Black-owned restaurants Amsterdam, BOB catering list

21 X BOB food & drinks spots in Amsterdam that everyone should know about

June 18, 2020

A list of Black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam. It's actually strange that when you search for them, you can't really find them. As a mixed couple who travels the world for food, it's practically a given that we visit a wide variety of restaurants and Asian restaurants. Sometimes because we're craving a specific dish, sometimes because we're looking for that one ingredient. I briefly hesitated about whether I should even make a list like this. I always share my personal favorites on Your Little Black Book, but I can't be 100% comprehensive. And with a list of Black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam, you want to be as comprehensive as possible so as not to leave anyone out. If you know of a great restaurant that isn't on this list yet, please let us know via the Tip the Editors button!

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Diversity: from fusion to authentic food

This wonderful BOB list is far from complete. I had to think about how to format it without offending followers and readers. For example, I've never received so many responses after creating a highly requested list as the shortlist (which isn't so short) with Surinamese restaurants in AmsterdamBesides the fact that it wasn't complete (which is almost impossible with so much on offer in the city), I also received comments suggesting it must have been made by a white person because some of the items in it weren't authentic. That hurts. Because is a Surinamese-inspired hotspot with fusion food less worthy than a takeout shop selling authentic roti? I think it's precisely that diversity that allows you to show a wide audience that there's more to the world than just a platter of oysters and a glass of white wine (no matter how delicious) that we've written about here often enough.

For all the lists that add color to Your Little Black Book, I ask followers for input so I can also research and feature those gems in neighborhoods I don't visit weekly. That's how the idea for this list of black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam came about a few weeks ago. Or the designated driver list for Amsterdam's hospitality businesses, whatever you want to call it. With the help of many acquaintances and hospitality industry friends, you can read the tips here. Each one features businesses where one of the owners has roots in places like Suriname, the Caribbean, or Africa. Use it to your advantage, because if you're going out to eat this weekend, choose a place you might not know yet to support your fellow Amsterdammers!

