The Best Restaurant in Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

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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.

Café Bern

$$ | Nieuwmarkt

This dark, woody, and well-loved café—as cozily cluttered as a Jan Steen painting seen through a ’70s filter—has been serving the same simple cheese fondue for decades, along with a steak entrecôte that you cook at the table. Order a salad to start (there are five types to choose from) and then dunk bite-size bread bits into the gooey melted cheese. The atmosphere is boisterous and friendly: you'll very likely be sharing a communal table with a group of locals out for a night on the town.

Nieuwmarkt 9, Amsterdam, 1011 JR, Netherlands
020-622–0034
Known For
  • Hearty Swiss food and wine
  • Popular locals' hangout: do make reservations
  • Inexpensive eats
Restaurant Details
No lunch
Reservations essential

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