Homestyle: Restaurants in Amsterdam

Homestyle: Restaurants in Amsterdam

Homestyle: Restaurants in Amsterdam

When it comes to eating out in Amsterdam, there seem to be two main trends. New style of luxury food in trendy restaurant and more homestyle restaurants. In home style restaurants, the food is clean and tasty and almost home cooked. Often, food in homestyle restaurants is comfort food or served to share with the whole table. Last year, many new restaurants opened their doors in the homestyle category. And they are always super busy. Often because the menu is well-priced and the vibe is relaxed. If you’re up for an easy dinner, these restaurants are perfect to go to on a weeknight. Another great advantage of homestyle restaurants is that you can always stay for a few drinks after dinner.

The best new restaurants serving home-style food are Julius Bar & Grill, Bar Brouw, Huf and Boca’s Park. They are all super trendy and affordable. Food is comfort food with hearty dishes like pulled pork, roast beef or meat platters to share with the whole table.

It’s fun to go to Bakkerswinkel for a home-style breakfast or lunch with sandwiches and cheese or meat. You will immediately feel at home. Also fun: they serve breakfast for two!

In this top 10 list, you will find the top 10 Homestyle restaurants in Amsterdam, where the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is excellent.





Beirut

Arabic food is great for general dining. This kitchen also has a high level of comfort cooking! It is pure and gives you the feeling of home cooked food. Beyrouth on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in the city. It is a family restaurant run by two brothers. There are grandparents cooking in the kitchen. Beirut is known for its great food to share. You can choose from 10-15 tapas dishes served to the entire table. From vegetables to meat and fish, fresh bread, hummus and eggplant are sprinkled.

is recommended for Home style because: At Beirut, you experience the feeling of dining in the owners’ living room, where you enjoy authentic Lebanese food to share.

Anne’s expert advice: Order the combo plate to share!

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Market


Market

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Enter the world of market food. Once a church, the building has high ceilings and is full of colour, character and beauty. The restaurant serves North African, Iranian and Turkish cuisine, where you can choose from a delicious menu or daily specials; you can’t go wrong anyway. Since the establishment is located on the Albert Cuypstraat, it is a great place to go for lunch or dinner after shopping at the market. Most dishes are served to share with the whole table and are served on huge Moroccan dinner plates. If you want home-cooked food, Bazaar is a great Mediterranean option.

is recommended for Home style because: Bazar is a great restaurant to try Arabic comfort food in the cozy De Pijp district.

Jessica’s expert advice: At the market, their main dishes are less than €10. Great for a small budget!

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Fa Pekelhaaring


Fa Pekelhaaring

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Fa Pekelhaaring is one of Amsterdam’s best restaurants for home-cooked Italian food in a stylish interior. This restaurant is always full, so make sure you go early or make a reservation. The interior of the restaurant is a fun mix of vintage and design. This place is open all day and is perfect to go for coffee or lunch. You will immediately feel at home. For lunch, Fa Pekelhaaring has an Italian and Mediterranean inspired menu. There is something or everyone from pasta to meat or fish. This restaurant is great for going out for dinner with friends or family!

is recommended for Home style because: Fa Pekelhaaring is a classic gastropub in Amsterdam where you can enjoy homemade Italian food in a stylish interior.

Anne’s expert advice: Try Vitello Tonato and cheesecake!

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De Bakkerswinkel


De Bakkerswinkel

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Start your morning by enjoying a mouth-watering breakfast at Bakkerswinkel. The Bakkerswinkel, which translates to The Bakery in English, is a cozy cafe that welcomes you the moment you walk in. The aroma of baked goods fills the air. Rustic wooden tables are neatly arranged around the room. The place is illuminated with beautiful fragrant flowers. Visitors can choose from the many delicious items on the menu or simply stop in for a scone and some tea. Have some sweets? Bakkerswinkel also offers an incredible range of pastries and cakes. Amsterdam has three different locations and each has its own personality and charm. Find the one closest to you and make yourself at home.

is recommended for Home style because: For a home-style breakfast, Bakkerswinkel is the place. Order the breakfast plate for two to share.

