4 Best Restaurants in Oosterdok, Amsterdam

Choux

$$$$ | Oosterdok Fodor's choice
A delight for vegetarians and omnivores alike, this organic, veggie-centered eatery (albeit with meat and fish as accents, if you choose), close to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, highlights local ingredients in its inventive tasting menus. The sparse, informal decor ensures the focus is where it should be: on the beautifully presented small plates—think fresh, seasonal ingredients in dishes, served with a variety of textures and flavors.

Sea Palace

$$ | Oosterdok Fodor's choice

You can't miss this over-the-top floating Chinese restaurant, moored on the Oosterdok near Centraal Station—the ornate atmosphere of red paper lanterns and red- and black-lacquered ceilings that wouldn't be out of place in Hong Kong or Vancouver could easily be a tourist trap. But it's not: the extensive Canton, Macau, and Peking duck menus and other dishes are consistently fresh and authentic.

Babel

$ | Oosterdok
You don't need to borrow a book to visit this informal cafeteria on the seventh floor of the public library. Order a salad or slice of cake and grab a table near the window or on the summer terrace to enjoy the most spectacular views.

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Kilimanjaro

$$ | Oosterdok

This relaxed and friendly restaurant serves dishes from all over the African continent, but focuses on the food of Ethiopia, which is eaten with injera, a spongy type of sourdough bread. The interior is well worn but enlivened by charming touches like zebra-stripe tablecloths and carved animal napkin holders.

African Dinner $$
Rapenburgerplein 6, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1011VB, Netherlands
020-622–3485
Known For
  • fresh-ground Ethiopian coffee
  • charming, lively atmosphere
  • good prices
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, No credit cards