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Blauw aan
de Wal Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99 (330 22 57).  A little gem right in the middle of the Red Light District, in a surprisingly tranquil spot at the end of a small alley. Delicate Mediterranean kitchen, highly regarded by many. Stylish minimalist interior, with a bar-like atmosphere downstairs and a more formal no-smoking area upstairs. Nice outdoor terrace. Friendly, knowledgeable service and excellent selection of wines. To point you in the right direction; it's the alley directly opposite Casa Rosso. 
Open 6pm-11.30pm, closed Sun. Reservations necessary.  [23 reviews, avg 9/10] |
| Bordewijk Noordermarkt 7 (624 38 99).   Self-made
chef Wil Demandt works his magic in this exquisite Jordaan restaurant, with
a menu loosely based on traditional peasant dishes. The result is a delicate
and subtle cuisine with an occasional rough edge - which might be just enough
to scare Michelin away. The restaurant itself is quit large and roomy, and
well lit, but retains an intimate atmosphere nonetheless. Amiable service,
and a large selection of wines including some interesting unconventional
bottles.
Open 6.30pm-10.30pm, closed Mon.
Reservations necessary. [15 reviews, avg 6/10] Cafe Grand Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 (555 35 60).  Located
on the ground floor of the Grand Amsterdam,
the hotel's à la carte restaurant has an informal 'brasserie' atmosphere
with oak floors and art deco interior design. It overlooks one of Amsterdam's
most picturesque canals and has a private street entrance. The brasserie
style menu is supervised by Albert Roux; French traditional cuisine with
delicate touches. Excellent value for money.
Open daily 6pm-11pm, lunch noon-3pm.Reservations recommended. [5 reviews, avg 9/10] Chez Georges Herenstraat 3 (626 33 32). Lavish and delicious cooking by Belgian chef-patron Georges Roorda in his intimate Jordaan restaurant. The menu shows Georges is a Burgundian in heart and soul, so make sure you arrive with an appetite! This is the kind of place where you might want to go for the full seven course menu. Excellent service.
Kitchen open 6pm-10pm, closed Wed &
Sun.Reservations recommended. [17 reviews, avg 10/10] Christophe Leliegracht 46 (625 08 07).  Patron-cuisinier
Christophe Royer was awarded a Michelin star for his cooking which combines
traditional Mediterranean ingredients like olive oil, basil, saffron and
truffles in imaginative new ways. Elegant interior with dark wood paneling,
thick carpets and contemporary floral paintings. Expensive but worth it.
Open 6.30pm-10.30pm, closed Sun & Mon. Reservations
necessary. [20 reviews, avg 7/10] The Dylan Keizersgracht 384 (530 20 10).  Restaurant
of the 'fashionable small' Dylan hotel,
created by british designer Anouska Hempel, in an exceptional 17th century
landmark on one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals. A maze of small corridors
and stairs leads to the restaurant, which is located in the former bakery
of the old Roman Catholic almshouse. The 'Fusion' cuisine combines Asian
and Mediterenean ingredients in a quite spectacular way, like for example
'Foie Gras Soup with Sweet Thai Basil and Lime' or 'Chicken Fabergé with
Lobster and Ginger, Lemongrass Sauce'. The dishes are all very well thought
out, made with the best of ingredients and beautifully presented, which
of course comes at a price.
Open daily 6.30pm-10.30pm, lunch Mon-Fri 2pm-4pm.
Reservations necessary. [9 reviews, avg 5/10] Excelsior / Le Relais Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-8 (531 17 05).  Excelsior
is Hotel de l'Europe's top class
restaurant, where chef Jean-Jacques Menanteau combines traditional French
dishes with more daring propositions. Classic elegant interior. Most tables
have a good view of the nearby busy canal intersection, and there's a lovely
outside terrace during summer. Le Relais is the brasserie next door, sharing
the same kitchen but with a more informal atmosphere, all things being relative
of course. In
Excelsior's formal setting jacket & tie are compulsory. Open
daily 7pm-11pm, lunch Mon-Fri.Reservations necessary. [6 reviews, avg 8/10] Le Garage Ruysdaelstraat 54 (679 71 76).  'See
and be seen' is the motto in this trendy restaurant with its mirrored walls.
The media type crowd is hosted by a famous Dutch TV cook. On the menu authentic
French regional food and an occasional Dutch dish all cooked with taste.
Le Garage offers valet parking, still somewhat of a novelty in Amsterdam.
Reservations are in order and you might want to dress up a little.
For
something different you might also try the annex next door, 'Le Garage En
Pluche', which serves 'street food'; mostly Asian style snacks.
Open
daily 6pm-11pm, lunch Mon-Fri noon-2pm.
Reservations recommended. [7 reviews, avg 7/10] |
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Gouden Reael Zandhoek
14 (623 38 83). Fine French regional cuisine in an intimate 17th-century canalhouse in the western harbor, slightly out of city center. Every three months the menu focuses on another French region. It's possible to dine outside on a floating terrace. Small jetty where you can moor a boat. Laid back service.
Open 6pm-10pm,
lunch Mon-Fri
noon-2pm.Closed Sun. Reservations recommended. [5 reviews, avg 8/10] 
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Jean
Beddington is back and her own usual self again, with for example 'Oysters
with granite of Japanese ginger', and 'Sauteed calamari with turkey merquez'.
The austere but elegant black and white interior wills all attention to
the food, and that's exactly how it should be. This is daring and innovative
cuisine, a perfectly executed fusion of British, French, Italian, Indian
and Japanese influences. Not overly staffed so prepare yourself for a leisurely
evening. Make your reservations well ahead.