Prince Island neighborhood
An island where the city falls silent
Walking across the narrow bridges to Prinseneiland, you enter a different Amsterdam. Here, a rare silence reigns: only the creaking of old ships, the murmur of the water, and the sound of footsteps on cobblestones. The island, once a bustling shipyard full of warehouses and rope factories, still exudes the atmosphere of the 17th century.
Heritage from the Golden Age
Prinseneiland was constructed during the Golden Age as one of the three Western Islands, specifically for shipping and trade. The warehouses that were built at that time—constructed in sturdy brick, with hoisting beams and hatches for storage—still define the character of the island. Their rhythm of narrow facades, stepped and neck-shaped tops, and natural stone accents tell the story of a city in full expansion.
From warehouse to home
Today, many of these warehouses have been converted into homes, workshops, and studios, while retaining their original structure and materials. Inside, the industrial character is reinforced by high beamed ceilings, wooden floors, and exposed trusses, while large windows overlook the water.
A village within the city
Artists, architects, and Amsterdammers who seek tranquility without distancing themselves from the city reside among the monumental facades. Prinseneiland is both raw and refined: a piece of living heritage that has retained its authenticity. Within walking distance of the Jordaan, but with the feel of a village—where neighbors know each other, time seems to slow down, and every sunset over the IJ forms the backdrop for a city that pauses for a moment.
From craftsmanship to refinement
Around Prinseneiland, good food is all about craftsmanship and personality. Within a few minutes' walk, you can go from contemporary sophistication to centuries-old cafés, from neighborhood classics to market stalls full of fragrant seasonal produce.
Tannay & BAK – contemporary and inventive
Across the water, in a former warehouse, lies BAK — one of Amsterdam's most distinctive restaurants, where local products and natural wines come together in a rugged, warm setting. A little further on, Tannay welcomes guests with an intimate atmosphere and a menu that combines French finesse with contemporary simplicity. Both places reflect the culinary sophistication that characterizes this part of the city.
Calisto & 't Papeneiland – timeless charm
For a more classic Amsterdam feel, there is Calisto, an Italian restaurant where simplicity and hospitality set the tone. And those who prefer to delve into history will find what they are looking for at Café 't Papeneiland offers the decor of old Amsterdam—wood paneling, a lively atmosphere, and a view of the Prinsengracht that never gets old.
JWO Delicacies & the Lindengracht Market – the taste of the neighborhood
The Saturday Lindengracht Market remains one of the city's most beautiful markets, offering fresh flowers, cheeses, bread, and vegetables from local farmers. On the way back, it's worth stopping at JWO Lekkernijen, where carefully selected products and wines complement your home cooking. This is where the best of Amsterdam comes together—craftsmanship, taste, and character, all within walking distance of Prinseneiland.
1013 JB Amsterdam
Elliott Gallery
If you like photography, ElliotHalls is the place to be. Throughout the year, this gallery holds extensive exhibitions with the work of historical and contemporary photographers. Their selection of artists includes internationally known names whose work is regularly seen in major museums and corporate collections. The gallery also has a Print Room where clients, photography experts and enthusiasts can view their collection by appointment. ElliottHalls Gallery introduces you to a large but also diverse group of acclaimed photographers from the international photography community.
1013 MD Amsterdam
Galerie van Gelder
Galerie van Gelder is open from Tuesday to Sunday and primarily exhibits concept-oriented art. Young and old, well-known and emerging artists are featured in the exhibition program, which consists of drawings and objects as well as film, performances, and Services and installations.
1013 MD Amsterdam
Galerie Onrust
Galerie Onrust was founded in 1986 by Milco Onrust and is now located at Planciusstraat 9. The light and spacious gallery emphasizes contemporary painting. Boudi Eskens is the current owner, and most of the artists she represents have been with them for many years, with whom she has created numerous beautiful exhibitions and publications.
1013 KH Amsterdam
The Movies
The Movies cinema has been around since 1912. It is often called the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, but formally that is the Uitkijk cinema, which registered a year earlier. In its early years, the cinema was used as a small-scale neighborhood cinema, and only after the Second World War were films shown to a larger audience. Today, it is one of the most popular arthouse cinemas in Amsterdam. Many visitors also come to The Movies to admire the historic interior. The cinema is located in a 17th-century building on the Haarlemmerdijk and the original art-deco interior has been well preserved. A visit to this cinema feels like a journey through time.
