21 X restaurants in Amsterdam that are open on New Year's Eve

Every year, the question comes up: what are you going to do for New Year's Eve? Besides counting down with oliebollen and champagne, of course. There's plenty to do when it comes to festivities, but when it comes to finding restaurants in Amsterdam that are open on New Year's Eve, it's often a lot trickier. Many restaurants are closed or are celebrating private parties. But luckily, there are also plenty of restaurants that will be open on December 31, 2025. Curious which ones? Then check out this list of tips. Several of these Amsterdam restaurants are also organizing a special New Year's Eve party!

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21 restaurants open on New Year's Eve in Amsterdam

RIJKS® Restaurant

RIJKS® Restaurant is celebrating New Year's Eve this year with something special: a New Year's Eve Dunch – the perfect moment between lunch and dinner. For €130 per person, you can enjoy a four-course menu that clearly reflects the signature style of chef Joris Bijdendijk and his team. After its recent renovation, RIJKS® boasts a fresh new look, yet retains the same culinary excellence for which the restaurant has been known for years. A stylish and tasteful way to end the year at Museumplein. 
Museum Street 2, Amsterdam – rijksrestaurant.nl

© RIJKS® Restaurant

Massalia

Massalia, chef Angelo Kremmydas's restaurant, is the perfect place to kick off New Year's Eve with a Mediterranean twist. Located on the charming Beukenplein in Amsterdam East, Massalia brings Greek flavors to a bistro-brasserie setting. Think dishes featuring fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, and refined herbs, paired with an impressive selection of natural wines and creative cocktails. There's no special event for NYE, but you can stay for dinner until 23 PM.
Beukenplein 21, Amsterdam – restobarmassalia.nl

© Massalia

orchid house

Orchid House, right on Oosterpark, is the ideal spot for an early dinner on New Year's Eve. In the stylish restaurant, you'll enjoy Mediterranean dishes with a Latin American twist, perfect for a relaxing start to the last evening of the year. Reservations are accepted until 10:00 PM, so there's plenty of time to toast to 2025 afterward.
Linaeusstraat 2C, Amsterdam – orchid-house.nl 

© orchid house

Gitane

Café Restaurant Gitane in Amsterdam-West is the perfect spot for a cozy New Year's Eve dinner. Chef Angelo Kremmydas serves Mediterranean dishes with a Greek twist, made with seasonal ingredients and a strong focus on flavor. The atmosphere is relaxed, the interior warm, and the wine list enticing. The restaurant is open until 11:00 PM, making it ideal if you want to ring in the New Year at home or with friends afterward.
Jan Pieter Heijestraat 146, Amsterdam – restaurantgitane.nl

© Gitane

mesa mesa 

Mesa Mesa on Marie Heinekenplein is one of those places where the evening naturally becomes cozy. Here, it's all about tapas, good wine, and friendly people. The warm, southern atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for an early New Year's Eve dinner. Enjoy small plates to share, a good glass of Spanish wine, and the vibrant energy of the place before heading out to ring in 2025. 
Marie Heinekenplein 5, Amsterdam – mesamesa.nl

© mesa mesa

The French Café – East

Le French Café – Oost is the ideal spot for an early dinner on New Year's Eve. In this cozy café-restaurant on Javastraat, you can enjoy a 4- or 5-course menu of French classics in a setting that instantly transports you to Paris. The bubbles are already chilled, and the atmosphere is festive yet relaxed. The restaurant is open until 10:00 PM – the perfect way to kick off your NYE evening before heading off to a party or meeting friends.
Javastraat 42, Amsterdam – lefrenchcafe.nl

© Le French Café – East

Barossa

Barossa is a great addition to Amsterdam-Noord and perfect for an early New Year's Eve dinner. Here, they cook seasonally, featuring dishes like ceviche of the day, steak tartare, and mushroom risotto. Whether there will be a special NYE menu remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: at Barossa, you always eat well paired with good wines! 
Werfkade 39, Amsterdam – barossa.amsterdam

© Barossa

Baut East & Bar Baut

BAUT is keeping things authentic and sustainable this New Year's Eve. Both locations are open for a NYE edition where the chefs are cooking with whatever they have left. Expect a surprise menu full of spontaneous creations and flavors you won't find on the standard menu. The kitchen closes at 22.00 PM, leaving you plenty of time to toast 2025 with friends. A relaxed and sustainable end to the year, true to BAUT style. 
Stadionweg 320 & Wibautstraat 125, Amsterdam – baut.amsterdam

© bar baut

The Lobby

The Lobby on Fizeaustraat is the kind of place you'll want to visit as soon as the holidays approach. During the holidays and New Year's Eve, they serve a special Christmas dinner with delicious seasonal dishes, fine wines, and that warm, relaxed atmosphere The Lobby is known for. Whether you're coming with family, friends, or your partner, celebrating Christmas here feels like coming home. And what's even better: after dinner, you can stay overnight at Hotel V. 
Fizeaustraat 2, Amsterdam – thelobby.nl

