Lovely terraces in Amsterdam
1012 EX Amsterdam
Oriole
Oriole's menu combines Mediterranean traditions with a modern twist, focusing on refined vegetables and seasonal ingredients. Dishes such as grilled pimientos de Padrón, classic pâté en croûte with onion compote, and taramasalata with tomato jam and Kalamata olives showcase the versatility of the cuisine. In 2023, Oriole was awarded a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide Netherlands, a recognition of its excellent value for money. The courtyard terrace is a beautiful spot.
1011 JR Amsterdam
Café Fonteyn
Fonteyn is known as a cozy, homely, and warm brown café with good staff. Located on Nieuwmarkt, Fonteyn has long been a household name in the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. They serve many different types of beer and a tasty daily special. They have a large heated terrace where you can sit in all seasons and enjoy watching people stroll across Nieuwmarkt.
1017 BM Amsterdam
Tin
Blik was established by Tijn Verstappen and three-star chef Jacob Jan Boerma, together with host Manuel Broekman and entrepreneur Tim Ouborg, as a bistro bar where simplicity and quality come together. The menu revolves around recognizable classics with a creative twist, where Boerma's experience in top kitchens is palpable without being stiff or formal. In addition to the cozy interior, Blik also has a garden terrace behind the building, a nice place to enjoy your meal and a drink outdoors when the weather is good.
1013 GX Amsterdam
De Belhamel
This restaurant distinguishes itself in terms of both location and interior. The restaurant and the bar (a real speakeasy) both have a romantic Parisian Art Nouveau atmosphere. French-inspired classics enhance this unique identity with tarte tatin of shallots, silver onions, blue cheese and mustard caramel or pain perdu of brioche with yogurt-orange ice cream. In the summer you can sit on the terrace on the Brouwersgracht.
1054 CR Amsterdam
Wilhelmina Café
Wilhelmina Café was opened by the Binnenvisser team as a quintessential neighborhood café in the Helmersbuurt, a place that comes alive from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to midnight. The kitchen is led by Rafael Lamoth, formerly of Café Binnenvisser and now co-owner, who effortlessly continues his recognizable style of no-nonsense bistro classics here. The menu features dishes such as half chicken with salted lemon sauce, mussels with smoked beurre blanc, and salads such as panzanella and Caesar. Accompanied by natural wines, negronis, and a good glass of pastis, every meal here feels relaxed and natural.
1091 EC Amsterdam
De Ysbreeker
Lively and welcoming, Ysbreeker is the meeting place for all of Amsterdam. This location invites you to spend the whole day, with its characteristic assets such as the fresh cuisine, the atmospheric terrace on the Amstel and the impressive monumental space steeped in an eventful history since 1702. Named after the historic icebreaker that lay in front of the door, this place has a rich history of inns and taverns. Chef Goran Lukovic and his dedicated team bring an environmentally conscious approach to refined country cuisine, with dishes such as Scottish Balmoral deer and smoked Norwegian salmon marinated in Red Bull. The Ysbreeker carefully selects responsible, honest and daily fresh products. And you can tell by everything.
1071 AA Amsterdam
Vertigo Café
Café Vertigo is part of a group of Amsterdam hospitality entrepreneurs, known for Cannibale Royale, Hannekes Boom, Nieuw Amsterdam, and De Vergulden Eenhoorn, among others. Together with partners Thomas Anderiesen, Pim Evers, Teun Vermaas, and chef Casper Moolhuizen, they gave the historic Vondelpark pavilion a new lease on life. Their shared vision was to turn Vertigo into a contemporary grand café with a distinct urban and cultural signature. The spacious terrace overlooking the park is a natural extension of the café, where city and nature meet.
1013 NM Amsterdam
Boon & de Koot
Following the success of Zoldering, chef Thomas Bron, wine importer Joost Clarijs, and sommeliers Job Seuren and Wout Jans opened Boon & de Koot, an accessible wine bar in the Zeeheldenbuurt neighborhood, without compromising on quality. The menu starts with hearty snacks such as oeuf mayo with roasted garlic and lovage, cleverly served so you can eat it in one bite. This is followed by refined starters such as raw sea bass with beurre noisette and calamansi or a coarse steak tartare with radicchio and anchovies. The real showstopper is the dish of roasted peas with tomatillo, olive, and egg yolk, a perfect interplay of smoke, freshness, and creaminess. Inside, there is a French bistro atmosphere, while outside, the terrace with marble tables and burgundy chairs invites you to linger for another glass.
