Romantic Restaurants in Amsterdam: Dinner Date to High Tea, Amsterdam, Netherlands

I don’t think you need to be in a relationship (or even dating) to appreciate the romance of Amsterdam. You can go on a date with the city all by yourself. Gaze lovingly at its hump-backed bridges, feel all aflutter at the lights twinkling in the water’s reflection, let Amsterdam’s perfect imperfections give you butterflies - even after you’ve known each other for years. And yes, while you’re basking in that glow, be sure to take a table by the window at one of the most romantic restaurants in Amsterdam. Whether it’s a posh dinner in the evening, a bubbles-fuelled high tea in the afternoon, or even just a casual drink in a café or wine bar, Amsterdam’s restaurants are ready for romance.

Gaze lovingly at its hump-backed bridges, feel all aflutter at the lights twinkling in the water’s reflection, let Amsterdam’s perfect imperfections give you butterflies

When I posted about Sinne on Instagram, one follower described it as “understated romance”. I couldn’t agree more. It’s one of those restaurants that’s been around forever (and has had a Michelin star for a while too) but for some reason it took me a long time to get there. When I finally did, I opted for five courses with paired wines, of which the first two were my favourites: BBQ leek with marinated seaweed and ponzu caviar was zingy, smoky and citrusy. Meanwhile, sepia and chorizo came roasted with courgette, black olives, yoghurt and sauce of smoky grilled peppers - a nod to the Middle East. You can’t visit Sinne without trying their signature egg/celeriac/truffle dish - it’s highly accomplished, albeit the black truffle was a little potent for my anti-mushroom palate. However, I have heard that truffle is an aphrodisiac… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).