Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Amsterdam

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Amsterdam? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Shakerato

4.9

4.9 (25)

€31 to €50

Cocktail Bar

Oud-West

About the restaurant

Shakerato is a bar/restaurant featuring a selection of our iconic cocktails in a warm and intimate atmosphere. It is the second venue of world renowned bar Handshake Speakeasy, which is located in Mexico.

Reservation Duration:
Reservations last for 1 hour and 30 minutes to enjoy our unique atmosphere.

Reservation Policies:
The maximum number of guests per reservation is 12 people. For groups of 6 or more, reservations are managed exclusively by email at info@shakerato.bar
A grace period of 15 minutes is allowed; after this time, the reservation will be marked as a “no-show.”

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Top review

SharonGold

Dined on Oct 15, 2026

Fantastic experience! Food, drinks, service, all of it was perfect!

Van Speyk

4.7

4.7 (483)

€31 to €50

Dutch

Binnenstad/Burgwallen

About the restaurant

VAN SPEYK is a Amsterdam style Brasserie, situated in a building from 1659 in the the old warehouse district, between the Dam square and the Grand Central Station.

Van Speyk combines Classic French flavours with Traditional Dutch influences in a intimate, romantic setting
with crystal chandeliers, candle light and high ceilings.

Enjoy icons like crisp oysters and Champagne, fresh seafood and excellent meats.

Our staff is more than willing to help you make your dinner a great experience, accompanied by good wine and friendly service.

Open: Monday till Sunday from 17.30 till midnight ( kitchen until 10:00 pm ).

Top review

david

Dined on Oct 13, 2026

Wonderful restaurant!! The service and food were great!

Restaurant Black

4.7

4.7 (80)

€30 and under

Steak

Oosterdokseiland

About the restaurant

Experience unparalleled quality and exceptional service in a picturesque setting that will leave you breathless – welcome to BLACK Amsterdam!
While our esteemed counterparts, Black & Blue and Bistro Brasserie Bleu, excel in signature steaks and beloved classics from the French cuisine, our third culinary masterpiece, BLACK Amsterdam, offers the perfect fusion of both worlds! Nestled in the heart of the charming Jordaan neighborhood, it embodies the true essence of Amsterdam.

Begin your day with a revitalizing shot of caffeine prepared by our cheerful baristas. Indulge in a tantalizingly crispy croque monsieur during your lunch break. Or savor the freshness of our succulent prawns, juicy steaks, vibrant salads, and even a delectable seafood platter for a memorable dinner! Rest assured, we cater to every dietary preference, be it vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or for the avid gastronome.

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TeresaGold

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

I enjoyed the restaurant very much and they were very accommodating in re preparing my steak to rare, as it was brought well. Servers were friendly, and the seating was comfortable. Overall, enjoyed my dinner.

Cecconi’s Amsterdam

4.6

4.6 (268)

€31 to €50

Italian

Amsterdam-Zuid

About the restaurant

Located in the 1930s Bungehuis building on the Singel canal, Cecconi’s is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, Aperitivo Hour Monday to Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm and a brunch buffet on Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.

The menu includes hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Northern Italy using the finest ingredients.

In addition to the original restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has locations in Miami, West Hollywood, Istanbul and Berlin.

Top review

angelaGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Fabulous meal, delicious flavours and cooked perfectly. Service is of a high standard. Love the open aspect kitchen and the ambience of the bar and restaurant is beautiful.

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THE DUCHESS

4.6

4.6 (41)

€51 and over

Mediterranean

Westerpark

About the restaurant

THE DUCHESS menu is inspired by the light and refined flavours from Southern France and Italy, also known as Nouveau-Niçoise Cuisine. Exquisite produce become praised dishes such as Dover Sole Meuniere, Beef Wellington and THE DUCHESS Seafood Pasta. All dishes are carefully prepared in the state of the art and custom-made Molteni kitchen.

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Duane AndrewGold

Dined on Oct 19, 2026

great place, nice people and the food was excellent. Our waiter was just wonderful.

Restaurant Heemelrijck Centrum

4.6

4.6 (32)

€30 and under

Dutch

Grachtengordel

About the restaurant

Back in time! Heemelrijck Centrum, located at Singel 161 is a smaller version of our restaurant on the beautiful Van Woustraat. The family recipes developed since 1949 are being revived here with typical Dutch dishes like pea soup, braised meat and mashed potatoes and our award winning 'Flippin Bitch'.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

This is a cozy restaurant with good food. We enjoyed our meal.

