Top 5 cafes and restaurants of Amsterdam center

Are you wondering where you can eat after visiting historical places and Jordaan area? Do not worry, we got you covered. Below you can find a list with top 5 cafes and restaurants you should visit in Amsterdam center.

Salmuera

If you are looking for something small like empanadas, ceviche or bite-sized cubnaitos, Salmuera is a perfect place for you. This is a Latin-American street food restaurant with charcoal -roasted meat specialties and 74 types of mezcals. Besides the delicious dishes, signature cocktails and Mexican beers can be found on the menu. A table can be booked here.

Opening hours: Sun-Thu 17-22.30, Fri-Sat till 23.30

Address: Rozengracht 106-H, 1016 NH Amsterdam

Contact number: +31 20 624 5752

Arca

Arca is a restaurant owned by two Michelin star Portuguese chef Henrique Sa Pessoa. A relaxed and approachable Portuguese sharing plates concept is perfectly combined with modern flavors and Asian influences in this place. Besides the outstanding food menu, this place offers extensive drinks and bar food options. For reservations and further details please visit this website .

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 18:00 – 22.00

Address: Martelaarsgracht 5, 1012 TN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Contact number: +31 20 820 5333

Restaurant Bellezza

If you are looking for something outstanding, Restaurant Bellezza is a perfect place for you. Here you can find a 6 course fine dining menu paired with matching audio-visual show. Movable images of Italian frescoes and the operatic poetry of Puccini accompany the five first courses, while the dessert is served in a candy floss colored chamber. For the drinks Belleza provides an extensive and surprising menu. You can also opt for the special 4 drinks arrangement tailored to the menu. Further details

Opening hours: Wed-Sun 18:30-00:00

Adress: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99a , 1012DD Amsterdam

Contact number: +31634260388

De Waard

De Waard is a café in French style in the heart of Amsterdam. It is located on Lively Leidsepelin and has a cozy and atmospheric lunch bar. There you will find an inviting terrace with 150 seats. Book your table here.

Opening hours: Ma t/m Wo 11:00 tot 03:00, Do en Vr 09:00 tot 03:00/04:00

Saturday 09:00 to 04:00, Sunday 09:00 to 03:00

Address: Leidseplein 14, 1017 PT Amsterdam

Contact number: +31 (0)20 623 8361

New King

Fancy something Chinese? Then New King restaurant can be your choice. It is best known for its dim sum and traditional sharing dishes. With its fast service, New King is an ideal place for lunch or dinner. The table can be booked here.

Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00

Address: Zeedijk 115-117, 1012 AV Amsterdam, Nederland

Contact number: +31 020 625 2180

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