Hi All,

I know there is a few kosher places to eat in Amsterdam. I am staying in the Amsterdam American Hotel. Anyone know how far the hotel is from the eating establishements....and how to get there?

I dont know exactly where your Hotel is located.

However there are 2 kosher meat restaurants that are Both with a very good hecksher that are within a 2 min walk of the Spanish-Portugese Shul.


The better of the 2 is called King Solomon, just walk down the block that the Rembrant House is on towards the Shul the 1st place is a 2 min walk past Rebrants House on the same side of the street. To get to the KS you pass the 1st place and at the corner cross the street and make a right turn.Waterlooplein is the name of the street. The KS is across from the Opera House which is a block long.

We stayed at The Pulitzer and walked there , it took us appx 25 min morew the 1st couple of times. There is a small community but its a 20 min Tram ride away and was told that there really isnt much to get to eat out there. Theres a bakery somewhere but that was further away .

If you want any further info just PM me.

The Amsterdam American Hotel is in Leidseplein; the King Solomon is in Waterlooplein (around the corner from the amazing Jewish Historical Museum). It's probably a 15-minute walk, or you can take trams/subway. (I don't have a tram map in front of me. Waterlooplein is on the subway line, which starts at Centraal Station.)

You can also find a list of kosher restaurants at www.amsterdam.info/jewish/kosher_restaurants

The Amsterdam American Hotel is in Leidseplein; the King Solomon is in Waterlooplein (around the corner from the amazing Jewish Historical Museum). It's probably a 15-minute walk, or you can take trams/subway. (I don't have a tram map in front of me. Waterlooplein is on the subway line, which starts at Centraal Station.)

You can also find a list of kosher restaurants at www.amsterdam.info/jewish/kosher_restaurants

OP thats a very nice list that has been supplied, most of the places are a 20 min tram ride away.

I checked the list and the place that I mentioned in my 1st post that was a few stores passed The Rembrandt House is 'Pintos'. Again we werent too happy with that place and wouldnt hesitate to eat at The KS each day, however call up when you are there as their hours and days opened varies.

Thanks for all the replies. I will take the list of restaurants and ask the hotel which are the closest ones, but we will def. try King Solomon.

I will post more when I get back next month.

So I want to thank you all for your responses. We got back last week and had a great time and all the restaraunts worked out well.

King Solomon and Pinto are right around the corner from each other at Waterlooplein. Only a 10-15 min tram from our hotel at Leidelspan.

Pinto had excellent food. The service was very slow even with a almost empty place and was very expensive, but we enjoyed ourselves.

King Solomon was packed that first night (Why we went to Pinto then) and then found out the next day (Xmas day) that they were out of a ton of stuff since the butcher was closed. This was the theme for the trip at King Solomon. We had lunch their for 2 days but even with the limited menu we enjoyed ourselves.

The best place we ate though was Hacarmel. This was a 10 min tram the other direction from our hotel. Ate their 2 nights in a row and loved it. Great staff and even better food.


Thanks again.

Does anyone know a nice hotel that is close to a shul and kosher restaurants in Amsterdam and within walking distance of different tourist attractions?
thank you.

Does anyone know a nice hotel that is close to a shul and kosher restaurants in Amsterdam and within walking distance of different tourist attractions?
thank you.

the main Religious area is not in the center of the city, which is the tourist area presee.

Its a 20 min Tram ride I think NW. That said there is a Spanish-Portuguese Syn that is in Waterlooplein (King Solomon/ Pinto restaurants) mentioned in an above post. Dont think they are open on Shabbos even for Pre-pay, not 100% sure. I dont know if the S-P Syn is an Orthodox minyan or not. In Budapest the Main Syn uses electricity to open the Aron on Shabbos, I wasnt there but a friend was. a link http://www.chazzanut-esnoga.org/Shabbat/Shabbat.htm

Most US chains will be at most a 15-20 min walk to the S-P Syn

There's a very nice new koshe restaurant in Amsterdam Buitenveldert, H'Baron, at Kastelenstraat 110. Telephone 020 6424555

I dont know if the S-P Syn is an Orthodox minyan or not.

Yes, it is orthodox.

In Budapest the Main Syn uses electricity to open the Aron on Shabbos, I wasnt there but a friend was. a link http://www.chazzanut-esnoga.org/Shabbat/Shabbat.htm

Most US chains will be at most a 15-20 min walk to the S-P Syn

Budapest's synagogue is Neolog, and is not a relevant comparison (and is not connected) to the Spanish and Portuguese community. I'm not sure why you mentioned it here.

Regarding the link you give to details of the Spanish and Portuguese hazzanut (synagogal music sung by the cantor and congregation/choir), there is a wonderful CD of Spanish and Portuguese music that includes much of what is sung in Amsterdam. It's called Kamti leHallel and available from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Kamti-Lehallel-Rise-Praise-Communities/dp/B000VWYEJK).

Also see here (www.danielhalfon.com)for more information on said CD. I'd highly recommend this for those interested in familiarizing themselves with the S&P liturgy before a visit, or as a way to remember the beauty of the tradition once you've returned from the trip.

Yes, it is orthodox.



Budapest's synagogue is Neolog, and is not a relevant comparison (and is not connected) to the Spanish and Portuguese community. I'm not sure why you mentioned it here.

Regarding the link you give to details of the Spanish and Portuguese hazzanut (synagogal music sung by the cantor and congregation/choir), there is a wonderful CD of Spanish and Portuguese music that includes much of what is sung in Amsterdam. It's called Kamti leHallel and available from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Kamti-Lehallel-Rise-Praise-Communities/dp/B000VWYEJK).

Also see here (www.danielhalfon.com)for more information on said CD. I'd highly recommend this for those interested in familiarizing themselves with the S&P liturgy before a visit, or as a way to remember the beauty of the tradition once you've returned from the trip.

the reason I mentioned about what happens in the Main Temple in BUD was , I didnt want to suggest the S-P not having been there and afterwards being told by whomever goes that it wasnt up to Orthodox standards, which vary.

Side question I was asked if there was a restaurant in AMS where Shabbos meals can be had, anyone know if there is such a place and if its located walking distance to the Main City Center?

Ive know/heard BUD,VIE,PRG,Antwerp, has places to eat on Shabbos