1013 BP Amsterdam
We Like Art Foundation
The motto of the We Like Art Foundation is "Art is for everyone!" In the cozy gallery at Leliëndaalstraat 4 in Amsterdam, novice art buyers and experienced collectors alike can indulge themselves and view exceptional work by leading artists (and purchase it at a reasonable price). In addition, their cheerful website welikeart.nl is full of interesting artist interviews.
1013 BV Amsterdam
The Ravestijn Gallery
The Ravestijn Gallery was founded in Amsterdam in 2012 by Jasper Bode and Narda Van 't Veer with a focus on exploratory and provocative approaches to contemporary photography. And they have succeeded in this. The gallery represents various national and international experimental artists who demonstrate the power of photography in all kinds of different ways. This modern approach to contemporary photography makes the exhibitions at De Ravestijn Gallery very interesting. But, in addition, the artworks are also a great aesthetic pleasure to look at and perhaps even a good source of inspiration for decorating a new home?
1015 KB Amsterdam
Kahmann Gallery
The Kahmann Gallery on the Lindengracht is the place for photography enthusiasts. The gallery's exhibition program is a mix of vintage and contemporary photography, and they represent the work of nearly 30 nationally and internationally renowned photographers. They also organize the Haute Photographie photography fair, which takes place annually in Rotterdam in February and in Amsterdam in September.
1015 KK Amsterdam
Kersgallery
In the Kersgallery you will find two streams of modern contemporary artworks. On the one hand, artists who depict the theatrical and absurd aspects of daily life, and on the other hand, artists who use abstract impressionism to show nature in all its wonder. For Annelien Kers, a lot of color and a lively atmosphere are the driving forces behind the artworks that are exhibited in the Kersgallery.
1013 JJ Amsterdam
Venu
Venu is Location modern co-working space in the first Location that operates by appointment or through a monthly membership, so you are always guaranteed a spot. It is beautifully decorated with a sleek, minimalist interior. Upstairs is the café, where they serve delicious coffee as well as iced matcha lattes and refreshing milky oolong iced tea. They also always have sweet treats on offer.
1013 KT Amsterdam
Tannay
In the former Gouden Reaal, Chef Thomas Demuth, as a partner of the Caron Family, introduces restaurant Tannay. Tannay is named after the Coteaux Tannay appellation where Demuth grew up in Burgundy and where his father still makes wine. You can eat at a table, but there are also places at the kitchen. After working in top businesses in France for many years, Thomas cooks in Amsterdam from memories that take him from his mother's kitchen in Burgundy. He presents his dishes in a 5-course chef's menu or à la carte with a wine list that explores the depths of Burgundy, Loire and Champagne.
1013 HK Amsterdam
Toki
Behind the Haarlemmerdijk you will find Toki, where they serve perfect coffee made by qualified baristas who know exactly how to make the tastiest flat whites, espressos and regular coffees. They also serve delicious banana bread and homemade Asian-inspired salads and sandwiches. It is minimalist in design but has a cozy atmosphere with a diverse crowd. From people enjoying reading the newspaper alone to families or couples, Toki has something for everyone.
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 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.
1013 HS Amsterdam
Wakuli
Wakuli derives from the Swahili word 'wakulima', which means farmer. Here you will find high-quality coffee that has been sourced sustainably at affordable prices. They source their beans from small-scale farmers who produce green coffee and roast them in the best possible way for maximum flavor. You can get all the usual coffee varieties here, as well as delicious iced coffee and nitro cold brew. Last but not least, they have a number of sweet and savory treats Available, from empanadas to sandwiches and croissants.
1013 JA Amsterdam
Small World Catering
The Australian owner Sean Wainer opened Small World Catering in the late 90s. All food is prepared on site, from hot meals to cakes. They use fresh products, oil and cheeses delivered daily. The menu consists of hot and cold sandwiches. You can choose your bread from foccacia, ciabatta, brown and gluten-free bread. The toppings vary from a classic pastrami with melted cheese to tuna sashimi with sun-dried tomato.
1013 JD Amsterdam
Café de Poort
Café de Poort is a cozy neighborhood café on the Haarlemmerdijk. It is a particularly atmospheric café with a lot of attention to authentic details.
