Category: Amsterdam Food & Drink

Amsterdam is a city where pancakes aren’t just a humble breakfast food; they’re a beloved tradition, with sweet and savory versions enjoyed any time of day. From fluffy Dutch-style pannenkoeken to international twists, the city serves up a mouthwatering variety of sweet and savory options to try on an Amsterdam...

If there’s one way to learn about the real local culture of a city, it’s definitely through visiting its markets, rubbing shoulders with the locals and learning all about them through the process of diffusion. And there are plenty of markets to visit in Amsterdam, as it’s a city well-known...

When you think of Amsterdam you might not think immediately of its food scene. Its cute, thin houses, the quaint boat-filled canals, and the coffee shops are probably the first things to come to mind. But food shouldn’t be far behind because there are some delicious things to eat in...

Amsterdam is a city that loves food. Whether it’s snacking on a stroopwafel, filling up on new herring, or going to the latest restaurant to check out the menu, food is something that Amsterdammers are passionate about. Sadly, you won’t be able to take herring or bitterballen on the plane,...

Heading to Amsterdam? I bet you’ve already made a list of all the Dutch cuisine you can’t wait to try. Chances are herring, gouda and stroopwaffle are all on that list (and for good reason – they’re all delicious!) but you might know less about the abundance of Surinamese food...

Dutch food sometimes gets overshadowed by some of the other big-name cuisines in Europe, like Italian and French. But as the people who’ve gone on one of my Amsterdam food tours will tell you, the city’s culinary landscape is incredibly diverse and much more than Dutch fries. Whether you like...

If you love seafood, then you’ll surely adore Amsterdam’s deep connection to the sea and how the bounty of the North Sea shows up throughout the local cuisine. From traditional herring carts to elegant fish bistros serving oysters, mussels, and line-caught North Sea fish, there’s something to suit every taste.  ...

Amsterdam’s fine dining scene is as vibrant and diverse as its iconic canals. Of course, the city’s best restaurants deliver an experience that goes far beyond the delicious offerings on the plate. From historic canal houses transformed into elegant culinary sanctuaries to modern spaces where Michelin-starred chefs push creative boundaries,...