Mod Dutch

Relaxed

Wilde Zwijnen. Young guns go full bore in the open kitchen while kool kats get merry in the spartan dining room. Oink! Javaplein 23 / East / T: 14 Javaplein / 020 463 3043 / lunch Fri-sun, dinner daily / wildezwijnen.com

Aan de Amstel. Lovely seasonal set menus or à la carte delight on the summer patio overlooking the Amstel. Weesperzijde 42a / East / T: 3 Ruyschstraat / 020 608 0077 / dinner Tue-sat / aan-de-amstel.nl

Gebroeders Hartering. Sweet canalside cabin where two brothers pair top regional produce with va-va-vinos. Peperstraat 10 / Centre / Bus: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 IJ Tunnel / 020 421 0699 / lunch Sun-fri, dinner Tue-sun / gebr-hartering.nl

Ysbreeker. Historical, C.18th salon that’s as famed for its riverside terrace tables as its bistro fare + free Wifi. Weesperzijde 23 / East / T: 3 Amsteldijk / 020 468 1808 / 8am-late daily / deysbreeker.nl