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Recommended Restaurants
Recommended Restaurants in Amsterdam
Nam Kee
A steady ritual for some, an exciting adventure for others; welcome to the ambivalent world of Chinese cuisine. In this respect, neon-lit, fast-moving and authentic Nam Kee is no different. If you get too adventurous you will find yourself eating some pretty scary stuff. If you stick to what sounds best, you are in for good times. Oysters with black bean sauce, fried prawns with spicy red peppers, fried chicken covered with sesame, beef with Chinese cabbage and some variation import noodles.
GELDERSEKADE 117
Amsterdam
PHONE: (020) 639 28 48
Le Garage
Le Garage remains the home of Amsterdam's self-acknowledged famous. Its 80's hip interior (red plush, black shades and mirror glamourama) perfectly suits this clientele. Cuisine, ambiance and service are well orchestrated to match each others characteristics: slightly eccentric and very pleasant. The food is good; using an imaginative combination of pure ingredients. The steak tartare is less imaginative but boy, it's a good one. The oriental-style oysters are also worth a slurp. We also suggest Le Garage for a nice (business) lunch. Reserve a seat and leave the rest up to the chef. He is worthy of your trust!
RUYSDAELSTRAAT 54-56
Amsterdam
PHONE: (020) 679 71 76
Segugio
The interior of Segugio is simple: light wooden floors, white tablecloth, bright lights and, no candles. The focus is very much the food. One glimpse of the menu reveals an interesting list of Italian delicacies - at high prices! We had pappardelle with wild boar and a risotto with white truffle. Both were exceptionally delicious. There are many Italian restaurants in town and SpecialBite lists the most special ones. We would certainly like to include this one, for those upmarket Italian dining moments.
UTRECHTSESTRAAT 96
Amsterdam
PHONE: (020) 330 15 03
Prego:
What's special about Prego? Nothing really, and that's probably why it's so special. We very much like Prego but sometimes ask ourselves why. With its clean white walls, wooden tables, round shape in the ceiling and floor, and the mezzanine, Prego looks nice, but not spectacular. With its Mediterranean cooking, Prego serves a nice dinner, but nothing spectacularly different from what is served in similar restaurants. Prego also treats you nicely, but does this qualify as spectacular? Thinking about it, we gather that being nice (but not spectacular) makes Prego special and explains why it is always fully booked; even on monotonous Mondays.
HERENSTRAAT 25
Amsterdam
PHONE: (020) 638 01 48
Nomads:
Nomads is back from Siberia as it seems they are improving. What's more, the place simply looks smashing and is especially great for evenings with a group (if you are not groupy, stay away). Walk in and be devoured by Arabian mystery: golden curtains, Arabian characters on dark marble walls, a mosaic dance floor (likely to attract some hot dancing!) and sensual music. The waiters are your personal exotic knights and a true pleasure to look at. The food is served when everyone is nestled on the cushions in their own dark corner. Everyone eats the same, usually Moroccan/Middle Eastern fare. Don't expect too much of the food, it's the overall scene which is the main draw here; have your hands washed in rose water and enjoy the belly dancer.
ROZENGRACHT 133-I
Amsterdam
PHONE: (020) 344 64 01
Dutch kitchen:
De Silveren Spiegel Restaurant
Kattengat 4, 1012SZ
+31 (0) 20 6246589
Amsterdam
Dorrius
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, 1012RC
+31 (0) 20 4202224
Amsterdam
Moeders
Rozengracht 251 HS, 1016SX
+31 (0) 20 6267957
Amsterdam
Rosmarijn Restaurant
Haringpakkerssteeg 6, 1012LR
+31 (0) 20 6266377
Amsterdam
Europian Kitchen:
Baerle Brasserie Van
Van Baerlestraat 158 HS, 1071BG
+31 (0) 20 6791532
Amsterdam
Casa Di David
Singel 426, 1017AV
+31 (0) 20 6245093
Amsterdam
D'Antica Ristorante
Reguliersdwarsstraat 80 82, 1017BN
+31 (0) 20 6233862
Amsterdam
Dimos
De Clercqstraat 105, 1053AH
+31 (0) 20 6124027
Amsterdam
Entresol Restaurant
Geldersekade 29, 1011EJ
+31 (0) 20 6237912
Amsterdam
Puyck Restaurant
Ceintuurbaan 147 HS, 1072GB
+31 (0) 20 6767677
Amsterdam
Mexican Kitchen:
Rose's Cantina
Reguliersdwarsstraat 38 40, 1017BM
+31 (0) 20 6259797
Amsterdam
Taco Mundo
1e C Huygensstr 1, 1054BN
+31 (0) 900 1238226
Amsterdam
Japanese kitchen:
Hosokawa Japans Restaurant
Max Euweplein 22, 1017MB
+31 (0) 20 6388086
Amsterdam
Koh-I-Noor India Restaurant
Westermarkt 29, 1016DJ
+31 (0) 20 6233133
Amsterdam
Osaka Japans Restaurant
De Ruyterkade 7, 1013AA
+31 (0) 20 6389833
Amsterdam
Puri Mas Indonesisch Restaurant
Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 37 41, 1017NG
+31 (0) 20 6277627
Amsterdam
Yoichi Japans Restaurant
Weteringschans 128, 1017XV
+31 (0) 20 6226829
Amsterdam
Vegetarian kitchen:
Waaghals Vegetarisch Restaurant
Frans Halsstraat 29, 1072BK
+31 (0) 20 6799609
Amsterdam
Other Amsterdam Restaurants:
Restaurant de knijp
Van baerlestraat 134
+31 (0)206714248
Amsterdam
Anubis Pharonic Restaurant
Martelaarsgracht 7 BG, 1012TN
+31 (0) 20 4896262
Amsterdam
Boerderij Meerzicht
Koenenkade 56, 1081KG
+31 (0) 20 6792744
Amsterdam
De Leeuw Piet
Noorderstraat 11, 1017TR
+31 (0) 20 6237181
Amsterdam
Vis aan de Schelde Restaurant
Scheldeplein 4 BG, 1078GR
+31 (0) 20 6751583
Amsterdam
Bars in Amsterdam:
Bamboo Bar
Lange Leidse Dwarsstraat 64 Amsterdam
Bourbon Street
Leidse Kruisstraat 6-8 Amsterdam
Café Klaassen
Raamdwarsstraat 35 Amsterdam
Café Maarten
Handboogstraat 15 Amsterdam
Clubhuis Diep
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal Amsterdam
Crea
Turfdraagsterpad Amsterdam
De Beiaard
Herengracht Amsterdam
De Blaffende Vis
Westerstraat 118 Amsterdam
De II Prinsen
Prinsenstraat 27 Amsterdam
De Jaren
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22 Amsterdam
De Schutter
Voetboogstraat 13 Amsterdam
De Tap
Prinsengracht 478 Amsterdam
De Twee Zwaantjes
Prinsengracht Amsterdam
Havana
Reguliersdwarsstraat 17-19 Amsterdam
Le Berry
Leidseplein 8 Amsterdam
Le Shako
's-Gravelandse Veer 2 Amsterdam
Malle Babbe
Paardenstraat 13 Amsterdam
Nachtclubcafé Naar Boven
Reguliersdwarsstraat 12 Amsterdam
Nasty
Thorbeckelaan 16 Amsterdam
Wildschut
Roelof Hartplein 1-3 Amsterdam
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