Buon appetito per tutti at these Italian restaurants
Is there anyone who does not like a Italian dish? Anti-pasti, caprese salad, pizza, pastas
and risottos. Not all healthy, but so delicious! Yourlbb made a list with the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. Hotspots where you can eat real Italian food. And do not forget to finish your meal with a delicious Italian coffee! Buon appetito!
Fa. Pekelhaaring | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
Pekelharing has been our favourite for years! Here you can eat good Italian food for a good price. This hotspot on the Van Wou is always busy, so make sure you book a table!
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Koevoet | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
An Italian restaurant with a tradition Italian kitchen! Koevoet in de Jordaan serves anti-pasti, fish- and meat dishes and several pastas.
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Campo de’ Fiori | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
In the centre of Amsterdam you’ll find Campo de’ Fiori! A cozy Italian restaurant where they have delicious Italian dishes on the menu.
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Eddy Spaghetti | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
Go here for pastas and bruschetta’s! Classic Italian dishes, every day of the week (even on Monday!).
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Spaghetteria | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
You can find Spaghetteria in both Amsterdam West and the Pijp. Go here for no nonsense pastas. The menu changes regularly and beside vegan and non-vegan pastas they also have some gluten free pastas!
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Toscanini | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
A authentic Italian restaurant in the Jordaan! Favourites by many of us so make sure you book a table!
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Pazzi | ITALIAN RESTAURANT AMSTERDAM
This restaurant is so popular and not only by us. They’ve opened their second restaurant in Amsterdam already. We love to enjoy their pizzas on the terrace or celebrate the weekend with our favourite dish: the Italian tappa’s and wine!
Pazzi, De Clercqstraat 93 & Eerste Looiersdwarsstraat 4, pazziamsterdam.nl
Lalotta | ITALIAN RESTAURANT AMSTERDAM
Lalotta is thé place for the tastiest and most healthy pizzas of Amsterdam. They prepare all their pizzas in a classical wood stone oven and offer more than the classical pizzas only. Tip: try the special pizza with meat and truffle. Mmmm!
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Holy Ravioli | Italian restaurant Amsterdam
For some fresh pasta you should go to Holy Ravioli in West! The menu includes delicious ravioli classic as well as a number of seasonal dishes and there is always a pasta of the day! This is also a delicate take-out.
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Cantinetta | ITALIAN RESTAURANT AMSTERDAM
Do you love delicious pasta en good wine? Then is Cantinetta the perfect restaurant for you. It’s a cozy place, that you’ll love it to sit there for hours. Oh, and don’t forget to ask for the dessert menu; the shortbread cookies are delicious!
Cantinetta, De Clerqstraat 105, cantinetta.nl
Do you miss a nice Italian restaurant? Let us know!
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
COMFORTABLE // €€
☾ 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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| PS: Traveling to Amsterdam with kids? My other website Travelkids.co & @travelkids.co is dedicated to family friendly travel. Check it out here >>
With love,
Anne