1091 GL Amsterdam
Alba
Opened during the pandemic and then Immediately . Now fortunately open, Tuesday through Saturday for dinner. In addition to fish and meat, there is also a good vegetarian selection, including a sunny carrot dish: rainbow carrots, parsley hummus, ginger-carrot sauce, parsley oil, puffed millet, and mustard-carrot dressing. Chef James Usdin previously worked for Michelin-starred restaurants in London, as well as at the Rijks (*). Alba serves a three-course dinner for €38.50, but also has an à la carte menu. Another nice feature is the huge terrace (130 m²) and a great snack menu. The wine list consists of a wide range of natural wines.
1093 EC Amsterdam
Louie Louie
Bar Louie Louie is the perfect spot to grab a beer after visiting the Tropenmuseum. No matter how unpredictable the Dutch weather is, the covered terrace with heaters creates an opportunity to linger and enjoy South American cuisine.
1071 TR Amsterdam
Café wildschut
Café Wildschut is located on Roelof Hartplein and is an ideal base for a drink. It is especially nice in the summer, as the terrace is sunny from early morning until evening. Because the café is located on a square, there is always activity. The café is housed in a monumental building of the Amsterdam School style and has a cosmopolitan interior with 1920s elements. It attracts a mixed crowd and has been a household name among Amsterdammers for decades. You can also come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
1051 PA Amsterdam
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
For steak, fruit de mer, or sticky toffee cake, Café Restaurant Amsterdam is always a good choice. This restaurant has been located in the old Machinepomp building on Watertorenplein since 1996. It has since become an integral part of Amsterdam's hospitality scene. The industrial look of the restaurant makes a big impression, but at the same time it has remained cozy. The food is good, and in the summer you can sit on the terrace by the water. It is also a great place for large groups to enjoy a long meal. You can also have a delicious lunch or just a cup of coffee with a newspaper. In any case, it is worth taking a look at this fantastic building.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Europizza
Don't be fooled by the name. In addition to excellent, surprising pizzas, they also offer a variety of snacks and dishes with a focus on local products. In addition to the excellent food, the friendly staff can also tell you everything you need to know about the fantastic (natural) wines they serve here. Under the creative leadership of Rein op 't Root (together with his partners), the 'Euro world' has now expanded to include Restaurant Europa, Benelux Bar, and Euro Pizza Bakery.
1071 GZ Amsterdam
Brasserie de Joffers
With a large terrace in the summer and winter, brasserie Joffers has been a well-known hotspot for 15 years, just a stone's throw from the Vondelpark and the Museum Quarter. If the sun is not shining, there is plenty of space inside - a space decorated with art and mirrored walls, which creates a homely atmosphere. The meeting place for the neighborhood is ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner or simply for a nice cup of coffee.
1093 GT Amsterdam
Turbo Amsterdam
According to the owners (who also own the neighborhood café De Tros across the street), the name was chosen because the place should be fast and innovative. The quality is high, and it is easily accessible. Coffee with cinnamon buns in the morning, sandwiches or a homemade croquette in the afternoon, and dinner with (natural) wine in the evening. They don't call themselves a restaurant, but rather a place for culinary snacks.
1053 NJ Amsterdam
Bon Burger
Bon Burger is the new venture from Freek Kattenberg, known for Bottleshop in East Amsterdam, who brings together his love of burgers and natural wine with this concept. After years of successful burger pop-ups at Bottleshop, he decided it was time for a permanent location in West Amsterdam, on the popular deck on Jacob van Lennepkade. Kattenberg believes that doing something as simple as a hamburger well is a craft, and this is reflected in his focus on grilling technique and quality. The meat comes from Dutch dual-purpose cows, which first lived as dairy cows and are therefore more sustainable and flavorful. Bon Burger feels like a relaxed neighborhood spot where connoisseurs and curious passers-by come together for burgers, wine, and long evenings by the water.
