Best Places To Eat In Amsterdam - Recommended By A Local

Amsterdam is known for its Surinamese cuisine. When the tiny country of Suriname, situated on the northern coast of South America, was granted independence in 1975, its people were given the choice of Surinamese or Dutch citizenship, and nearly half the population opted to migrate to the Netherlands, thus bringing their intriguing multicultural cuisine, comprising indigenous, African, European, and Asian influences, with them.

It’s not surprising then that Amsterdam is a great place to explore Surinamese cuisine. Among the bundle of Surinamese restaurants located near Albert Cuypmarket in de Pjip, a diverse, artsy and bohemian district home to some of the best food in Amsterdam is Albina; an inexpensive Surinamese-Chinese restaurant with a vast menu dedicated to the mix of Surinamese, Chinese, Indian, and Indonesian foods. Try a curry roti; a large, flaky, buttery flatbread with spicy chicken curry and stuffed with potatoes, vegetables, and egg.

Founded in an old pastry shop that dates back to 1886, the lavish family-run Patisserie Holtkamp has welcomed its locals for many years and is even said to be frequented by the royal family.

Choose from an incredible selection of traditional Dutch baked goods inside a charming historic space. Browse the homemade pies, pastries, stroopwafels, and cakes in delightful glass cabinets.

Packed in the smallest and most beautiful original Art Nouveau interior shop, you can find indulgent pralines, tarts, and cookies from Amsterdam and beyond within.

While there are many delicious cakes available at the bakery, Patisserie Holtkamp also makes yummy savory items, like handmade artisanal bitterballen and meat-filled kroket.

Holtkamp even produces their own hagelslag chocolate sprinkles, which the Dutch love to eat on toast. Those with a sweet tooth wondering where to eat in Amsterdam will be sure to love the beautiful bakery of Holtkamp.

From hip microbreweries to canalside hangouts that embody Dutch charm, beer connoisseurs and ale enthusiasts can expect to be spoilt for choice in Amsterdam.

Take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord to a quaint and thriving hub of culture and activity, where you can find the Oedipus Brewery and Taproom; a warehouse-style taproom run by four friends with a shared taste for international beers and experimental brewing methods.

Try the delicate and citrusy “Mama” pale ale creation, a Thai-spiced “Tripels” or the aptly named 9.5% proof “Ring your Mother”. Each beer has colorfully illustrated labels and the taproom pays homage to their iconic branding with elaborately painted walls. Want to drink like a local in Amsterdam? Don’t miss the Dutch beer experience at Oedipus Brewery and Taproom.