Kessens was opened at the end of 2014 by Anna and Casper Holtkamp. They met abroad and decided to start a lunchroom together in Amsterdam. Kessens serves a variety of international dishes and, of course, our Amsterdam pride and joy: Holtkamp. You can choose between eggs with truffle cream and bellinis for breakfast, classic onion soup, and salads for lunch. There are a handful of wines by the glass, as well as non-alcoholic bubbles and homemade lemonade.
KesselsKramer and Providence.
KesselsKramer at a glance
KesselsKramer was founded in 1996 by Erik Kessels and Johan Kramer, initially based in the rectory of the Obrechtkerk church on Jacob Obrechtplein in Amsterdam. From the outset, the agency profiled itself as a creative agency that dared to work outside the conventional paths. The agency gained international recognition with campaigns that are still cited today in professional courses and public discussions. These include campaigns for Ben (the then-new telecom brand with a personal approach), Het Parool (the tabloid cover campaign), I amsterdam (the city marketing concept and iconic letters), BOL.com (introduction via the world of 'bolle mannetjes'), citizenM (branding and campaign line for international hotel chain), Heineken, Nike, Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, NEMO, and other cultural and museum institutions.
A chapel For Sale
After successful assignments for Het Parool, among others, KesselsKramer began to grow rapidly in the 1990s. The agency won larger clients such as Ben and BOL, brands that would become early icons in the Dutch marketing world. With this growth, the number of employees increased, and it soon became clear that the rectory on Jacob Obrechtplein had become too small. There was an urgent need for a larger, dedicated space.
That location presented itself unexpectedly in 1997 through a short advertisement in Het Parool. Among the classified ads was: 'Church for rent (possibly For Sale) Lauriergracht'. An old chapel, tucked away in a courtyard in the Jordaan district. When they viewed it, they stood in a high, silent space. It was cold, the ceiling was painted black, and the light was filtered through stained glass. There was nothing there, but the scale and atmosphere were unmistakable. Despite the emptiness, they knew immediately: this had to be their place.
The Vatican of the Jordan
The chapel was built in 1882 as part of a larger Catholic complex for the Poor Sisters of the Divine Child, a congregation of 'the Providence Institution' dedicated to care, upbringing, and education. It was designed by Adrianus Bleijs, a student of Pierre Cuypers. Bleijs, also known for Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Cathedral, was more progressive than his teacher: less strictly neo-Gothic, with the courage to use cast iron and lighter materials in religious architecture. Thanks to the greater load-bearing capacity of cast iron, the columns are slender, which you can feel in the openness and light in the space.
The building was part of a much larger complex: an orphanage, classrooms, a teacher training college, a communion wafer bakery, internal residences the sisters, and a chapel where singing and prayers took place every day. The communion wafer bakery at Lauriergracht 37 (the address where Multatuli located the coffee merchant Last & Co) produced approximately 200,000 communion wafers per week for more than 300 parishes in the country. The monastery complex became known as the 'Vatican in the Jordaan'.
The name 'De Voorzienigheid' (Providence) refers to the belief that God watches over the path of life. The last sisters left the building in 1991. The neighborhood narrowly managed to prevent demolition and enforce national monument status — a rescue that has protected the building to this day and attracts hundreds of people during Open Monument Day.
Behind the altar are monumental stained glass windows. The original windows at the bottom date from 1882 and were bricked up. In 1952, the upper windows were replaced by windows by glass artist Jaap Min (1914–1988). KesselsKramer reopened and restored the lower windows, revealing a beautiful depiction of the Miracle of Amsterdam. Together with Jaap Min's windows, which are once again the focus of attention, the vertical layering of the light was restored.
For the redesign of the chapel, KesselsKramer chose the London-based architectural collective F.A.T. — Fashion, Architecture, Taste. The young designers Sean Griffiths and Sam Jacob were known for their postmodern, multidisciplinary approach and have since achieved cult status.
A wooden fort in a chapel
For the redesign of the chapel, KesselsKramer chose the London-based architectural collective F.A.T. — Fashion, Architecture, Taste. The young designers Sean Griffiths and Sam Jacob were known for their postmodern, multidisciplinary approach and have since achieved cult status. Their work was playful and visual, but also well thought out: a hybrid of architecture, art, and identity. Exactly what the agency needed for inspiration for this place.
