The Best Restaurant in Medieval Center, Amsterdam

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Restaurants in Amsterdam's historic center tend to have loads of character but are often filled with tourists. Although it's not the best area to find a gourmet feast, for a casual Dutch-focused meal with a lot of atmosphere, the Centrum's the place to be.

Kaagman & Kortekaas

$$$$ Fodor's Choice

Fans of fabulous nose-to-tail dining have faithfully been placing themselves in the experienced hands of chef Giel Kaagman and sommelier and host Bram Kortekaas since 2015. Their namesake eatery, which has been a leading light in the local bistronomy movement, sits along a medieval alley in the heart of tourist hell, where multiple levels arranged around a slightly sunken kitchen allow some diners to feel like they’re part of the action. Regularly changing four-, five-, or six-course chef’s menus keep things fresh, but there’s usually homemade charcuterie, plenty of traditional techniques and a few offal surprises—picky eaters, you’ve been warned!

Sint Nicolaasstraat 43, 1012 NJ, Netherlands
020-233–6544
Known For
  • High-end dining in a no-frills, informal setting
  • Creative chef’s menus, featuring foraged ingredients, venison and offal
  • A wine list with finesse
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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