We have selected five cafés and restaurants with a panoramic view in Amsterdam where you can drink coffee, have lunch and enjoy a great view of Amsterdam.
Photos: Kristina Kutena
Tip! In 2025, as part Amsterdam’s 750th birthday celebration, the roof of De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is open to the public. You can book your tickets here.
A’DAM Lookout & MadaM restaurant
A’DAM Lookout observation deck famous for it’s biggest swing in Europe. From here you can see numerous Dutch landmarks, from the IJ river and Amsterdam Centraal station to Marken and Volendam. On a sunny day you can even see Utrecht’s Dom tower, which is located 45 km away from Amsterdam.
MadaM restaurant and bar are a part of A’DAM Lookout.
Address: Overhoeksplein 5, the 20th floor.
Navigation tip: across the IJ river from Amsterdam Centraal station. Take the free GVB ferry from the IJ-side of the station to Buiksloterweg.
W Lounge & Mr Porter
W Lounge and Mr Porter restaurant are both located on the 6th floor of the W Amsterdam hotel. From here you can enjoy the view of the heart of Amsterdam. The Royal Palace and the magnificent building of Magna Plaza shopping center will be just in front of you.
If you feel like having afternoon coffee, tea or a cocktail, choose for W Lounge. Meanwhile Mr Porter steakhouse will offer you complete meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as drinks and bites.
You can also visit the WET deck pool and terrace just outside W Lounge and Mr Porter.
You can also stay inside and play chess near the fireplace in Mr Porter.
Address: Spuistraat 175, the 6th floor of the W Amsterdam hotel (the Exchange building).
Navigation tip: behind the Royal Palace.
Blue Amsterdam restaurant
Blue Amsterdam is a café and restaurant with a 360-degree view of the city. It is located in a glass tower in the middle of the city centre, next to the Flower market (Bloemenmarkt). From the 3rd and the 4th floors you will get a bird’s-eye view of Amsterdam.
You will see the Rijksmuseum, Munttoren, Carré theatre, Zuiderkerk, Westerkerk, Central Station, Royal Palace and much more. Just take the elevator from the shopping center Kalvertoren to the 3rd floor and you will find yourself surrounded by Amsterdam’s landscapes.
Blue Amsterdam has binoculars for everyone who wants to see Amsterdam in its every detail. Feel free to grab one and enjoy the view.
Blue Amsterdam offers a good selection of drinks and an extensive lunch menu.
Address: Singel 457, the 3rd floor of shopping center Kalvertoren. You can enter the centre from three sides: Singel, Heiligeweg and Kalverstraat.
Navigation tip: 1 minute walk from the Flower market.
SkyLounge Amsterdam
SkyLounge Amsterdam is located on the top floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station hotel. From the 11th floor you will enjoy an impressive panoramic view over the central part of Amsterdam and over the IJ river.
SkyLounge Amsterdam has a large inside space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and an open roof terrace. Which spot to choose? It’s up to you (well, and maybe up to the weather)!
During the day you can have a cup of coffee, lunch or small bites (including famous Dutch bitterballen) and enjoy the relaxed ambience of SkyLounge. Later in the evening SkyLounge Amsterdam turns into an energetic club with DJs music.
Address: Oosterdoksstraat 4, the 11th floor, accessible by elevator from the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station hotel lobby area.
Navigation tip: 3-5 minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Babel
Babel buffet style restaurant is located on the top floor of Amsterdam Central Public Library (OBA Library).
The south-facing outside terrace overlooks much of the historic part of Amsterdam. The terrace is only open during the warm time of the year (which means it’s closed in the winter months and during bad weather).
But here is a trick: for better pictures and a better panoramic view go one floor down. On the 6th floor of the library you can enjoy the sight of Amsterdam from the glass windows or even read a book.
Address: Oosterdokskade 143, the 7th floor of OBA library.
Navigation tip: 7-10 minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Centraal station in the direction of NEMO museum.
Hotels with a view in Amsterdam!
If you are also looking for a room with a view for your stay in Amsterdam, try checking these hotels:
- Crane Hotel Faralda in a former harbour crane 50 meters high
- Sir Adam Hotel in the brand new A’DAM tower
- Hotel Okura Amsterdam
- Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam at the IJ river
- InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
Enjoy your lunch and stay with a view in Amsterdam!
Photos: Kristina Kutena
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