A French dinner from time to time (read: baguettes, les fromages and wine) is of course always a good idea. Worthy French restaurants are not only found in France; There are also a lot of good places in Amsterdam where you can eat a tasty French meal. These are the ten best French restaurants in Amsterdam.
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- The best French restaurants in Amsterdam
- Average prices of French restaurants in Amsterdam
- The most authentic French restaurants in Amsterdam
- Frequently Asked Questions
The best French restaurants in Amsterdam
Is your mouth watering just thinking about such a delicious French meal? These are the best French restaurants in Amsterdam.
1 Café Caron
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If you are looking for a nice place to eat French food, family restaurant Café Caron is a very good choice! You will find a real bistro atmosphere here, so conviviality is paramount.
Valuation:
- Special place
- Nice staff
- Vegetarian options
Contact details:
Cafe Caron
Frans Halsstraat 28
Amsterdam
020 675 8668
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2 Restaurant De Belhamel
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For a beautiful location, a special interior and delicious food, Restaurant De Belhamel is the right place for you. The restaurant and separate bar exude a romantic early twentieth-century Parisian atmosphere. Wonderful to drink your French wine in that atmosphere, isn’t it?
Valuation:
- Must visit
- High Quality
- Beautiful location and restaurant
Contact details:
Restaurant De Belhamel
Brouwersgracht 60
Amsterdam
020 622 1095
3 Lion Noir
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Do you really want to go to a French restaurant, but do you also like a modern twist? Then be sure to contact Lion Noir. The chefs prepare the tastiest seasonal dishes for you, so that you can enjoy a real French, classic meal any time of the year.
Valuation:
- Good wines
- Extensive menu
- Friendly staff
Contact details:
Lion Noir
Reguliersdwarsstraat 28
Amsterdam
020 627 6603
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4 Chez Georges
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Want to eat until you can’t eat anymore in a Parisian atmosphere in Amsterdam? That sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? At Chez Georges you get an ultimate French dining experience that you will not soon forget. Tip from us: the onion soup is really delicious.
Valuation:
- Intimate ambiance
- Good wines
- Very tasty food
Contact details:
Chez Georges
Herenstraat 3
Amsterdam
020 626 3332
5 Bistrot des Alpes
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Last, but certainly not least, we recommend Bistrot des Alpes. For the meat and cheese lovers among us: you’ve come to the right place. With a fondue, raclette and a lot of delicious wine, your evening can’t go wrong, right? Well, certainly not at Bistrot des Alpes. This is where you want to go!
Valuation:
- Traditional French cuisine
- Authentic atmosphere
- Hidden gem
Contact details:
Bistrot des Alpes
Utrechtsedwarsstraat 141
Amsterdam
020 620 7393
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6 Bistrot Neuf
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For a tasty French snack such as charcuterie, oysters or escargots, Bistrot Neuf is a good choice. Not only can you enjoy a delicious dinner here, this restaurant is also the right place for lunch.
Valuation:
- Traditional French dishes
- Fresh and authentic
- Good price/quality ratio
Contact details:
Bistrot Neuf
Haarlemmerstraat 9
Amsterdam
020 400 3210
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7 La Parole
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Whether you fancy lunch, drinks or dinner. La Parole is ready for you with their delicious dishes. This restaurant serves classic French wines that you must drink with your meal. There is also plenty of choice for a tasty dinner for vegetarian visitors.
Valuation:
- Very tasty food
- Nice staff
- French bistro style
Contact details:
La Parole
Kwakersstraat 24
Amsterdam
020 237 4710
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8 Café Garçon
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Viva La France! Are you a true France lover and do you enjoy high-quality dishes? Then we really recommend that you visit Café Garçon. Here your entire afternoon or evening will be completely in a French atmosphere. How nice is that?
Valuation:
- Friendly staff
- Nice French atmosphere
- Pricey
Contact details:
Café Garçon
Johannes Verhulststraat 105
Amsterdam
020 892 2040
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9 Restaurant Bleu
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Delicious French dining, but without the fancy etiquettes? At Bleu Amsterdam it is possible. In this restaurant you can taste real French classics with a modern twist from Bleu’s chef. This is where you want to go, right?
Valuation:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Good portions
- Lots of choice
Contact details:
Restaurant Bleu
Prinsenstraat 10HS
Amsterdam
020 362 1340
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10 De Luwte
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Last, but certainly not least, we recommend De Luwte. De Luwte is in a beautiful location on the Leliegracht in Amsterdam. A beautiful location, nice view and good food. What else do you want? The choice is really huge at this brasserie – so you can also go to this French restaurant as a vegetarian.
Valuation:
- Charming
- Good location
- Nice and friendly staff
Contact details:
De Luwte
Leliegracht 26-28
Amsterdam
020 625 8548
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Average prices of French restaurants in Amsterdam
In general, the prices at French restaurants in Amsterdam are all around the same level! You may pay a little more for a full lunch, but for dinner you certainly get value for money (including delicious French wines).
The most authentic French restaurants in Amsterdam
You can easily find an authentic French restaurant in Amsterdam. But if we had to make some recommendations, we would definitely recommend Café Garçon for the classic French food experience. We also recommend Bistrot des Alpes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest French restaurants in Amsterdam?
In general, the prices of French restaurants in Amsterdam are around the same price range. Want a cheaper dinner? Then we recommend visiting Bistrot Neuf.
Are there vegetarian and halal French restaurants in Amsterdam
Absolute! For vegetarian French dishes you have come to the right place at almost every French restaurant in Amsterdam. At Café Caron, for example, you have an extensive menu with a lot of vegetarian options!
What does a French dinner consist of?
The French love cheese (and so do we Dutch, of course), so in a French restaurant you can certainly expect a lot of cheese, wine and baguettes. There are of course also the typical dishes such as duck, escargots or Coq au Vin – a chicken stew in red wine with mushrooms. Hmm…