There were two conditions: the building was now a national monument, which ruled out any structural alterations, and the design had to make use of the height and stand separate from the walls. F.A.T. designed a wooden fort in the middle of the space—a layered thinking frame with workspaces, stairs, picnic tables, a diving board, mirrored walls, and a library as its backbone. Everything is free-standing, like a stage set in which people can move around freely. Two nuns (aged 92 and 81) who visited the chapel again in 2023 said of F.A.T.'s diving board: 'The diving board at such a great height is actually quite appropriate for monastic life. We see it as a symbol of taking the plunge'.
The interior was constructed within a few weeks by set builder Kloosterboer. It was not a traditional construction, but rather an installation: layer by layer, screwed and fitted.
The design was widely published, including on ArchDaily and in British architecture magazines. Today, it is considered a rare example of postmodern interior design in the Netherlands. The historian recently said: "If it remains standing for another twenty years, it will also be granted monument status."
Their work was playful and visual, but also thoughtful: a hybrid of architecture, art, and identity. Exactly what the agency needed for inspiration for this place.
A hidden world behind Lauriergracht
Providence is greater than you might suspect from the outside. Behind the door on Lauriergracht lies a hidden site with a building measuring over a thousand square meters. The chapel forms the heart, but surrounding it are corridors, former monastery rooms, a communion wafer bakery, and living quarters that have changed function over the years.
The chapel itself is a tall, light space with cast iron columns and stained glass windows on three sides. In the middle of the space stands the wooden 'fort' designed by the F.A.T. architects collective—a structure with workspaces, stairs, balustrades, and a library. The height of the chapel remains palpable, but the installation brings intimacy: open and enclosed at the same time. On the organ balcony above the entrance, where Saint Cecilia looks out over the space and where the choir used to stand, additional workspaces have now been set up with a view of the entire chapel.
Next to the altar is the sacristy, formerly the domain of the priest, now a meeting room and lunchroom. The original passageway to the altar has been closed off, but the arched shape and old cabinet doors are reminders of its former function.
On the side of the chapel is the former communion wafer bakery, which KesselsKramer added to the complex in the early 2000s. Where thousands of communion wafers were once baked every week, there are now Cineville studios and workspaces. The long space with concrete floors and high windows has an industrial clarity that contrasts with the chapel itself.
The front building on the canal houses smaller Rooms, such as the green room and the blue room, each furnished as a meeting room. They are deliberately furnished in a somewhat uncomfortable style, because "they don't really like meetings."
The original corridors are largely intact. Behind thick walls and narrow doors are now storage rooms and small workspaces.
Working in a space that moves with you
Working in the chapel does not feel like a typical day at the office. Employees often refer to it as a space that 'works with them'. The chapel does not change shape, but rather its function, depending on the people who move within it.
The interior design did not feature fixed workstations, but rather an open structure. Tables, wooden floors, areas for presentations and brainstorming. There is no hierarchy; everyone sits where they want. New visitors almost always react with surprise, emotion, or silence. The space has an intense atmosphere, but is also inviting.
Over the years, people have left, working methods have changed, and clients have changed. But the chapel remained. You work beneath the organ of Saint Cecilia, looking through the same windows where the sisters once sang. History is not the past, but the present.
A new phase after 28 years
After more than 28 years in Voorzienigheid, KesselsKramer has decided to move to another part of the city to start a new phase. The decision to leave the chapel behind was not taken lightly. It is a place that has literally and figuratively grown with the agency, from a rough shell to a living heritage site.
Properties
Neighborhood
What makes Lauriergracht so special is how you find yourself in one of the quietest parts of the city center, while cultural life is literally just a few minutes away. On one side is the Jordaan neighborhood with its markets on Noordermarkt and Lindengracht, neighborhood cafés where the doors are always ajar, and hidden courtyards that you can only find if you know where to look. On the other side, the Canal Belt unfolds with its historic splendor, galleries, and small studios.
Art & culture
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Address
Lauriergracht 94,
1016 RN Amsterdam
1016 RN Amsterdam
Torch Gallery
Torch was founded in 1984 by Adriaan van der Have as a platform for Dutch and international contemporary art. Adriaan was one of the first to recognize the potential of photography as an art form. Since 2009, Adriaan's son, Mo, has been continuing his legacy, exhibiting both established artists who are leaders in various disciplines and younger artists who continue to push the boundaries of their respective mediums.
