13 X restaurants in Amstelveen that are surprisingly fun

Just outside Amsterdam, you'll find the municipality of Amstelveen. It's a quieter, greener spot to unwind from the bustling city. With a large indoor shopping mall, the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest), and numerous restaurants and cafes, it's the perfect place for a leisurely stroll, shopping, and a bite to eat and drink. But which places are truly worth visiting? We've compiled a list of 13 surprisingly good (cafe) restaurants in Amstelveen. 

13 X restaurants in Amstelveen you want to know

Bistro Troost

Located in Amstelveen's Old Village, near their renowned two-Michelin-star restaurant De Poel, Toost offers an accessible culinary experience. The menu features a variety of dishes, from French classics to modern flavors. Order multiple dishes to sample everything, without the obligation of shared dining.
Village Street 90, Amstelveen – bistrotoost.nl

Saigon Caphe

Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Saigon Càphê. With homemade iced tea, fresh spring rolls, and a heaping bowl of phó, it's like having lunch in Vietnam.
City Square 12, Amstelveen – saigoncaphe.nl

Buenos Aires

Craving a delicious piece of Argentinian meat? At Buenos Aires in the Old Village, you'll find the tastiest steaks, empanadas, and Mexican fajitas. Tip: Book online in advance, as it can get very busy.
Village Street 23, Amstelveen – baires.nl

The WineKitchen at Sea

The restored historic building, De Bajes, now houses The Winekitchen at Sea. At this seafood restaurant, you'll find delicious seafood dishes paired with excellent wines. It's also a great place to enjoy drinks on the terrace in the summer.
Ouderkerkerlaan 2, Amstelveen – thewinekitchenatsea.nl

The WineKitchen at Sea, Amstelveen

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St. Anne's Church

This former church has been transformed into a fun all-day hotspot. Fancy lunch after your walk or a cozy evening of drinks with friends? It's all possible here. They regularly host fun events, so keep an eye on the calendar.
Amsterdamseweg 22, Amstelveen – anna-amstelveen.nl

Restaurant Aan De Poel

At this two-star restaurant in Amstelveen, you can enjoy exquisite dishes prepared in the open kitchen, where guests can also watch. For the full experience, order the chef's menu.
Handweg 1, Amstelveen – aandepoel.nl

The Young Dikkert

The restaurant is located in a former sawmill, a unique location built in 1672. At De Jonge Dikkert, it's all about constant innovation and rejuvenation, striving for a unique, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious dinner.
Amsterdamseweg 104a, Amstelveen – jongedikkert.nl

Tanuki Izakaya

It's a bit of a search to find the entrance, but once inside, Tanuki offers an authentic Japanese experience. With a wide selection of sushi, tempura, and donburi dishes, you'll be thrilled! Tip: make a reservation in advance, as it's almost always packed!
Pieter Lastmanweg 9, Amstelveen – amstelveen.izakayatanuki.com

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Amber Garden

Authentic Chinese dining with a modern twist is available at Amber Garden. Order a variety of small plates to share and sample a variety of dishes.
Van Heuven Goedhartlaan 15, Amstelveen – ambergarden.nl

Damso

With an afternoon and evening shift, Damso is a great, low-key spot in Amstelveen for Korean food. The beef bulgogi is highly recommended. Can you handle spicy food? Then definitely try the chicken bulgogi, which you can order in varying degrees of spiciness.
Village Street 88, Amstelveen – Damso Facebook page

Day Foodbar

Rain or shine, you can always sit outside on the terrace at Day. Enjoy the sunshine in the summer, and in the winter, sit on the specially decorated winter terrace. A cozy all-day hotspot in the center of Amstelveen.
City Square 52, Amstelveen – dayfoodbar.nl

Sunday Amstelveen

Sunday Amstelveen is a unique floating food bar, located on the beautiful Poel. This floating pavilion is a new concept from the owners of DAY Foodbar. Stop by for a cozy lunch, drinks, or dinner in the atmospheric restaurant or greenhouse, or relax on the sunny terrace that literally floats on the water.
Avenue Nieuwer-Amstel 1, Amstelveen – sundayamstelveen.nl

Ron Gastrobar

We can just barely count it as Amstelveen, thankfully! Because Ron Gastrobar on the Amstelzijde is one of our favorite restaurants in Amstelveen. At Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, you'll enjoy authentic Indonesian dishes with a modern twist.
Amstelzijde 51, Amstelveen – rongastrobar.nl

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