For the best gyros you need to go to meat & greek amsterdam
Greek food… I love it! Although I do think that the amount of places where you can get real good Greek food is on the low side. But, good news for everyone who thinks the same, because for the yummiest gyros sandwich (and more!) we can now go to Meat & Greek Amsterdam on the Utrechtsestraat. Mano Paraschos and Sarah Deneux also share the love for Greek cuisine. A fast, casual dining concept with good gyros sandwiches was missing in Amsterdam and that’s why these two have opened Meat & Greek on the Utrechtsestraat. Their dream was always to have their own place, and since last week that dream has become reality.
Don’t expect a huge variety of dishes on the menu at Meat & Greek, or a Greek-style decorated restaurant with a huge image of Zeus. No, this is an urban style Greek place with a light and modern interior, that specializes in the only Greek classic, Gyros. Sandwiches made with fresh meat from the region, made with their own spices and combined with fresh Greek Pita from a Greek bakery, mixed lettuce and cherry tomatoes, and a topping of your choice.
The menu is small, but you’ll have the chance to put together your own Pita or meal. The base Gyros is pork, Green Gyros (chicken from the vegetarian butcher made with their own spices), or Merguez sausages made with beef and lamb from Brandt & Levie, completed with toppings of your choice (like the HomeMEATsauce and creamy feta cheese with red peperoni). And of course, the homemade Tzatziki can’t be forgotten!
Meat & Greek Amsterdam is open from 12.00 – 22.00! Beside the tasty sandwiches, you can also go here for a real Greek frappé. Tip for all the iced coffee lovers!
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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