3 Best Restaurants in Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam

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Some of Amsterdam's most interesting and creative chefs can be found beyond the traditional tourist destinations in the Old-Zuid neighborhood.

Anne&Max

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One of five Anne&Max outposts in Amsterdam, this self-described "urban living room" is a great place to rest your tired feet after a long walk in nearby Vondelpark. There's decent coffee, cake, and plenty of healthy organic and vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch.

Amstelveenseweg 196, 1075 XS, Netherlands
020-754–9436
Known For
  • Homemade carrot cake
  • "energy shake" (mango, banana, ginger, carrot, apple, and chia seeds)
  • House-made sodas

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Frietboutique

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Frietboutique is famous in Zuid and beyond as the purveyor of ''all your guilty pleasures.'' From fresh hand-cut friet (Dutch fries) and crispy croquettes to artisan ijs (ice cream), this is indeed the place to satisfy all your sweet and savory cravings.
Johannes Verhulststraat 107 h, 1071 MX, Netherlands
020-664–0809
Known For
  • Delicious fries with truffle mayonnaise
  • Signature Champagne ice cream, made with Moët et Chandon
  • Choc-Krok (a chocolate croquette with red pepper)

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Spaghetteria

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It's a simple yet effective formula: steaming bowls of freshly prepared pasta, plus a few choice house wines. There are always only six pastas on offer (two vegetarian, two seafood, and two meat-based), but that may be part of the easy appeal of this mini–pasta bar emporium. There are other locations throughout Amsterdam, though the Olympiaplein outpost is more spacious than most.
Olympiaplein 176, 1076 AM, Netherlands
020-737–0960
Known For
  • Penne all'Arabbiata
  • Communal tables and a convivial atmosphere
  • Tiramisu

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