Fodor’s Amsterdam by Fodor’s Travel Guides

Author:Fodor’s Travel Guides [Fodor’s Travel Guides]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor’s
Published: 2021-04-20T00:00:00+00:00

Rembrandtplein

This touristy square, which used to be the city’s dairy market, is a hub of hotels, restaurants, cafés, and nightlife venues. The statue of the man himself in the middle of the square looks quite imposing.

s Sights

Munttoren (Mint or Coin Tower)

BUILDING | This tower received its current name in 1672, when French troops occupied much of the surrounding republic, and Amsterdam was given the right to mint its own coins here for a brief one-year period. The spire was added by Hendrick de Keyser in 1620, and the weather vane on top in the shape of a gilded ox is a reference to the calves market close by: Kalverstraat. The guardhouse, which now houses a rather touristy Dutch porcelain shop, has a gable stone above its entrance that portrays two men and a dog in a boat. This is a symbolic representation of the city, in which warrior and merchant are bound together by loyalty—that would be the dog—and sailing toward the future. EMuntplein, Rembrandtplein.

r Restaurants

Long the domain of generic sidewalk cafés and uninspiring eateries, the Rembrandtplein square itself is a bit of a culinary wasteland, but the streets around the square, particularly Utrechtsestraat, are a different story. A diverse range of restaurants—from traditional Indonesian and fast-casual Greek to trendy Japanese—make it worth stepping away from the tourist throngs for a memorable meal.

Café Schiller

$ | FRENCH | FAMILY | Next to the same-named hotel, this landmark has an authentic Art Deco interior, wood paneling, and a cozy atmosphere that makes it especially inviting when it’s cold and wet outside. Known for: unpretentious French brasserie-style food; gorgeous interior; central location facing Rembrandt Square. DAverage main: €21.50 ERembrandtplein 24a, Rembrandtplein P020/624–9846 wwww.cafeschiller.nl.

HGraphite

$$$ | CONTEMPORARY | From the QR-code you’ll need to enter to the deliciously dark decor, seductive low-slung lighting and intimate booths for two, it’s all about discretion here. This combination, paired with the truly imaginative cooking at this Michelin-starred restaurant, makes it an ideal destination for date-night dining. Known for: Amsterdam’s first speak-easy restaurant; inventive cuisine; wine list with 200 bottles from 30 winemakers and 15 wines by the glass. DAverage main: €30 EPaardenstraat 15 P061/882–9580 wwww.graphite.amsterdam CClosed Sun.-Mon. No lunch.

Incanto

$$$ | ITALIAN | Hidden amid a cluster of fast-food joints near Rembrandt Square, this cozy gem of a restaurant serves high-end contemporary Italian food prepared by a Venetian chef. The knowledgeable and charming staff will inform you of the daily soup, risotto, or fish specials, beyond their tempting selection of pastas, like gnocchi with fresh lobster, and interesting mains, like the red-deer fillet with a honey-cilantro sauce. Known for: seasonal Italian cuisine; delicious daily specials; stunning river views. DAverage main: €24 EAmstel 2, Rembrandtplein P020/423–3681 wwww.restaurant-incanto.nl.

O Mai

$ | VIETNAMESE | Freshly prepared Vietnamese classics, relatively brisk service (for Amsterdam), and a relaxed vibe has made O Mai a favorite with young locals. The sparse decor doesn’t detract from the main event: watching the bánh mì (a Vietnamese sandwich, available in traditional pork, spicy chicken, or vegetarian varieties) made from

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