Middle Eastern restaurants
in Amsterdam

About Middle Eastern cuisine

Middle Eastern cuisine spans the eastern Mediterranean and the Levant, prized for its mezes, grilled meats, legumes and warm spices. Olive oil, fresh herbs, flatbread and dishes built around chickpeas and grains are central to the table.

The Netherlands' restaurant scene reflects its history as a global trading nation and centre of immigration. Dutch cuisine itself — stamppot, bitterballen, haring and stroopwafel — shares menu space with an exceptional range of international kitchens, particularly Indonesian, Surinamese and Chinese, brought by centuries of trade. The country's cities are known for unpretentious eating: gezellig (cosy) brown cafes, canal-side terrace dining, vibrant street-food markets and a lively brunch culture.

Use the cuisine links to filter Amsterdam's listings by food type and find the category that suits your occasion. Each card links to a restaurant's detail page with its address, phone number, website and any diner reviews posted on e.restaurant.

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General description of middle eastern food. Individual restaurants vary.