These wonderful sister restaurants are located in Amsterdam Oost, between the Indische Buurt & the Dapperbuurt. Wilde Zwijnen is a modern gastropub that serves delicious takes on Dutch classics in an incredibly romantic space, while Wilde Zwijnen Eetbar is an intimate tapas restaurant. The food is so good that the long bike ride is not even the slightest deterrent for us.

These wonderful sister restaurants are located in Amsterdam Oost, between the Indische Buurt & the Dapperbuurt. Wilde Zwijnen is a modern gastropub that serves delicious takes on Dutch classics in an incredibly romantic space, while Wilde Zwijnen Eetbar is an intimate tapas restaurant. The food is so good that the long bike ride is not even the slightest deterrent for us.

Culinary veterans Maitre Juriaan van der Maarel (from gloobles favourite Rijsel) & Steven Broere have crafted an absolute delight of a restaurant in Foer. The name hints at the Dutch verb ‘foerageren’, so it should come as no surprise that the menu leans heavily on seasonal produce from the Netherlands, with the menu changing from top to bottom every two months.

What started as a sourdough hobby project turned into a permanent address in Amsterdam’s Dappermarkt. And it's fast becoming Oost’s neighbourhood baker. Crispy baguette batons are baked alongside traditional rye boules, and cinnamon rolls are served sticky with golden butter. Head for a lunchtime sandwich special and wander over to Oosterpark for the ideal summertime picnic.