Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Amsterdam

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Shakerato

4.9

4.9 (25)

€31 to €50

Cocktail Bar

Oud-West

About the restaurant

Shakerato is a bar/restaurant featuring a selection of our iconic cocktails in a warm and intimate atmosphere. It is the second venue of world renowned bar Handshake Speakeasy, which is located in Mexico.

Reservation Duration:
Reservations last for 1 hour and 30 minutes to enjoy our unique atmosphere.

Reservation Policies:
The maximum number of guests per reservation is 12 people. For groups of 6 or more, reservations are managed exclusively by email at info@shakerato.bar
A grace period of 15 minutes is allowed; after this time, the reservation will be marked as a “no-show.”

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Top review

SharonGold

Dined on Oct 15, 2026

Fantastic experience! Food, drinks, service, all of it was perfect!

Restaurant Heemelrijck De Pijp

4.9

4.9 (55)

€30 and under

Dutch

De Pijp

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molly

Dined 4 days ago

impressed experience with dilicious food and the service is good too

Restaurant Heemelrijck Leidseplein

4.7

4.7 (50)

€30 and under

Dutch

Leidseplein

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FluryGold

Dined on Oct 25, 2026

Staff was outstanding...5 Star !! Well worth the visit

Van Speyk

4.7

4.7 (483)

€31 to €50

Dutch

Binnenstad/Burgwallen

About the restaurant

VAN SPEYK is a Amsterdam style Brasserie, situated in a building from 1659 in the the old warehouse district, between the Dam square and the Grand Central Station.

Van Speyk combines Classic French flavours with Traditional Dutch influences in a intimate, romantic setting
with crystal chandeliers, candle light and high ceilings.

Enjoy icons like crisp oysters and Champagne, fresh seafood and excellent meats.

Our staff is more than willing to help you make your dinner a great experience, accompanied by good wine and friendly service.

Open: Monday till Sunday from 17.30 till midnight ( kitchen until 10:00 pm ).

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david

Dined on Oct 13, 2026

Wonderful restaurant!! The service and food were great!

THE DUCHESS

4.6

4.6 (41)

€51 and over

Mediterranean

Westerpark

About the restaurant

THE DUCHESS menu is inspired by the light and refined flavours from Southern France and Italy, also known as Nouveau-Niçoise Cuisine. Exquisite produce become praised dishes such as Dover Sole Meuniere, Beef Wellington and THE DUCHESS Seafood Pasta. All dishes are carefully prepared in the state of the art and custom-made Molteni kitchen.

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Duane AndrewGold

Dined on Oct 19, 2026

great place, nice people and the food was excellent. Our waiter was just wonderful.

MR PORTER Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (8)

€51 and over

Mediterranean

Westerpark

About the restaurant

MR PORTER is a distinguished Restaurant, Bar & Lounge that seamlessly blends contemporary sophistication with cosmopolitan energy. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the venue reflects the elegance and vitality of its surroundings — a place where refined style and vibrant city life converge effortlessly. MR PORTER transcends the ordinary by combining the precision of a modern steakhouse with the seductive ambiance of a high-end bar & lounge. The culinary concept is built on bold contrasts: prime cuts of meat, refined seafood, perfectly vegetable options and shareable dishes meet inventive cocktails and an exceptional wine selection, all served with flair and finesse. From early evenings to late nights, MR PORTER evolves with the rhythm of the night. Curated music and DJ performances set the tone, creating a dynamic atmosphere where guests linger, connect, and celebrate.

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Igor

Dined on Oct 20, 2026

Vibrant and tasty place. Highly recommended as a bustiness dinner option

Restaurant Red

4.5

4.5 (78)

€30 and under

International

Oosterdokseiland

About the restaurant

Restaurant Red, with its unique concept, lobster and tournedos, is the hotspot in the heart of Amsterdam and brings you a warm "Parisian" ambiance. Located in a beautiful canal house, where the Keizersgracht crosses the new Spiegelstraat, the restaurant has been a must for culinary lovers of lobster, tournedos, champagne and fine wines for more than 10 years. Red is renowned for its hospitable service, informal ambiance, friendly prices and high quality.

Top review

Heather

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

Enjoyable evening with great service and good food!

Hard Rock Cafe - Amsterdam

4.5

4.5 (3094)

€30 and under

American

Leidseplein

About the restaurant

Experience the legendary flavors of Burgers and Smokehouse Specialities at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, set in an energetic, contemporary space overlooking the water. Located on Max Euweplein, we are moments away from Leidseplein and from iconic attractions including Paradiso, Holland Casino, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Our restaurant is not only the perfect spot to kick off any day or night, but we are also a museum of pop culture with authentic memorabilia from music legends like Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, and the Rolling Stones. We invite you to wet your whistle with our menu of drinks and sample our eclectic menu of flavorful dishes. #LiveMusic #HomeMadeFood #HardRock #DineWithLegends #BestBurgersAmsterdam #MusicMeetsFood #AmsterdamVibes #AmsterdamEats #SmashedBurgers #ThisIsHardRock #SignatureDrinks #LegendaryCocktails #RockYourStyle #HardRockFashion #MustHaveMerch #HardRockPins

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Julie

Dined 6 days ago

This was so good the food was great the staff was really nice and I love how you can walk around and see all this items from famous bands singers or musicians. 10/10 experience

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Cecconi’s Amsterdam

4.6

4.6 (268)

€31 to €50

Italian

Amsterdam-Zuid

About the restaurant

Located in the 1930s Bungehuis building on the Singel canal, Cecconi’s is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, Aperitivo Hour Monday to Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm and a brunch buffet on Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.

The menu includes hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Northern Italy using the finest ingredients.

In addition to the original restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has locations in Miami, West Hollywood, Istanbul and Berlin.

Top review

angelaGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Fabulous meal, delicious flavours and cooked perfectly. Service is of a high standard. Love the open aspect kitchen and the ambience of the bar and restaurant is beautiful.

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DAY'S StoneGrill 1870

4.4

4.4 (169)

€30 and under

Steakhouse

Grachtengordel

About the restaurant

DAY'S StoneGrill 1870 is a steakhouse where you can go for lunch and dinner. The pieces of meat come from all over the world, such as Argentina, New Zealand and Canada. The menu specializes in grill dishes and also has dishes with burgers, pizzas, pastas and chicken. You can choose a side dish with every entree from DAY'S StoneGrill 1870, such as French fries, rice or vegetables. At DAY'S StoneGrill 1870's bar, all kinds of beer, wines and spirits such as vodka, rum and whiskeys are served. Here you have the option to grill as in 1870. We prepare all meat dishes perfectly from the kitchen and you can grill it at the table. If it's a nice, sunny day, you can enjoy your meal outside on the covered patio.

Top review

TalGold

Dined on Sep 29, 2026

Lovely dinner, service was really good and food was delicious

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