Eat & Drink
The Best French Restaurants in Amsterdam
French cooking has a long, comfortable home in Amsterdam, from cosy neighbourhood bistros serving steak-frites and good wine to refined fine-dining rooms. It's the city's go-to for a classic, romantic dinner.
These are the best French restaurants in Amsterdam, spanning relaxed brasseries and special-occasion tables.
5 restaurants
Jordaan
Café de Klepel
A tiny French bistro on Prinsenstraat with a daily-changing prix-fixe menu, deep wine list, and a yellow-striped awning — book three weeks ahead.
Choux
A boundary-pushing, vegetable-led fine-dining spot near Centraal.
Rivierenbuurt
Ciel Bleu
A two-Michelin-star restaurant high in the Hotel Okura, with sweeping city views.
Amsterdam-Noord
Hotel de Goudfazant
A French-inspired restaurant in a cavernous IJ-side warehouse in Noord — vintage cars, a bottle chandelier, and a €30 three-course menu.
Van Speyk
An Amsterdam brasserie blending classic French and traditional Dutch flavours.
Frequently asked
- What kind of French food will I find?
- Everything from casual bistro classics — steak-frites, confit, good wine — to refined, multi-course fine dining.
- Do I need to book?
- For the better restaurants and fine dining, yes — reserve ahead, especially at weekends.
- Are they good for a special occasion?
- Yes — French dining in Amsterdam is a popular choice for romantic and celebratory dinners.