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Address
Hazenstraat 11,
1016 SM Amsterdam
1016 SM Amsterdam
Althuis Hofland Fine Arts
Althuis Hofland Fine Arts is located in the historic center of Amsterdam. It is a gallery for anyone with a curious eye and a love of art, from first-time visitors and first-time buyers to art professionals. The gallery has a strong focus on the medium of painting and participates in major art fairs around the world every year (such as Art Brussels and NADA Miami).
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Address
Hazenstraat 27bg,
1016 SM Amsterdam
1016 SM Amsterdam
Wouter van Leeuwen Gallery
Wouter van Leeuwen's gallery is tucked away on Hazenstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. If you're not paying attention, you could easily walk right past it. But that would be a shame, because this photo gallery is definitely worth a visit! Van Leeuwen's gallery represents major international and national photographers, with a wide range of artworks. From photos of the west coast of America in the 1970s to colorful nature scenes of the Dutch Wadden Islands: you'll find it all at this gallery!
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Address
Hazenstraat 20,
1016 SP Amsterdam
1016 SP Amsterdam
Martin van Zomeren
The Martin van Zomeren gallery is located in the heart of the Jordaan district. Martin van Zomeren presents a variety of contemporary art exhibitions, mainly consisting of photography with a focus on conceptual art. The Martin van Zomeren gallery features works by artists such as Navid Nuur, Alexandra Leykauf, and Cornelius Quabeck.
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Address
Prinsengracht 282,
1016 HJ Amsterdam
1016 HJ Amsterdam
Galerie Ron Mandos
In 20 years, Galerie Ron Mandos has gained a prominent place within the Dutch art scene. The gallery opened its doors in Rotterdam in 1999 and has since moved to its current gallery in Amsterdam's gallery district in 2010. Galerie Ron Mandos is a gallery for contemporary art and presents exhibitions by internationally recognized artists, among others, but the focus is on emerging artists.
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Address
Elandsgracht 16,
1016 TW Amsterdam
1016 TW Amsterdam
Bart Gallery
Galerie Bart is a contemporary art gallery in Amsterdam that focuses on both established and young artists who graduated in the Netherlands and excel in their innovative craftsmanship. At Bart, you will find artists who create work that is either playful and fresh, robust and sharp, serene and light-hearted, or serious with a touch of humor. They explore the boundaries of their medium and question them, with the aim of pushing those boundaries.
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Address
Elandsstraat 90,
1016 SH Amsterdam
1016 SH Amsterdam
Founder of Doesburg
Stigter van Doesburg, located in the Jordaan district, presents a varied program of contemporary art, ranging from painting to performance. Since its founding in 2001, the gallery has focused on young artists and has a strong representation of female artists.
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Address
Hazenstraat 54,
1016 SR Amsterdam
1016 SR Amsterdam
Gallery of Caroline O'Breen
Caroline O'Breen's gallery is a household name in Amsterdam's contemporary art market. In addition to exhibiting at Amsterdam art fairs, the gallery can also be visited at its location on Hazenstraat. Here, Caroline O'Breen presents leading visual art with a strong focus on photography. The art on display reflects a strong interest in female artists, and artists who reflect on natural environmental themes are of particular importance to this gallery.
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Address
Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat 1-3,
1016 RA Amsterdam
1016 RA Amsterdam
Dudok De Groot Gallery
In the heart of the Jordaan district, you will find Galerie Dudok De Groot, run by Nicole Dudok van Heel and Jedithja de Groot. With eight exhibitions a year, the gallery showcases the work of a number of regular artists and a select group of guest artists, both of whom explore the boundaries of their medium in photography, painting, and video, among other things.
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Address
Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat 1-3,
1016 RA Amsterdam
1016 RA Amsterdam
Dudokdegroot Gallery
Gallery Dudokdegroot was founded in 2015 by Nicole Dudok van Heel and Jedithja de Groot. The gallery focuses on artists who explore the boundaries of their medium in various techniques, including photography, painting, video, three-dimensional art, and drawing. The gallery organizes eight exhibitions annually, primarily solo exhibitions. In addition, the gallery participates in art fairs and organizes exhibitions at other locations.
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Address
Eerste Rozendwarsstraat,
1016 PC Amsterdam
1016 PC Amsterdam
Radar
Radar Architecture and Art is a project Marco di Piaggi. Di Piaggi founded this gallery in 2008 with a small group of friends as a place where eccentric artists and architects could share their work. Di Piaggi has always been a lover of avant-garde art forms and underground music, and in this gallery he invites visitors to discover art that is independent of contemporary trends. Radar Architecture and Art also has its own webshop on Society6 where you can buy prints and accessories from the exhibited works.
