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For a three course
meal for one with half
a bottle of wine (or
equivalent meal), taxes
and extra charges.
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Spanjer & Van Twist
Restaurants
Balraj
The sister of Beatrix, Queen
of the Netherlands, is a regular
diner at this well-priced restaurant
offering some of the best Indian
food in town.
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Haarlemmerdijk 28
•
Map D1
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020 625 1428
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€€
Stout
This hip, white, minimalist
establishment serves a
Mediterranean-inspired menu
alongside sandwiches and
salads.
d
Haarlemmerstraat 73
•
Map
D2
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020 616 3664
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€€€
De Belhamel
The charm and ambience of
this canalside restaurant more
than make up for the somewhat
variable quality of the food.
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Brouwersgracht 60
•
Map D2
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020 622
1095
•
€€€
Sjaalman
A trendy Thai that looks
across the canal to the Wester-
kerk. A tad expensive, but the
food is authentic.
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Prinsengracht
178
•
Map K2
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020 620 2440
•
€€
Spanjer & Van Twist
The perfect place to rest
those weary feet. Hole yourself up
for the afternoon in the second-
floor window seat.
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Leliegracht 60
•
Map L2
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020 639 0109
•
€€
De Bolhoed
Undoubtedly one of the most
charming restaurants in the area.
Delicious, well-priced vegetarian
(and vegan) food with a wicked
dessert selection
(see p61)
.
Toscanini
Despite its quiet location
and deceptive size (it's huge
inside), this superb Italian
restaurant gets quickly booked
up. The cooks create delicious
dishes from an open kitchen.
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Lindengracht 75
•
Map C2
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020 623
2813
•
€€€
Christophe
Algerian-born Jean-Christophe
Royer started out washing dishes.
Today's he's one of the finest
chefs in the Netherlands: his
Mediterranean establishment has
a coveted Michelin star.
Trés cher.
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Leliegracht 46
•
Map L2
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020 625 0807
•
€€€€€
De Vliegende
Schotel
Slow service, but
infinitely worth it for
the huge portions of
delicious vegetarian
food. House wine is
the only alcohol
served.
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Nieuwe
Leliestraat 162
•
Map K2
•
020 625 2041
•
€
Foodism
A great little
place tucked away in
this narrow street.
Delicious, healthy
food, including a
wide range of vege-
tarian options.
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Oude Leliestraat 8
•
Map
M2
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020 427 5103
•
€
95
