Pulitzer Amsterdam

Places To Eat…

On our first night we ate at Jansz., which is described as a ‘modern Dutch restaurant’.  You can access it from the street or the hotel. It didn’t disappoint. The food was sensational, the service impeccable (this is something we really noticed in Amsterdam in general – the service in restaurants is consistently excellent (and we’re not just talking about the expensive places either), and the setting pared-back chic, with pale pink accents (get a window table if you can).
Jansz. also has a ‘Winter Garden’ (open from Thursday to Sunday) that serves fondu (amongst other things) in the beautiful garden within the hotel. Heaters and gorgeous blankets keep you cosy. It’s such a unique and special setting.

On our second day we had lunch at Pulitzer Garden, which has tables inside and outside (we were inside), where they serve simple, delicious crowd-pleasers including lobster spaghetti, risotto, burgers, and club sandwiches. We chose to sit at the bar, which was lovely (and great for people-watching at the nearby hotel lobby).

On our second evening we went to Sinck (it came highly recommended by a friend who travels to Amsterdam regularly) and we loved it. I left it really late to book, so we just sat at the bar downstairs, which was so relaxed and informal. We loved it. And just a short walk from the hotel. Again, absolutely gorgeous food. We both agreed that we hadn’t eaten this consistently well for a very long time! And again, next-level service – super-friendly and hugely-knowledgale/informative (I wasn’t drinking, but Tom had a different wine with each course, each recommend by the staff – it was like an impromptu  mini wine tasting!

One last thing – when we were out on our bikes (you can borrow them from the hotel), we came across a stall selling Oliebollen (the Dutch equivalent of a doughnut, but better).  They have an option with raisins and they were SO good. You absolutely  have to try one!