The best France has to offer, with a Dutch touch and the leading role for high-quality wines. At Bistrot Les Zazous Amsterdam, they do things a little differently. And so KNSM Island has a brand new hotspot you really want to check out.
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Why you want to visit Bistrot Les Zazous Amsterdam
With Robert Braam – a renowned catering entrepreneur and wine connoisseur – as co-owner, you can be sure that the wine list of his new business will be good. This is the case at Bistrot Les Zazous Amsterdam, located on the KNSM Island. A special place where mostly homes are located. Braam thought the neighborhood could use some commotion, and so it happened. The typical French restaurant recently opened, where classics and modern dishes alternate. The interior is as classic as the food and wines: typical wooden bistro chairs, small tables and a rustic atmosphere dominate the business, where vegan restaurant Bonboon was previously located (which moved to the Jordaan).
© Bistrot Les Zazous, @bistro_les_lazous
© Bistrot Les Zazous, @bistro_les_lazous
Menu Bistrot Les Zazous
We simply won’t say no to French classics in a living room setting. And we don’t have to at Les Zazous in Amsterdam East, because they always serve it there—every day (at least from noon on Wednesday to Friday). The classics include steak tartare, oysters, snails, and the Niçoise salad (a favorite!). You’ve also come to the right place for typical French charcuterie and a cheese board.
The menu isn’t huge, and there’s a good chance they did that with quality in mind. The fish comes from Jan van As (a well-known fishmonger in Amsterdam and the surrounding area), the meat from Nice to Meat, the bread from Mama bakery in Zwanenburg, and the cheeses are from l’Amuse. The chef is – just like the entrepreneurs – no stranger to the Amsterdam catering world; the French Vincent García gained experience at Krasnapolsky and the Conservatorium Hotel, among others. And believe us, you can taste it. At Bistrot Les Zazous, you eat no-nonsense classics of the highest possible quality and drink wine that matches them seamlessly. So, even if the KNSM Island is not on your route, this place is worth a detour. And if not, there’s always Uber…
© Bistrot Les Zazous, @bistro_les_lazous
© Bistrot Les Zazous, @bistro_les_lazous
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| 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 in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ 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 several locations in Amsterdam.
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