Valentine’s Day is here! And do you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam this year? With the tips from this list, you’ll be all set to surprise your lover, date, or just a friend! And no, we don’t mean just chocolates, rose petals in the bath, and massages (although that’s nice too), but with a delicious dinner. What’s on our shortlist for a romantic dinner in Amsterdam? In this Valentine’s Guide, we’ve listed 55 cozy and romantic restaurants in Amsterdam that the Your Little Black Book team loves to visit. From unique locations to Michelin-star (worthy) to very affordable and just cozy.
Book a table for Valentine’s Day at these romantic restaurants in Amsterdam
Try to book a table quickly… These are popular restaurants, and they fill up fast. Especially if you want to dine out in Amsterdam on Valentine’s Day.
Cozy (and affordable) restaurants in Amsterdam for Valentine’s Day
♥Bistro-style restaurants♥
Le French Café
Eetcafé Edita
Gitane
Brut de Mer
Enté Amsterdam
De Zingende Zwaan
Schotsheuvel
| TIP: Would you rather go to a cozy eatery for Valentine’s Day? Then you’ll want to check out this list >>
more cozy restaurants in Amsterdam for Valentine’s Day
♥GASTRO BAR & RESTAURANT♥
Cue
Massalia
De Willem
Roux
Badcuyp
Café Wu
Pelusa
Sjefiethe
De Scheepskameel
Gertrude
Trees
Mata Hari
Auberge
Café Caron
REM
Café Restaurant Metro
CafFé Pico
Wilde Zwijnen
Rijsel
Café Beurre
Chateau Amsterdam
Balthazar’s Keuken
Enoteca Pepenero
Bar Gui
Wils Bakery
more top restaurants in Amsterdam for Valentine’s Day
♥WINE BAR & BITES♥
Bottleshop
Café Parlotte
Verlan
GlouGlou
Café Cenc
Bar Parry
Oocker
the most romantic restaurants in Amsterdam for Valentine’s Day
♥FINE(R) DINING♥
Helling7
Troef
WILS
Watergang
FOER
Restaurant JA
Restaurant Europa
Vanoost
Choux
these are the best restaurants in Amsterdam for Valentine’s Day
♥MICHELIN-STARRED♥
RIJKS
De Kas
Bistro de la Mer
Sinne
Coulisse (go quickly before they close!)
Daalder
Spectrum
212
De Juwelier
Happy Valentine’s Day!
PS: Also check out hotspots with a fireplace, perfect for a cozy and romantic drink.
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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