Mitsos Greek Traiterie

Mitsos is technically a traiterie — counter service, a handful of tables, most trade in takeaway — and practically a pilgrimage site for Amsterdam's Greek community and everyone they've told. The spanakopita crackles the way it should, the meatballs and daily dishes taste of somebody's mother, and the bill lands at roughly half what a sit-down Greek in the centre would charge. Note the rhythm: closed Wednesdays and Sundays, doors shut at eight. Order generously, take it home or grab a small table, and understand why locals guard this address jealously.

At a glance

For Greek cooking in Frederik Hendrikbuurt, Mitsos Greek Traiterie at Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 25-H is one of the addresses in this guide. Closed on Sunday; the earliest opening time is 12:00. Check mitsos.nl for current opening times and the menu. It's about a 8-minute walk from Amsterdam Tulip Museum.