Neighborhood guide: Weteringbuurt
De Weteringbuurt
De Weteringbuurt is a small, characterful neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam. It is located between Leidseplein, the Rijksmuseum and the Prinsengracht and feels like a quiet enclave in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The neighborhood consists of narrow streets, old houses and lots of greenery, with the Weteringschans as an important traffic and tram line.
The district has a mix of 19th-century construction, typical Amsterdam lower and upper houses and small cafes and local shops. Because of its location near museums, theaters and the Vondelpark, many residents live there who love the urban vibrancy but are still looking for a quiet living environment.
De Weteringbuurt is known for its village feel, with residents who know each other, little through traffic and an almost hidden character despite its central location. It is a neighborhood where you can be in the busiest places in the city within a few minutes, but where you have the silence of a residential area at home.
The Weteringbuurt neighborhood is surrounded by an exceptionally rich offering of art and culture, literally within walking distance. The area forms a kind of cultural ring around the neighborhood.
To the north, towards the canal belt, you will find De La Mar Theater with theater, musical theater, and cabaret. The Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen also offers more commercial and audience-oriented venues such as DeLaMar and the nearby Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Leidseplein. Paradiso is also located on the same square, just a few minutes' walk away, with concerts in all kinds of genres.
To the east, towards the Museum Quarter, are three major museums that together form the cultural center of the Netherlands: the Rijksmuseum with its collection of Dutch masters, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum with contemporary art and design. On Stadhouderskade is Huis Marseille for photography, and the FOAM Museum for photography is a little further away on Vijzelgracht, both within walking distance.
To the south, towards De Pijp, lies the Concertgebouw, renowned worldwide for its acoustics and international programming. The neighborhood also borders De Pijp, with its galleries, small studios, and lively creative atmosphere.
To the west, towards Vondelpark, you will find Filmhallen and VondelCS a little further on, plus galleries in the Jordaan district that are easily accessible from the Weteringbuurt.
In short: the Weteringbuurt is located in the middle of a culture circle with world-class museums, intimate theaters, large concert halls, photography centers and countless smaller cultural initiatives. It is one of the best located places in Amsterdam for those who want art and culture right around the corner.
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1017 SM Amsterdam
Café de Wetering
A traditional brown cafe and not easy to find if you don't know exactly where you need to be. The cafe is located in a beautiful 17th century building. There is a loft above the bar with a fireplace. This brown cafe is also special because it has an excellent wine list, which you don't often see in classic Amsterdam pubs. Of course, also delicious beer, snacks and, importantly, you only pay in cash here.
1017 SM Amsterdam
Watergang Restaurant
Since early 2019, Watergang has been located in a charming 17th-century building in the pleasant Weteringbuurt neighborhood, which previously housed the Spanish restaurant La Cacerola for decades. From the small kitchen on the second floor, Chef Tim van Grootheest (formerly a pastry chef at Bord'Eau for many years) conjures up surprising dishes. Watergang serves a surprise menu that changes regularly and navigates between French and Italian as well as Eastern flavors.
1017 SP Amsterdam
Back to Black
Back to Black is a coffee bar with its own roastery on Weteringstraat. At Back to Black, every step in the coffee production process is carried out with passion and craftsmanship. Driven by their love for coffee, the owners of Back to Black travel the world in search of the best products, which they then sell in their own shop. In addition to coffee, they also serve delicious cookies and cakes, and they also sell their own t-shirts with beautiful designs.
1017 TR Amsterdam
Sukhothai Thanee
Perhaps the name of this restaurant sounds familiar to you. Because the owners of this restaurant used to own the successful street food stall in Amsterdam, namely Sukothai Streetfood Expres. Nowadays, they are fully engaged in running a chic restaurant. They cook from the Thai tradition with honest ingredients. What you should definitely not miss are the curries made from freshly made curry pastes.
1017 KS Amsterdam
Buffet van Odette
Odette Rigterink started Buffet van Odette in 1994. She loaded pans full of homemade food into a crate on the front of her bicycle and served a daily menu to young and old Amsterdam at the Enfant Terrible crèche. Since 2011, the restaurant has been located at Prinsengracht 598, on the corner of Weteringstraat. They serve their regular classics and also cook with the season and have an extensive (natural) wine list. From Monday to Friday they serve both lunch and dinner.
