Amsterdam

A restaurant in a huge conservatory where market garden produce is cultivated. The single menu, changed weekly, features up-to-date dishes straight from the organic garden. — Michelin Guide

Fans say the "spicy", "authentic" rijsttafel tabled in "abundant servings" is "a must" at this longtime Rembrandtplein Indonesian. — Zagat

If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming kimono-clad staff, the too-neat-to-eat presentation and the restful views over a fishpond. — Time Out

The fittingly proper, Michelin-starred dining room of the Amstel Hotel, La Rive, is Amsterdam's most formal restaurant. — Condé Nast Traveler

Classy restaurant of a luxury hotel where the chef creates inventive dishes with a bold personal touch. — Michelin Guide

The creative Dutch-meets-French dishes remain beautifully presented and full of interesting flavors, such as potato purée with king crab, kohlrabi, and shellfish sauce and barbecued green cabbage. — Fodor's

In a high-ceilinged former garage—still decorated with a number of classic cars—this large, modern,and convivial restaurant is worth the trek across the IJ River. — Fodor's

Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews. Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews. — Zagat

This cavernous converted church is usually buzzing with activity long after the market traders have packed up. — Rough Guide

Diners can choose from à la carte and prix fixe options, all served by "warm" staff with "expert knowledge", and although it's "pricey", fans say it's also "a gem". — Zagat

Swans glide by, wee boats bob along on the canals, and, as the light fades, the place becomes a dazzling radiator of cinematic perfection. — Condé Nast Traveler

This former garage is now a brasserie awash with red-plush seating and mirrored walls—perfect for local glitterati who like to see and be seen. — Fodor's

Amsterdam is famed for its Indonesian restaurants, and Blauw is certainly one worth visiting. Order one of its enormous rijsttafels (selection of Indonesian dishes). — DK Eyewitness

This small restaurant has a warm, welcoming ambience and excellent southern Italian food. — Frommer's

The hallmarks of this culinary mainstay are tempting dishes and a wine list likely to inspire long bouts of grateful contemplation in visiting oenophiles. — Time Out

"One of the world's great cafes," the New York Times called this bohemian, see-and-be-seen grand cafe, where waitstaff wear starched white aprons. — Frommer's

A stone’s throw from Vondelpark, this sleek, high-end Asian-Fusion hotspot is known for its extensive menu of small plates, designed for sharing. — Frommer's

Rijsel is an authentic restaurant with a French and Belgian kitchen using pure ingredients. — On the Grid

It's all about the "huge" and "delicious" pancakes at this circa-1973 Centrum Dutch that offers a "wide variety" of sweet and savory options. — Zagat

This restaurant/bar/beach club is very family friendly, but keep in mind that it’s also home to Amsterdam’s biggest disco ball. That means on Friday and Saturday nights, things can get pretty heated. — On the Grid