Orient - Authentic Indonesian food, good service and beautiful decor at the Orient contribute to an excellent dinig experience. If you order the rijs taffel, you would be treated to a good variety of Indonesian dishes. The food can get a tad spicy for those with delicate palettes, but that's the price you pay for authenticity. Contact: Van Baerlestraat 21, Zuid, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 6620856
Supperclub - Hip, trendy and cool clientele - Supperclub is the place to be seen at. There are no tables or chairs in this restaurant, instead you can enjoy your food in soft white beds to the accompaniment of great music and the occasional performance. The food comes in small portions, and is somewhat overpriced, but then you are not paying for the food, but the "experience". Contact: Jonge Roelensteeg 21, Dam, Amsterdam, ph: +31 (0)20 3446400 Minimum fixed menu price :€ 65,00
Adis Ababa - A colorful Ethiopian restaurant, Adis Ababa is as authentic as they come. You can expect to share your food in a large plate at the middle of the table, in true Ethiopian style. They even have Ethiopian beers to go with it. The food is excellent, reasonably priced and comes with friendly service. Contact: Addis Ababa, Overtoom 337, Amsterdam, ph: +31 (0)20 618 44 72 Avg. price 3 courses à la carte :€ 15,00 Minimum fixed menu price :€ 7,50
Sal Gorda - Excellent Spanish food, served in a casual, relaxed setting. Order the tapas, drink some sangria and enjoy the colorful decor, all with Spanish music playing in the background and you might be forgiven for thinking that you are actually in Spain. The staff are friendly and helpful, and would even explain the menu in English. Contact: Van Breestraat 107a, Zuid, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 6730877 Avg. price 3 courses à la carte:€ 14,00
Pancake Factory - Dutch cuisine is, in general, not something you should look forward to eating. Even in Amsterdam. But, if you insist on trying out Dutch food, head out to Pancake factory in Leidseplein for delicious sweet and savoury pancakes at reasonable prices. Contact: Prinsengracht 191, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 251333 Avg. price: € 10 - 15
Dine with the Dutch - Even though it is not a restaurant in the conventional sense of the word, Dine with the Dutch still makes it to our top ten list, for the unique experience it offers. It is a service that matches you to one of the special selected host Amsterdam families, based on your individual preferences, so that you can enjoy a nice meal while enjoying the warm hospitality of a Dutch family Avg. price:€ 50
Mayur - A good Indian restaurant, conveniently located between Leidseplein and the Rijksmuseum. Authentic North Indian food, served in good ambience by friendly (but slow) staff. You can even watch the Chef preparing your order, through a glass window, to give you the feel of an Indian open street restaurant. Contact: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 203, Leidseplein, Amsterdam, ph: +31 (0)20 6270207 Avg. price 3 courses à la carte :€ 20,00 Minimum fixed menu price :€ 18,00
Palma - Good food served in true Italian style, tucked away in Oud Zuid, far away from regular tourist haunts, is the place where "old southern Europe and old southern Amsterdam merge". The service can be a bit slow, but the staff are very friendly and usually have very good wine recommendations to go with your food. Contact: Johannes Verhulststraat 104, Zuid, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 3795900 Avg. price 3 courses à la carte: € 39,50 Minimum fixed menu price: € 32,50
Ciel Bleu - If you would like to enjoy some haute cuisine, while enjoying a breath-taking view of Amsterdam, head out to the Ciel Bleu restaurant in Hotel Okura. With elegant decor and excellent and innovative French cuisine, Ciel Bleu is the place to head out for a special dinner. Contact: Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, De Pijp, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 6787450 Minimum fixed menu price: € 67,50
La Favola - Excellent Italian food, in a casual, restrained setting. It is authentic, no frills Italian cuisine served with a laid back Southern European attitude. The restaurant is packed, even on weekday nights, so remember to reserve early. Contact: Amstelveenseweg 143, Zuid, Amsterdam. ph: +31 (0)20 6796641 Avg. price 3 courses à la carte € 27,50