New restaurants in Amsterdam: This is the Barts Boekje list
Look, this is one of those lists that you always want to have at hand. The Barts Boekje list with new restaurants in Amsterdam. Ha! Always useful if you are looking for news and actually have no idea yet what to do The choice is huge. As said: here is a (laundry) list new restaurants in Amsterdam which we think are not to be missed. Save them all.
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What's new(s)
Two of the nicest names from the Wibautstraat area are joining forces again; the chefs of Alba and Lille On Sunday, September 5, we are bringing out everything from the sea and ocean for a special 5-course lunch menu. Book your table quickly, as this is bound to sell out.
Sanaa's Kitchen has already brought her Egyptian culinary skills to several locations in the city. Previously, you could visit Bar Brandstof, Bar Theo, Sebonsa, and Carmen as a pop-up. Lately, she has been seen more often at Eurosoft (or Benelux), and that apparently went down well, because from August 8th Now you can pull up a chair there every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 for an 'Egyptian Breakfast'.
wonton Things are going so well on the Jan Evertsen, we totally understand why they are now also doing the Wonton Express have opened. A place for everyone who just want to enjoy the Dumplings and Buns comfortably at home or in the parkOpen every day from 11:00 to 17:00.
Old West has gained another wine bar; Francois has opened its doors on Douwes Dekkerstraat with little fanfare. We see delicious wines passing by in a lovely corner building with a nice terrace. What's not to like?
Fan of Gitane and/or Massalia? Then you can rub your hands together. After the summer, Angelo, the man behind the two previously mentioned places, is opening two more establishments in the city. The first teasers for Parea (in De Pijp) en Vin Fou (Old West) They're out, and you're already licking your fingers.
Less pleasant news, Shefishe (us first article that dates back to 2016) is going after years close the doors. You only have until August 28 to score the famous Hotdoctopus.
That's the latest hottest Amsterdam hospitality news, scroll down for that laundry list of new Amsterdam...
- The food is excessively good at The Lemmeke, our new go-to in Oud-Zuid.
- Vermouth: hot spot for drinks in Amsterdam-West
- friend: unpretentious French cuisine in the heart of the city center.
- Weinlokal SternGerman classics steal the show here and earned a 9 from Mara Grimm for good reason.
- Furthermore, we think that Vita Lente, Café Susy, The Blue Tit, Café Kompleet, Café Publiek en Bon Burgerbar North allowed (again) on your radar.
- Eatery Van Beeren: great value for money with a lovely courtyard.
- Tacit: high-end dining in Oud-Zuid
- Amsterdam Bouillon Number 2: oeufs mayo, steak frites, and a bottle of wine for a low price, now also in De Pijp. Smaller place than opening (still hot news at Magna Plaza) number 1, but this time *with* a terrace!
- The Broeker House It's not new, but it is on the radar. Nice and old-school, and great value for a bargain.
The generously filled sandwiches of Popov are such a hit on the Van Wou that they decided to expand to the city center!
There is a bunch Slash Turbo 2.0 is in the pipeline at the former Café de With. Names and numbers are still unknown, but it is guaranteed to be a star player.
Angelo – you know, the chef and owner of Gitane and Massalia – is opening no fewer than two new establishments this year. Vin Fou, a small restaurant with a French soul where you from September can just drop by and Parea, an contemporary stick bar in De Pijp, where you from November can join us. Can't wait!
Restaurant Motief It is becoming the culinary showpiece at Van Gendt Hallen in Oostenburg – and with a former chef from De Kas at the helm, that surely promises great things.
Naturally, Sidney Schutte resurfaces after Spectrum with a new hospitality concept. After years of cooking up a storm, he returns in September with The Gym – in, yes indeed, favorite The College Hotel.
The makers of Europizza, Restaurant Europa, and Benelux Bar are opening a second location this year. Eurosoft on Waterlooplein.