Hard Rock Cafe - Amsterdam

4.5

4.5 (3092)

€30 and under

American

Leidseplein

About the restaurant

Experience the legendary flavors of Burgers and Smokehouse Specialities at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, set in an energetic, contemporary space overlooking the water. Located on Max Euweplein, we are moments away from Leidseplein and from iconic attractions including Paradiso, Holland Casino, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from music legends like Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, and the Rolling Stones. We invite you to wet your whistle with our menu of drinks and sample our eclectic menu of flavorful dishes. #LiveMusic #HomeMadeFood #HardRock #DineWithLegends #BestBurgersAmsterdam #MusicMeetsFood #AmsterdamVibes #AmsterdamEats #SmashedBurgers #ThisIsHardRock #SignatureDrinks #LegendaryCocktails #RockYourStyle #HardRockFashion #MustHaveMerch #HardRockPins

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Julie

Dined 6 days ago

This was so good the food was great the staff was really nice and I love how you can walk around and see all this items from famous bands singers or musicians. 10/10 experience

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DAY'S StoneGrill 1870

4.4

4.4 (169)

€30 and under

Steakhouse

Grachtengordel

About the restaurant

DAY'S StoneGrill 1870 is a steakhouse where you can go for lunch and dinner. The pieces of meat come from all over the world, such as Argentina, New Zealand and Canada. The menu specializes in grill dishes and also has dishes with burgers, pizzas, pastas and chicken. You can choose a side dish with every entree from DAY'S StoneGrill 1870, such as French fries, rice or vegetables. At DAY'S StoneGrill 1870's bar, all kinds of beer, wines and spirits such as vodka, rum and whiskeys are served. Here you have the option to grill as in 1870. We prepare all meat dishes perfectly from the kitchen and you can grill it at the table. If it's a nice, sunny day, you can enjoy your meal outside on the covered patio.

Top review

TalGold

Dined on Sep 29, 2026

Lovely dinner, service was really good and food was delicious

Ferilli's Caffè Ristorante

4.4

4.4 (585)

€31 to €50

Italian

Amsterdam-Zuid

About the restaurant

MEET THE FERILLI'S AN AMSTERDAM BASED FAMILY WITH ROMAN ROOTS "THE FERILLI FAMILY " AFTER YEARS OF PLAYING A PART IN FASHION RETAIL AND SOME SIDE PROJECTS IN THE F&B SCENE IN 2016 WE STARTED BUILDING THE HOSPITALITY WORLD OF FERILLI'S. Allow us to share with you our policies: Dress Code: Our dress code is smart casual. Sportswear, beachwear, and shorts are not permitted. Gentlemen are kindly asked to avoid (sports)caps and open-toed shoes. Group Bookings: For reservations above 6 guests, please contact our team at reservation@ferillis-uptown.nl & reservation@ferilliscaffe.nl

Top review

Ricardo

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent Italian dinner on our last evening in Amsterdam. The dishes were full of flavour, the portions generous and the staff made us feel very welcome. Cosy setting and great value. We will definitely come back.

Café Americain

4.0

4 (117)

€30 and under

International

Leidseplein

About the restaurant

Café Americain is a classic grand café in Amsterdam and has been a beloved meeting place for artists, writers, and culture lovers for decades. Located in the heart of Leidseplein, our iconic Art Deco restaurant offers beautiful views of the square and combines historic elegance with contemporary refinement.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, cocktails, or our delightful Afternoon Tea, featuring classic Amsterdam flavors and the finest Dutch ingredients. Our Chef's menu is perfect before a visit to the DeLaMar Theatre or Stadsschouwburg.

Café Americain is also the perfect venue for groups and private dining. From business meetings and corporate drinks to private events and exclusive restaurant buy-outs, we offer stylish options for every occasion.

Special offer: enjoy 20% off Afternoon Tea in September and October.

For group and private dining enquiries: reservations@cafeamericain.nl

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Peter

Dined on Oct 15, 2026

Fabulous venue. Wonderful food. Superb atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for somewhere a little bit different but also quite special. Thank you.

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Afternoon Tea | 20% DISCOUNT

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