20 Best Restaurants in Amsterdam

Give us an overview.
Much like the cuisine, the design at Ron Gastrobar is stylish yet accessible—clean lines, neutral tones, and an open kitchen. It's the brainchild of chef/owner Ron Blaauw, one of the most well-known culinarians in Amsterdam. In 2013, he closed his two-Michelin-starred restaurant and reopened this more easygoing spot in its stead. Since then, the Gastrobar has been setting the tone for Amsterdam's unpretentious, next-gen dining scene.

What was the crowd like?
Ron Gastrobar attracts a discerning crowd of enthusiast eaters of both the local and touristic variety.

What should we be drinking?
The restaurant offers a selection of wines from around the world, available by the bottle and the glass. There's also a selection of cellar wines. Gin and Tonics are the standout cocktails.

Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss.
There's a nice mix of expertly-executed small plates, like dim sum-style shrimp dumplings in shiitake and chorizo broth. But the restaurant is really known for its dry-aged steaks.

What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here?
This is a good stop for a consistent quality meal in Amsterdam that won't break the bank.