-style restaurant where Roman chef Stefano Orofino brings 'la cucina romana' to Amsterdam with seasonal snacks, dishes, and pastas. The dishes can be paired with a glass or bottle from the curated wine list featuring natural wines from Italy, France, and beyond. One of the highlights is the Sunday brunch.
1013 HS Amsterdam
The Willem
Are you familiar with that iconic, robust gate on the edge of Haarlemmerplein? That large white arc de triomphe, Amsterdam style? That is the Willemspoort, although it is rarely referred to as such. When the building Available , there was immediately a rush to open a great restaurant here. After some setbacks and a major renovation, De Willem, a new addition to Amsterdam, opened its doors. The interior was designed by Nicemakers and features a café, a wine bar, and a chic restaurant. Chef Jef serves delicious dishes from morning until dinner.
1052 LA Amsterdam
Baked by Salvo
Baked by Salvo is the perfect location for those looking for authentic Italian pastries, sandwiches, cakes, savory dishes, and specialty coffee. At Salvo, finding beautiful products from local and Italian farmers is key. The menu at Baked by Salvo is seasonal, so there is always something new and surprising to try. Traditional recipes are combined with forgotten desserts and unexpected flavors from Italy, ensuring there is something for everyone.
1053 KN Amsterdam
Skina
Skina has a minimalist yet funky vibe and serves excellent coffee. The beans are roasted by Rush Rush Coffee. They also serve other hot and refreshing cold drinks such as lemonade. You can enjoy these with pastries such as a slice of marble cake, cinnamon croissant, or brioche with oranges. They also offer sandwiches, both vegetarian and meat options, served on delicious focaccia bread.
1054 MK Amsterdam
Gitane
Angelo Kremmydas, both chef and owner, cooks exclusively with the freshest, seasonal ingredients. The menu reflects his vision and offers a modest and refined selection of contemporary à la carte dishes. There are no complicated set menus here; Location you have the freedom to order exactly what you desire at that moment. Angelo's Mediterranean background shines through in every dish. In addition to the flavorful menu, there is an extensive wine list.
1053 NT Amsterdam
Eetcafé Meo’s Colosseum
At the Surinamese and Caribbean Eetcafé Meo’s Colosseum, you can go any day from 4:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and on Saturdays until 5:00 AM (and sometimes even longer). They are always ready for you when other eateries are closed, with delicacies such as nasi, bami, pom, or moksi alesi. On Fridays and Saturdays, there are also barbecue dishes and homemade fries. Can't get enough? They will soon be open 24 hours.
1054 WC Amsterdam
Pizza Project
It started with a pizza oven in their Rear garden. Every Friday, friends and family would line up outside their house to pick up a pizza. Now, Idske and Bas have two locations and a food truck. The secret? Letting the dough rise for 48 hours, which makes the crust light and airy and the pizza easier on the stomach. On weekends, they also serve sandwiches for lunch.
1057 SV Amsterdam
September
September is an intimate wine bar and restaurant in De Baarsjes, run by three friends, Matthew, Valentijn, and Lizzy, who met in the hospitality industry and are now creating their own dream place. Their style is based on French culinary logic with local seasonal products and a compact menu that changes regularly. Wine plays a leading role, with an emphasis on natural wine and an approach that makes it easy to discover without fuss.
1057 CN Amsterdam
Felperlaan Restaurant
Restaurant Felperlaan recently opened its doors in De Baarsjes. The owners are known from Café Mundi. Owner Lila and her partner Benten want to offer local artists the opportunity to exhibit their art. The restaurant is a vibrant neighborhood spot with a focus on good food and an accessible atmosphere. The daily menu, which is seasonal and priced between €39 and €49, is updated every three to four weeks. The restaurant also offers a snack menu with regular items such as oysters, homemade pâté (including vegetarian options), and various vegetarian dishes. The cuisine combines influences from southern France, northern Italy, and Spain.
1092 AD Amsterdam
Spring Cafe Brasserie
The five-star Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits At The Park is home to Spring Café Brasserie, which overlooks Oosterpark and has a lovely terrace for the summer. Inside, there is a real brasserie atmosphere with a varied menu, including classics such as steak tartare and leeks with sauce gribiche.
