Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Amsterdam.

Top tables

Vinkeles 2 ★ ★ 4.7

Chef Jurgen van der Zalm€215Book 3 weeks ahead

Vinkeles in The Dylan Amsterdam hotel runs an 18th-century former bakery as its dining room, holding two Michelin stars under executive chef Jurgen van der Zalm.

RIJKS 1 ★ ★ 4.6

Chef Joris Bijdendijk€135Book 2 weeks ahead

RIJKS at the Rijksmuseum is Joris Bijdendijk's one-Michelin-starred Amsterdam room, the kitchen building plates around Dutch ingredients and the museum's collection.

Daalder 1 ★ ★ 4.5

Chef Dennis Huwaë€115Book 2 weeks ahead

Daalder in Amsterdam West has held one Michelin star since 2021, Dennis Huwaë running a tight tasting menu out of the relocated room near Vondelpark.

The White Room 1 ★ ★ 4.5

Chef Jacob Jan Boerma€155Book 2 weeks ahead

The White Room in NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky on Dam Square is Jacob Jan Boerma's one-Michelin-starred Amsterdam dining room in an ornate 1885 hall.

Wils 1 ★ ★ 4.5

Chef Joris Bijdendijk€95Book 10 days ahead

Wils on Stadionplein is Joris Bijdendijk's open-fire one-Michelin-starred room, an Amsterdam grill-house running whole animals across rotisserie and live coals.

Bougainville 1 ★ ★ 4.4

Chef Tim Golsteijn€135Book 2 weeks ahead

Bougainville at Hotel TwentySeven on Dam Square holds one Michelin star, a small dining room running a French-Dutch tasting menu under chef Tim Golsteijn.

Sinne 1 ★ ★ 4.4

Chef Alexander Ioannou€85Book 1 week ahead

Sinne on Ceintuurbaan in De Pijp runs a one-Michelin-starred Amsterdam room under chef Alexander Ioannou, the short tasting menu priced for a neighbourhood booking.

Fine Dining in Amsterdam, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Amsterdam?

Peak food season in Amsterdam is year-round.

What time do people eat in Amsterdam?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Amsterdam?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Amsterdam?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Amsterdam rewards trust.

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