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The Nieuwmarkt square and surrounding area are home to an eclectic mix of upscale eateries at the beating heart of Nieuwmarkt, and student-friendly (read: reasonably priced) hangouts that surround it. The adjoining streets are dotted with the type of venue that lives up to the reputation of Amsterdam as a laid-back, chilled-out European capital. Perfect places to linger over a glass of wine or a pilsje (a little glass of beer), a snack, or a meal.
This bright, minimalist and slightly retro restaurant is on one of the city's broadest canals has a long-standing reputation for serving vegetarian dishes (even 40 years ago). Today, you can choose from a three- to five-course seasonal menu with vegan options or a thematic chef's menu, which could be "an ode to the Dutch seas."
