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The three islands between Centraal Station and Westerpark are somewhat removed from the rest of the city, but they're the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner with lovely river views.
On the southern banks of the IJ River, in an area with few places to eat, this award-winning French-Dutch restaurant ups the bar by using international ingredients in creative combinations in its tasting menus. Visually, MOS's relaxing blue decor enhances but never competes with the real star of the scenery: the view through the windows.
With a delightful terrace on a quiet residential square, this friendly neighborhood café serves an eclectic mix of meals inspired by Dutch pub food standards, but given a twist. Whilst there are plenty of choices for carnivores nestled among the vegetarian toasties and meat-free burgers, the main focus is plant-based.
