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The Seafood Bar €€ they also serve Dutch wild boar dishes and set menus are on offer
Seafood Map 4 D3 and Italian, Indonesian and Indian at this neighbourhood Japanese-
Van Baerlestraat 5II, 1071 AL fare. Credit cards are not accepted. style brasserie. The squid and the
Tel (020) 670 8355 St Jacques sashimi are wonderful.
This sleek and trendy seafood Bloem € Credit cards not accepted.
bar is open for lunch and dinner. European Map 6 D2
The menu changes every three Entrepotdok 36, 1018 AD DK Choice
months, although some favourites Tel (020) 330 0929
remain. Popular dishes include Almost all the bread, fruit, La Rive €€€
fruits de mer and fish and chips. vegetables and meat served here Mediterranean Map 5 B4
are organic, and locally sourced Amstel Hotel, Professor Tulpplein 1,
Srikandi €€ wherever possible. Delicious, as 1018 GX
Indonesian Map 4 E2 well as healthy. Tel (020) 520 3264 Closed Mon,
Stadhouderskade 31, 1071 ZD lunch on Sat
Tel (020) 664 0408 De Pizzabakkers Plantage € La Rive offers beautiful, elegant
Art and music create an authentic Italian Map 5 C2 cuisine elevated to the level
atmosphere at this traditional Plantage Kerklaan 2, 1018 TA of art. This Michelin-starred
Indonesian restaurant. Known for Tel (020) 625 0740 restaurant is located in the
its version of a rijsttafel (rice table) Come here for authentic Italian ultra-lux Amstel Hotel, and
with 18 dishes. Good vegetarian pizza, made with locally sourced serves dishes inspired by
options. Book ahead. ingredients, and baked in a wood French and Mediterranean
oven. Good range of antipasti, flavours, created using high-
The College Hotel €€€ vegetarian choices and desserts. quality seasonal produce.
Modern Dutch Map 4 E5 Cash not accepted. It also has a selection of
Roelof Hartstraat 1, 1071 VE outstanding wines. Reserve
Tel (020) 571 1511 Paerz €€ the Chef’s table.
Housed in a former 1895 school European Map 6 D2
building, this elegant venue Entrepotdok 64, 1018 AD
combines a restaurant, hotel and Tel (020) 623 2206 Closed Mon & Tue
lounge bar. Known for its classic Choose from the chef’s menu Western Canal Ring
Dutch cuisine with a modern with three or four courses or the De Bolhoed €
twist. Lovely courtyard. à la carte menu. Both are inspired International Map 1 B3
by classic French cuisine and Prinsengracht 60–62, 1015 DX
Le Garage €€€ feature seasonal produce. In Tel (020) 626 1803
International Map 4 E4 summer, the seating beside the Enjoy pleasant views from the
Ruysdaelstraat 54–56, 1071 XE water is particularly pleasant. canalside terrace at this popular
Tel (020) 679 7176 Closed Sun; vegetarian restaurant. It serves
Sat lunch De Plantage €€ imaginative international dishes
Le Garage is an elegant bistro International Map 5 C2 (Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian,
with plush red seating, set in a Plantage Kerklaan 36, 1018 CZ African) with a daily vegan choice.
renovated garage. French and Tel (020) 760 6800 Mostly organic and seasonal
international fare on offer, with an This industrial-chic restaurant, next ingredients, along with delicious
emphasis on organic ingredients. to the zoo, offers breakfast, lunch desserts. Book ahead.
and dinner. Try the daily changing
Plats Plantage (mixed plate of Greenwoods €
Plantage meats or vegetarian options) Tearoom Map 1 C4
Aguada € or the juicy Burgos lamb. Singel 103, 1012 VG
International Map 5 C3 Tel (020) 623 7071
Roetersstraat 10-W, 1018 WC Tempura €€ Opt for a full English breakfast
Tel (020) 620 3782 Japanese Map 5 C2 (served all day) or a more delicate
This tiny, family-run café-restaurant Plantage Kerklaan 26, 1018 TC high tea at this welcoming
offers “home-cooked” food in Tel (020) 428 7132 Closed Mon English-style tearoom. Another
an informal atmosphere. Cheese Extensive sushi, yakatori, tempura, branch, on the Keizersgracht 465,
fondue is their speciality, but as well as grilled and vegetarian also serves dinner (fish and chips).
Pancake Bakery €
Bakery Map 1 C3
Prinsengracht 191, 1015 DS
Tel (020) 625 1333
This family-run eatery serves a
variety of pancakes. Favourites
include Egyptian (lamb, paprika,
garlic sauce), Caprese (mushrooms,
mozzarella, basil pesto, sundried
tomatoes) and the classic Dutch
(syrup, powdered sugar or bacon).
Piqniq €
Café Map 1 C3
Lindengracht 59,1015 KC
Tel (020) 320 3669 Closed Tue
Piqniq offers a selection of
Elegant interiors at the Michelin-starred La Rive in Amsterdam miniature homemade goodies:
Key to Price Guide see page 406

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