In Amsterdam, just like in any major city, you need to know where to look if you want to have a scrumptious meal. Being well-educated or not can mean the difference between culinary heaven and hell. You’ve been warned; now choose wisely.

A great place to start your search for digestive bliss is the internet. Have a look at SpecialBite, a funky site with hip reviews for restaurants all over the Netherlands, of course including Amsterdam. They’ve got unique recommendations for breakfast, for smoke-free eating experiences, and even for restaurants that you can stay over in (well, close to, anyway).

Happy surfing and eet smakelijk, as the Dutch would say.