Where to eat near the Rijksmuseum

Hungry after visiting the Rijksmuseum? Here are 13 places nearby, 3 of them cheap and quick. Every place lists its cuisine, price and the walk from the Rijksmuseum.

Quick and cheap (€)

Warung Spang Makandra · World · € · 🚶 10 min walk · Map
Family-run since 1978, roti, telo and pom with generous portions; walk-in only, expect queue
Albina · World · € · 🚶 10 min walk · Map
No-frills Surinamese roti and pom, with Chinese and Indonesian touches; closed Mon
Pho 91 · World · € · 🚶 11 min walk · Map Website
Beef or vegetarian pho on the market street; closed Mon, no booking, often a queue

Good value sit-down (€€)

Buffet van Odette · Modern European · €€ · 🚶 7 min walk · Map Website
Seasonal lunch and dinner on the Prinsengracht; open Monday to Friday 12:00–23:00, closed weekends
The Pantry · Dutch · €€ · 🚶 7 min walk · Map
Small, old-fashioned Dutch kitchen with stew and stamppot; book ahead as it fills up fast
The Seafood Bar Van Baerle · Brasserie · €€ · 🚶 9 min walk · Map Website
Fresh fish, oysters and shellfish platters right by Museumplein; open daily 12:00–23:00, expect a queue
Café Loetje · Dutch · €€ · 🚶 10 min walk · Map Website
Famous for its tender steak with fries and a plate of simple Dutch classics; open daily 12:00–22:30
Zaza's · Modern European · €€ · 🚶 10 min walk · Map
Cosy neighbourhood restaurant mixing Mediterranean and Asian flavours; book for dinner
The Butcher · Burgers · €€ · 🚶 11 min walk · Map
Gourmet burgers made with Dutch beef, with a hidden cocktail bar behind the shop; open daily
Café Wildschut · Brown café · €€ · 🚶 12 min walk · Map
Art Deco corner café with a big terrace: sandwiches, salads and brasserie dishes; open daily, booking for dinner

Treat yourself (€€€)

Café Caron · Brasserie · €€€ · 🚶 7 min walk · Map
Michelin-listed French cooking in a lively café; dinner daily from 18:00, weekend lunch, booking needed
Brasserie Keyzer · Brasserie · €€€ · 🚶 9 min walk · Map
Classic brasserie next to the Concertgebouw, popular before concerts; book for dinner
Brasserie Van Baerle · Brasserie · €€€ · 🚶 12 min walk · Map
Sleek brasserie with oysters, spinach soufflé and steak frites; terrace and garden patio, book for dinner

Breakfast and coffee nearby

Back to Black Weteringstraat · Coffee bar · €€ · 🚶 5 min walk · Map Website
Small coffee roaster and bakery with pastries and good flat whites, a short walk from the Rijksmuseum.
Bakers & Roasters De Pijp · Brunch · €€ · 🚶 7 min walk · Map Website
Kiwi-Brazilian brunch café with eggs, pancakes and house-baked cakes; a waiting list instead of bookings.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys Vijzelstraat · Bakery · €€ · 🚶 10 min walk · Map Website
Sourdough bakery with a coffee corner: fresh bread, croissants and sandwiches on the way to the Bloemenmarkt.

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Last updated: 7 October 2026