Selva Amsterdam
© Restaurant Selva, @selva.restaurant

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June 17, 2024
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Selva Amsterdam: this Latin American restaurant has the most beautiful view of the capital

Fancy a high-end dining experience? Opened last year, Selva Amsterdam offers it in every way, located on the 24th floor of nhow Amsterdam RAI – the new hotspot of Amsterdam-Zuid. Thanks to its unique flavors and breathtaking interior, you'll briefly feel transported to South America.

Why you really want to visit Selva Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Rivierenbuurt has a great new hotspot, with the opening of Selva Amsterdam last year, on the rooftop of the nhow hotel Amsterdam RAI. We've been fans since its opening, as such a chic, high-altitude restaurant with international allure is something we don't have in our capital yet. Selva embodies the Amazon; the restaurant and rooftop bar are an ode to the surrounding rainforest. This concept is carried through down to the smallest detail, from the unique menu to the interior.

The special interior of Selva Amsterdam

Selva's interior immediately evokes a special feeling upon entering. Design agency El Equipo Creativo transformed the restaurant into a place that breathes the jungle. Imagine a space with natural hues like brown and green, and abundant plants. Even those who have never been to the jungle can instantly picture it after a visit to Selva. The aromas of South American cuisine only enhance the experience.

Selva Amsterdam

© Restaurant Selva, @selva.restaurant

Selva Amsterdam

© Restaurant Selva, @selva.restaurant

Menu Selva Amsterdam

At Selva Amsterdam, you'll enjoy classic Latin American cuisine, yet the chefs know how to give every dish a modern twist. Unique ceviche and pan de yuca with cheese (a Brazilian delicacy) are must-try starters, but the wide selection of grilled fish and meats is also not to be missed. If you're traveling with a group, go for the 800g sea bass—trust us, you've never tasted it like this before. The same goes for the extensive selection of grilled meats, such as wagyu beef.

taste original, top-quality cocktails at Sonora

A rooftop restaurant wouldn't be complete without an equally good cocktail bar. That's how Sonora was born. At Sonora, they don't just make any cocktails: all the recipes are based on ancient stories and legends from Latin America. Manager Rudi Giovanni is a true cocktail expert – the bartender has won several international awards. Rudi also knows how to surprise non-drinkers; his mocktails have become just as popular with an international crowd. If you've had a few too many drinks at the end of the evening – we can easily imagine that – you can simply book one of the luxurious rooms in the nhow hotel.

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