One of the best restaurant settings in the centre of Amsterdam, De Willem is located in an old 19th century Neo Classical city gate. It provides a great backdrop to the seats on the outdoor waterside terrace and also beautiful interiors to the main restaurant and cafe spaces inside the old building. The restaurant serves a seasonal set menu for lunch and dinner, while the cafe has a more casual set up, with an a la carte menu of dishes like artichoke with ajo blanco, and gnocchi with fresh peas. Even if you’re not eating, it’s worth just popping in for a glass of wine at the beautiful circular marble-topped bar.