3 Best Restaurants in Westerpark, Amsterdam

Following her successful blog "Nourish Atelier" and four popular vegetarian cookbooks, Swedish chef Nina Olsson brings flavorful recipes to life once again. This time, it's a charming green brasserie serving plant-based comfort food made with seasonal ingredients and an eclectic fusion of spices. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, this neo-bistro offers delightful vegetarian and vegan dishes perfectly portioned for sharing. Some of the most sought-after plates include ultrasavory bucatini with pecorino, and succulent aubergine with feta yogurt, salsa verde, and chili oil. Pair your meal with a selection of (natural) wines, or choose from bespoke cocktails. Add a slice of burned Basque cheesecake topped with cherry sauce for a sweet finish.

This airy spot west of the Jordaan is an industrial monument: for a century, it housed a plant that pumped water from coastal dunes. Now, under a sky-high ceiling, it's a popular destination for international cuisine, from rib-eye béarnaise and steak tartare to crowd-pleasing seafood platters piled high with oysters, clams, mussels, and optional crab or lobster. The restaurant usually bustles with families and larger groups. If it's too noisy for you, ask for a table on the peaceful terrace. The sticky toffee cake is an after-dinner winner.

There's plenty of outdoor seating at this spacious restaurant located within Westerpark, and the indoor portion is separated by retractable glass walls, making this the perfect destination to enjoy the weather and a good meal on a lazy afternoon or evening. The lunch and dinner menu is mostly café-style classics, including soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers (veggie, too), steak, and fish. On weekends, they often fire up the grill and host live music and outdoor parties during the spring and summer months.