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Vermeer
The hustle and bustle of
Centraal Station seems far away
when sitting under the beamed
ceiling and brass chandeliers of
this stylish and very friendly
restaurant. Michelin-starred chef
Pascal Jalhaij creates deceptively
simple but superb dishes. Try the
four-course Vermeer menu,
which changes daily.
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NH Barbizon
Palace Hotel, Prins Hendrikkade 59
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Map
P1 • 020 556 4885 • €€€€€
Lof
Tantalizing aromas from the
open-plan kitchen, clanging pans
and cheery banter fill the air at
this friendly, bistro-style local
favourite. Amsterdammers in the
know come for scrumptious,
imaginative cooking, taking pot-
luck from a set menu that
changes daily.
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Haarlemmerstraat 62
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Map D2
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020 620 2997
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€€€
De Rode Leeuw
Join quietly munching old-
timers, Dutch families and
curious tourists in a cosily
cluttered restaurant for a
traditional Dutch meal.
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Damrak
93
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Map N3
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020 555 0666
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€€
Van Vlaanderen
The décor may be plain, but
the dishes are rich and elaborate
at this gourmands' paradise,
which for years was known only
to insiders but recently acquired
an international reputation when
it picked up a long-deserved
Michelin star. Expect to feast on
goose-liver, suckling pig, pigeon
breasts, sweetbreads and other
delightfully wicked fare.
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Weteringschans 175
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Map E5
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020 622
8292
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€€€€
Café Roux
One of Amsterdam's
smartest hotels is home to this
classic, long-time favourite. It's a
realm of crisp linen, soft light
and clinking glasses; the
atmosphere is relaxed and the
staff charming. Star chef Albert
Roux inspires dishes
with a fine French
touch, such as brill
with parsnip purée,
salsify and thyme -
and you can choose
from a top-class wine
list. (Note: Albert
Roux is not the
resident chef here,
only a behind-the-
scenes consultant.)
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The Grand Hotel, Oudezijds
Voorburgwal 197
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Map N4
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020 555 3560
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€€€
Lof
For more restaurants
See pp80, 81, 86, 94, 95, 102, 103, 110, 111,
113, 118
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