Benelux Bar, like many of its Noord compatriots, is chill, charming & cool. Come here for craft beer, tasty bites and great vibes.

Killer croquettes? No problem! Top notch coffee? Easy! But pizza? Well, that’s a different story here in Amsterdam. Or at least it used to be until Euro Pizza burst onto the scene in the midst of the city's restaurant boom of 2020. This laidback restaurant is good for more than just excellent pizza, however. Head here for delicious natural wines and thoughtful small plates. Or, for a more fine-dining experience snag a table at their sister spot, Restaurant Europa, next door.

Another of Amsterdam's sprawling, former-industrial garages has been converted into a chic, trendy restobar serving Asian fusion comfort food. Canteen-style, metal-legged chairs and tables stud the brushed, grey floor. A singular tree hugs the corner side, and large panelled windows wrap around the entire space, punctuated by a few stainless steel wall lamps. Nikotin arises from the collaboration between dance club, nachbar, and the easy fine dining space Restaurant Coulisse; it results in a raw, vibrant, and effortlessly cool dining experience. Snacks consisting of grilled milk bread soaked in shiso butter and charred sprouts prepare the palate for the main event: Kimchi-fried burgers, soy-cured egg yolk on roasted carrots, and bowls of golden rice. Make it a menu, or extra large, Nicotine extravaganza, and order a Yuzu sake sour to see you through.