Fodor's Expert Review De Roode Leeuw
Since its 2019 renovation, this Dutch brasserie has become a beacon on an otherwise uninspiring road; it's one of the few non–fast food restaurants around packed Dam Square. The fare is poshed-up Dutch food, like risotto of Alkmaar pearl barley with roast beetroot, preserved lemon and sour cream, or Dutch Bouillabaisse with fresh North Sea fish. It gets busy with passing tourists, but this restaurant is worth a stop if you're shopping at the nearby de Bijenkorf department store and need a pick-me-up.
Quick Facts
Damrak 93-94
Amsterdam,
North Holland
1012 LP,
Netherlands
020-555–0666
- Classic Dutch food, modernized
- A covered patio perfect for all weather
- Unparalleled people-watching on the Netherlands' busiest sidewalk