When you hear the word Rijks, your mind likely automatically heads to stunning still lifes & Dutch genre paintings. These days, though, there’s even more to it. Rijks is a wonderful fine dining restaurant at the base of the museum with bright young chef Joris Bijdendijk at the helm. The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients & makes heavy use of vegetables from their own garden.

Both the espresso & filter coffee (which are roasted in-house) options change on a regular basis, so you’ll always have something fresh & exciting to drink when you’re here. They also serve up a wonderful range of sweet & savoury snacks, so it’s easy to spend an afternoon here nibbling on something delicious while you sip top-notch espresso after top-notch espresso.

Though many people know Amsterdam for its festival scene, particularly Dekmantel & ADE, it’s also home to an incredible, historic music venue that just so happens to be world famous. Paradiso also serves as a cool cultural centre, so you should check their website to find out what exciting things are going on in the near future. Get ready to get groovy.

Taking over a space from a beloved restaurant can be tricky, as the old ardent supporters are likely to lament the changeover. Miraculously, Restaurant Watergang has managed to fill the very big shoes of La Cacerola. The table d'hote menu at Restaurant Watergang changes monthly and focuses on inventive takes on hearty comfort food classics. The service is friendly & attentive without being overbearing, so it's a great spot for a long, tranquil dinner.