1013 BX Amsterdam
Café Westerdok
Café Westerdok was originally a harbor café. Nowadays, it's the place to be if you like beer. They serve as many as 86 different kinds.
1013 CR Amsterdam
BAK
Restaurant Bak is beautifully situated on the water in Amsterdam's Houthavens, on the third floor of warehouse Het Veem. They work with fish from sustainable fisheries, meat from local producers, but with vegetables in the leading role. The menu changes daily with the seasons and the supply from the producers. The wine list contains a nice selection of wines from France and Italy.
1013 MM Amsterdam
Moss (*)
MOS Amsterdam is a Michelin-starred restaurant on the IJdok, with a beautiful view of the water and the Amsterdam skyline. Led by chef Egon van Hoof and host Henry Pattiwael van Westerloo, MOS offers a total culinary experience in which taste, service, and location come together perfectly. MOS's French-international cuisine revolves around pure, seasonal ingredients. Think of dishes such as Dutch veal tartare with Zeeland oysters, Baharat, bloody mary, and trout roe, or scallops with black sesame, maitake, umeboshi, and daikon.
1015 DV Amsterdam
The Papeneiland
The current café building dates back to 1642. At the beginning of the Prinsengracht, at Number , there was a Catholic clandestine church in the 17th century, which was connected to the building on the corner via a tunnel. The entrance to the tunnel is still located in the basement of the café. 'T Papeneiland made world news when Bill Clinton came to taste the homemade apple pie during his visit to Amsterdam. Stop by and judge for yourself.
1013 SZ Amsterdam
Freud Restaurant
Restaurant Freud is more than just a good restaurant. The restaurant is a training company and part of the social enterprise Roads. This means that Restaurant Freud takes care of mentally 'vulnerable' people who are distanced from the labor market. In addition to focusing on food—inspired by Mediterranean cuisine—there is a great deal of attention and care for people: both staff and guests. The same care goes into the products the restaurant chooses, based on criteria that are "good for society and the environment." If you don't have time to visit the restaurant on Spaarndammerstraat, you can use the catering service or gift vouchers for the restaurant.
1015 KB Amsterdam
Entrée
A combination of a brown cafe and a restaurant. That was the starting point of Natalie Kouwen and Tim Werners. Chef Joris van Dijk (formerly of Rijsel, among others) does not cook an average daily special here, but rather culinary comfort food. Inside or outside on the Lindegracht in the middle of the Jordaan, you can enjoy, among other things, homemade fried sausage with piccalilly, celeriac with salsa verde or a braised rabbit leg.
1013 GJ Amsterdam
Café de Vrouw met de Baard
De Vrouw met de Baard - the name alone is reason enough to pop in here sometime. Entirely with its own merchandise, its own sambal and soul cookbook and playlist, the eatery in the center is making its mark on the Indonesian/Moluccan cuisine. Even though the Rendang is the dish for which people come from miles around, the vegetarian alternatives with jackfruit and eggplant are also more than worth it. The living room-like atmosphere gives the whole a real family feeling, which according to the owners themselves is exactly the purpose of soul and comfort food!
1015 MV Amsterdam
Domenica
Domenica means Sunday in Italian. THE day to come together and dine extensively, but of course that is also possible the rest of the week! Chef Flavio Carestia (formerly chef at Toscanini) cooks Italian classics here with super fresh ingredients, but also other dishes from European cuisine. The wine list is also of exceptional quality. The location of this restaurant, on the Noordermarkt (the former location of Bordewijk), is of course unsurpassed.
1013 KE Amsterdam
Scarpetta
Scarpetta is a neighborhood pasta bar, inspired by the atmosphere of classic Italian trattorias, with a modern twist for takeaway and delivery. The name refers to fare la scarpetta: the ritual of using a piece of bread to mop up the last of the sauce from your plate, a gesture of true love for food. The menu features fresh pasta dishes such as gnocchi al pomodoro, tagliatelle al ragù bolognese, rigatoni all'amatriciana, and tagliolini ai funghi, all prepared to Immediately or take away in glass jars. In addition to savory dishes, there is also room for classics such as tiramisù, perfect for ending the meal.