© The Lobby

WILS*

WILS*, the award-winning restaurant of chef Joris Bijdendijk, opens its doors on New Year's Eve for a special New Year's Eve Dunch. In the afternoon, the team will serve a four-course menu (€115) that combines open-fire cooking, pure flavors, and craftsmanship. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, exactly what you expect from WILS. The perfect end to the year for anyone who wants to indulge in one last culinary treat before popping the champagne.
Stadionplein 26, Amsterdam – wilsbakerycafe.nl

© WILS

Stacks Dinner

This year, on NYE, you can enjoy a full evening of dining at Stacks Diner in Amsterdam-West. They serve classic American homestyle cooking with a modern twist. The restaurant combines the atmosphere of a modern traditional pub with American influences and a unique menu. It's such a great vibe, perfect for a night when you don't want to go to a big party but still want a bit of NYE vibe.
De Clercqstraat 32, Amsterdam – stacksdiner.com

© Stack diner

Bisous

Bisous is once again celebrating New Year's Eve in true Roaring Twenties style. Expect an evening of glamour, champagne, and decadent atmosphere à la Great Gatsby. Think elegant outfits, rousing music, and the vibrant energy Bisous is known for. Whether you come for dinner or join us later for the festive vibe, this is undoubtedly one of the most stylish places to ring in the new year in Amsterdam.
Albert Cuypstraat 31, Amsterdam – bisous-official.com

© Bisous

Ron Gastrobar

In Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, Ron Gastrobar is one of those restaurants you keep coming back to. I personally love coming there for lunch. Always a pleasure! During the holidays, they're offering several delicious menus for both lunch and dinner. And what's even better: they're also open on New Year's Eve, which is sure to be a culinary treat!
Sophialaan 55, Amsterdam – rongastrobar.nl

© RON GASTROBAR

Lolo Amsterdam

Celebrate NYE in style at Lolo! This charming Italian restaurant in the city serves a festive menu for €150 per person, including a bottle of prosecco. The beautiful interior and the always friendly Italian staff make this the perfect spot for a fun evening.
Warmoesstraat 111, Amsterdam – lolo.amsterdam

© Lolo Amsterdam

bar restaurant of the shipyard

Bar Restaurant Van de Werf, formerly the NEXT restaurant at NDSM, is celebrating New Year's Eve in style with an evening of delicious food, excellent drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere. For €199, you can enjoy a lavish dinner, drinks throughout the evening, and of course, a glass of bubbly at midnight to toast the new year. The perfect spot for anyone looking to kick off 2025 with good company, great music, and delicious food by the IJ River.
NDSM-Kade 2, Amsterdam – vandewerf.amsterdam

© Bar restaurant of the shipyard

Cecconi's

Experience Italian dining at its finest at Cecconi's. An experienced pianist often sits behind the enormous grand piano, and for New Year's Eve, they go all out, including a special menu. For €190 per person, they serve an Italian menu with cicchetti and appetizers to share.
Spuistraat 210, Amsterdam – cecconisamsterdam.com

© Cecconi's

Europizza

At EuroPizza, pizza is taken to a whole new level. Don't expect standard pizzas here, but creative combinations with ingredients like brie de meaux, miso, or even Dutch shrimp. Besides these culinary delights, you can also enjoy oysters, cured ham, and razor clams.
Filled-in Hamerkanaal 79, Amsterdam – europizza.rest

© Europizza

Lottis

At Lotti's, the restaurant at The Hoxton on Herengracht, they're still planning a fun NYE party. But since this restaurant has been around for a while, we know it's going to be a blast. Lotti's recently underwent a complete renovation, and you can enjoy a bite to eat here on December 31st before heading out. 
Herengracht 255, Amsterdam – thehoxton.com

© Lotti's

Verlan

Café Verlan is once again the perfect place to end the year in style. Right in the city center, they invite you to join them at the bar from 3:00 PM for sparkling wine and oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts), the perfect way to kick off the last day of 2025. Later in the evening, you can linger for a good glass of wine, delicious snacks, and the relaxed, French atmosphere for which Verlan is so beloved.
Prinsengracht 381, Amsterdam – cafeverlan.com

© Verlan

More tips for New Year's Eve restaurants in Amsterdam 2025

Vanoost

When you enter Vanoost you really get that WOW feeling. The restaurant is located in the hotel Pillows Maurits at the Park Located in Oosterpark, you can enjoy fantastic food. Want to end 2025 in style and celebrate the culinary arrival of 2026? Then this fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam is the place to be. Chef Floris van Straalen and his team have created a special NYE menu for December 31st. For €495 per person, you'll enjoy a complete 6-course meal including a drinks package, a glass of champagne at midnight, and an open bar until 1:00 AM.
Mauritskade 61, Amsterdam – vanoostrestaurant.com

© VANOOST

More tips for New Year's Eve lunches and early dinners in Amsterdam 2025

Cafe Restaurant Metro

A lovely spot in Noord, also suitable for large groups: Cafe Restaurant Metro is the perfect place. The cuisine is inspired by Dutch classics, and the wine list features natural wines. On New Year's Eve, you can still enjoy a delicious lunch with friends.
Asterweg 22, Amsterdam – caferestaurantmetro.nl

© Cafe Restaurant Metro