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Culture

section type iconCustoms

Welcoming to foreigners? Yes. LGBTQ friendly? Yes.

Etiquette tip

If you’re invited for dinner, bring a box of chocolates or flowers instead of a bottle of wine as a gift for the hosts.

How to greet people

Handshake!

Tipping norms

5-10%

section type iconFood

As a former Dutch colony, Indonesian food is very popular in Amsterdam. You’ll find a lot of authentic Indonesian restaurants in the city.

National dish

Haring “Hollandse Nieuwe” — Dutch new herring

Dutch new herring
© Paul Einerhand

Must try local food

You should keep your eye out for these local delicacies during your trip.

1
Poffertjes
Poffertjes

Usually served with powdered sugar and butter, Dutch mini pancakes are popular street food in Amsterdam.

2
Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels

Thin waffle cookies with melted caramel filling - you'll easily find them in most stores in Amsterdam.

3
Pannenkoeken
Pannenkoeken

Dutch pancake, or Pannekoeken, is a crepe that is often served with powdered sugar and fruit.

4
Kaas
Kaas

Cheese, or Kaas in Dutch, should definitely be on your list - start with Amsterdam's most popular ones, Gouda and Edam!

5
Patat Friet
Patat Frietopen link

Fries with mayonnaise, ketchup or curry sauce is one of the most popular street foods in Amsterdam.

6
Appeltaart
Appeltaartopen link

Deep-dish Dutch apple pie.

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Oliebollen
Oliebollen

Sugary deep-fried dough balls a.k.a. “Dutch doughnuts” are a popular winter treat.

1
Poffertjes
Poffertjes

Usually served with powdered sugar and butter, Dutch mini pancakes are popular street food in Amsterdam.

2
Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels

Thin waffle cookies with melted caramel filling - you'll easily find them in most stores in Amsterdam.

3
Pannenkoeken
Pannenkoeken

Dutch pancake, or Pannekoeken, is a crepe that is often served with powdered sugar and fruit.

4
Kaas
Kaas

Cheese, or Kaas in Dutch, should definitely be on your list - start with Amsterdam's most popular ones, Gouda and Edam!

5
Patat Friet
Patat Frietopen link

Fries with mayonnaise, ketchup or curry sauce is one of the most popular street foods in Amsterdam.

6
Appeltaart
Appeltaartopen link

Deep-dish Dutch apple pie.

7
Oliebollen
Oliebollen

Sugary deep-fried dough balls a.k.a. “Dutch doughnuts” are a popular winter treat.

1
Poffertjes
Poffertjes

Usually served with powdered sugar and butter, Dutch mini pancakes are popular street food in Amsterdam.

2
Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels

Thin waffle cookies with melted caramel filling - you'll easily find them in most stores in Amsterdam.

3
Pannenkoeken
Pannenkoeken

Dutch pancake, or Pannekoeken, is a crepe that is often served with powdered sugar and fruit.

4
Kaas
Kaas

Cheese, or Kaas in Dutch, should definitely be on your list - start with Amsterdam's most popular ones, Gouda and Edam!

5
Patat Friet
Patat Frietopen link

Fries with mayonnaise, ketchup or curry sauce is one of the most popular street foods in Amsterdam.

6
Appeltaart
Appeltaartopen link

Deep-dish Dutch apple pie.

7
Oliebollen
Oliebollen

Sugary deep-fried dough balls a.k.a. “Dutch doughnuts” are a popular winter treat.

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Restaurants to visit

Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and authentic food.

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Sama Sebo
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
Sama Seboopen link

Authentic Indonesian dishes.

2
De Kas
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$$
$$$
De Kas open link

Casual fine dining in a garden conservatory.

3
YamYam Trattoria
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
YamYam Trattoriaopen link

Wood oven baked pizza place located in Westerpark.

4
NENI
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
$$$
$$$
NENIopen link

Mediterranean restaurant located in a former Citroën garage building.

1
Sama Sebo
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
Sama Seboopen link

Authentic Indonesian dishes.

2
De Kas
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$$
$$$
De Kas open link

Casual fine dining in a garden conservatory.

3
YamYam Trattoria
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
YamYam Trattoriaopen link

Wood oven baked pizza place located in Westerpark.

4
NENI
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
$$$
$$$
NENIopen link

Mediterranean restaurant located in a former Citroën garage building.

1
Sama Sebo
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
Sama Seboopen link

Authentic Indonesian dishes.

2
De Kas
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$$
$$$
De Kas open link

Casual fine dining in a garden conservatory.

3
YamYam Trattoria
4.1 stars
4.1 stars
$$
$$
YamYam Trattoriaopen link

Wood oven baked pizza place located in Westerpark.

4
NENI
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
$$$
$$$
NENIopen link

Mediterranean restaurant located in a former Citroën garage building.

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Food festivals & markets

Hermitage Markt Nieuwmarkt Farmers' Market

Rolling Kitchens Annual food truck festival (May 2023). Taste of Amsterdam Another annual food festival, always held in Amstelpark. Amsterdam Wine Festival Amsterdam Coffee Festival

section type iconArt & music

Where to listen to live music

Nightlife

  • Paradiso — A church converted into a live music venue & nightclub.

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