Best Places To Eat In Amsterdam - Recommended By A Local

Biefstuk at Loetje

A meal at Café Loetje in Amsterdam is a must for any food-lover. Loetje's filet of steak or 'biefstuk' is served with French fries and is said to be the best in the city.

The meat is so tender that you can practically cut it with a spoon. Whether you prefer it medium, rare, or well done, with or without gravy, mushrooms, and onions it will pair perfectly with a carafe of house wine. 

Or maybe opt for shrimp croquettes or liver with onion and bacon. If you want to be Dutch with the Dutch go for ‘raasdonders’  Kapucijner peas, served with apple sauce and piccalilli. Café Loetje a must-try place in Amsterdam where a meal won’t break the bank. 

Surinamese Cuisine at Albina

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.

Beer at Oedipus Brewery and Taproom

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.