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Address
Prinsengracht 371B,
1016 HK Amsterdam
1016 HK Amsterdam
Stevenson
The gallery was founded in 2003 and is run by a collective of 13 directors, including Federica Angelucci, Marc Barben, Lerato Bereng, Joost Bosland, David Brodie, Sinazo Chiya, Andrew da Conceicao, Jessica Honeyman, Lanese Jaftha, Sisipho Ngodwana, Sophie Perryer, Alexander Richards and Michael Stevenson, Stevenson presents an international exhibition program with a specific focus on the regions in which its galleries are located, namely Cape Town, Johannesburg and Amsterdam.
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Address
Lauriergracht 142,
1016 RT Amsterdam
1016 RT Amsterdam
Fontana Gallery
At Galerie Fontana, they reflect on the state of contemporary art. They try to show what the world looks like and what it is really like, despite its sometimes sharp edges and dystopian character. When Fontana started in 2011, the focus was on photography, but nowadays they embrace all art media. Want to take a look? Galerie Fontana is located on Lauriergracht!
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Address
Laurierstraat 189,
1016 PL Amsterdam
1016 PL Amsterdam
Annet Gelink Gallery
Annet Gelink Gallery is a leading gallery for contemporary art. Since its founding in 2000, it has exhibited work by groundbreaking artists, ranging from drawings, paintings, and photography to installation and video art. The gallery's main goal is to showcase new trends and individuals, with a focus on Dutch and international art. In the basement, there is a separate space called 'The Bakery', which is reserved for the work of promising young artists.
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Address
Keizersgracht 241,
1016 EA Amsterdam
1016 EA Amsterdam
GRIMM
GRIMM was founded in Amsterdam in 2005. Since its inception, the contemporary art gallery has focused on promoting and supporting emerging and mid-career artists working in a diverse range of media. They represent more than thirty international artists and have a gallery in New York in addition to their gallery in Amsterdam.
Food & drink
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Address
Hazenstraat 19H,
1016 SM Amsterdam
1016 SM Amsterdam
Men Impossible
Men Impossible is a ramen restaurant where they only serve 100% plant-based dishes. At Men Impossible, they believe in improving the world by focusing solely on plant-based food and bringing people together with the most delicious vegan dishes from Japanese cuisine. The plant-based ramen has a strong flavor, but that certainly doesn't make it any less delicious. Thanks to the use of fresh ingredients and umami flavors, dinner at Men Impossible is a true taste experience.
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Address
Lauriergracht 71 H,
1016 RH Amsterdam
1016 RH Amsterdam
Wandu
Evandro Barbosa de Souza and his best friend Aldo Jesus Silva opened coffee shop Wandu in the center of Amsterdam. The name is a tribute to his grandmother, who called him 'Wandu', which means a coffee bean in African. From half past seven in the morning, Wandu offers local residents delicious Brazilian coffee, cappuccino, espresso Brasileirinho and pão de queijo; a Brazilian cheese bun. The men want to create a cozy place where people take time for themselves and relax. There is also praise for Wandu's charming atmosphere, a refreshing alternative to the Scandi aesthetic in Amsterdam cafes.
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Address
Laurierstraat 76,
1016 PN Amsterdam
1016 PN Amsterdam
Café The Laurel Tree
Café De Laurierboom has been an authentic neighborhood café in the heart of the Jordaan district for 150 years. It has a cozy atmosphere and a wonderful mix of visitors. Local residents, young creative types, and tourists, but also chess enthusiasts, for whom the café is well known.
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Address
Elandsgracht 14,
1016 TV Amsterdam
1016 TV Amsterdam
Gifu Ramen Bar
Chef and co-owner Ryoji Miyachi pays tribute to the Japanese ramen culture he grew up with at Gifu Ramen Bar. Together with the team behind Chun Café, he positions ramen as fully-fledged chef-driven comfort food. The cuisine revolves around perfectly balanced broths that are simmered for hours to achieve maximum depth and umami. In addition to ramen, Gifu serves izakaya-style dishes that complete the Japanese dining experience. The atmosphere is calm and warm, with a minimalist interior and a view of the open kitchen.