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 🫕 Thinking back of amazing days in the snow, I'm in the mood for cheese fondue! I call it comfort food at its finest, and I also love making fresh cheese fondue at home this winter (sometimes even better than eating out ✌🏼☺️). 𝗠𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺: 📍 @badhuis.amsterdam (East) Every Thursday is fondue night. For €26 pp you dig into a pot of cheese fondue with unlimited sourdough bread, crudités and vegetables. Good vibes included! 📍 @smelt.amsterdam (City Centre) Always a good idea. The cheeses come from De Kaaskamer, so yes: this is next level. Perfect if you love to mix & match. 📍 @cafe_bern (City Centre) Here they serve the best Classic Gruyère cheese fondue. No fuss, just great flavour. This is cheese fondue exactly how it's meant to be. 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻: 📍 @fromagerie_kef (City Centre, North & East) Amsterdam's go-to cheese specialist. From fondue cheeses to perfect wine pairings — and yes, tasting is encouraged. 📍 @fromagerielamuse (South) Cheese fondue kits for at home plus several recipes to make yourself. Which one will you try first? 📍 @dekaaskameramsterdam (City Centre) Swiss fondue, Dutch cheese fondue or ready-made options — you'll always leave with everything you need for the ultimate cozy night in. On 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with 12+ cheese fondue spots in Amsterdam. Let's make a list like this for the rest of The Netherlands too! What's your favorite spot? 🧀 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck Follow @yourlbb & @yourlbb.amsterdam for more Amsterdam restaurant guides, travel guides & the best things to do on the weekends. #cheesefondue #amsterdam #winter
Do you still have a permanent job? This TRAVEL TIP is for everyone who wants to travel a lot in 2026 despite having a permanent job. Save these tips, put them next to your calendar and send them to your travel bestie! And then ask for time off as soon as possible, before your colleagues see these tips too ;-). Happy travels 😘 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗱𝗮𝗴 & 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗻 ⟶ Take vacation days: March 30 - April 2 & April 7 - 10 ⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8 ツ Total free period: March 28 - April 12 (16 days) Holidays & Vacation ⟶ Take vacation days: April 28 - May 1, May 4 & May 6 - 8 ⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8 days ツ Total free: April 25 - May 10 (16 days) Holidays ⟶ Take vacation days: December 21 - 24 & December 28 - 31 ⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8 ツ Total free: December 21 - January 3, 2027 (16 days) **Vacation Schedule & Holidays** ⟶ Take vacation days: Monday, March 30 - Thursday, April 2 ⟶ Vacation days needed: 4 - Total free: March 28 - April 6 (10 days) **Vacation Schedule** ⟶ Take vacation days: May 15 ⟶ Number of vacation days needed: 1 ツ Total free: May 14-17 (4 days) 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻 ⟶ Take vacation days: May 22 or 26 ⟶ Number of vacation days needed: 1 ツ Total free: May 22-25 or May 23-26 (4 days) Follow @yourlbb for more Travel Tips. And the extensive article about vacation days can now be found on 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #vakantiedagen2026 #traveltips
Market agenda and prices are rising steadily 👀 The market agenda may now be a little different Quieter, but luckily there’s still plenty planned for January & February, including a new gem (I predict)! Don’t miss these weekend markets: • 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺: @cabinetamsterdam, a curated vintage design market under one roof, including snacks & coffee. • @sundaymarket • Museum Market • @rotterdamseoogst • @themakermarket The complete guide on Your Little Black Book lists 12 weekend markets in the Netherlands, including dates & locations for January & February. Send these tips to your market-wandering bestie! Follow @yourlbb for more tips on restaurants, travel, hotspots & the best things to do. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #weekendmarkets #netherlandstips #autumnouting #vintagemarket
**Rotterdam is a vibrant city: Rotterdam is a vibrant city** As a child I came there with my parents to shop, as a teenager and in my twenties to club. Now I love coming there for a weekend escape characterized by good food, nice wine bars and that typical Rotterdam down-to-earth attitude. Rotterdam is buzzing with creativity and has a real IT factor. In this mini-guide, I share my favorite hotspots that you'll really want to know. 📌𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 for your next trip to Rotterdam. 𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 ⦁ @parqiet_parkcafe ⦁ @dunerotterdam ⦁ @wollyaandewaterkant ⦁ @nice.neighbourhood 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 ⦁ @morganandmees ⦁ @hotelame ⦁ @roommate_bruno ⦁ @thejameshotelrotterdam 𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 ⦁ Noord ⦁ Katendrecht ⦁ Dijkzigt (Museum Park) ⦁ Scheepvaartkwartier 𝗗𝗢 ⦁ Take the Watertaxi ⦁ @boijmans ⦁ Walk & unwind at de Kralingse Plas ⦁ @nlfotomuseum ⦁ Visit @stationbergweg 𝗘𝗔𝗧 ⦁ @tresrotterdam ⦁ @barbertarotterdam ⦁ @hinoki_rotterdam ⦁ @barbistroloevetdie ⦁ @oxrotterdam ⦁ @restaurant_rotonde ⦁ On my to-visit list, the new @lioncitybistro 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 ⦁ @walsjerot_nl ⦁ @cafeverward ⦁ @spikizibar ⦁ @lenselinq 💌What's your favourite spot in Rotterdam? ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Maybe the last weekend with ice and snow ⛄️❄️ Are you cocooning indoors or preferring to go outside? In our Snowy Amsterdam Guide, I share my favorite winter tips for this weekend in the city. Save it – because snow days like this are rare 🥰 Do you have a nice winter tip for Amsterdam? I'm reading along 👀 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #snow #amsterdam #winter snow in amsterdam, things to do winter in amsterdam
I have always been part of the family and have always been proud of my work. NEW DATE AND EVENTS IN AMSTERDAM 🗝️👀 Mark your calendars! Because on January 17 & 18 Hotelnacht is back in Amsterdam with an edition full of health & wellness events and of course legendary parties that you will be talking about all year long. I got a sneak peek at The Art of Balance theme at the luxurious Anantara Krasnapolsky and arranged a similarly special experience for you as a YLBB follower. AND YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: • overnight stay for 2 people in a luxury room on January 17, 2026 • access to the spa & wellness (based on availability via the wellness desk) • pre-dinner cocktail at Bar The Tailor • fully catered chef's dinner • passe-partouts for the Hotelnacht parties • extensive breakfast in the Wintergarden • participation in the unique Ice Experience in the Summergarden of Krasnapolsky 𝗭𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗞 𝗝𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗦: • let us know who you would like to check in with at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky during the Mastercard Hotelnacht • download the Mastercard Hotelnacht app where you can find the See the full program • and check out @hotelnacht and @anantarakrasnapolsky for the latest updates and to get the fun started! The winner will be notified on January 5th via a comment from @hotelnacht that I'll share in my stories. Fingers crossed for you! Love, Anne #hotelnacht #amsterdam #yourlbbcollab #winactie #giveaway

