Hidden gem of Rembrandtplein: Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn Amsterdam
Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn Amsterdam is a very nice, trendy restaurants at Rembrandtplein. Although I must admit I always try to avoid Rembrandtplein (read: too touristy), I therefore also missed this hidden gem! The food here is delicious but Van Rijn is also the perfect place for cocktails. And besides that, the place looks pretty cool. I had an amazing evening here, and I bet you will too.
The chef of Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn asked us if he could surprise us with the Menu du Chef; a changing 5-course dinner with chef’s favourites. I, of course, wanted to try that! Although they also have a very extensive menu here that makes your mouth water. Carpaccio, steak and duck, salmon, lobster and risotto. Many great options, but if you can’t choose, a 5-course dinner is the perfect solution!
Bon apetit X Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn Amsterdam
To celebrate the weekend, we started with a nice glass of cava and some bread. The chef gave us an appetiser of cauliflower and pesto with it. Although I’m guessing not everyone’s a fan of cauliflower, this was surprisingly tasty. A great way to start your dinner!
Then we were served different small dishes such as smoked salmon, pickled in beet. Lobster tartare with marinated cabbage and lotus. And steak with black pudding and romanesco (mini cauliflower). As desert we had vanilla panna cotta, stewed pears, rose petals and dark chocolate. Oh my, all of this was so delicious! Al these special flavours, so soft, so tasteful! You could taste that they only use fresh products of the best quality. And nice to know: they cook with seasonal ingredients as much as possible.
Cocktailtime X Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn Amsterdam
After dinner I fancied a cocktail. Something with vodka. So the bartender made something special with passion fruit, vodka and cava. Sooo yummy! On weekends a DJ plays some music here, so after dinner you have to stay and hang at the bar for a nightcap. Just tell the bartender your favourite flavors, and he will make a cocktail specially made for you!
Can’t wait to have dinner at Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn Amsterdam again and try another 5-course dinner. And do you want to go clubbing after dinner at Van Rijn, then go can go to Club ABE! Or always a nice idea: to the movies at Tuschinski!
More hotspots at Amsterdam City Center?
>> Food & drinks >>
Pressroom >> Metropolitain >> Waterkant >> Salmuera >> Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn >> Woo Bros >> De Huyschkaemer >>San George >> Hannekes Boom >> Kessens
>> Shopping >>
Koko Coffee & Design >> Hutspot >> Concept Store Jan >> Gilian Originals >> Lena >> Tenues de Nîmes >> Locals >> & Other Stories >> Les Deux Frères >> Anna + Nina
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
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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.
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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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