1013 HS Amsterdam
Farmers Market Haarlemmerplein
The Haarlemmerplein farmers' market is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They sell fresh produce. The market mainly Sold fresh produce. What makes it special is that the people behind the stalls are often the ones involved in producing the food. That makes the market just that little bit different and also more honest. If you have any questions about food or its production, you can ask the experts directly, which makes a visit to the Haarlemmerplein Farmers' Market even more special!
1015 GD Amsterdam
The Oil Shop
In 2016, the Oliewinkel (Oil Shop) opened on the Brouwersgracht. The Oliewinkel is the place for those who love good food and quality products. The range consists mainly of Mediterranean products, but the emphasis is on olive oil from small producers in Italy, Spain, Greece and France. In the store, you can taste the oil so that you can choose the tastiest one yourself and take it with you in a glass bottle that you can have refilled.
Also, the rest of the range has been carefully selected. In addition to various delicious homemade pestos, tapenades and vinaigrettes, you will find, for example, fantastic mustard from the Netherlands, Belgium and France on the shelves.
The Oliewinkel also has several types of olives, fantastic pickles and the tastiest mayonnaises and vinaigrettes in stock. In the middle of the store is a table full of canned fish. In particular, the preserves of the Spanish brand Ortiz are well represented.
1015 JX Amsterdam
JWO Lekkernijen
Food and drink are the passion and life of the owners of JWO. In the heart of the Jordaan you are welcomed here with real Amsterdam conviviality and delicacies. You can buy all the necessities for a delicious snack board; from cheese and meats to delicious red wine. Around lunchtime you can order a sandwich at the marble bar. After a grill sausage sandwich from butcher Louman with honey mustard sauce and of course a glass of milk, you'll never want anything else.
1015 JP Amsterdam
Lindengracht Market
If you've already eaten an apple pie at Winkel 43 on the Noodermarkt, take a stroll to the Lindenmarkt. At the beginning you will immediately find the delicious fish stall (the kibbeling or the tuna salad sandwich are recommended!) But not only the fish, also the nut specialty shop Notjé is brilliant, and the Sabich sandwich from Abu Salie is one that you should definitely not miss.
1015 JR Amsterdam
Louman Butcher Shop
Louman Butcher's has been a household name in Amsterdam and the surrounding area since 1890. In addition to many regular local customers, many people from outside the city come especially to Slagerij Louman for a piece of meat, other meat products, or a traditionally prepared sausage. The butcher shop has been in the family for three generations, and with good reason. In the heart of the Jordaan, you can come here for quality, craftsmanship, and the most delicious meatballs.
1013 EM Amsterdam
Ibericus
Since 2012, Ibericus has been representing Spanish cuisine in Dutch shopping streets. Once inside Ibericus, you feel as if you have stepped onto the Iberian Peninsula. Everywhere you look, you'll see hams with the famous black hooves, the Pata Negra. In addition to meat products, you can also buy other Spanish specialties here, from sandwiches and chorizo to a delicious glass of wine. If you're looking for authentic Spanish food, this is the place to be.
1013 EW Amsterdam
Sukha
Sukha means 'joy of life' in Sanskrit, and that joy is reflected in the beautifully decorated, light-filled building on Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam. The label, Atelier Sukha, uses only the purest, most natural materials such as wool, linen, cotton, clay, and cashmere. These pure materials are incorporated into all the beautiful products the store offers: a range from women's clothing to interior design and art objects. Fun fact: many of the unique items are made in Nepal.
1015 JX Amsterdam
Galerie Gaudium
Galerie Gaudium specializes in 20th-century design by the most iconic architects and designers. The gallery is located in the heart of beautiful Amsterdam, where they present various themed exhibitions of mid-century furniture combined with contemporary art. Themes include the work of famous designers such as Mathieu Matégot and Charlotte Perriand, or location-specific exhibitions such as Danish, Italian, or Japanese design. New exhibitions are announced via their social media. The items in the exhibition are For Sale Available the online store.
1015 DV Amsterdam
Pompon
For more than 30 years, the florists of Pompon have been making custom-made bouquets. Not just any bouquets, but from the most beautiful artificial flowers. They put the "art" in artificial flowers and create arrangements that are so realistic that you almost forget that they last forever. In addition to the beautiful bouquets, you can also find a diverse range of unique vases here.