22 Tips for Black-Owned Restaurants in Amsterdam

Spang Makandra: Do you regularly get takeout? Although you can also eat in, according to one of my dear friends, this is the best place for Surinamese food in Amsterdam. One of the first warungs to open in Amsterdam, it has three locations: in East, New West, and South.
Multiple locations, Amsterdam – spangmakandra.nl

Seasalt & Chocolate: I really liked this tip that came in. First, eat at Mooshka and then go to Seasalt & Chocolate for dessert. Definitely worth remembering! I'll be back soon to try the carrot cake.
Sint Willibrordusstraat 58H, Amsterdam – seasaltandchocolate.nl

Mr. Blou I love You: This kiosk is located on the Elandsgracht canal and is a must-visit for anyone who loves falafel. A nice detail: the owner, Mr. Blou, previously worked at several Michelin-starred restaurants.
Elandsgracht 150, Amsterdam – Facebook 

Bar Pamela: Bar Pamala is anything but boring. The interior is colorful, the cocktails and shots flow freely, they have surprising bites and snacks, and a lovely terrace.
Jacob van Lennepstraat 86H, Amsterdam – pamela.amsterdam

Locals Coffee: How could I have forgotten this one in the first draft of this BOB list? I'm a regular here myself and hadn't even thought of it. In case you haven't heard of Locals Coffee yet… it's one of the best coffee shops in De Pijp. It's truly meant for catching up with friends and having lunch, not a place to plop down with your laptop. Offline coffee lovers, it is. They also have a lovely terrace.
First Jacob van Campenstraat 27-H, Amsterdam – localscoffee.nl

 

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Ricardo's Eatery: A classic on Javastraat that many of you probably know. For takeaway, delivery, or to eat in. For all your sweet drink cravings you can't find everywhere and the most delicious nasi with chicken. While there are many other delicious options on the menu, like moksi alesi and roti, I rarely browse them because I already know what I want.
Javastraat 47, Amsterdam – eetricardos.nl

Canary Club & The FoodhallenIt's so impressive what the guys from these now-important Amsterdam establishments have accomplished. The Kanarieclub is an all-day hotspot where you can relax with your laptop in the morning and dine and win in the evening. And the Foodhallen, perfect for a bite to eat before a movie.
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – kanarieclub.nl

Maze: This is the place to be in Amsterdam for cocktail, soul food, and poetry evenings. It guarantees a special night out in Oud Zuid, near Vondelpark. Enjoy African-Caribbean food, linger for a cocktail, and keep an eye out for special performances at their events.
Amstelveenseweg 53 Amsterdam – labyrinthamsterdam.nl

 

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Reggae Rita's: The go-to place for Jamaican food in Amsterdam West. If you're looking for something different than sandwiches and cheese for a business lunch, you've come to the right place. You can eat in or have Rita's food delivered to your door during a night in with Netflix. Whatever you're in the mood for!
Frederik Hendrikstraat 22, Amsterdam – reggaerita.com

Fresh Leaves: If you're in the mood for BBQ chicken, I've been told this is one of the places to go. They're in World of Food, definitely a food court worth exploring for its variety of delicious food from all over the world. Handy: they also deliver!
Develstein 100C, Amsterdam

Majesty Cake: They're works of art. Majesteit Taart's cakes. Almost too beautiful to eat, though I highly recommend you do. The cakes and pastries are just as delicious as they look, I can tell you from personal experience. We also offer custom cakes!
Javastraat 5, Amsterdam – majestycake.nl

 

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African Kitchen: I haven't been there myself yet, but I'm intrigued. African Kitchen in Southeast is the place to be for West African food, specifically Nigerian specialties.
Wisseloord 85, Amsterdam – Africankitchen.nl

Nono Cakes: Are you vegan or have a cow's milk allergy? Then you'll want to keep Nono Cakes in mind. This pastry shop in Southeast Amsterdam makes the most delicious vegan, and therefore cruelty-free, pastries, cakes, and tarts every day.
Veldhuizenstraat 5, Amsterdam – nonocakes.com

Yemaya: A vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Southeast with a beautiful story and a strong focus on the community. Healthy, delicious, and fresh daily. The menu is diverse, from pitas to soup and vegan burgers and pizza. I've been told the peanut soup is a must-try!
Reigersbos 3A, Amsterdam – yemaya.estate

 

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