Favorite Toscanini is getting a sister on the same street, a few doors down. Capri Enoteca is the name, features a menu with Italian influences, and opens in September. Can't wait! We are waiting for september 2026, Then they open.
A new restaurant from the 212 Group is always good news! In the summer of 2026 opens Kama Handroll Bar in Amsterdam, on Utrechtsestraat to be precise.
opens in September 2026 Spin the doors in Amsterdam-West. A new hotspot where analog music, good food and drinks, great hospitality, and a game come together.
September is completely packed with the coolest new openings, as you can see. We also can't wait for the new Bistro de Fles (formerly Bar Gui).
Newly opened in August:
- At an Indian/Nepalese fine dining restaurant, we prick up our ears. Satkara is the new addition to Reguliersdwarsstraat.
- Asian comfort food is hot. We are so lucky that there is a new lovely place for Korean en Japanese comfort food has arrived in Amsterdam Center. Meet Uki Uki Asia Food.
Newly opened in July:
- Opens at Cultuurpark Westergas City café, an all-day hotspot from the creators of Teds, De Willem, and Roest, where you can go from breakfast to drinks, with a sunny terrace as an extension of the park.
- After hundreds of parties, our favorite deserves veggie festival snack a spot of its own. Bar Karma can be found at NDSM with new dishes, DJs, bingo, and a large terrace.
- Classic Egyptian street food dishes mixed with Mediterranean influences. Sounds like a spicy feast we don't want to miss. Nara Nara is now open on Dapperplein.
- Good news: The Lemmeke is the latest project from the men of De Zingende Zwaan, Schotsheuvel, and Wijmpje Beukers: a no-nonsense eatery in Oud-Zuid.
- But yesJust make three! Saint Madeleine understands which favorite French cake we want with our coffee.
- Hoofddorpplein has gained an artisan bakery. At Mama You're all set for sourdough bread, pastries, and viennoiserie.
- Opening a bar with 13 friends sounds like pure fun. And you can taste that atmosphere at your new favorite local pub. Bar Kaat on the Ten Kaat.
- Mano Bakery on Kinkerstraat is run by Italian couple Lara and Alex. If there isn't love in that…
- At coffee spot & listening café Dubble on Bilderdijkstraat you can sip coffee, drink natural wine and lounge in designer chairs while fine tracks from the excellent sound systems roll.
- For all your Italian cravings, you can now go to Pastabar. Pump, on Willemsparkweg and around the corner from Museumplein.
- We are quite familiar with authentic Japanese food and drink by now, but at kiseki can you also kushiage Tasting: crispy treats on a skewer.
Newly opened in June:
- The NDSM shipyard has done with Café Restaurant De Baanderij A new living room has opened on the IJ. Always buzzing, always a spot, and a menu full of delicious dishes.
- Yes! The same entrepreneurs behind Jondani have the restaurant. Rotate Opened on Leidseplein. And it is certainly just as sophisticated here as on Beethovenstraat.
- Leauf It has a little brother, and that means we can now devour these richly topped beech trees in the city center as well.
- There is no time to recover from their flying start, because the second business has already popped up: Broth settles in petit-version in Amsterdam-Zuid, specifically in the former BAUT.
- But yes, the French favorite bakery & deli Layers is now also in le center to find.
- Nightingales can warm up their vocal cords, because in De Pijp is the second location of Duke of Tokyo opened.
- Bakery Wolf Location number 4 is open! The largest location so far, and right on the Amsterdam Zuidas. The to go-Locations on the Rozengracht and Utrechtsestraat and the café on the Wolvenstraat weren't enough yet… And rightly so: the suits of Amsterdam want to make a good living too (and let's be honest: they have the wallet for a well-filled version as well). They are located at the site of Wild & The Moon, a very nice 3-hour roll from Station Zuid.
- Vermouth The place on JP Heijestraat is open. At number 110, you'll find this cool bar with a focus on drinks.
