DK Travel : Amsterdam : Western Canal Ring : Places to eat

Mediterranee

This small, rather plain French-Moroccan bakery and coffeeshop, serves irresistable croissants and cakes.
P96

This peaceful bar opens around 8pm in the evenings and stays open later than most. The premises extend in the summer to an outdoors terrace on a fairy-lit barge.
Sjaalman

A trendy Thai that looks across the canal to the Westerkerk. A tad expensive, but the food is authentic.
Sound Garden

Don’t let the tattoos, piercings and grunge factor put you off. This huge bar has a great atmosphere and some unusual beers on tap, too.
Spanjer & Van Twist

The perfect place to rest those weary feet. Hole yourself up for the afternoon in the secondfloor window seat.
Stout

This hip, white, minimalist establishment serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu alongside sandwiches and salads.
Tabac

Tabac used to be a brown café but has recently succumbed to the lounge trend. Locals notice, visitors may not.
Toscanini

Despite its quiet location and deceptive size (it’s huge inside), this superb Italian restaurant gets quickly booked up. The cooks create delicious dishes from an open kitchen.
’t Arendsnest

Over 130 types of Dutch beer (many from small, local breweries) are served at this specialist bar – with several on tap. On the last Sunday of each month, sample 10 different kinds in their informal tasting sessions.
’t Smalle

Originally a liquor distillery, this split-level brown bar is now a discerning wine-café. A mustsee.