Eating out alone in Amsterdam – it may sound terrifying to some, but like a party to others. Whatever team you are on, a solo dinner is a fun challenge and may open your eyes. Enjoy the flavors even more, contact with strangers, and not having to be accountable to anyone. Does that sound like music to your ears? Then, discover the best restaurants in Amsterdam for a solo dinner.
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Eating out alone in Amsterdam – you want to visit these 9 restaurants on your own
Not having to share anything, dining for as long as you want, and enjoying a book, magazine, or unashamedly staring into space: there is little better than an excellent solo dinner, as anyone who has had it knows. tried. Eating out alone in Amsterdam becomes a real treat at the restaurants below.
Calisto
You will find Calisto, an Italian restaurant and boutique hotel, a stone’s throw from The Movies cinema. From the brains behind Café Binnenvisser, you can be sure that the food is good. The menu is concise and also consists of some smaller dishes. End your evening with The Movies, and you have the perfect recipe for a night out with yourself.
Haarlemmerdijk 61, Amsterdam, calistoamsterdam.nl
Ken Sushi
You don’t dine alone at Ken Sushi because you eat with a group using the classic menu for the entire restaurant. With each course, the chef explains what you eat and where the fish, meat, or other ingredients come from. It’s as fun as a date but as fun as a solo dinner with a complete evening program.
Geldersekade 19, Amsterdam, kensushi.nl
Bird
On the Zeedijk, you will find two branches of our favorite Thai restaurant in Amsterdam: Bird. One location is in a snack bar (where the portions are large and you can also sit, whether or not in a hectic environment). At the restaurant, you dine entirely in Thai style. The service at Bird is super fast, and the dining pace is high. If you are looking for a relatively quick bite, Bird is one of the best restaurants for dining alone in Amsterdam.
Zeedijk 72-74 and Zeedijk 77, Amsterdam, thai-bird.nl</ a>
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The Ysbreeker
From morning to evening, you can go to the Ysbreeker for all your cravings – from coffee and cake to an extensive lunch, snacks, drinks, and dinner. Café-restaurant De Ysbreeker has several large tables where you can sit, but the smaller tables at the front of the restaurant are also sufficient for a solo dinner. Make it a cultural evening by walking to nearby Carré afterward.
Weesperzijde 23, Amsterdam, deysbreeker.nl
Café De Jaren
In the heart of the center is Café de Jaren, loved by young and old tourists and locals. The ample space offers plenty of options for a solo lunch or dinner; choose a place at the large reading table or a small table by the window. You will find various classics, Caesar salad, avocado toast, steak, and salmon fillet on the menu. It is also suitable for a spontaneous evening out because you cannot make a reservation.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20, Amsterdam, cafedejaar.nl
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Café Parlotte
One of our favorite places in Amsterdam is on the Westerstraat: Café Parlotte. The friendly and knowledgeable staff recommends the best wines, helps you choose matching dishes, and offers a a helping hand for everyone with choice stress. One of our favorite places for an evening out alone in Amsterdam, especially if you manage to get a seat at the bar.
Westerstraat 182, Amsterdam, parlotte.nl
Esh Pitabar
Where Martinot was located until recently, Esh Amsterdam opened – a piteria and bar where owners and brothers Ilan and Joël Benamara honor their Israeli roots. So, Oud-Zuid has a brand new, tasteful hotspot. Thanks to its approachable and warm atmosphere, Esh Pitabar is the ideal place to eat alone in Amsterdam.
Moreelsestraat 1-3, Amsterdam, esh.amsterdam
Eating out alone in Amsterdam can also be done at these restaurants
Cecconis
Cecconi’s is the globally renowned restaurant associated with Soho House. You eat Italian; lunch and dinner are perfect for a solo affair. The restaurant area is covered with white table linen; the lounge area has small tables and a cozy atmosphere.
Spuistraat 210, Amsterdam, sohohouse.com/en-us /restaurants/cecconis
Louie Louie
At Louie Louie in Amsterdam East, there is always a lively atmosphere. You eat Mexican and South American, with small dishes, and you order a number. The small tables by the window are perfect for a solo dinner. Take a seat at the long tables to meet new people.
Linaeusstraat 11, Amsterdam, louielouie.nl
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TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ 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 several locations in Amsterdam.
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