- Pure Wines, one of the most famous purveyors to the Amsterdam hospitality industry, had its own retail corner in the Choux premises for years, but they outgrew it. And if you're moving anyway, why not open your own bar right away? That is exactly what they did. A few doors down, at Ruyterkade 143, you can now stock up on natural wines or pull up a chair at the bar while they lovingly uncork the bottles.
- The Schinkelbuurt is getting cozier and cozier too! At Bar Steel (from the top guys behind Vooges) you can pull up a chair from breakfast to late night snack, And all that on a sun-drenched terrace by the water. If that isn't a staycation…
- Fresh off the press, day after day, and because of that you don't even realize anymore that you are in Mexico City street tacos La Brutal Taquería just eats on the Albert Cuyp.
- Natural wine bar how is your new weekend date at the Papaverhoek.
- Nowadays, lines in front of the Bijenkorf are no longer for Louis Vuitton, but for the Japanese buns from Chun. They opened their third café in the former pastry shop.
- Every Friday and Saturday you join us Omoka Head to the NSDM (opposite Botel) for the tastiest African dishes.
- This hot summer calls for lots of gelato. Fortunately, there is Arte Vanilla; homemade ice cream to nonnas recipe
Newly opened in May:
- Flight Golf: the clubhouse for a new generation of golfers. First a nice swing, then good food.
- As an extension of Bar Billie, you can visit the neighborhood café Mr. van Galen Rightfully so for the bitterball, a beer, or the sausage platter from Louman.
- zero-zero is going places, And rightly so. These days, you can also get the tastiest focaccia with mortadella on the Elandsgracht.
- Good News for Amsterdam-Noord, as Bon Burger Bar has opened a new location on Chrysantenstraat. Read more here about this fine wine Slash burger bar
- Affordable restaurants are hot. Head in East joint follows the trend and focuses on accessible food at a reasonable price. That makes sitting there extra pleasant in the summer with a view of the water and a carafe of wine for €17,50.
- Dennis Huwaë has renamed Edel by Dennis to Bronze: Of all-day dining Spot with a sunny terrace where you find a coffee bar, lunch spot, and (eating) café all in one.
- The ultimate beachfeeling you can now also find it in the city. East Beach (on the roof of Orchid House) is the ultimate go-to spot during Amsterdam summer evenings.
- Tacit is the new fine-dining restaurant in Oud-Zuid. The young owners (chef & maître d') have gained experience at various Michelin-starred establishments, including Aan de Poel.
- What do you do when you have a hit on your hands? That's right, you duplicate the concept elsewhere. That is what the owners of De Reiger thought about too, and lo and behold. Eetcafe van Beeren in a new guise.
- BO by Bougainville is the new boutique restaurant at Hotel TwentySeven. What exactly does 'boutique' mean? Relaxed, high-level dining (and a magnificent view). Read more here!
- Following the success of Barraca in Hoofddorp, the people of Barraca now also have a branch opened in Amsterdam at Max Euweplein.
- Café de Vos is your new go-to for a game of pool, old-fashioned daily special, and a nice drink.
- The Japanese soba restaurant is on Ruysdaelstraat (number 48 to be specific). Soba Ukou opened by Chef Kura, and we can tell you he has mastered the art of these noodles perfectly.
- The Dapperbuurt is hot. Café Wu, The Little Berry, Café Dapper, Wine shop De Kaaf, Olaf Brood and Nico's Trattoria, the list of hospitality top performers just keeps getting shorter. There is a new name on it: Cafe Publiek, which has opened its doors at Dapperplein 23. At the spot where Local Dealer used to be—the tacos there were always good, by the way—nothing of the colorful interior can be found anymore.
- The Boule The Boule On Waterlooplein, it serves the best of two worlds: wine and ice cream. And simultaneously. To a large extent, please.
Newly opened in April:
- You can enjoy delicious Spanish food in the Zuidas at Horta, Nazka's second restaurant.
- Café Toussaint has been taken over by the neighbors from just down the street: Géza Weisz & co are now running this cozy neighborhood pub. Which, incidentally, remains just a cozy neighborhood pub, but with a new menu and wine list.
