Patrick's guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
De Pizzabakkers De Pijp
16HS Eerste SweelinckstraatPizza & Prosecco - scrumptious!!
Volendammer Vishandel J.C.M. Koning
60 Eerste van der HelststraatGot to try herring the Dutch way!
Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeFamous for their terras on the river Amstel
Great brunches, with a creative variety of delicious omelets!
121 Einheimische empfehlen
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatGreat brunches, with a creative variety of delicious omelets!
Baking with Passion
53 Albert CuypstraatReally everything here is made with passion
Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkGreat Nordic lunches
Two Michelin star restaurant in the Okura hotels offers great food and stunning views over the city
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Ciel Bleu
333 Ferdinand BolstraatTwo Michelin star restaurant in the Okura hotels offers great food and stunning views over the city
Take the free ferry behind Central station to enjoy good affordable food en great views.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
THT
2 IJpromenadeTake the free ferry behind Central station to enjoy good affordable food en great views.
Olive&Cookie
67HS Saenredamstraatvegetarian restaurant
The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatIs it a bar, is it a burger place, is it a (secret) club?
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert CuypstraatThe burger reinvented
Visaandeschelde
4 ScheldepleinOne of the best fish restaurants in Amsterdam
Great tasts, very popular with expats, and with our guests!
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatGreat tasts, very popular with expats, and with our guests!
De Carrousel
1 H.M. van RandwijkplantsoenWonderful menu with Dutch pancakes, poffertjes and waffels
Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van WoustraatGood honest food
Restaurant DAK - NEMO
2 OosterdokTerras on top of science museum with spectacular views
Hearth
26H CamperstraatVegan restaurant. Great tastes and super kind people at H/earth
If you are - still - looking for Flemish fries, you have tried these fries from Limburg (the most southern part of The Netherlands). Try them.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Par Hasard
113-115 CeintuurbaanIf you are - still - looking for Flemish fries, you have tried these fries from Limburg (the most southern part of The Netherlands). Try them.
The absolute best steak & fries in town. There are 6 locations of "Loetje" around Amsterdam. This is the original.
289 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Loetje
52 Johannes VermeerstraatThe absolute best steak & fries in town. There are 6 locations of "Loetje" around Amsterdam. This is the original.
Florentin brunch
Excellent place for brunch
In a former cinema built in the 20s. They offer Craft coffee, fresh coconut juice & an eclectic menu served in an airy space with beach-shack vibes.
372 Einheimische empfehlen
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanIn a former cinema built in the 20s. They offer Craft coffee, fresh coconut juice & an eclectic menu served in an airy space with beach-shack vibes.
Arles is a modern bistro located in a quiet side street of the Amsterdamse Pijp, just around the corner from here. Just like in the Parisian 'bistronomy' scene, you will find creative dishes in an accessible and artistic environment.
Numa Muller, their chef from Arles, creates a new 4 and 5 course chef's menu every month (à la carte is also possible). His neo-bistro dishes are surprising because of the special combinations of French cuisine with outside influences.
The restaurant has held a Michelin Bib-Gourmand since 2018.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Arles
251 Govert FlinckstraatArles is a modern bistro located in a quiet side street of the Amsterdamse Pijp, just around the corner from here. Just like in the Parisian 'bistronomy' scene, you will find creative dishes in an accessible and artistic environment.
Numa Muller, their chef from Arles, creates a new 4 and 5 course chef's menu every month (à la carte is also possible). His neo-bistro dishes are surprising because of the special combinations of French cuisine with outside influences.
The restaurant has held a Michelin Bib-Gourmand since 2018.
Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanMichelin Star restaurant near the studio!
Peruvian cuisine of a very high standard. In 2023, World's 50Best elected Central as best restaurant in the world. Kjolle, Maido and Mayta also made it to the top 50.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
NAZKA
354 Van OstadestraatPeruvian cuisine of a very high standard. In 2023, World's 50Best elected Central as best restaurant in the world. Kjolle, Maido and Mayta also made it to the top 50.
Authetic Indian retaurant offer a large selection of Dosas.
5 minutes walk from the studio
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Saravanaa Bhavan Amsterdam
123-124 StadhouderskadeAuthetic Indian retaurant offer a large selection of Dosas.
