Il Sogno
This self-titled “Italian concept store” is a good place to stop off for authentic Italian espresso with cannoli, before stocking up on Italian essentials such as pasta, own-brand olive oil, and cantuccini (biscotti).
3 Best Restaurants in Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
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.
Restaurant-Café In de Waag
The lofty wood-beam interior of the 15th-century Waag (weigh house), converted into a café and restaurant, is lighted by hundreds of candles that nicely help maintain the building's medieval majesty. Breakfast is served starting at 9 am, and lunch items include salads, flatbreads, and sandwiches. The all-day dining menu will likely include appetizers such as zucchini cannelloni and steak tartare, while you can't go wrong with entrées like côte de boeuf with béarnaise sauce, fondant potatoes, and fava beans. A spacious terrace is open when the weather permits.
Soup en Zo
"Soup Etc" bucks Amsterdam's slow-service trend by being particularly speedy as well as health-conscious. At least four soups are available daily, of which most are vegetarian or vegan. The steaming bowls come with chunky slices of whole-grain bread. The menu also offers tempting salads. There are other locations at Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 54, Haarlemmerstraat 87, and Van Baerlestraat 81.