- Chef and owner Rachid El Mouhandiz has left French cuisine behind and renamed 't Stuivertje in the Hazenstraat to Marocaine – paying homage to Moroccan cuisine (which once earned him a 9 in Het Parool).
- The team behind FYR has opened an artisan bakery and lunch spot on the Singel. Fyka is the name and you can go there for sandwiches, pastry shop en viennoiserie.
- No meat or fish, but mushrooms, cocktails, and open fire cooking at the botanical roast room. Mr. Watson.
- In the former movie theater in De Pijp, you now eat like royalty. Belt Theater has made its debut as an all-day rotisserie restaurant with chef Atti de Moll (of Lars Amsterdam, among others) behind the pans.
- After two years is Ramen Kingdom weer back in business on the Prins Hendrikkade.
- Café Cenc – you know, those nice guys from Bar Parry and Balthazar's Keuken, among others – has opened a small bar right next to their French bistro, where you can drink natural wines on tap and taste charcuterie from Mallorca. Bar Copa is the name and is only open for walk-ins on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Restaurant Monne has opened its doors just outside the center of Amsterdam. Take here a sneak peek.
- On the Overtoom is At Chloe's opened, a high-end French restaurant.
- For centuries, Felix Meritis has been a home for culture, science, and entrepreneurship. Now you can join. Felix Café also grabbing a delicious bite.
- From pop-up to permanent spot: a classic The Woman with the Beard sticking around a bit longer at Pakhuis de Zwijger with the most delicious Moluccan and Indonesian dishes.
- Big loads or small loads… At Hazenstraat, you can order it along with your load. Laundry Boy And on top of that, a really good coffee with it.
- The best burger in Amsterdam? Opinions are divided, but many votes go to Beef Chief in Noord. For years, you could go there at Oedipus Brewery, but recently Beef Chief has been flipping its burgers at Transit, the new name of the café at Skatepark NOORD. The café has received a significant upgrade in terms of interior and sound system, but retains its nice, rough edge. And the terrace? It has become even nicer.
Newly opened in March:
- For everyone who loves tinkering, fiddling, and fiddling, is The Art Café in the West, the creative epicenter.
- Ottolenghi is (finally) opening in Amsterdam as well, read more here
- Pizza Beppe opens a new business on the Keizersgracht, che buono!
- Book now for a romantic getaway date night or a sunny lunch at the restaurant Meyer.
- Old-fashioned Paris, but with an Amsterdam twist. For delicious French comfort food, you should now go to Amsterdam Bouillon .
- Hidden under (yes) the Beurs van Berlage you will find House of Noa, the new, extravagant dining spot where you first enjoy Ken Sushi's Japanese omakase before the scene is transformed into late night bar.
- New establishment from a well-known name in town? Then we prick up our ears. And rightly so, because chef michael wolf, the man behind Wolf Atelier, has added a second address: friend.
- After several successful years, the team behind Maris Piper is completely changing course. A new concept, a new interior, and a new name: NEO Bistro.
- Volare! Aperitivo Bar Hilary It saw the light of day in De Pijp, and you can't walk past without trying the negroni and homemade lasagna.
- The Westerhuys The Prinsengracht is open for all your old-fashioned Dutch fare.
- Maybe you know buns already from Haarlem. In any case, we can recommend a visit to the new branch in Amsterdam.
Newly opened in February:
- From now on you can have a drink at the wine bar From Pimpelmees for your after-work drinks.
- On February 6, our favorite pizza spot will open a new restaurant on the Keizersgracht. Bon appetite Pizza Beppe!
- Chez van Rijn is an old acquaintance and after a renovation they will also be back in Amsterdam at the end of February. Read more about Chez van Rijn here.
- A café that's only open once a week? You don't hear that often. The traditional pub Cafe Forward is open every Friday afternoon and evening for fun, culture and community.