1092 AD Amsterdam
VanOost
After some delays and a reappointment, the time has finally come: chef Floris van Straalen, formerly of Felix, is opening his restaurant in the new Pillows Hotel Maurits on Oosterpark. At VanOost, you can expect international cuisine, presented in the form of a chef's menu. Each season, a new main ingredient takes center stage, which the chef serves in three different preparations. The amuse-bouches are served in the separate bar, where the house champagne is also served, overlooking the Mauritskade.
1093 BK Amsterdam
Café Wu
Café Wu is a modern bistro inspired by Chinese cuisine and culture. Timo de Beurs (formerly of Slagerij de Beurs) serves exciting dishes ranging from classic Chinese cuisine to free interpretations thereof using European techniques and products. Chi Ling Wu's wine list (formerly of Scheepskameel, among others) features European wines with an emphasis on France, Germany, and Italy. Café Wu offers both a five-course menu and a concise à la carte menu. In addition to good food and fine wine, there is also a special focus on music, with an important role for elegant vinyl and tape.
1093 Amsterdam
Neighborhood bar De Tros
The owners of this restaurant (contrary to what the name might suggest) are seasoned professionals. The nice thing here is that you can eat snacks at the bar, but also enjoy an extensive dinner at a table. Think of dishes such as thinly sliced rib-eye with balsamic mayonnaise, pecorino, and capers, or different types of cabbage with a hollandaise sauce.
1092 CN Amsterdam
The Cottage Shop & Deli
Just a stone's throw from The Cottage, the delicatessen shop is open. Here they welcome you with coffee, scones, sandwiches and more homemade products. They currently offer four sandwich options, including one vegetarian. They also sell a few sweet treats, including irresistible mini ginger cookies and homemade jams.
1094 HJ Amsterdam
The French Café
Le French Café is located on the bustling Javastraat in Amsterdam East. It's a place where you can just as easily sit down for a relaxed breakfast as for a delicious dinner. Whether you're in the mood for French classics such as an extensive seafood platter or a tasty cassoulet, or just want to enjoy a pastis or a good glass of natural wine on the terrace or at the regulars' table, you can do it all here.
1091 EX Amsterdam
Trump card
Raymond Plat (former sous chef at 212), Niels Leijssenaar (restaurant manager at Ron Blaauw), Willem Alberts, and Roderick Kunst (co-owners of Escobar) are joining forces to start restaurant Troef. The men want to create a homely atmosphere and serve delicious food without too much fuss. The menu is dominated by classic French and Italian dishes. For starters, you can choose from anchovies and sardines, oysters with beurre blanc, or crispy veal cheek with oyster cream. Main course options include lobster with antibois sauce and bisque foam or ribeye.
1072 GG Amsterdam
Ikkoku
At Ikkoku izakaya, they serve individual traditional and almost niche izakaya dishes with their own take on sake, wine and cocktail pairing. The two owners started Sushi Fanatics during covid in 2020 and then opened omakase shigure. Ikkoku is a new challenge as they delve even deeper into the niche and unknown world of Japanese cuisine. The individual à-la-carte dishes range from truly traditional izakaya dishes to Japanese dishes that you don't often encounter in Europe,
1053 RJ Amsterdam
Dona
With Restaurante Dona, owners Diogo and Sjors pay tribute to their grandmothers and Portuguese cuisine. Chef Diogo owes his love and exceptional cooking skills to his grandmothers, Tana & Tonica. Since childhood, they taught him the craft of authentic Portuguese cuisine. Since then, he has shared his passion and expertise in many European restaurants. He introduces guests from all over the world to delicious Portuguese dishes. For Sjors, Dona embodies his passion for hospitality and the unconditional support of his grandmothers in this endeavor. Bep and Nel always predicted that Sjors would one day open his own restaurant. They supported him throughout his career in the management of high-end restaurants.
