This 'living-room' restaurant on the Albert Cupystraat, is only open to the public a few days each month (see website for dates). A convivial and interactive experience, it feels like having dinner at a friend's house; guests even help with the preparation, serving and washing-up. A five-course meal (vegetarians have a separate menu), is served on a long communal table for a set price of around €35, which includes drinks. Cash and reservation only.
STRAND WEST | Stavangerweg 900 | (020) 544 5970 | www.strand-west.nl
See Urban Beaches.
TRICKY THEATER RESTAURANT | Oosterdokskade 10 | (020) 626 9383 | www.trickytheater.nl
Onboard De Zeehond (The Sea Dog), a characterful-looking boat moored close to Centraal Station and nextdoor to the Sea Palace (above) and the Botel (see Accommodation), 'Woedy Woet' conjures up a bit of magic, music and theatre along with your meal. It's only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings (Thursday has an open podium for magicians, mime actors, acrobats etc).
TROUW | Wibautstraat 131 | (020) 463 7788 | www.trouwamsterdam.nl
Info to come.
VAKZUID | Olympisch Stadion 35 | (020) | www.vakzuid.nl
This hip, well-heeled restaurant is located under the grandstand of the Olympic Stadium which was built when Amsterdam hosted the Games in 1928. Sprint over here in the late afternoon (it's in the south of the city) to sip cocktails on their loungeable outdoor terrace before diving into their creative menu, a subtle Asian-French fusion. Sunday afternoons are particularly popular with 30-somethings and their offspring. Note that it's en route to the Amsterdamse Bos.