1032 KB Amsterdam
Café de Ceuvel
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover De Ceuvel in Amsterdam-Noord. Here, they mainly offer a vegetarian menu with local delicacies. Everything is well thought out: lots of reuse and surrounded by companies that are making the world a better place. It's hard to find a better place to enjoy a sunny day than this bar in Noord. The whole ambiance has a bohemian feel and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside.
1021 KB Amsterdam
FC Hyena
FC Hyena is a charming combination of cinema, bar, and restaurant. You can watch cult films here in the two cozy cinema theaters. The menu is compact and good, and most of the dishes are prepared in a large wood-fired oven. In the summer, you can also go to the outdoor cinema or sit at one of the large picnic tables overlooking the IJ. This is almost as entertaining as a film, as from the terrace you can see the entire Amsterdam skyline, including all the boats and large cargo and cruise ships passing by.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hotel de Goudfazant
The restaurant is located in a huge industrial warehouse on the waterfront in Amsterdam North, which, despite its size, has excellent acoustics and is very well and stylishly decorated. Every evening, it is filled with regular customers who keep coming back for the (pickled) poussin and the dessert 'heavenly mud', among other things. In summer, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the view of the IJ river. Goudfazant now also bakes its own bread! The 'group' now also includes other businesses such as Café Modern and (in collaboration with Sander Overeinder) restaurant VRR.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam is located on the north side of the IJ. It is a raw harbor hut decorated with furniture that could have come Immediately French flea markets. You can come here for a birthday party, a dinner with Italian classics, or a drink. The terrace is almost always in the sun and is ideal for a beer, glass of wine, or delicious cocktail with a magnificent view of the IJ.
1097 AH Amsterdam
The Gilded Unicorn
With the opening of De Vergulden Eenhoorn, a farm dating from 1702 that previously housed community centers and childcare facilities, the Ringdijk can now officially be called an idyllic attraction. The courtyard near the hay barn and the Garden surrounding property one large picnic area, with soft grass to lie down on, borders with flowers and herbs, large wooden tables between the trees, and romantic seating areas in the yard. Once inside, you could just as easily be sitting in an old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. For an escape from the city atmosphere, the Vergulden Eenhoorn is the perfect place, with good food and a wide range of drinks.
1093 NG Amsterdam
Blend Coffee & Wine
At Blend, they serve Italian coffee, wines from all over the world, and flavorful tapas, all in the beautiful Watergraafsmeer by the water, where the sun shines all day long. Blend is typically the kind of place where you can go from early morning until late at night. They say themselves that they embrace the Mediterranean, and that's exactly how it feels when you sit on the terrace in the sun, as if you're transported to the Mediterranean.
1033 WB Amsterdam
Pllek
Pllek is located near the NDSM shipyard in Noord, right on the waterfront. Everything they serve is as local as possible. It has a large indoor and outdoor area. In the summer, you can chill out by the water with your bare feet in a beach chair or lying in a beanbag, giving you that island feeling. The kitchen is open all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the steamed mackerel with dill horseradish, sweet and sour vegetables, and fried capers, or go for a vegetable tagine with autumn vegetables, pearl couscous, harissa, dukkah, zhug, and a red cabbage salad. Pllek regularly hosts yoga sessions, live music performances, and other events.
1078 GR Amsterdam
Visa on the Scheldt
A household name in Amsterdam South for more than 20 years. As they say themselves, their culinary passion is to transform daily fresh fish and seasonal products into exciting and delicious dishes. And that says it all. Visaandeschelde looks chic, but inside there is no shortage of a good dose of Amsterdam conviviality. You can also sit on the terrace in the summer, which overlooks the Scheldeplein.
1013 AK Amsterdam
REM Island
Dine at a height of 22 meters above the water in a former pirate radio and television station. This restaurant offers a beautiful view over the IJ, the Minervahaven and the new architecture of the Spaarndammerhout. Chef Bobby Rust is in charge here. Volkskrant culinary reviewer Hiske Versprille rated the restaurant with a generous eight. Rust previously worked at Ron Gastrobar, Librije and Oud Sluis, among others.
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