Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Amsterdam

Perched on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura, Ciel Bleu offers a panoramic view of the city. Here, you can relish exotic yet delightful flavors that are sure to please the most discerning palates. While à la carte options are available, the tasting menu is highly recommended. The dim lighting, crystal chandeliers and gracefully set tables make Ciel Bleu the perfect option for a romantic date night. In addition to the pristine cuisine, the elegant charm and hospitality ensure a delightful gastronomic experience.

Michelin-starred Vermeer prides itself in serving a rich eclectic mix of modern and Mediterranean cuisine, often paired with perfectly matched wine. The freshest ingredients are used to make these scrumptious dishes replete with good color and great presentation. Visitors can choose to relish food from the fixed four-course and five-course menus available here. When at Vermeer, located at the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel, you know you and your palate will be well taken care of.

Vis aan de Schelde is a can't miss option for diners looking for a formal and delicious seafood restaurant in Amsterdam. Fresh scallops, squid ink, monkfish and oysters are just some of the ingredients you'll find, as you dine amongst the restaurant's old-fashioned decor and upscale charm. Wine lovers will be satisfied with Vis aan de Schelde's extensive wine list, which the knowledgeable and experienced wait-staff will be happy to explain and help with at your request.

This collective collaboration of the NH Group of Hotels and three-star Michelin chef Jacob Jan Boerma is the flagship restaurant of the iconic Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. The White Room is widely considered to be the longest running restaurant in Amsterdam. The interiors include ceiling ornaments, artwork and original 19th-century wall panels. The main dining room is grand as it gets and the cuisine is contemporary with a hint of local flavors.

Max is a chic restaurant nestled along the Herenstraat canal that specializes in delicious fusion cuisine from Indonesia and the Mediterranean regions. With its huge, regal windows, tasteful decor and low lights, the multi-level eatery has an intimate touch to it. A feast to the senses as well as the palate, Max is definitely worth the money that you pay. A favorite amongst the locals and the tourists, reservations are highly recommended.

Bussia brings the very best handcrafted Italian fare right to Amsterdam. Their elegant, understated interior decor reflects the delicate, perfectly balanced nature of their dishes. Try an Italian favorite, like gnocchi with lobster, while you relax at your table and take in a view of the canals.