What a charming spot! Just steps from my departure gate, this gorgeous little spot is bright, chic,…read moreand just perfect for a little pause before returning (alas) to reality. In addition to a highly respectable selection of champagne and champagne cocktails, you can also find beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, including espresso drinks. There is a food menu, but I didn't try anything this time. Excellent service, too. I highly recommend this spot if you have an international flight departing from the F gates.

Esquire Magazine in its recent article on top 10 airport bars included Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar…read moreon its Top 10 Airport Bar list, so during a layover, I thought it would be worth a try, even at 9am. I was definitely impressed with the bubbly, food, and decor, and the gigantic aquarium (with Corenwyn bottles?) is a nice draw for kids and adults. But the towering wall of bottles behind the counter is equally impressive. Once there, you order at the counter from a menu that includes various shellfish and smoked fish. A good way to start is their champagne and oyster special, where for 17 euros you get a glass of Tattinger plus 3 plump oysters. They also had a wide variety of sandwiches - shrimp, herring, mackeral, eel, etc. I tried the herring and it arrived in a small roll, plus onions and pickles. Delicious! I would definitely recommend Bubbles as a nice upscale option for any layover at Schiphol.

Right on the south corner of the Nieuwe Meer lake... actually is more on the canal but still a…read moreperfect position right in front of the water just outside the busy Amsterdam center. On a nice sunny day is the perfect spot in the afternoon. The terrace between the road and the water.. actually already on the water is just lovely. Very friendly home style and run service. Kind of a local flavour pub. you can enjoy the standard bar food and of course beer... beer.. and frits :) Inside is very ample on two floor with an additional terrace on the second floor. Nothing fancy but definitely a nice spot int he sun. Easy to reach by bike following the Nieuwemeerdijk.

Gezellig - Awesome place! I was skeptical at first. I saw the outside of this establishment on a…read more"House Hunters International" episode in Amsterdam. Since it's my favorite place, I looked it up on maps and saved it. When I was there a month or so later, I was riding my bike in the afternoon and saw someone sitting near the front window working on his MacBook with a nice glass or white wine. I immediately slammed the brakes and parked my bike! Fortunately I had my MacBook so I could get some work done and drink some great wine at 4 PM (16:00 hours). Bottom line is you simply purchase a 20-30 euro card (or whatever you want) when you get there and can just choose from any wine in the restaurant. It's awesome. The notable thing is, the bartenders are wonderful and very helpful. They don't just let you fend for yourself, they assist you, give you advice, even free samples! Awesome place. Also, great food too! Try the oysters! They have bitterballen (of course) all day - then dinner and food all night. My favorite dinner place in Overtoom. Don't be afraid as I was the first time - when it was really crowded. Friendly and warm place - gezellig!

Very nice place with a fancy but yet casual vibe. It's mainly a wine bar but serves nice food…read morearound the clock. The salads are classic, but nicely made. Everything is fresh and service is very friendly. We actually did not try the wines but they should have something for everyone. The beer assortment was limited however. All in all a great place for lunch or a glass of wine!

From the owner: Trotse bewoner van het Oude Dorp van Amstelveen, gevestigd in het voormalig café 'Het Dorstige…read moreHert'. Een brasserie zoals het hoort: ongedwongen, puur, eerlijk, lekker eten, relaxt een drankje drinken en vooral voor gezelligheid in een sfeervolle omgeving! De keuken is een mix van modern mediterraans, met het oog op lokale streekproducten en al het goede dat de traditionele Spaanse, Italiaanse en Franse keuken te bieden hebben. Soms van ver, maar het meest uit de regio. Biologisch, dagelijks geleverd, seizoensgebonden en verser dan vers. Een uitdagende kaart en een excellente sellectie aan wijnen. Een plek om heerlijk lang te tafelen.

THis may have been the best meal we had in Amsterdam (though we had multiple excellent ones...)…read more We borrowed bikes from the Leonardo boutique and biked around the city, and had a lovely, lovely day.. Came across this place serendipitously and it seemed like a nice place to try. Had exquisite service, sat outside, all that great stuff.. Wine food, you know how it goes. Located in a really cute neighborhood the whole experience was a win, win, win... Highly recco and would be eager to return!

Absolutely delicious - the variety of pinchos was outstanding and they were all truly delicious…read more Staff was very attentive and welcoming - highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant!

Amazing food and friendly staff. Order in small plates to try a bit of everything. Nicely priced…read more Indoor and outdoor seating available as well. Super quaint and such a nice spot to eat solo or meet with friends. Very shareable! Each plate is roughly 6-8 euro.

Outstanding food, all fresh from local markets and so delicious. Staff was very friendly and…read morehelpful. Was one of the best meals in Amsterdam as I highly recommend. Cody restaurant with outdoor patio across the street from food hallen

The Taxi driver we were using, asked us if we would like to eat at…read more an unique restaurant? We said definitely. He and his family had eaten here and he recommended it. It appears to be family owned and the four chefs operate almost in front of you. It was very interesting to watch them prepare the orders. We started off with French raw oysters, small but very tasty. My main course was Fried sea bass, very good. My wife had a seafood salad with lobster, etc. Very good. Excellent service, priced high. Amstelveen, The Netherlands.

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant/bar. It is family-owned and operated, who are…read moregenuine class acts and are really fun people. I went during the evening hours to meet up a good friend who is an Amsterdam local, throwing a get together for work colleagues. The ambiance is casual, but has a very hip feel (in a good way). Not sure what it looks like during the day, but at night, space is cleared out for socializing and the service is quick, friendly and fun. The father also went around with some hor d'oeuvres that were delicious. So if that's any indication of how the food is at the restaurant during the day, then I'm sure it's amazing. If you're looking for a great time to catch up with a friend, meet other fun locals or want to grab a drink at a cool relaxed bar, then this is your place. I would also recommend trying their full menu during the day!

The owners and servers that work at this bar are absolutely incredible and went above and beyond…read morefor my friends about a week ago. I've spent the summer living in Amsterdam and had a group of friends come to visit last week. Their Air B&B was right down the street from Bar Leijten. Unfortunately for my friends, the owner of the Air B&B provided incorrect contact information, leaving them stranded on the street with their luggage while they tried to get ahold of him. After moving over to Bar Leijten to have a drink while they figured their situation out, the staff went above and beyond to not only accommodate our huge (and flustered) group, but also to help them track down alternative accommodations in the area. I have never encountered such a friendly, helpful, and all around incredible group of people. They truly bent over backwards to help. To top it off, the food (hummus and charcuterie plate) that we ordered was super tasty and filling, and the beer was cold, perfect, and plentiful. Definitely stop in to support this awesome group of people if you're in the neighborhood!

Excellent wood-fired pizza, best crust ever, a good variety of menu choices. Also, great location,…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff. Very reasonably priced. Going back at the first opportunity!

Best pizza I had while living in Hoofddorp in 2016. Close to the cinema too!! Great service and…read moreapps too!

Two Americans stopping in for some olives and wine. LOVE the vibe -- calm, welcoming, low-key. Nice…read morewine list. Great staff. Very comfortable place to come solo as well.

Super cozy wine bar with great bites and awesome viiiiiibes. Super chill, great staff, low key…read moreambiance and just a fun and enjoyable place to grab a drink, have a date night and relax! Insta Cabbage your enthusiasm for these greens... Pointed cabbage Squid - radish Confit Jerusalem artichoke Millefeuille potato Bread with bone marrow butter @barcentraalamsterdam Natural wine bar / bistro extraordinaire Reservations through website. Amsterdam