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Toscanini
A long-loved, bustling spot for authentic regional Italian cooking — book well ahead.
Photo: Toscanini Deli / Google
Toscanini is one of Amsterdam's most beloved Italian restaurants — a warm, always-busy spot in the Jordaan that has built its reputation on honest, regional Italian cooking.
The kitchen
The open kitchen sends out a menu that changes with the seasons and roams across Italy's regions, made with care from good ingredients.
It's the kind of place locals return to for a long, unhurried dinner rather than a quick bite — convivial, a little noisy, and genuinely Italian in spirit.
Good to know
It's deservedly popular, so book well ahead; tables go quickly, especially at weekends.
You'll find it in the heart of the Jordaan, an easy walk from the Westerkerk and the Nine Streets.
Signature dishes
Handmade fresh pasta
House-baked Italian bread from the in-house bakery
Fresh daily seafood
Hearty organic meat dishes
A sizeable Italian wine list
Where to find it
Lindengracht 75, 1015 KD, Amsterdam
Open in Google MapsFAQ
- Where is Toscanini?
- On the Lindengracht in the heart of the Jordaan.
- Do I need to book?
- Yes — it's very popular and you can't just turn up; reserve online or by phone.
- What's the food like?
- Authentic, regional Italian — handmade pasta, fresh seafood and organic meat, with house-baked bread.
- When is it open?
- Dinner Monday to Saturday, with lunch at weekends.
- What's the atmosphere?
- Bright, lively and convivial, with a big open kitchen.