- Weinlokal Stern has opened its doors in the old building of the Breda restaurant. Everything is "as German as possible," according to the staff… We don't see that very often.
- From the Tewatashi stable comes wagyu & sushi omakase restaurant TsunarA chef's table experience like you would expect in Tokyo, but right here on our own Van Woustraat.
New year, new me and this year we aim to visit even more new fun places, let's start with…
- Nice you Inner Artist bring it up in Amsterdam West at café Atelier. Read more about Café Atelier here.
- Lady at the Quay, for every day since January 9
- After a year and a half of patiently waiting, Eric van Beek, known from Handshake Speakeasy (World's Best Bar 2024 from Mexico City), has opened Bar Shakerato in his hometown of Amsterdam. Read more about Bar Shakerato (and other cool cocktail bars in Amsterdam) here..
- From now on, you can go to the from breakfast to dinner, and everything in between. Small Berry on the Mauritskade.
Newly opened in December:
- A new handsome cocktail bar in East, Nest. Read more about Nido here.
- eat traditional Dutch pancakes at Hendrik in Amsterdam. Read more about Hendrik here.
- For the baker, day and evening: Janine
New spots opened in November:
- CIMA: Mexican rooftop bar in Amsterdam. Read more about CIMA here.
- Wine and a drinks platter at (Deli) Petit Charcuterie in Amsterdam, from the owners of Barlotta. Read more about this here Petit Charcuterie.
- Sandwiches, sandwiches, and more sandwiches. We've added another gem to Amsterdam-Noord: Eurosoft Café. Read more about Eurosoft Café here.
- The cold months have arrived, and that means? Hot Chocolate at MOCA Amsterdam! Read more about MOCA Amsterdam here.
- Oriental atmosphere at Gorgo Lunchroom in Amsterdam. Read more about Gorgo Lunchroom here.
- Neighborhood snacks at Bar Buuf. Read more about Bar Buuf here.
- Hip and happening: Kamer Bar. Read more about Kamer Bar here.
- At SKIN, in the ever-so-beloved Hotel Okura Amsterdam, they serve the Bento Box: a real meal in a new guise, inspired by the classic Japanese lunchbox.
The newest hotspots in Amsterdam in October:
- Café-bar Vita Lente, the new business of the chef at Coulisse. Read more about Café-Bar Vita Lente
- Restaurant CAMARAT in Amsterdam-North. Read more about CAMARAT here.
- Oriental vibes from now on Gorgo Lunchroom. Read more about Gorgo Lunchroom here.
These hotspots have been added to Amsterdam in September:
- Vermeer's Wine Room is the newest wine bar in the heart of Amsterdam (opposite the Central Station!). Read more about Vermeer's Wine Room.
- From the people behind TROEF Amsterdam: TOOT Amsterdam. Read more about TOET Amsterdam here.
- Ooh, ooh, ooh… also a restaurant roef There's a newcomer in the East. The men of De Kop van Oost have a baby. Read more about Roef here.
- New is Bistro Blik (centre), same owner as Team Pepito and Eetcafé Maud (centre). Read more about bistro-bar Blik here.
- At MLT Bakery & Coffee You can get the tastiest Cypriot food at Pieter Langendijkstraat pastries. Learn more about MLT Bakery & Coffee here.
- Not your standard Asian tent: Chop Chop Asia in Amsterdam. Read more about Chop Chop Asia here.
- New favorite all-day hangout Orchid House. Read more about Orchid House here.
- Coffee & art at Two Story Amsterdam. Read more about Two Story Amsterdam here.
- New at the NDSM harbor: Barossa Amsterdam brings Southern European vibes. Read more here.
These are the new spots from August in the heart of Amsterdam:
- Lovely sitting area with living room vibes at the restaurant Franzen. Read more about restaurant Franzen here.
- Get the tastiest croissants at Layers in the Pipe. Read more about Layers here.
- Taste Ramen opens their own business in Amsterdam. Read more about Smaak Ramen here.
