Restaurants
Whenever we go to different places, it is always almost natural for us to go around town and look for some place where we can eat. Maybe we are looking for some familiar foods or even new foods to taste like a taste of native cuisine in that place. When you go to Amsterdam, you will have no problems looking for some place to eat as Amsterdam has over 1000 restaurants you can choose from. Some of the well-know restaurants are Blauw aan de Wal or Blue on the Quay, Odeon, and D’ Vijff Vlieghen or The Five Flies. Some other restaurants offer foreign cuisines but most of them offer their native Dutch cuisine. Dishes offered from Dutch cuisine mostly include more vegetables than meat that’s why vegetarians will have a great time dining in Amsterdam. They also have a wide range of dairy products and pastries.
Blauw aan de Wal
Blauw aan de Wal is a modern minimalist restaurant with a courtyard that was once a monastery. It is well-known for its peaceful and tranquil ambience even in the midst of a bustling Red light District. Service is also renowned for its excellence but only dinner is offered and they are closed on Sundays.
Odeon
The Odeon is a brassiere, restaurant, and night club all in one building but spread over three floors. It is a cosmopolitan restaurant well-known for their fresh, simple and contemporary cuisine and excellence list of wine where customers can choose from. It is open daily from 11 AM to 10:30 PM.
Although Dutch people have a good command of the English language, it is also helpful to learn some Dutch key phrases that you can use when ordering in a restaurant.
Hallo/Dag – Hello/Hi
Goedemorgen – Good morning
Goedenacht – Goodnight
Dankje Wel/Bedankt – Thank you
Graag/Alstublieft – Please
Ja/Ne – Yes/No
Wat beveel je aan? – What do you recommend?
Ik wou graag de menu zien, alstublieft. – I would like to see the menu, please.
Ik wou graag nu bestellen. – I would like to order now.
Ober! – Waiter!
Mag ik afrekenen, alstublieft? – Could I have the bill please?