Amsterdam New in Town July 2026: Waterside Dining, French Fine Dining and Spanish Paella

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New in Town: Amsterdam Restaurant Openings (July 2026)

Noord

Editors Pick: Omoka

West African and Caribbean cuisine paired with fresh cocktails served on deck in Noord — Omoka delivers serious style and waterside charm. The Chicken Yassa — lemon-and-spice marinated chicken served over rice — is absolutely unmissable, and the Beef Samosas are dangerously moreish. Be sure to sample the natural wines supplied by Amsterdam favourite Sebonsa. The team loves hosting special events, so keep an eye on their Instagram for pop-up DJ sets and boat parties.

Omoka | Friday 17:00-00:00, Saturday 16:00-00:00 | Price: €€ | Ms.van Riemsdijkweg

Bar how

Noord's newest wine bar answers the age-old question of where to spend your Friday and Saturday evenings. The answer? Natural wine and small bites served waterside inside an art atelier. The aesthetic is stripped-back and rustic — think concrete floors, wooden beams, and logs artfully stacked in the corner. There is a terrace for sunny days, but this spot truly shines when the sun hides away; there is nothing quite like watching rain fall on the river through glass-panelled doors while cradling a glass of merlot and listening to the wood crackle in the furnace behind you.

Bar how | Friday & Saturday 14:00-21:00 | Price: €€ | Papaverhoek 23

West

Chez Chloe

This newcomer near Vondelpark brings a modern take on French cuisine to Amsterdam, with a tightly curated menu and over 250 wines to choose from. Picture the ultimate wine-and-dine experience — warm lighting, crisp white linen tablecloths, and an atmosphere that oozes sophistication. If any place warrants dressing up for, this is it. Indulge in the most tender rib-eyes, the freshest oysters, and the richest chocolate mousses, all so beautifully presented you will almost feel guilty disturbing the art on the plate.

Chez Chloe | Tuesday-Saturday 15:00-22:00 | Price: €€€ | Overtoom 28

Bar Kaat

In a world of faceless chains run by corporations, here is a breath of fresh air — a brown bar in West founded by 13 friends, newly renovated and opening this month. Inside, it feels like a millennial take on a classic: stylish branding paired with wooden flooring and a snug, inviting interior. This place knows exactly what it is, and in an era of do-it-all venues, that is a genuine compliment. Expect a laser focus on excellent Dutch beer and plenty of bar snacks.

Bar Kaat | Opening this month | Price: €-€€ | Ten Katestraat 31

Oost

Cafe Publiek

Oost's freshest addition, this French-style neighbourhood bar-bistro has opened to rave reviews. Come for the sprawling terrace, the stylish interior, and an impressively long wine list. Soak up the July sunshine or retreat under the generous blue-and-white striped awning. With friendly staff and a laid-back neighbourhood feel, this is a place to settle in from afternoon until late.

Cafe Publiek | Wed-Thu 15:00-00:00, Fri 15:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-00:00 | Price: €-€€ | Dapperplein 23

PepeNero

This Italian restaurant has just opened a new location in Oost, with the original known to have drawn famous Italian patrons. Expect a theatrical experience made for social media — pasta tossed in enormous wheels of Parmesan right at your table, and Apertivo Towers stacking three appetisers into one showstopping presentation. The tiramisu, served in a coffee pot, is an eye-catcher in its own right.

PepeNero | Tuesday-Sunday 17:00-22:00 | Price: €€-€€€ | Inside The Manor Hotel, Amsterdam Oost

Zuid

Horta

From the owner of Amsterdam's go-to Peruvian fine-dining spot Nazka comes Horta — a Spanish restaurant that brings the bold flavours of southern Europe to Amsterdam Zuid. Order the paella, available with chicken or seafood, made with rice sourced from head chef Polo Alemany's hometown. The patatas bravas come heavily recommended; here, even humble potatoes feel like a delicacy. The restaurant also imports the Menu del Dia concept from across the continent, meaning you can graciously indulge in two or three courses for just 29 or 39 euros at lunchtime.

Horta | Tue-Wed 12:00-23:00, Thu-Fri 12:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-00:00 | Price: €€-€€€ | Parnassusweg 219