Truly unpretentious, Apollonia is one of the dreamiest spots for a late spring or summer lunch in the city. We adore settling in on their sun-drenched terrace perched on Marineterrein for creative sandwiches, natural wines and delicious small bites. While we like it best at lunchtime, it’s also great for breakfast (from 10:00 AM), aperitivi or dinner.

Beautifully situated at the crux of two little canals, Entrepot is stunning before you even step inside. The interior, like many of our favourite restaurants in the city, is sleek & pared back with an industrial edge. The food employs similar restraint, elevating simple, fresh local ingredients & pairing them with an exciting, dynamic wine list. You could come here weekly & never get bored.

Good luck pronouncing the name of this trendy, spacious restaurant if you’re not a native speaker. But luckily, your mouth will be far better occupied gobbling up the simple yet delicious food. Because it’s a bright, spacious room, it’s a great place to dine with a group – they’ll also do a well-priced set menu for you. The killer wine list jam packed with excellent German wines only makes it all the more appealing.

This cosy, intimate restaurant nestled in Amsterdam’s Rapenburg is enamoured with the idea of serving only the best seasonal products from local craft suppliers. If that isn’t tempting enough, their focus on top-notch wine pairings should sufficiently lure you inside. Though they’re not open for lunch, the kitchen is still churning out their delicious food until quite late, so it’s a great spot to pop into after the ballet.