Lets say you want to eat a nice candlelight dinner in a neighborhood that is absolutely not touristy, yet VERY Amsterdam? You might be willing to spend money for such quality but maybe you don't want to have to go to far out of the Center of the city?

On such occasions I recommend the Bosboom, located right in the middle of Bosboom Toussiantstraat... just outside the Jordaan, one bridge and a few steps away from Leidseplein.

The cuisine is gourmet (french chef, they say). The decor is downhome yet slightly high brow. The people are 100% locals on the verge of going yuppy. And the experience is excellent. Best of all if its full they'll send you across the street to its sister restaurant. Go try it!