What To Eat In Amsterdam

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There are three important foods to eat in Amsterdam: pancakes, Indonesian food, and fries. In this article, we list our favorite places to get each, as well as a cute place to get a quick bite.

What To Eat In Amsterdam

Traditional Pancakes

Dutch Pancake Masters
Pancakes Amsterdam Netherlands

This diner has the best quality and selection of pancakes in Amsterdam. Service is quick and there is usually availability for walk-ins.

Hours: Open daily 9:00am-10:00pm.

Telephone: +31 20 777 0711

Address: Damrak 44, 1012 LK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website: www.dutchpancakemasters.com

Indonesian Food (famous in Amsterdam since colonial times, a 3-star experience)

Aneka Rasa Restaurant
Rijsttafel Indonesian Food Amsterdam Netherlands

This quiet restaurant is located in an otherwise subpar spot in the Red Light District – don’t be discouraged as you walk up to it. Owned and operated by an Indonesian couple, Christina and Jerry, this is the perfect spot to have the famous Rijsttafel (like a smorgasbord for Amsterdam Indonesian food). Make reservations or arrive early.

Hours: Open daily 5:00pm-10:00pm.

Telephone: +31 20 626 1560

Address: Warmoesstraat 27, 1012 HV Amsterdam

Website: www.anekarasa.nl

Traditional Fries (also famous in Belgium)

Heertje Friet
Traditional Fries Amsterdam Netherlands

This is a great spot to chow down on various traditional Dutch snacks, including classic fries with homemade specialty mayonnaise, bitterballen, croquettes, and frikandel. Eat inside on one of the stools, or order it to go and munch while you walk around the canals.

Hours: Open daily 12:00pm-8:00pm.

Telephone: +31 64 826 1179

Address: Herengracht 169, 1015 BJ Amsterdam

Website: www.heertjefriet.nl/en

A Quick Bite

Le Petit Deli

This adorable little patisserie also makes fantastic sandwiches, avocado toast, salads, etc. The place is tiny and oh-so-cute. This, of course, comes with the risk of insufficient seating. Make sure there is a spot for you before you order if you want to eat in.

Hours: Open Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm, Mon 10:30am-6:00pm, Wed-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm. Closed Tuesday.

Telephone: +31 20 337 3228

Address: Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat 16, 1015 SC Amsterdam

Website: www.lepetitdeli.nl

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