This neighbourhood gem in the east of Amsterdam is near enough perfection. It’s a beautiful space with a bright, relaxed dining room and a large outdoor terrace, drawing a local crowd throughout the week (it’s only closed on Tuesdays). On the menu, there’s satisfying bistro fare – think thinly sliced rib-eye with balsamic mayonnaise, truffle pecorino, and apple capers; yellowtail kingfish, snow peas, gochujang, green pepper; and the quintessential Dutch snack, “bitterballen” – golden, deep-fried beef croquettes. There’s also a mean smash burger that pairs perfectly with the crisp new potatoes and a glass of chilled red from the list of natural wines.