Pllek

Built from shipping containers on the NDSM wharf, Pllek is the address that turned Noord into a destination. The riverside terrace — sand, beanbags, fire pits in winter — faces the IJ head-on, which makes it the city's default sunset spot; in summer, claim your patch early. The kitchen does honest, largely organic cooking with strong vegetarian options, and while nobody crosses the river for the food alone, the combination of plate, view and easy-going crowd is hard to beat. Come by ferry from Central Station, stay for the evening; weekends often end with music and dancing.

In the evening Pllek shifts from restaurant to hangout: it regularly hosts cultural events, film nights and DJ sets — check pllek.nl for the current programme. It's open year-round, with a cosy indoor space in the colder months, and the free NDSM ferry from behind Centraal takes about 15 minutes.

At a glance

You'll find Pllek at T.T. Neveritaweg 59 in NDSM, where it's listed as a fusion restaurant. Open seven days a week; the earliest opening time is 09:30. Check pllek.nl for current opening times and the menu. It's about a 3-minute walk from STRAAT Museum.