Sustainable, freshly cooked and mostly gluten free at Ivo’s Kitchen in Amsterdam
Have you already been to Ivo’s Kitchen in Amsterdam? Hidden at the Witte de Withplein and the hidden gem of De Baarsjes if you ask me.This hotspot gives a very laid back feeling with a colourful vintage interior. A place where you would go to hang out all day or maybe for a quick bite. But don’t be mistaken: Ivo cooks extraordinarily good here! So definitely come here if you want to have a wonderful dinner for a fair price!
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I just love discovering those spots in Amsterdam that are unexceptionally good. With a chef like Ivo you’d imagine a very chic restaurant – considering his excellent cooking. But Ivo and his wife Svetlana wanted to create something different, someplace where you’d feel at home while having great food. I’d say: mission accomplished!
Menu >>> Ivo’s Kitchen Amsterdam
Although we had a table booked near the window, my love and I sat at the bar next to the open kitchen for the whole evening. This way, we could exactly see how Ivo cooked the dishes while he’d tell us more about the ingredients and the cooking techniques he uses. And we could taste all kinds of delicious things too!
Ivo cooks with seasonal vegetables and sustainable products which results to creating refreshing dishes. A must-try appetiser are the homemade couscous croquettes with mint yoghurt sauce. So delicious! But Ivo’s also known for his rhubarb orange sauce! We were able to taste that with a piece of fish and some roasted tomatoes. After that we shared a burger with Palmesteyn ox and we had a place with lamb, ratatouille and potato mash with lavender. Sounds good doesn’t it? It sure tasted impressive! Totally star quality.
Time for dessert >>> Ivo’s Kitchen in Amsterdam
Although we were almost completely full and didn’t have any space left for a dessert, we just had to try the gluten-free chocolate cake. Homemade and just like all the other dishes, it’s incredibly good. Because Ivo’s wife has gluten intolerance, nearly all his dishes are gluten free. Convenient and healthy.
During weekdays you can go to Ivo’s Kitchen in Amsterdam for a lovely dinner. But, during the weekend they’re now also open for lunch! And at the moment they also have a terrace where you can sit for a delicious seasonal soup or salad. Or you can treat yourself with a gluten-free cake of course ;-).
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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