1017 XD Amsterdam
Veneur
Chef-owners Yoran Jacobi and Moriaan Koeleman have combined their years of collaboration at the former Michelin-starred restaurant De Juwelier* in a new French restaurant on Weteringschans. Together with sommelier and co-owner Bas Hazen, they offer product-driven cuisine in which meat, grilled dishes, and open fire play the leading role. The menu is classic French with modern accents and seasonal products, focusing on robust sauces and precision. The carefully curated wine list is the perfect partner for the à la carte dishes. Veneur combines nostalgic charm with contemporary hospitality, with a warm atmosphere and a terrace reminiscent of a Parisian bistro.
1017 HJ Amsterdam
Tokyo Ramen Takeichi
This Japanese ramen chain now has several branches all over the world. There are now three branches in Amsterdam. Tokyo Ramen Takeichi is known for its healthy ramen with chicken and vegetable broth. Because they remain true to their Japanese roots, it is an authentic restaurant. In addition to their specialty, the side dishes are also delicious. The 'karaage' will not disappoint you.
1017 KR Amsterdam
Heuvel
Locals and gallery owners from the Spiegelkwartier regularly visit here. At Café Heuvel, it's almost always happy hour around 5:00 PM. 'If I fall, let it be at Heuvel!' This small corner café with a lovely terrace is one of the oldest cafés in the city.
1017 GR Amsterdam
Tokyo Ramen Takeichi
This Japanese ramen chain now has several branches all over the world. There are now three branches in Amsterdam. Tokyo Ramen Takeichi is known for its healthy ramen with chicken and vegetable broth. Because they remain true to their Japanese roots, it is an authentic restaurant. In addition to their specialty, the side dishes are also delicious. The 'karaage' will not disappoint you.
1017 XR Amsterdam
An
Located at Weteringschans 76 in Amsterdam, Japanese Restaurant An has been renowned for authentic, homemade Japanese dishes since 1989. The restaurant specializes in traditional Japanese meals as they are prepared at home, using pure, fresh and healthy ingredients. At An, craftsmanship is central: almost all dishes are made by hand. Guests can enjoy various Japanese classics, such as sushi, tempura and teishoku set menus. Special attention is also paid to vegetable dishes, making the restaurant accessible to vegetarian and vegan guests.
1017 EP Amsterdam
Carmen
Shop, restaurant, and guesthouse. Owners Carmen Atiyah de Baets and Joris ter Meulen Swijtink opened this wonderful hotspot on Keizersgracht after working and living in London for several years. Carmen selected a fine mix of fashion, interior design, and accessories from exceptional designers. Joris runs the kitchen, where foreign chef friends are regularly hosted.
1017 RL Amsterdam
Shiraz
It's no coincidence that Shiraz won the wine bar of the year competition. This beloved wine bar is located in the heart of Amsterdam, where you can discover new wines or fall back on your favorite wine. If you find it difficult to choose between a total of 150 wines, the staff is always on hand to provide expert advice or let you taste something. In this garden of wines, you can enjoy a delicious glass of wine with a matching snack.
1072 LJ Amsterdam
Cheese Bar Amsterdam
At Kaasbar Amsterdam, you get cheese (duh) as a starter, cheese as a main course, cheese on the side and cheese as dessert. There is even cheese ice cream! All products sold here are from the Netherlands. Also nice, for the vegans there are also several vegan cheese options. At the bar you can see a conveyor belt with different cheeses passing by.
1072 BS Amsterdam
Café Caron
Café Caron was born from the inspiration of Alain and Roeltje at home. Their sons Tom and David wanted to start a restaurant that felt like sitting at their own dining table, where top-quality dishes were served without fuss in a homely setting. The menu is compact and changes according to seasonal availability. The wine list is firmly rooted in France. The family business has now grown to four establishments.
1072 LJ Amsterdam
Bardak
Bardak moves Mediterranean Manhattan to Amsterdam. This restaurant serves the tastiest types of street food from Tel Aviv. In addition to delicious dishes such as fried cauliflower and crunchy falafel, they also make exciting vintage cocktails with names such as Chili Cucumber Margarita and Sweet Bliss. Fresh ingredients are key and the warm summer atmosphere of the Middle East should not be missing. Bardak is a gem where you can enjoy Tel Aviv style.
1017 VV Amsterdam
Bouchon du centre
On the corner of the Reguliersgracht you will find 40m2 of cozy France, including a traditional bistro atmosphere and red and white checkered tablecloths. The bistro is run by Hanneke Schouten and is open from Wednesday to Saturday. The concept originated from the 'bouchon Lyonnais' where a high-quality meal is prepared with affordable ingredients.