5 minutes walk from the studio
Tulsi Indian Restaurant
212 Van WoustraatExcellent Indian cuisine in de Pijp area!
Drinks & Nightlife
Katsu Coffeeshop
70 Eerste van der HelststraatPremium local coffeeshop
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConcerthal = Nightclub in old church
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegCity beach, take the free ferry behind Central Station to NDSM Warf
Club NYX
42 ReguliersdwarsstraatBe YOU!
Canvas
150 Wibautstraatunderground on the top floor
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsSomething different
PRIK
109 SpuistraatRelaxed gay bar, try their cocktails!
Coffeeshop with spectacular interior, Ocean 12 movie location
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Original Dampkring
29 HandboogstraatCoffeeshop with spectacular interior, Ocean 12 movie location
Brouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinLocal brewery
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeOld brewery and bar in Dutch windmill
Sightseeing
Get away from the hussle and bussle for a few minutes and stroll around this old beguinage build around an old English church
English Reformed Church
48 BegijnhofGet away from the hussle and bussle for a few minutes and stroll around this old beguinage build around an old English church
Wooden church built in 1670 after a design by Daniel Stalpaert http://www.stadsherstel.nl/60/amstelkerk/
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Amstelkerk
10 AmstelveldWooden church built in 1670 after a design by Daniel Stalpaert http://www.stadsherstel.nl/60/amstelkerk/
Dam Square
Amsterdam's origin: a dam to cross the river Amstel
Homomonument
Westermarktcontemplate, commemorate, celebrate!
To remember one of the most underexposed parts of our history. And to celebrate Keti Koti - chains broken - the official end of slavery within the Dutch Kingdom in 1863. Although It took another 10 years before enslaved people were free to do what and to go were they wanted.
National Slavery Monument
9 OosterparkTo remember one of the most underexposed parts of our history. And to celebrate Keti Koti - chains broken - the official end of slavery within the Dutch Kingdom in 1863. Although It took another 10 years before enslaved people were free to do what and to go were they wanted.
This impressive monument in the center of what used to be the heart of the Jewish quarter of Amsterdam makes the Holocaust very tangible.
National Holocaust Names Monument
This impressive monument in the center of what used to be the heart of the Jewish quarter of Amsterdam makes the Holocaust very tangible.
Visit to learn more about her story and that of many others
To avoid a long queue, I advise to buy your tickets online.
2775 Einheimische empfehlen
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktVisit to learn more about her story and that of many others
To avoid a long queue, I advise to buy your tickets online.
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
central park
Sarphatipark
37I SarphatiparkNeighbourhood park
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanHave a relaxed stroll in this beautiful botanical garden
Arts & Culture
Museum of the Amsterdam school (of architecture) consist of houses, postoffice and a school a.o., designed in the 1920's. A must see for architecture lovers.
121 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatMuseum of the Amsterdam school (of architecture) consist of houses, postoffice and a school a.o., designed in the 1920's. A must see for architecture lovers.
about people and cultures, how people create culture, how culture forms people
628 Einheimische empfehlen
Tropenmuseum
2 Linnaeusstraatabout people and cultures, how people create culture, how culture forms people
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Mozes en AäronstraatThe Royal Palace at Dam square, former city hall
The treasure trove of Dutch art and history, includes Rembrandt's Nightwatch a.o. (walking distance or tram 3)
3186 Einheimische empfehlen
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe treasure trove of Dutch art and history, includes Rembrandt's Nightwatch a.o. (walking distance or tram 3)
A must see if you like the work of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporary collega's (walking distance or tram 3)
2485 Einheimische empfehlen
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinA must see if you like the work of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporary collega's (walking distance or tram 3)
Fantastic collection of modern and contemporary art and design. Spectacular building (walking distance or tram 3)
1544 Einheimische empfehlen
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinFantastic collection of modern and contemporary art and design. Spectacular building (walking distance or tram 3)
Museum, home of Vermeer's Girl with the pearl earring a.o.
It takes one hour by train to get to The Hague.
To plan your public transport in the Netherlands: https://9292.nl/en
390 Einheimische empfehlen
Mauritshuis
29 PleinMuseum, home of Vermeer's Girl with the pearl earring a.o.
It takes one hour by train to get to The Hague.
To plan your public transport in the Netherlands: https://9292.nl/en
Shopping
cute department store filled with design furniture from big brands as well as individual designers
Mud in May
56 Eerste Sweelinckstraatcute department store filled with design furniture from big brands as well as individual designers
Concerto
54- 60 Utrechtsestraatcd's & vinyl
Cheese & More Flower Market
540 SingelFlowers & Cheese
Longest Dutch market with food & vegetables, clothing and souvenirs a.o.
1832 Einheimische empfehlen
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert CuypstraatLongest Dutch market with food & vegetables, clothing and souvenirs a.o.
Essentials
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinRight at the end of our street, left
AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeRight at the end of our street