Jessica’s expert advice: The Bakkerswinkel also offers afternoon tea!

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Rose's Cantina


Rose's Cantina

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Amsterdam might not seem like the most likely place for ‘Nuevo Mexicana’ fare, but Rose’s proves otherwise. This popular eatery serves up fabulous south-of-the-border cuisine and also serves up a good party size. Along with many of the expected favorites, including great fajitas, you’ll find a number of specialties such as pescado a la Veracruzana (grilled fish in onion, tomato and olive sauce) and borrego al chipotle (smoky lamb stew). pepper). Ask the waiter for his personal tip and start with shared starters to taste a bit of everything. Try a strong margarita or one of 20 tequilas and munch on their great nachos while you wait. Steaks and burgers are also available.

is recommended for Home style because: Rose’s Cantina is a Mexican-style restaurant where it’s all about comfort food and sharing.

Anne’s expert advice: They make incredible cocktails at Rose’s Cantina!

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Boca Park


Boca Park

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If you’re looking for a cheap and convenient place to go for dinner with the whole family, Boca Park is a great choice. This cafe style restaurant is located at the foot of Sarphatipark. This park is one of the smallest and most beautiful parks in Amsterdam. Boca’s Park is also located near the famous Albert Cuyp Market. The crowd is younger and you see a lot of students, hipsters, friends and families dining here. The menu is full of tapas and bocas, which are small breads with something delicious on top. Plates are also great for sharing with the table. You can choose from meat to vegetables and cheese to fish. Or ask for a mix of all of the above!

is recommended for Home style because: One of the nicest restaurants in Amsterdam for a shared meal is Boca’s Park. Delicious plates with meat, fish or cheese.

Anne’s expert advice: Boca’s Park is great for going with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday.

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Julius Bar &  Grill


Julius Bar &  Grill

Julius Bar & Grill is a new restaurant in De Pijp, where Witteveen once stood. Julius Jaspers, co-owner of Julius Bar & Grill, is a popular Dutch TV chef and previously owned various restaurants in Amsterdam. Julius Bar & Grill is all about grilled meat and fish. Everything here is about high quality products, so only the best meat and fish are used. Cheap wines are also great. Actually… all the food is very affordable. You can enjoy a burger at Julius for only 15 euros. This place is also great for a family dinner or a home-cooked (or grilled) meal with friends.

is recommended for Home style because: At Julius Bar & Grill, it’s all about high-quality comfort food from the grill. Clean and tasty.

Anne’s expert advice: If you ask nicely, you can take home homemade sauces with cool bottles.

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Phew


Phew

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Reguliersdwarsstraat was once the heart of Amsterdam’s gay scene. Now there are many cool and trendy restaurants. Most of them are owned by restaurant and club entrepreneur Casper Reinders. Huf is the newest addition to the restaurant and bar scene on this lively street. This cafe is located next to the restaurant Bar Paul. Together, Bar Paul and Bar Huf are an ode to Duch photographer Paul Huf. But let’s talk! The food at Huf is clean and a bit rough. Like home cooking from your mother. On the menu, you’ll find sausage and Philly cheesesteak, as well as cheese fondue.

is recommended for Home style because: Bar Huf is located in the middle of the city center on Reguliersdwarsstraat and offers affordable food.

Anne’s expert advice: This is one of the newest hot spots and great for comfort food or cheese fondue!

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Moeders


Moeders

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Give your mom a break from cooking and cleaning and take her to Restaurant Moeders. Moeders, literally translated from English as “Mothers”, is a family restaurant in Amsterdam, especially for Mother’s Day or your Mother’s birthday. The walls are decoratively decorated with a collage of photographs of mothers from around the world; pictures are still being collected. Moeders serves the meal of the day for only 10 euros. Visitors can also choose from an à la carte or three-course menu. With typical Dutch cuisine and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, Moeders will make you feel right at home. A real homestyle restaurant where you can enjoy your mother’s home-cooked food!

is recommended for Home style because: If you’re looking for a restaurant in Amsterdam that serves your mom’s cooking, Moeders is the place to go!

Anne’s expert advice: If it’s your mother’s or wife’s birthday, Moeders will give her a small gift.

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