Culinary mastery and word-perfect service easily put La Rive in a class by itself. Each French-Mediterranean dish is prepared in the best French tradition. Chef de Cuisine Rogér Rassin’s signature dishes include Wagyu beef marinated in sweet shallots and citrus fruit with croquettes of Iberian pig, Banyuls vinaigrette, purée of Jerusalem artichoke and celery with tomatoes; and gently smoked Bresse pigeon with pumpkin chutney, caramelised chicory, sweet pepper manioc and jus made with Vin Santo. The extensive wine list and specially designed porcelain and silver add to the Michelin star mystique.Tuesday-Friday: open for lunch and dinner, Saturday: dinner only. Closed through August 19, 2008.

Location:  In Hotel - overlooking the Amstel river.
Services:  Breakfast  |  Lunch  |  Dinner

Amstel Bar & Brasserie is an informal, rather cosy spot for lunch, dinner or a late evening supper after the theatre. Cocktails are expertly poured at the wood-panelled bar, and unpretentious, brasserie-style selections are offered from a seasonal menu. A wall of windows overlooking the river showcases an unending parade of sailboats, water taxis, rowboats and typical Dutch sloepjes gliding past.

Services:  Lunch  |  Dinner