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1. Van Speyk
4.8
Exceptional(386)
Price: Expensive
• French • Binnenstad/Burgwallen
Booked 9 times today
Van Speyk in Amsterdam offers an enchanting French culinary experience that shines through its "exceptional food" and "phenomenal service." Nestled in a beautifully restored 1659 warehouse, this brasserie combines a romantic ambiance with authentic French and Dutch fusion cuisine, making it a must-visit for food lovers. Diners rave about the "incredible" foie gras, duck confit, and perfectly prepared rib-eye steak, all served in an elegant setting adorned with crystal chandeliers. The attentive and hospitable service, described as "top tier," ensures that every meal is memorable. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Van Speyk promises a delightful taste of France in the heart of Amsterdam.
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2. Denc, Dik & Cunningham
4.9
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• French • Grachtengordel
Booked 1 time today
Discover the culinary delight that is Denc, Dik & Cunningham, nestled in Amsterdam's vibrant Grachtengordel neighborhood. This restaurant is a "revelation in the world of fine dining," offering an exquisite blend of French-Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about the "creative, delicious menu" and "beautifully presented" dishes that highlight the freshest, carefully sourced ingredients, often from their own garden. The restaurant's ambiance is described as a "charming farm to table boutique" with an inviting atmosphere. Whether you choose the three or six-course menu, each dish is a delightful surprise, paired perfectly with distinctive wines, making every visit "a transformative experience."
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3. Restaurant Red
4.4
Awesome(31)
Price: Moderate
• French • Oosterdokseiland
Booked 3 times today
Restaurant Red, with its unique concept, lobster and tournedos, is the hotspot in the heart of Amsterdam and brings you a warm "Parisian" ambiance. Located in a beautiful canal house, where the Keizersgracht crosses the new Spiegelstraat, the restaurant has been a must for culinary lovers of lobster, tournedos, champagne and fine wines for more than 10 years. Red is renowned for its hospitable service, informal ambiance, friendly prices and high quality.
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4. Restaurant Bleu
4.6
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• French • Grachtengordel
Booked 4 times today
Bleu Bistro is a stylish multi-level restaurant in the city of Amsterdam. This relatively new venue provides both indoor and outdoor seating. The interior offers two levels of comfortable seating, sleek lines, modern artwork, large windows, high ceilings and sophisticated lighting. Guests are invited to dine on the quaint patio, complete with comfortable seating and benches. In terms of menu, Bleu Bistro provides customers with a wide array of meal options. All dishes are made fresh and with only high-quality fruits and vegetables. Menu items offered at Bleu Bistro include whole lobster, butcher steak, homemade onion soup, chicken bonne femme, chocolate crumble, toasted smoked salmon and foie burger.
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5. Grand Cafe Restaurant 1e klas
3.9
Excellent(29)
Price: Moderate
• French • De Wallen
Experience the grandeur of the past at Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas. This surprising historic restaurant, dating from 1885 is located on platform 2B Amsterdam Central Station. The Central Station and restaurant 1e Klas is designed by famous architect Pierre Cuypers who also designed the Rijksmuseum. The old waiting rooms in Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas were fully renovated and kept intact for the public to enjoy. You can still experience the old (waiting) times of the past and eat and drink in the same atmosphere as the Rijksmuseum. Rewarded as best train station restaurant according to the British daily newspaper the Guardian: 1ste place in the European top 10 Best Station Restaurants.Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas and the 1e Klas Heineken Bar are freely accessible, without having to use a OV-chipkaart. This recently restored, monumental entrance can be reached using a staircase to the right of the central hall in the station. We are looking forward to your visit!
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6. Brasserie Ambassade
4.7
Exceptional(93)
Price: Expensive
• French • Grachtengordel
Restaurant Ambassade offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service and specializes in French cuisine. Opt to order meals a la carte or from its 3 course chef's menu. Some items on the menu at Restaurant Ambassade include steak tartare, seabass and duck confit. A wide selection of cocktails, wines and champagnes are available.You'll enjoy a stylish and contemporary décor when dining at Restaurant Ambassade, combined with excellent service. Featuring sparkling chandeliers, comfortable bench seating, a library room and elegant Cobra artworks throughout, it provides an upscale ambience. Large windows further provide for canal views and enhanced sunlight. A bientot!For any further information we refer you to our website: www.restaurantambassade.nl
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7. De Compagnon
4.6
Exceptional(13)
Price: Expensive
• French • De Wallen
Amsterdam's De Compagnon is a contemporary restaurant that strives to serve its diners the freshest continental cuisine crafted with organic ingredients when possible, in its charming and relaxing eatery. The smoked salmon with chickpea puree and crème fraiche and the slow-braised pork belly with veal sweetbread and sweet ice wine vinaigrette make sumptuous starters. Some of De Compagnon's specialty entrées include the roasted beef rib with puffed garlic sauce and jus, the lemon sole fried on the bone with caviar, potatoes and Noilly Prat sauce and the deer filet with jus and celery root, all of which are beautifully presented. For a sweet end to your dining experience at De Compagnon, enjoy the sweet and refreshing white chocolate plate with blood orange as your dessert.
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