Med/italian

5&33. Glamorous art society bastion flying the Med flag high, plus cocktails to complete your night out, dahling. Art’otel / Martelaarsgracht 5 / Centre / T: 1, 2, 4, 5, 13 Martelaarsgracht / daily / 5and33.nl

Blauw aan de Wal. Unexpected flavour shag tucked down an ancient brick passage between two sex shops. Sauce! Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99 / Canal Ring / M: 51, 53, 54 Nieuwmarkt / 020 330 2257 / dinner Tue-sat / blauwaandewal.com

Envy. Designy charcuterie, cheese n’ small plates galley. Prinsengracht 381 / Canal Ring / T: 13, 14 17 Westermarkt / 020 344 6407 / lunch Fri-sun, dinner daily / envy.nl