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Address
Elandsgracht 2A,
1016 TV Amsterdam
1016 TV Amsterdam
Fou Fow Ramen
This ramen restaurant used to be a well-kept secret tucked away in the Chinese neighborhood. But now Fou Fow has two locations in the city and is a household name for Amsterdam residents who love ramen. On the lively and bustling Elandsgracht, you can enjoy Fou Fow's delicious and reasonably priced ramen, which originated in China. You can choose from four types of soup based on different broths, which are then topped with various ingredients, including, of course, the main ingredient: noodles!
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Address
Prinsengracht 381HS,
1016 HL Amsterdam
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.
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Address
Rozenstraat 143,
1016 NP Amsterdam
1016 NP Amsterdam
Hikage
Hikage is a traditional Japanese Izakaya, or an accessible Japanese pub. In addition to a selection of meat and fish dishes, the menu also offers vegetarian and vegan dishes. Shojin cuisine is the main source of inspiration for Hikage's vegan dishes. Shojin Ryori is the traditional cuisine of Buddhist monks who forbade the consumption of meat and took pleasure in preventing food waste. The basis of Shojin Ryori consists of five colors, five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami), and five techniques (raw, boiled, grilled, fried, and steamed). They also serve a select collection of Japanese gins, including the award-winning Yuzu gin infused with spicy yuzu and Sakurao gin infused with Sakura (cherry blossom).
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Address
Elandsgracht 29-31,
1016 TM Amsterdam
1016 TM Amsterdam
Rakang
The Thai restaurant Rakang is located on the always pleasant Elandsgracht. Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere and delicious authentic Thai food! And according to some, even the tastiest Thai in Amsterdam... We'll leave it up to you to agree. But if you are looking for a tasty, fresh, Asian restaurant. Then Rakang is definitely worth it. And after that delicious Thai meal, the Elandsgracht offers plenty of opportunity to have a beer in one of the many pubs.
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Address
Prinsengracht 341,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Koffiehuis de Hoek
On the corner of the Runstraat and Prinsengracht you will find this classic Amsterdam coffee house. Since 1954, many different people have known how to find this special place. On the sunny terrace you can enjoy the hustle and bustle on the Amsterdam canals and inside you can enjoy the beautiful interior. Good homemade cakes, pancakes, omelets and other tasty sandwiches and of course: coffee.
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Address
Elandsgracht 45,
1016 TN Amsterdam
1016 TN Amsterdam
Ela Restobar
ELA Restobar is happy to welcome you to their 'all-day' food concept. In the morning and afternoon it is the ideal location for a delicious cup of Spanish coffee, a tasty lunch or a (business) meeting. As the day progresses, it turns into a place where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a flavorful Italian beer. And for those who are hungry, chef Teun Dikkers offers a unique twist on classic Mediterranean cuisine.
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Address
Reestraat 28-32,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Bussia
A modern Italian restaurant and artisan bakery in the heart of Amsterdam. The bakery provides crusty sourdough bread, fresh barista coffee, and the most delicious Italian pastries. In the evening, the bakery serves as the entrance to the restaurant. Bussia's kitchen has a refined Italian cooking style, where craftsmanship and modernity come together. Only the very best authentic ingredients form the basis of the cuisine. The bread, pastries, and pasta are handmade. Taste the authenticity. Just as Italian cuisine is meant to be. No shortcuts, only precision, patience, and love.
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Address
Berenstraat 8,
1016 GH Amsterdam
1016 GH Amsterdam
Chun Café
In the busy Negenstraatjes (Nine Streets), Chun Cafe has recently expanded their bubble tea menu with a selection of special sandwiches. The sandwiches are available in four flavors. The options are: egg salad, bacon egg and cheese, garlic shrimp egg, and rib-eye bulgogi. Deliciously buttery and perfectly toasted.
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Address
Elandsgracht 108,
1016 VA Amsterdam
1016 VA Amsterdam
Balthazar's kitchen
This small family restaurant has been located on Elandsgracht since 1995. Seasonality, provenance, and tradition are central to Balthazar's cuisine. The menu features a fixed three-course menu that changes every other week. It consists of five small starters to share, meat or fish as the main course, and a surprising dessert. Wooden tables, white tablecloths, beautiful tableware, and excellent service: Balthazar's cuisine is authentic.
