Eat & Drink
The Best Italian Restaurants in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Italian dining scene punches well above its weight, with the Jordaan's so-called 'Little Italy' at its heart. From thin, wood-fired Roman pizza to authentic regional cooking and handmade pasta, the city does Italian properly.
Our picks range from beloved institutions to lively pizzerias. Many are small and very popular, so booking ahead is wise.
11 restaurants
De Baarsjes
Bar Lusconi
Italian kitchen and bar in the monumental corner building on Mercatorplein — open kitchen, honest pastas and limoncello hospitality.
De Negen Straatjes
Bussia
Refined, creative Italian in the Nine Streets with a weekly-changing menu.
Haarlemmerbuurt
Calisto
Contemporary Italian on the Haarlemmerdijk — airy focaccia, squid-ink pasta and a rethought tiramisu, best from the bar seats.
Oud-Zuid
Ferilli's Caffè
The Beethovenstraat's Italian society caffè — terrace to be seen on, generous pastas and rib-eye, hosted by owner Carlo himself.
Jordaan
La Perla
A much-loved wood-fired pizzeria in the heart of the Jordaan.
Stadionbuurt
Osteria Bella Ciao
Buzzing osteria by the Olympic Stadium — truffle lunette, burrata and a chef's menu that rewards the adventurous.
Oud-Zuid
Pizzeria Le 4 Stagioni
Roman-style thin-crust pizza in a 1978 former butcher's shop with antique tiles.
Oud-West
Pomodoro
Authentic Italian classics and excellent pizza on the Jan Pieter Heijestraat.
Jordaan
Toscanini
A long-loved, bustling spot for authentic regional Italian cooking — book well ahead.
Oud-Zuid
TOZI
Venetian-style cicchetti and sharing plates near the Vondelpark.
Jordaan
Trattoria Koevoet
Italian home cooking in a classic Jordaan brown-café setting; the carbonara is a favourite.
Frequently asked
- Where's the best area for Italian food in Amsterdam?
- The Jordaan, often called Amsterdam's Little Italy, has the highest concentration of excellent Italian restaurants.
- Do I need to reserve?
- For the best spots, yes — many are small and book up days ahead, especially at weekends.
- What should I try?
- Handmade regional pasta, wood-fired Roman-style pizza, and seasonal specials.