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Tempo Doeloe is one of Amsterdam's most respected (and hottest-spiced!) Indonesian
restaurants. It's a slightly formal place that gives solo diners a chance to try the sampler-
plate
rijsttafel
(many places will do it only for a minimum of two people). But the à la
carte options are arguably better. Reservations are required - or visit the owners' more
casual Tujuh Maret next door.
(
625 67 18;
www.tempodoeloerestaurant.nl
; Utrechtsestraat 75; mains
€20-25, rijsttafel & set menus €28-40;
dinner Mon-Sat;
;
4 Keizersgracht)
14
Segugio
€€€
This fashionably minimalist storefront with two levels of seating is the sort of place other
chefs go for a good dinner. It's known for risotto and high-quality ingredients combined
with a sure hand. Book ahead - it's almost always busy.
(
ITALIAN
330 15 03;
www.segugio.nl
; Utrecht-
sestraat 96; pastas €17-20, mains €24-36;
from 6pm Mon-Sat;
; 4 Prinsengracht)
15
Bouchon du Centre
€€
FRENCH
A secret of meat fanatics and Francophiles in the know, this little restaurant isn't for
everyone - and it doesn't want to be. There's a changing, daily menu of a few dishes only:
bet on it being French, meat-oriented and divine.
(
616 74 14;
www.bouchonducentreamsterdam.com
; Falckstraat 3; mains from €15;
noon-3pm, 5pm-8pm Wed-Sat;
4 Fre-
deriksplein)
16
Los Pilones
€€
Owners Hector and Pedro consistently set the standard among Amsterdam's handful of
Mexican restaurants. If you're looking for grilled
bistek
(beefsteak), crispy chicken rolls
and fruity mango margaritas in a colourful, social environment, you're definitely in the
right place. A few shots from the 60-plus tequila list, and you'll be feeling brave enough
to ask for the extra-hot salsa.
(
www.lospilones.com
; Kerkstraat 63; mains €13-20;
MEXICAN
4-10.30pm Tue-Sun;
1/2/5 Prinsengracht)