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Address
Eerste Looiersdwarsstraat 4,
1016 VM Amsterdam
1016 VM Amsterdam
Pazzi
Pazzi's wood-fired pizzas have been available in every district of Amsterdam since 2010. The formula is simple: each location has a cozy interior, welcoming you with a friendly Italian atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The wood-fired pizzas are made in the traditional way and the toppings are carefully selected. It's an Italian experience that is simply flawless and will keep you coming back for more. If you're in the mood for a good pizza, Pazzi is the place to be.
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Address
Reestraat 8,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
Jansz Restaurant
The 17th-century craftsman Volkert Jansz: a man with refined taste, good style and a passion for lively conversations. He strongly believed that decadence and luxury only truly come into their own when you share them, and that is exactly how it feels at Jansz. Modern Dutch cuisine prepared with love. You can also go there for lunch and coffee if you are strolling through the 9 streets.
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Address
Eerste Looiersdwarsstraat 15,
1016 VL Amsterdam
1016 VL Amsterdam
Bar Parry
Bar Parry is the younger brother/sister of Restaurant Balthazar’s Keuken. At Bar Parry, they have been serving delicious small dishes, charcuterie and cheese with a nice glass of wine since 2018. They have been working closely with De Wijnwinkel (Runstraat 23) for almost 25 years. A large part of the assortment is on the menu in the bar. Special: they use a fixed surcharge on the store price so that they can also serve the more special wines for a good price.
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Address
Rozengracht 28,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
The Golden Florin
Café De Gouden Florijn is not too big and attracts a mix of locals and tourists. Nico, the owner, is a permanent fixture behind the bar and makes the beautiful stained-glass windows himself. The café has a large TV screen where soccer and rugby matches are often shown.
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Address
Rozengracht 26,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
Mokum sandwich
For over 40 years, Broodje Mokum has been a household name in the heart of Amsterdam. They are known as the community center of the Jordaan neighborhood, where they serve loyal customers who never deviate from their usual order. For years, they have been making delicious homemade Jordaan balls, fillet American, and Hindustani chicken.
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Address
Rozengracht 24,
1016 NC Amsterdam
1016 NC Amsterdam
Kessens
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Address
Elandsgracht 140h,
1016 VC Amsterdam
1016 VC Amsterdam
Dutch Dabbawala
Dutch Dabbawala, an Indian restaurant on Elandsgracht, has been recommended so often that you simply have to order from it. The butter chicken momos are an absolute must-try and immediately became a favorite. The restaurant has given classic Indian dishes a modern twist and also offers a large number of vegetarian options. In addition to the momos, the menu also features other delicacies such as samosas and various curries. You can order for takeaway or delivery.
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Address
Keizersgracht 384,
1016 GB Amsterdam
1016 GB Amsterdam
Vinkeles (**)
Enclosed by the Dylan hotel, restaurant Vinkeles is like a small piece of France close to home. With a beautiful location on the Keizersgracht, the restaurant is pre-eminently a chic affair. The kitchen bears the signature of chef Jurgen van der Zalm, who earned his second star with it in 2023.
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Address
Runstraat 14,
1016 GK Amsterdam
1016 GK Amsterdam
Café de Doffer
Café in the 9 Streets with a cozy terrace and a simple but good menu. You can also come here for lunch and snacks. De Doffer has been a household name in Amsterdam's 9 Streets since the seventies and therefore attracts a nice varied crowd with, of course, a good portion of Amsterdam conviviality. Something for everyone here!
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Address
Runstraat 12,
1016 GK Amsterdam
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.
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Address
Wolvenstraat 22,
1016 EP Amsterdam
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).
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Address
Runstraat 6,
1016 GK Amsterdam
1016 GK Amsterdam
Screaming Beans
Screaming Beans is an Amsterdam brand known locally and internationally for its high-quality coffee. This location is situated in the middle of Amsterdam's historic Nine Streets. With its cozy and familiar atmosphere, the shop on Runstraat has become a second living room for entrepreneurs, residents, and visitors to Runstraat. Come by and enjoy a delicious pastry baked by Sara or Mateen.
Groceries
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Address
Second Laurierdwarsstraat 50HS,
1016 RC Amsterdam
1016 RC Amsterdam
Breadwinner
Breadwinner is an Amsterdam bakery located in the city center. Breadwinner has a secret when it comes to making their sourdough bagels. In addition to the usual ingredients for the dough, they also add toppings such as jalapeño peppers and cheddar cheese. But the real secret lies in adding these ingredients to the dough itself, allowing the flavors to really permeate the bagel. The result is a delicious sourdough bagel that is both savory and spicy. Visit their shop to try the bagel for yourself.
