Amsterdam

The concept is simple but exacting: raise your own boutique produce in an attached greenhouse ... then put it all together in a five-course prix-fixe, you-get-what-we'€™re-serving menu. — Gayot

Goudfazant serves just-caught oysters and king crab in a vast hanger lit by a canoe-shaped chandelier with the odd vintage car parked about the place. — Condé Nast Traveler

This landmark Indonesian restaurant has managed to maintain their standards over the years as newcomers try to surpass it in the rice and rendang stakes. Don’t skip the desserts. — Insight Guides

The emphasis at this matte-black citadel of Zen is grazing on small plates of food, tapas-style. — Frommer's

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

The menu is made of 25 no-nonsense back-to-basics mains at €15 each. — Time Out

'The Five Flies' achieves a rich Golden Age vibe - it even has a Rembrandt room, with etchings - but also works as a purveyor of over-the-top kitsch. — Time Out

In warm weather the canal-side tables at the head of the Herengracht are an aphrodisiac, and the sumptuous art nouveau interior provides the perfect backdrop for superb French- and Italian-inspired dishes. — Lonely Planet

This "spacious" bi-level African–Middle Eastern combines "stunning" "kitsch" decor like hanging lanterns and colorful tapestries with "reasonably priced" "flavorful" fare. — Zagat

At Yamazato, expect a delicious meal: classic, Michelin-starred kaiseki cuisine, served in a traditional Japanese setting by kimono-wearing waitresses. — Travel + Leisure

A cosy, busy restaurant that serves up Dutch staples with a modern twist. — Rough Guide

Located a bit off the beaten track on the other end of Vondelpark sits Blauw, reputedly—many believe—the best rice table (rijstaffel) in town. — Fodor's

In the heart of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhood is this true-blue Florentine trattoria, one that is a perennial favorite with professionals and media types. — Fodor's

The way chef Christopher Naylor combines tastes, textures, and temperatures is masterful. — Fodor's

The restaurant serves set multi-course menus; wine pairings are available — Condé Nast Traveler

Inside De Hallen, this glorious international food hall has 21 stands surrounding an airy open-plan eating area. — Lonely Planet

Open only for breakfast, lunch and a full-blown high tea, Gartine is a testament to slow food served up by a friendly couple who grow their own veg and herbs in a greenhouse. — Time Out

Chef Dennis Kuipers presents contemporary French cuisine, featuring signature dishes such as roasted langoustines with knuckle of veal. — Gayot

One of the Red Light District’s best-kept secrets is this stylish restaurant hidden at the end of a tiny alley. — DK Eyewitness

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