1072 AX Amsterdam
KID
Levy Byron, Joshua Styns, and Steven Mamahit started during the pandemic. The concept began as a pop-up and now has a permanent location on Ruysdaelkade. The menu has since expanded considerably. Chicken yakitori with kaffir lime and chillies. Chicken wings stuffed with shrimp tartare and a shiitake sauce. Roasted cabbage with fried onion and hollandaise sauce. And, of course, the now famous chicken sandwiches in all kinds of variations, such as Sichuan spiced fried chicken with pickles and garlic mayonnaise served on a sake kasu brioche bun. KID serves cocktails, beer, and a small selection of wines to accompany the food.
1078 HK Amsterdam
Pizza Project
It started with a pizza oven in their Rear garden. Every Friday, friends and family would line up outside their house to pick up a pizza. Now, Idske and Bas have two locations and a food truck. The secret? Letting the dough rise for 48 hours, which makes the crust light and airy and the pizza easier on the stomach. On weekends, they also serve sandwiches for lunch.
1079 EK Amsterdam
Utage Sake Bar
Utage Sake Bar is new and also a first for Amsterdam. Utage means 'banquet' in Japanese, or a place where friends gather and sake flows freely. The extensive sake selection offers something for every budget and taste. The menu includes delicacies such as karaage, gyoza, Japanese pickles, eggplant with miso, desserts, and numerous vegetarian options.
1184 TZ Amstelveen
SAAM restaurant
Chef Margot Janse previously worked as head chef at Le Quartier Francais restaurant in Franschoek, South Africa. At the time, this restaurant was ranked Number in the World's 50 Best Restaurants! She now works as executive chef alongside sommelier and wine importer Koen van der Plas. Koen was formerly head sommelier at Interscaldes. Chef Jasper Hermans previously worked at Aan de Poel in Amstelveen. This star team created a 'spys' menu inspired by indigenous South African and local Dutch ingredients.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Chateau Amsterdam
Hidden away in a huge warehouse in Amsterdam-Noord is the urban winery Chateau Amsterdam. In 2017, father and son founded this place to bring the process of winemaking to the city. By importing grapes from various European vineyards, unique modern and classic wines are created. You can come here for a wine tasting where you can sample a variety of wines and see the process of winemaking in real life.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Europe
Restaurant Europa is located on the Hem site in Zaandam and offers a unique experience with only 26 seats and a fixed eight-course menu. It is easily accessible by ferry from Amsterdam Central Station. The restaurant has a contemporary atmosphere and the owners are hospitable. In addition to the tasting menu, individual dishes can also be ordered, and there is a special selection of wines, beers, and other beverages Available.
1031 HP Amsterdam
Metro Café Restaurant
From morning to evening, the bakery and kitchen work together to prepare simple dishes with an emphasis on quality ingredients and vegetables. Chef Rients de Jong (formerly of As, Toscanini, and Entrepot) cooks seasonally and sustainably using familiar preparations. You can enjoy a very affordable three-course daily menu, or you can choose from a number of à la carte dishes, preceded by a few snacks. There is always room for a drink or snack at the large concrete bar. The wine list has a pure and high-quality style with many naturally made wines.
1031HS Amsterdam
Pelusa
Pelusa, which means 'fluff', is named after the nickname of none other than Maradona. It is a tribute to the ultimate Argentine bon vivant. This gastro neighborhood pub offers Argentine Parilla dishes, prepared by chef Steven (former chef at Lastage and C). The dishes are paired with a selection of wild fermented beers, natural wines, and ciders, carefully selected by Ruud (formerly of 't Arendsnest and Craft & Draft).
1021 KB Amsterdam
Barracuda
Barracuda is located in Amsterdam North, in a 600-square-meter warehouse with an interior built by the owner himself, where fish and wine play the leading role. You mark what you want to eat on a piece of paper with a pencil, and you order your drinks and pick them up at the bar. In the summer, you can eat outside on a terrace that is just as huge. The fresh fish and shellfish are served with French fries.
1023 BD Amsterdam
Glaze
Lazuur is a joint project Rogier and Elise, owners of Lastage* in Amsterdam. With Sherif Khalil at the helm, they have the ideal chef who seamlessly blends French cuisine with his Portuguese background. The menu offers dishes to share. Every first Sunday of the month, they serve a Sunday Roast, three classic courses for brunch or lunch. Another plus is the wine list, which includes a wide selection of matching Madeira and port wines.