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Address
Hazenstraat 60,
1016 SR Amsterdam
1016 SR Amsterdam
Chenin Chenin
Chenin Chenin is a wine shop, online store, and subscription service for natural wines, beer, cider, and sake. It is located in the heart of Amsterdam. The assortment is a continuously evolving list of original and, above all, drinkable wines. From underrated bargains to hard-to-find gems. At Chenin Chenin, they love wines from all over the world, regardless of trends. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Address
Elandsgracht 116AI,
1016 VB Amsterdam
1016 VB Amsterdam
Siem van der Gragt Butcher Shop
Siem van der Gragt's butcher shop has been a familiar sight in Amsterdam's city center since 1966. Siem started his shop in Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat and moved to Elandsgracht in 1977. Siem's goal was to only purchase animals that had had a good life, and he founded the Scharrelvlees control body together with other interest groups, government institutions, and other free-range butchers. With a mission to provide consumers with sustainable and traditional meat and meat products that focus on care and respect for the environment, animals, and people, he is a household name in Amsterdam's city center.
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Address
Looiersgracht 12,
1016 VS Amsterdam
1016 VS Amsterdam
Foodware
Foodware is the place for honest food: freshly prepared and without artificial additives. Combine different dishes into a meal by choosing from a range of fish, meat, or vegetarian ingredients. Foodware was originally a caterer, but nowadays you can also eat their delicious fresh meals in the restaurant on Looiersgracht. But are you in a hurry? Then you can always just take the food with you. The range of dishes is fairly fixed and not very large, but this promotes quality. Fancy tasty, healthy, and not too complicated food? Then Foodware is the perfect place to go.
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Address
Wolvenstraat 22,
1016 EP Amsterdam
1016 EP Amsterdam
Wolf Bakery
Bakkerij Wolf is located in Amsterdam's Nine Streets. Stay a while or take some tasty treats home with you. The sourdough breads are displayed on rustic wooden racks behind the counter. This bakery on Wolfstraat offers breads, croissants, and pastries of the highest quality. The smell of cinnamon rolls and croissants is irresistible, and you'll be amazed by the display case full of delicacies. Be sure to try the almond croissant and the strawberry tart.
Interior
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Address
Prinsengracht 397,
1016 DN Amsterdam
1016 DN Amsterdam
360 volts
Located on Prinsengracht, you will find 360volt, founded by Hilde de Lange and Emile de Cock. 360volt now has one of the largest collections of vintage original industrial lamps and unusual objects. The lamps at 360volt are unique because all lamps are restored while retaining their authentic look—industrial, with clean lines, simple shapes, and durable materials.
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Address
Prinsengracht 467-BG,
1016 HP Amsterdam
1016 HP Amsterdam
Anouk Beerents
Since 1987, Anouk Beerents has become a household name in the import and export of antique mirrors. The studio on Prinsengracht houses their collection of over 300 mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries, most of which originate from France and Italy and are gilded in gold or silver leaf.
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Address
Elandsgracht 59,
1016 TN Amsterdam
1016 TN Amsterdam
Miscellaneous store
Good news for anyone who loves stationery and other beautiful items. On Elandsgracht in the city center, you can find Misc (short for Miscellaneous), which offers a carefully selected range of office supplies, everyday items, design objects, and furniture to help you find the right balance between work and private life.
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Looiersgracht 40B,
1016 VS Amsterdam
1016 VS Amsterdam
FEST
FEST is a Dutch interior design brand that was started in 2013 by Femke Furnée. The core idea behind FEST: making beautiful surroundings accessible to everyone. FEST offers high-end furniture and home accessories—without the high-end price tag. The cheerful, timeless, and sustainable collections are developed in collaboration with international designers. At FEST, you will find everything you need to give your interior a (colorful) boost.
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Address
Rozengracht 204,
1016 NL Amsterdam
1016 NL Amsterdam
Henk's Studio
Ten years ago, brothers Okke and Xander Albers started Studio Henk, driven by their love of furniture and sustainable design. From a reclaimed wood dining table, it grew into a thriving brand. With a Floor area almost 1,000 m2 spread over three floors, the monumental flagship store in Amsterdam is Studio Henk's largest and most extensive store. The studio strives for circular design furniture, breaks through industry standards, and wants to inspire the entire sector. With big and small steps, they are setting course for a waste-free future for the furniture industry.