Romantic Restaurants in Amsterdam: Dinner Date to High Tea, Amsterdam, Netherlands
I don鈥檛 think you need to be in a relationship (or even dating) to appreciate the romance of Amsterdam. You can go on a date with the city all by yourself.聽Gaze lovingly at its hump-backed bridges, feel all aflutter at the lights twinkling in the water鈥檚 reflection, let Amsterdam鈥檚 perfect imperfections give you butterflies聽鈥� even after you鈥檝e known each other for years. And yes, while you鈥檙e basking in that glow, be sure to take a table by the window at one of the most romantic restaurants in Amsterdam. Whether it鈥檚 a posh dinner in the evening, a bubbles-fuelled high tea in the afternoon, or even just a casual drink in a caf茅 or wine bar, Amsterdam鈥檚 restaurants are ready for romance.
Gaze lovingly at its hump-backed bridges, feel all aflutter at the lights twinkling in the water鈥檚 reflection, let Amsterdam鈥檚 perfect imperfections give you butterflies
When I posted about聽Sinne聽on聽Instagram, one follower described it as 鈥渦nderstated romance鈥�. I couldn鈥檛 agree more. It鈥檚 one of those restaurants that鈥檚 been around forever (and has had a Michelin star for a while too) but for some reason it took me a long time to get there. When I finally did, I opted for five courses with paired wines, of which the first two were my favourites: BBQ leek with marinated seaweed and ponzu caviar was zingy, smoky and citrusy. Meanwhile, sepia and chorizo came roasted with courgette, black olives, yoghurt and sauce of smoky grilled peppers 鈥� a nod to the Middle East. You can鈥檛 visit Sinne without trying their signature egg/celeriac/truffle dish 鈥� it鈥檚 highly accomplished, albeit the black truffle was a little potent for my anti-mushroom palate. However, I have heard that truffle is an aphrodisiac鈥� ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Gaze lovingly at its hump-backed bridges, feel all aflutter at the lights twinkling in the water鈥檚 reflection, let Amsterdam鈥檚 perfect imperfections give you butterflies
When I posted about聽Sinne聽on聽Instagram, one follower described it as 鈥渦nderstated romance鈥�. I couldn鈥檛 agree more. It鈥檚 one of those restaurants that鈥檚 been around forever (and has had a Michelin star for a while too) but for some reason it took me a long time to get there. When I finally did, I opted for five courses with paired wines, of which the first two were my favourites: BBQ leek with marinated seaweed and ponzu caviar was zingy, smoky and citrusy. Meanwhile, sepia and chorizo came roasted with courgette, black olives, yoghurt and sauce of smoky grilled peppers 鈥� a nod to the Middle East. You can鈥檛 visit Sinne without trying their signature egg/celeriac/truffle dish 鈥� it鈥檚 highly accomplished, albeit the black truffle was a little potent for my anti-mushroom palate. However, I have heard that truffle is an aphrodisiac鈥� ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Romantic Restaurants in Amsterdam: Dinner Date to High Tea
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Vicky Hampton
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Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Vicky Hampton
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Sinne
- Troef
- Belhamel
- Watergang
- Koevoet
- Bistrot des Alpes
- Caf茅 鈥榯 Papeneiland
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Amstel Hotel
- Shiraz Jardin des Vins
- Clos
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