1017 PZ Amsterdam
Taste of Culture
Tate of Culture seems to be the place chefs go in the middle of the night when they feel like Chinese food. And I don't blame them. The menu is extensive, offering a choice between authentic Chinese dishes and dim sum. One dish you definitely shouldn't miss is the duck. You can order it half or whole, with rice and various sauces, or sliced and served with pancakes.
1071 XX Amsterdam
State (*)
In the Rijks, Joris Bijdendijk has put the culinary taste of the Rijksmuseum on the map. He mainly works with ingredients from his own country. Be sure to taste his signature dish, a millefeuille of fine layers of beetroot with a beurre blanc that has been enlivened with soy sauce from Tomasu and fresh parsley oil. Don't forget to take a look at the delicious wine list compiled by sommelier Isabelle Chow.
1017 GP Amsterdam
Bocca
When you say good coffee, you can now name a lot of places in Amsterdam, but Bocca is just a little bit better. Their workspace is large so that the baristas have enough space to make the best coffee. Worth going inside, if only to see how these trained baristas do everything they can to prepare your perfect cappuccino with craftsmanship.
1017 DB Amsterdam
Zero Zero
Zero Zero is a bakery and delicatessen located in Amsterdam and owned by the same owners as Ceppi's. In addition to making pizza, Greco specializes in making sourdough bread. The name Zero Zero comes from flour as the basis of what they sell. The Tuscan sourdough breads (schiacciata) are topped with ingredients such as grilled eggplant, marinated zucchini with mint, balsamic vinegar, and sun-dried tomatoes (€9), or mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio (€10). In addition to sandwiches, Zero Zero sells a wide range of Italian delicacies, including wine, bags of pasta, and olive oil. Fresh ingredients for sandwiches are also For Sale. Although most customers come for a sandwich to take away, they are also welcome to stay and enjoy a cup of coffee. According to Greco, all delicacies available at Zero Zero come from Italy.
1017 HM Amsterdam
Patisserie Holtkamp
Patisserie Holtkamp is a household name among Amsterdam residents. Once known for its always fresh tompouce pastry, Holtkamp is now the place to get the most delicious (lemon) cakes and shrimp croquettes. The recipes have been working very well for years, because there is always a line around the holidays. The small shop on the Vijzelgracht is functional, but above all beautifully authentic. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.
1017 GE Amsterdam
Casa del gusto
Gianni and Gessica have a clear vision for the future of Casa del Gusto. 'We want to remain a small company that works with small-scale farmers: that is our concept. 'We know all the farmers we work with personally. We buy our Grana Padano – Italy's most popular cheese – from a farmer who only produces two pieces a day. That is almost nothing compared to large industrial producers who deliver hundreds of pieces a day. What we find very important is that you get to know the producers through the taste of our salamis, pastas and beers.' You should be able to taste the love that the farmers have put into it', explains Gessica. From hazelnut paste and gnocchi to bottarga and aloe vera beauty products: the shop is full of delicious delicacies and beautiful products. Casa del Gusto is, as the name suggests, a house of taste for its customers.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Lumen Travo Gallery
Lumen Travo was founded by Marianne van Tilborg in 1985. It is a contemporary art gallery in Amsterdam. Each year, the gallery organizes various exhibitions in collaboration with both emerging and established artists. Lumen Travo is concerned with current themes such as identity, representation, and post-colonialism and strives to show the multitude of voices that play a role in our globalized society. By presenting powerful and diverse artistic perspectives, which are not limited to the Western point of view, this gallery engages in a visual conversation with open eyes to the whole world.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Akinci
The lover of contemporary art is certainly in the right place at AKINCI. AKINCI has a strong focus on new developments in contemporary art and is explicitly engaged with artists who integrate socio-political, ecological, and gender issues into their work. Their program is determined by a diversity of media and cross-overs between sound, architecture, painting, sculpture, film, and installation. You will find works by, among others, Stephan Balkenhol, Theo Jansen, and Edwin Zwakman.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
M.Simons
M.simons was founded in 2021. It is a gallery located in the historical center of Amsterdam. Although the gallery is primarily focused on painting and graphic art, it also offers space for various other artistic media, including photography and sculpture.