- Pasta in a jar? Go to Scarpetta in Amsterdam. Read more about Scarpetta here.
Newest hotspots open from July, must visit:
- Enjoy sitting in the middle of Vondelpark Café Vertigo. Read more about Café Vertigo here.
- Crema, a coffee and ice cream parlor on the Albert Cuyp. Read more about Crema here.
- Tune in all day at Greetings Amsterdam. Read more about Salut here.
- French sausage rolls, sign us up. Learn more about Maison Champagnoise.
June was a busy month for new hospitality businesses, so here are all the favorites:
- Enjoy delicious pizzas at RED. Read more about Pizzabar Rosso here.
- Butterfly the ultimate all-day spot in Amsterdam-Noord. Read more about Papillon Bakery-Café & Restaurant here.
- Oysters & Bubbles at The Marlin Bar. Read more about The Marlin Bar in Amsterdam South here.
- The tastiest ramen at Gifu. Read more about Gifu Ramenbar here.
- Nicotine makes the Gedempt Hamerkanaal even more interesting. Read more about Nikotin in Amsterdam-Noord here.
- Delicious wines with Fermented in Amsterdam West. Read more about Fermént here.
- All the way from Bangkok is a top restaurant Sushi Misaki. Read more about Sushi Misaki here.
- Drippy's Burger, known from Kan Gorgels, now also in Amsterdam. Read more about Drippy's here
- The people behind the beloved Salvo bakery are going the extra mile, SILK. Read more about SILK Amsterdam here.
- A restaurant you want to come back to: Shout-beat-night in the Jordan. Read about Rear Admiral here.
- Café Coos, a restaurant we would go out of our way for. Read more about Café Coos here.
These hotspots are new in May:
- Restaurant Hoi Tin now also has its own coffee shop? Read more about Hoi Tin Café here.
- Coffee, homemade lemonade, pavlova, tiramisu. All at Aden's. Read more about Aden's in Nieuw-West here.
- Pure classic French dishes at VENEUR. Read more about VENEUR here.
- For good coffee and crispy sourdough sandwiches, come to EDTN all good. Read more about EDTN here.
- For a cozy and low-key atmosphere, you are at Little Bonfire perfectly. Read more about Little Bonfire here.
- For the most delicious Vietnamese food, go to Yên dining bar . Read more about Yên here.
In a cozy and quiet side street of the Overtoom, nestled among the trees and just around the corner from Vondelpark, you'll find Café Conrad, a charming neighborhood café. The corner building itself is a beauty: arched windows from top to bottom, cheerful flowers adorning the window frames. During the sunny months, colorful retro chairs adorn the terrace, and the charming retro style continues inside with old Dutch white furniture, vintage wooden bar stools, cast iron lamps, and, of course, the games cabinet.
The menu offers a taste of local dedication during coffee, breakfast, drinks, or dinner. The menu isn't overly elaborate, but it's good and full of character. Various homemade dishes are available. pies, fresh sourdough bread with jam from the neighbor or soup What's the day's theme? Moritz, the owner, sources everything he serves locally, perfectly embodying the motto "From the neighbors, for the neighbors." The atmosphere? Relaxed enough to crack open a book, just as cozy for a game with friends, or a candlelit dinner. A truly relaxed, homey atmosphere, where you're always welcome, whether for a quick coffee or simply to enjoy the entire evening.
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- The siren
- Petit Heemelrijck (Center)
- Bar Contra (Center)
- Williams Farmhouse (South)
- Loop51 (De Pijp)
- Juno (the Pipe)
- Copain (North)
- Tula Cantina (North)
- Farine (West)
- Tuftuf (Center – dancing!)
- Rust (East – the 2.0 version)
- Maxwell (East – also the 2.0 version)
- Nobu (South)
- Restaurant Fyr (
- Wagaya Onigiri (East)
- Restaurant Fyr
- Juana La Dama (West)
- CHEF
- Bar TWLV
New is not necessarily favorite, of course. We have another list for that that we also continue to update.
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