It’s quite cold outside. This makes us long for the warm summer, preferably a Spanish summer. Would you like to imagine yourself in Spanish culture? Then you can go to a lot of different tapas bars in Amsterdam. These are our ten favorites.
Table of contents
- The best tapas restaurants in Amsterdam
- Average prices of tapas bars in Amsterdam
- The most authentic tapas restaurant in Amsterdam
- Frequently Asked Questions
The best tapas restaurants in Amsterdam
From calamari to patatas bravas, we spontaneously get hungry when we think about tapas! Fortunately, there are plenty of options in Amsterdam! These are the ten best tapas restaurants in Amsterdam.
1 Tia Rosa
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Traditional Spanish tapas with a modern twist, that’s what you can expect at Tia Rosa. The Spanish chef makes the tastiest tapas here that you would love to fill the entire table with. Here you really feel like you are in Spain.
Valuation:
- Delicious Spanish wines
- Nice service
- Good portions
Contact details:
Tia Rosa
Reguliersgracht 11
Amsterdam
020 820 3749
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2 Barca
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Do you want to feel like you are in Barcelona? Then you should visit Barça. The menu here is full of recognizable tapas dishes that will take you back to a warm Spanish summer. The sangria should not be forgotten here either!
Valuation:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Nice service
- Nice for group dinner
Contact details:
Barca
Marie Heinekenplein 30-31
Amsterdam
020 470 4144
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3 Bar Pepito
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Bar Pepito is still a young one. The restaurant has only been around since August of this year, but we are already fans! The menu here has something for everyone, such as delicious calamari and different types of Spanish croquettes. This is also a very nice hotspot for vegetarians.
Valuation:
- Pleasant
- Good service
- Beautiful decor
Contact details:
Bar Pepito
First Constantijn Huygensstraat 21
Amsterdam
020 247 5547
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4 Cafe Joselito
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At Café Joselito they combine delicious Spanish tapas with a cozy Amsterdam atmosphere. The menu here is also very extensive and the service is top notch! One cannot really wish for more.
Valuation:
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Authentic
- Nice service
Contact details:
Cafe Joselito
Nieuwendijk 2
Amsterdam
020 622 7678
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5 Café Duende
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Duende is the oldest tapas bar in the Netherlands! They have been around for over thirty years and they serve great authentic tapas here. But in addition to the delicious food, there is also great entertainment here, Spanish style!
Valuation:
- Authentic
- Good atmosphere
- Good price-quality ratio
Contact details:
Café Duende
Lindengracht 62
Amsterdam
020 244 3653
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6 Escobar
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For a mix of Latin American cuisine and Spanish cuisine, Escobar is the right place for you. On the menu you will find ceviche, for example, but also Spanish tapas. And all that in a very pleasant atmosphere.
Valuation:
- Good service
- Good atmosphere
- Unique
Contact details:
Escobar
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10
Amsterdam
020 845 5640
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7 Barrica
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When you think of tapas restaurants, you naturally think of Spanish food. But at Barrica they approach things a little differently. In addition to Spanish dishes, you will also find delicious Italian delicacies here! Great for when you can’t choose!
Valuation:
- Surprising
- Nice atmosphere
- Friendly staff
Contact details:
Barrica
Wilhelminastraat 109
Amsterdam
020 331 6624
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8 Parallel
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For authentic Catalan food, Parallel is the place to be. The dishes you will find on the menu here are surprising and oh so tasty. You want to taste everything here.
Valuation:
- Vegan-friendly
- Innovative
- Cozy
Contact details:
Parallel
Overtoom 495-497
Amsterdam
020 891 5803
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9 Bocas
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In our opinion, Boca’s is the best hotspot for Spanish food in the Jordaan. This tapas bar is nice and cozy. Here you will find delicious Spanish tapas with a Dutch influence. For example, you wouldn’t easily see a mini hair salon on the map in Spain, and it’s vegetarian too!
Valuation:
- Delicious snacks
- Friendly service
- Good wines
Contact details:
Bocas
Westerstraat 30
Amsterdam
020 820 3727
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10 La Oliva
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The last addition to our list is La Oliva. Here you don’t eat tapas but pinxtos. This is the ultimate hotspot for bread lovers! The cuisine here is mainly inspired by the north of Spain.
Valuation:
- Pleasant
- Friendly service
- Authentic
Contact details:
La Oliva
Egelantiersstraat 122 124
Amsterdam
020 320 4316
Average prices of tapas bars in Amsterdam
There is a lot of diversity in Amsterdam when it comes to prices. Some tapas bars are a bit on the pricier side, but in general, an evening of eating tapas is not the cheapest option. Tapas is especially fun to eat with a large group, but also just the two of you, for example. How much you spend depends on how many individual dishes you order. So you can make tapas very budget-friendly.
The most authentic tapas restaurant in Amsterdam
Many of the restaurants on our list are very authentic. Café Joselito is very authentic, the same applies to La Oliva and Café Duende. Are you looking for authentic Catalan tapas? Then pay a visit to Parallel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest tapas bar in Amsterdam?
The prices of the tapas bars in Amsterdam are generally quite close to each other. The cheapest hotspot on our list is Boca’s.
Are there vegetarian and halal tapas restaurants in Amsterdam?
Unfortunately, there are no vegetarian tapas bars in Amsterdam, but most tapas restaurants do have vegetarian options. Think of Bar Pepito and Café Joselito. Unfortunately, so far there are no tapas bars in Amsterdam that specialize in halal.
What type of tapas restaurants are there?
In general you can distinguish between two types of restaurants: tapas and pinxtos. At a tapas bar you can expect all kinds of different dishes. Think of patatas bravas, calamari, Spanish croquettes and chorizo. Pinxtos consists of all kinds of small sandwiches. Furthermore, a distinction can be made between the different Spanish cuisines. Think of Catalan or Mallorquin, for example.
