BUSINESS RESTAURANTSIn addition to the restaurants attached to the top hotels listed.
Beddington's
Roelof Hartstraat 6-8 English chef presents international cuisine.
Café Roux/Grand Amsterdam
Oudezijdse Voorburgwal 197 Mixture of French and contemporary British cuisine.
Le Ciel Bleu
Okura Hotel, 23rd Floor, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 French-Japanese cuisine, elegant decor and a beautiful view.
De Kersentuin
c/o Garden Hotel, Dijsselhof-plantsoen 7 Top nouvelle cuisine, and near a cherry garden.
Le Garage
Ruysdaelstraat 54 For the rich and famous, the bold and the beautiful. Try the foie gras but be careful with the house wine.
Halvemaan
Van Leyenberglaan 20 Innovative cuisine.
De Molen ''De Dikkert''
Amsterdamseweg 104-A French cuisine in 17th-century windmill.
La Rive
(see AmsTel Hotel, under recommended hotels)Very classy, absolutely fabulous, and a five-star five-course dinner for HFl125.
Van Vlaanderen
Weteringschans 175 Belgo-French cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere.
Vermeer
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72 (in Golden Tulip Barbizon Palace) Probably the best contemporary French/Dutch cuisine.
FUN PLACES TO EATOudezijds Kolk 69 Sophisticated Italian restaurant located near the red light district.
Hemelse Modder
Oude Waal 9 Franco-Italian cuisine for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
De Impressionist
Keizersgracht 312 Japanese, Chinese, French and Italian dishes served by a British crew.
Oesterbar
Leidseplein 10 Famous 100-year-old fish restaurant.
Pier 10
Steiger 10, de Ruyterkade Make reservations for a table in the conservatory with a river view.
Sea Palace
Oosterdokskade 8 Floating Chinese restaurant near Central Station. Great view, average food.
Tango
Warmoesstraat 49 Listen to tango music while you eat your meal.
Tempo Doelo
Utrechtsestraat 75 Indonesian restaurant serving fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.