1017 ET Amsterdam
Museum van Loon
Museum van Loon is located in a former house from 1672 on the Amsterdam canals. In addition to a permanent exhibition with (historical) portraits, furniture, silverware and porcelain, temporary exhibitions are also organized here in which part of the museum's collection, the house, or the history of the Van Loon family is central. Behind the house is the unique garden that was laid out in the style of the 17th century. In short, a museum where you can go for heritage, art history and contemporary art.
1071 XX Amsterdam
National Museum
The architect, Pierre Cuypers, had made a design in historical style for the Rijksmuseum, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance and full of national symbolism. After years of hassle - many thought it was too medieval, too Catholic and not really Dutch enough - construction started in 1876. It was officially opened in 1885. In addition to the existing collection, almost all older paintings from the City of Amsterdam were hung in the Rijksmuseum, such as Rembrandt's Jewish Bride, which the banker A. van der Hoop had bequeathed to the city. There was also art from Haarlem, part of the Cabinet of Curiosities was given a permanent place and the print room was given its own space. A worthy collection, in a magnificent building.
During the last renovation (2003-2013), the building was given back Cuypers' original structure. The building has been modernized, but at the same time the interior has become more like Cuypers' building again, in all its grandeur. Painting, applied arts and history can no longer be seen in separate parts of the building. Everything together forms one chronological story: the story about Dutch art and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
1017 DS Amsterdam
Foam
Foam is a photography museum that usually presents several exhibitions at the same time. The exhibitions vary from historical photos to art photos and from documentary photography to fashion photos. Every year, work by famous photographers is shown; think of Helmut Newton and William Klein. Foam encourages young talent and they also have the opportunity to temporarily exhibit their work. The halls have a sleek and modern design and the photos are illuminated with spotlights, so that they are clearly visible. You can visit Foam every few months because of their constantly changing exhibitions.
1017 KH Amsterdam
Mia Karlova Galerie
Mia Karlova Galerie, located on the Prinsengracht, strives to create a dialogue between works of different genres through a common emotional language. Mia Karlova Galerie highlights functional sculpture with an intriguing program of international contemporary artists and product designers. This art form, which radiates originality in design or material, offers exceptional pleasure during the interaction.
1017 GD Amsterdam
Siewe Gallery
Slewe Gallery was founded in 1944 by Martita Slewe. The gallery specializes in contemporary art. From the outset, its internationally oriented program has emphasized current developments in abstract art, particularly in painting. The gallery represents both established and emerging artists from various generations and countries.
1017 SG Amsterdam
Paradiso
Paradiso is a pop venue, nightclub, and cultural palace. Over the years, many famous artists have performed there, including Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, UB40 and Nirvana. It used to be a church building, which is evident from the high ceilings and the stained-glass windows. When you enter, there are stairs to the right and left, and straight ahead is the large hall with several balconies. Because Paradiso offers a very varied program, it has a wide variety of audiences. From young to old and from punk rocker to pop music lover. It also provides space for special initiatives and Projects.
1017 WZ Amsterdam
Casa Gitane
The beautiful studio of Casa Gitane, shrouded in earthy colors, is located on the Lijnbaansgracht. Gitane means gypsy and Casa Gitane houses furniture and objects inspired by distant lands, world travels and a nomadic lifestyle. Their collection consists of three important ingredients; unique vintage pieces, a selection of existing brands and our own designs. Currently mainly webshop and Project design.
1017 LV Amsterdam
Archive store
On Frederiksplein, on the edge of the Pijp, you will find the Archive store since 2015 - recognizable by the beautifully decorated theme windows. The interior store is intended for a large audience: you can go here for baby and children's items to adult gadgets and furniture. It is therefore a store to stroll around in if you are looking for things for yourself and a little one. With a gigantic arsenal of brands, the choice is truly huge, offering something for every generation. In addition to selling existing brands, the Archive store is also involved with their house brand - société.
1071 ZD Amsterdam
Ruud van Oosterhout design
Ruud van Oosterhout's studio and showroom are located next to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The showroom reflects his passion for interior design with refined simplicity, clean lines, and subtle color combinations. With a close-knit team, he works on recognizable interior designs, where design and art come together in collaborations with galleries and artists. Van Oosterhout is known for his passion, craftsmanship, and collaborations with artisans.
1017 HG Amsterdam
Enter the loft
Enter the Loft is a boutique interior store and interior design consultancy with a passion: seeing how spaces exert their magic on people. Visit their showroom on Vijzelstraat (by appointment only) and feel how they bring spaces to life by furnishing them with their favorite interior finds that are made with love and attention and that consist of natural materials – wood, leather, glass, steel, wool and ceramics.
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