Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best spots for a Couples' trip

Grachtengordel

Stroll the Grachtengordel, Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed ring of Golden Age canals. Follow Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht past gabled mansions and hump-backed bridges, pausing at a canalside café.

Ciel Bleu

★ 4.7 · 485 reviews

Rise to the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura for dinner at Ciel Bleu. Enjoy a creative European tasting menu with attentive service while the Amsterdam skyline spreads out below.

Jordaan

Lose yourself in the Jordaan, Amsterdam's cosy maze of narrow streets, small canals, and brown cafés. Browse independent boutiques, peek into hidden courtyards, and linger over a coffee on a quiet corner.

Restaurant Flore

★ 4.7 · 270 reviews

Book a table at Restaurant Flore for a fine-dining meal in a beautifully designed Amsterdam-Centrum setting. Move through the courses at an easy pace, tour the kitchen and hear about the ingredients straight from the team.

Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

★ 4.4 · 1,834 reviews

Discover the Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu, an evening on Amsterdam's glowing canals. Settle in for a seated meal with wine and beer included while commentary names the landmarks drifting past the windows.

Restaurant Watergang

★ 4.9 · 501 reviews

Settle into Restaurant Watergang, a cosy townhouse-style dining room in Amsterdam-Centrum. Work through a set five-course seasonal menu with matching wines, served with the warm, professional attention reviewers describe.

Vinkeles

★ 4.7 · 410 reviews

Reserve an evening at Vinkeles, the modern French restaurant in the Dylan Hotel's former 1700s bakery. Enjoy a multi-course dinner with attentive service in an atmospheric setting.

Vuurtoreneiland

★ 4.5 · 510 reviews

Set out for Vuurtoreneiland, the fort restaurant on a small island in the IJmeer. Sail across the water for about an hour, then settle in beside the fire for a multi-course meal.

The Concertgebouw

★ 4.8 · 10,526 reviews

Hear a concert at The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's celebrated 19th-century hall. Listen to an orchestra or chamber ensemble in acoustics that reviewers rank among the finest in the world.

Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with drinks

★ 4.8 · 5,063 reviews

Catch the Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise from opposite Central Station and watch Amsterdam turn golden from the water. A local skipper guides you past the Skinny Bridge and the Dancing Houses on a quiet electric boat.

Pulitzer's Bar

★ 4.5 · 763 reviews

Discover Pulitzer's Bar, an elegant hotel bar in the heart of Amsterdam with old-world decor. Settle into the glamorous room and enjoy expertly made cocktails alongside upscale bites.

Skinny Bridge

★ 4.5 · 7,065 reviews

Pause at the Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam's slender wooden drawbridge over the Amstel. Watch boats and cyclists pass, then return after dark to see the illuminated bridge reflected in the water.

Lars Amsterdam

★ 4.7 · 424 reviews

Reserve a table at Lars, a Michelin-starred Amsterdam restaurant known for meticulous, Asian-influenced tasting menus. Settle in for six courses, with the option of the vegetarian Green Lars menu.

Brothers Hartering

★ 4.6 · 629 reviews

Discover Brothers Hartering, the canal-side restaurant where dinner is the whole point. Work through an imaginatively plated multicourse menu with wine pairing, finishing with house-made vanilla ice cream.

De Kas

★ 4.7 · 3,745 reviews

Step into De Kas, the garden conservatory in Amsterdam-Oost where the produce comes straight from its own beds. Spend a long lunch or evening on Mediterranean dishes built around ingredients picked that same day.

Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews

Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.

Vondelpark

★ 4.7 · 61,545 reviews

Spend time in Vondelpark, the elegant 19th-century heart of Amsterdam's green life. Stroll or cycle past ponds and lawns, then settle in for a picnic while the city relaxes around you.

Kaagman & Kortekaas

★ 4.5 · 671 reviews

Book a table at Kaagman & Kortekaas for an unhurried fine-dining evening in central Amsterdam. Work through a multi-course menu with paired wines in a setting that skips the usual formality.

Super Lyan

★ 4.7 · 653 reviews

Discover Super Lyan, the Mr. Lyan bar tucked inside the Kimpton De Witt hotel. Settle in for inventive cocktails that nod to Amsterdam, served by a welcoming team in a beautifully designed room.

Restaurant 212

★ 4.6 · 488 reviews

Book a table at Restaurant 212 for a polished, unhurried meal in the heart of Amsterdam. Watch the open kitchen plate creative courses with international flavours, from amuse-bouche to dessert.

Choux

★ 4.6 · 1,033 reviews

Settle in at Choux, a relaxed Amsterdam dining room built around a creative, plant-forward tasting menu. Work through inventive courses of vegetables, seafood and meat with a glass of natural wine in hand.

Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

Explore Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam's stately museum quarter of grand townhouses and leafy avenues. Cross Museumplein between the great museums, then wander into Vondelpark for a green break.

Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé

★ 4.7 · 7,353 reviews

Catch a film at Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam's ornate Art Nouveau and Art Deco cinema. Admire the carved interiors, then settle into your seat for a screening in one of Europe's most decorated halls.

Sinne

★ 4.6 · 678 reviews

Reserve a table at Sinne, a Michelin-recognised fine-dining restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuid. Work through a multi-course menu at lunch or dinner with unobtrusive, friendly service and a refined, design-led room.

Royal Theater Carré

★ 4.7 · 10,739 reviews

Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.

BAK | Fine dining Restaurant Amsterdam

★ 4.5 · 817 reviews

Step through the unassuming door of BAK and climb to its upstairs dining room. Settle in for a tasting menu with wine pairing, with the chef occasionally stopping by to explain a dish.

Yamazato

★ 4.5 · 762 reviews

Dine at Yamazato, the traditional Japanese restaurant inside the Okura Hotel. Let kimono-clad staff guide you through a delicate, upscale meal in a quiet, elegant room.

Paradiso

★ 4.6 · 12,082 reviews

Step into Paradiso, the converted church that has become one of Amsterdam's best-known stages for live music and club nights. Catch a gig from the balcony or dance through its different rooms until the early hours.

Café De Klepel

★ 4.7 · 710 reviews

Discover Café De Klepel, the central Amsterdam bistro regulars call a personal favourite. Choose a three- or four-course seasonal menu and pair it with something from the praised wine list.

Rosalia's Menagerie

★ 4.8 · 1,317 reviews

Discover Rosalia's Menagerie, a cosy Amsterdam-Centrum cocktail bar you enter by ringing a bell. Once inside, work through a short, thoughtfully curated menu served by friendly, professional bartenders.